The mission of Chelsea’s Hope is to improve the lives of those affected by Lafora Disease and help accelerate the development of treatments.
Chelsea’s Hope Lafora Children Research Fund is an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit organization. EIN: 27-1008382
Chelsea’s Hope, Post Office Box 348626, Sacramento, CA 95834
Grant for Lafora Households: Chelsea’s Hope Patient Assistance Deadline Extended
/by Frank Harris***GRANT FOR LAFORA HOUSEHOLDS AWARDED; FORM CLOSED***
Dear Lafora Families,
With funding from the Global Genes’ Continuity of Care RARE Patient Impact Grant, Chelsea’s Hope is offering grants to Lafora Disease Households impacted by COVID-19.
Limited funds are available, but we hope to help as many patients as possible. The grant application deadline has now been extended a week to December 7, 2020. All applications will be reviewed with the goal of making awards by December 15, 2020. Please contact Chelsea’s Hope with any questions or for help completing the grant application form.
Chelsea’s Hope Patient Assistance Grant
The Epilepsy Foundation Releases Statement on Coronavirus
/by Frank HarrisThe Coronavirus has affected our daily dialogue. Chelsea’s Hope understands that to those caring for a Lafora patient, concerns are even greater. The Epilepsy Foundation has released the following brief on the coronavirus.
Concerns About Coronavirus
5th LECI workshop Paper
/by Alan Barter“The 5th International Lafora Epilepsy Workshop: Basic science elucidating therapeutic options and preparing for therapies in the clinic”
5th LECI workshop Paper
2019 Lafora Disease Spotlight – Thomas
/by Alan BarterThe following video was presented at the 5th International Lafora Epilepsy Workshop in Madrid: Chelsea’s Hope Lafora Disease Spotlight