Support Miles for Myles (Dup15q Alliance)!

by Dup15q Alliance
Support Miles for Myles (Dup15q Alliance)!

Summary

Dup15q Alliance provides family support and promotes awareness, research and targeted treatments for dup15q syndrome. Symptoms of this rare genetic disorder include autism, seizures and developmental delays. Every two years we hold a conference for affected families to provide education on the latest treatments for dup15q and to create a sense of hope and community that is often difficult for our 1,000 registered families to find locally due to the rarity of the disorder.

$5,000
total goal
$2,986
remaining
11
donors
0
monthly donors
6
years

Challenge

Dup15q syndrome is a rare genetic disorder caused by a duplication of chromosome 15q11-13. Individuals with this disorder often have autism, seizures and global developmental delays. Parents have a difficult time finding information on dup15q due to it's rarity.

Solution

When you support Miles for Myles your donation directly supports the Dup15q Alliance Mission to provided family support and promotes awareness, research and targeted treatments for chromosome 15q11.2-13.1 duplication syndrome.

Long-Term Impact

Your support of the Dup15q Alliance mission to raise awareness and promote research into chromosome 15q duplications, supports the Dup15q Alliance in seeking to find targeted treatments so that affected individuals can live full and productive lives. Together with our families, Dup15q Alliance is working towards a better tomorrow for children with Dup15q Syndrome.

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Organization Information

Dup15q Alliance

Location: Highland Park, IL - USA
Website:
Facebook: Facebook Page
Twitter: @dup15q
Project Leader:
Dup15q Alliance
Highland Park , IL United States
$2,014 raised of $5,000 goal
 
16 donations
$2,986 to go
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