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Batten Disease Family Association
The BDFA’s mission is to enable everyone who is affected by Batten disease to live life to the full and secure the care and support they need until we find a cure. The BDFA offers informed guidance and supports families and professionals who work with them as well as actively increasing awareness of the disease and funding future research to identify potential therapies and ultimately a range of cures. The BDFA works across the rare disease sector to influence change in policy and processes as a collective voice.
Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome Foundation
The Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome Foundation is a registered UK charity (Registered Charity Number 1186327) established in 2019 by an international group of parents of children with Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome (SGS). Our foundation has been created to represent children with SGS and their families living all around the world. The Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome Foundation is a UK registered charity established in 2019 by an international group of parents of children with Schinzel-Giedion Syndrome (SGS). It aims to represent children with SGS and their families worldwide. The foundation is involved in research, advocacy, and support activities related to SGS. It collaborates with medical and scientific advisory boards, and maintains a registry and resources for families and professionals. The foundation also engages in public education, policy advocacy, and fundraising efforts. It provides educational materials, supports families, and promotes research into SGS, including genetic, clinical, and therapeutic studies. The foundation's activities include organizing conferences, publishing research, and fostering collaborations among researchers, clinicians, and families.
Bowel Cancer UK
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.
Fondation A.R.C.A.D
A.R.CA.D Foundation is a French research and patient advocate non-profit charity founded in 2006. It works on different levels nationally and internationally to raise awareness, provide education and advocate for the prevention, treatment and cure of gastrointestinal cancers.
The Aarskog Foundation
The Aarskog Foundation is a global alliance of people living with Aarskog Syndrome (AS) X-Linked inherited. The Aarskog Foundation brings together National and International Aarskog Syndrome patients from around the world to create a global alliance of patients and families faced with common challenges derived from the uniqueness of this RARE Genetic condition. Addressing Aarskog Syndrome is vital in order for it to be recognised as a disability across all governing bodies to ensure all Aarskog patients have access to the same resources as any other person. Patients living with Aarskog Syndrome come together through The Aarskog Foundation in a structured environment to create an Aarskog community and a voice through advocacy and exchange experiences. To this end we aim to unite, expand and put Aarskog Syndrome on the agenda of organisations and institutions both in the UK and across the world.
MPN Voice
MPN Voice is a registered charity focused on supporting individuals with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs). Their activities include providing information, raising awareness, supporting patients through various programs, conducting research, and advocating for the MPN community. They offer educational resources, patient support services, and organize events and forums. They also engage in clinical research and trials, provide patient stories and testimonials, and maintain a strong online presence through their website and social media channels. As a charity, they are under the auspices of Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation, with registered charity number 1160316. MPN Voice is a registered charity under the auspices of Guy's and St Thomas' Foundation. It supports patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) through advocacy, education, support groups, research, and awareness campaigns. The organization provides patient education resources, hosts forums and events, and collaborates with healthcare professionals and research institutions. MPN Voice also engages in policy advocacy, clinical trial support, and fundraising activities to improve patient outcomes and quality of life. It maintains a website with extensive information on MPNs, treatments, and living with the condition, and actively promotes community engagement and patient empowerment.