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FACE it Campaign

September 11, 2023/by Riley Hawkins

On September 20th, 2023, Chelsea’s Hope will be joining Childhood Dementia Initiative in the FACE It campaign! September 20th is Childhood Dementia Day, meaning it’s the perfect opportunity to make childhood dementia Impossible To Ignore. We invite you to join by painting your face or having fun with make up. Together, we’ll draw attention to […]

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Lafora Disease Therapeutic Overview

September 8, 2023/by Christine Kelly
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Childhood Dementia Webinars

August 23, 2023/by Christine Kelly

Our friends at Childhood Dementia Initiative are hosting three childhood dementia webinars we want to let you know about! 1. Childhood Dementia Introduction Tuesday, 5th September 2023 from 10:30 – 11:30 pm EST 2. Accessing Emerging Treatments for Childhood Dementia Thursday, 7th September from 6 – 6:45 pm EST 3. We Don’t Fit Report Tuesday, […]

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Ask the Experts: A Q&A Session for Lafora Families

August 16, 2023/by Christine Kelly

Families, do you have questions about therapies and treatment for Lafora Disease? You have a chance to ask the experts! You’re invited… EVENT: Ask the Experts: A Q&A Session for Lafora Families DATE: Monday, August 28, 2023 from 3-4:30 pm EST LOCATION: Zoom. Please register for the meeting link. Keep reading for more details about […]

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About Chelsea’s Hope

Chelsea’s Hope began as a website in the fall of 2007 to share Chelsea Gerber’s story with family and friends. A 501(c)(3) organization since 2009, we have made an impact by raising awareness, connecting families worldwide, funding research, and maintaining hope.

Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by Lafora disease and help accelerate the development of treatments. [Read More]

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The mission of Chelsea’s Hope is to improve the lives of those affected by Lafora disease and help accelerate the development of treatments.

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