Fosters awareness about Krabbe disease and other leukodystrophies, works to promote early detection through newborn screening, provides information and service linkages to families, and funds research efforts to identify new treatments and therapies, and ultimately, a cure.
716-667-1200; 877-984-HOPE (4673)
P.O. Box 643
21 Princeton Plaza, Suite 12
Orchard Park,
NY 14127
800-617-8387; 503-656-4808
21345 Miles Drive
West Linn,
OR 97068
Federation of voluntary health organizations dedicated to helping people with rare "orphan" diseases and assisting the organizations that serve them. Committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and service.
203-744-0100; 800-999-6673; 844-259-7178 Spanish
55 Kenosia Avenue
Danbury,
CT 06810-1968
The mission of the National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association is to lead the fight to treat and cure Tay-Sachs, Canavan and related genetic diseases and to support affected families and individuals in leading fuller lives.
Nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to providing patients and their families with information; assistance in identifying sources of medical care, social services, and genetic counseling; establishing a communication network among families; increasing public awareness, and acting as an information source for health care providers. Promotes supports research into causes, treatments, and prevention of the leukodystrophies.
815-748-3211; 800-728-5483
224 North 2nd Street, Suite 2
DeKalb,
IL 60115