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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New ICD-10 Code G40.C Lafora progressive myoclonus epilepsy Effective October 1, 2023 Providers, please use the new ICD-10 code for Lafora disease.

Announcing ICD-10 Codes for Lafora Disease

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Lafora Disease Sibling Support Group with Mariah Merriam

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FACE it Campaign

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A documentary about Lafora disease that features Chelsea’s Hope.

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The Merriam family tells their story after a devastating diagnosis.

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