Creating Awareness,
Connecting Families,
Funding Research,
Maintaining Hope.

In Memoriam
Chelsea Gerber
1990-2016

Creating Awareness,
Connecting Families,
Funding Research,
Maintaining Hope.

Lafora patient
Adela Richer

Creating Awareness,
Connecting Families,
Funding Research,
Maintaining Hope.

In Memoriam
Kelsey Anne Harris
1995-2014

Creating Awareness,
Connecting Families,
Funding Research,
Maintaining Hope.

In Memoriam
Chelsea Gerber
1990-2016

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