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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.
Usher Syndrome Ireland
Usher Syndrome Ireland is a charity founded by people with Usher syndrome, for people with Usher syndrome. It aims to support, inform, empower, and build a community for those affected by Usher syndrome. The organization raises awareness, funds research, advocates for affected individuals, and creates a supportive community. It provides information, support, and advocacy for people with Usher syndrome and their families. Usher Syndrome Ireland is a patient organization dedicated to providing information, support, and resources for individuals and families affected by Usher syndrome. They offer educational materials, support services, and advocacy to improve quality of life and access to care. The organization collaborates with various health and social services to promote awareness and research. They maintain a website with extensive resources, including research news, patient registries, and community support programs. Their mission is to empower those affected by Usher syndrome through education, support, and advocacy, fostering a strong community and advancing research efforts.
Acute Leukemia Advocates Network (ALAN)
The [Acute Leukemia Advocates Network](https://acuteleuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/flyer_alan.pdf) (ALAN) is an independent global network of patient organisations, dedicated to changing outcomes of patients with acute leukemias by strengthening patient advocacy in that area. We aim to maximise the capacity of members within the network to allow us, together, to deliver tailored services to acute leukemia patients and carers on the national level. All whilst joining forces between organisations on the policy and research level across countries. ALAN is hosted under the umbrella of the [Leukemia Patient Advocates Foundation](https://www.lepaf.org/) (LePAF), a patient-led non-profit foundation based in Switzerland. As a foundation we connect leukemia patient organizations on all continents to strengthen advocacy work. The mission is to improve the lives and survival of patients affected by leukemia as well as their relatives by supporting leaders in providing help and support. ## OUR AIMS - Develop patient information and specific support for patients with acute leukemias and their carers in all countries - Strengthen patient organisations by sharing best practices and providing toolkits in patient advocacy - Create awareness about acute leukemias and how to better support leukemia patients - Advocate for better treatment, care & access to healthcare services - Improve education for healthcare professionals serving leukemia patients - Collaborate with other initiatives and stakeholders with similar goals
Barth Syndrome Foundation
The Barth Syndrome Foundation (BSF) is the only organization dedicated to saving lives around the world through education, advances in treatments, and finding a cure for Barth syndrome, a life-threatening genetic, multi-system disorder mostly affecting males. BSF provides vital information, credible resources, and supports research efforts to improve diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for individuals with Barth syndrome. The foundation also advocates for regulatory approval of therapies, collaborates with healthcare providers and researchers, and offers community support and educational programs. The Barth Syndrome Foundation (BSF) is dedicated to saving lives around the world through education, advances in treatments, and finding a cure for Barth syndrome, a life-threatening genetic, multi-system disorder mostly affecting males. The foundation provides vital information, credible resources, and supports research initiatives. It engages in advocacy activities, offers patient and clinician resources, and fosters community support. The organization is involved in clinical trials, research funding, and policy advocacy. It maintains a comprehensive website with sections on research, family resources, diagnosis, and community engagement. The foundation also collaborates with international affiliates, partners, and medical advisory boards. It is committed to improving diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for individuals with Barth syndrome and their families.
Chordoma UK
Over the last few years, Professor Flanagan’s research team and colleagues have taken tumours from patients treated at RNOH (with their consent and ethical approval), and 5 chordoma cell lines have been established from these tumours. 3 other cell lines have been generously donated from other researchers. This means that for the first time, a reasonable number of cell lines are available to screen against a large number of drugs / compounds (1000-2000), some of which are already used in the treatment of other tumours, and some of which are in development. By studying the effect of 100s of drugs on the chordoma cell lines we should be able to identify what induces the expression of brachyury. If can identify this/these, we have other potential targets to which drugs can be developed. We will also investigate if we can ‘silence’ brachyury in the chordoma cells using a virus. Research using these cell lines is has recently commenced and it is hoped that the outcome of this work will have an impact on the way all chordoma patients are treated worldwide.
Purple Our World
<p>The statistics around pancreatic cancer are heartbreaking, and quite frankly, frightening. At #PurpleOurWorld, our aim is to get the world talking about pancreatic cancer and ultimately change these horrible numbers. We want to turn our world purple!</p><p>The statistics around pancreatic cancer are heartbreaking. At #PurpleOurWorld, our aim is to get the world talking about pancreatic cancer and ultimately change these horrible numbers. We want to turn our world purple!</p> Purple Our World is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to raising awareness and funding for pancreatic cancer research. Founded in 2014, it aims to increase public understanding of pancreatic cancer symptoms, promote early detection, and support medical research initiatives. The organization collaborates with charities, government bodies, and corporate partners to amplify its impact. It organizes awareness campaigns, such as lighting landmarks purple, and engages with the community through social media, ambassador programs, and events. Purple Our World also advocates for policy change and increased research funding to improve survival rates and patient outcomes.
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