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Our second annual #LaforaBodyDiseaseDay is October 1st, 2022

October 1, 2022/by Niki Markou

Anissa with Lafora Disease: Sister Mariah talks about sibling survivors’ guilt For our second annual Lafora Body Disease Day this October 1st, 2022, we wanted to share the Merriam family story. Watch sibling Mariah Merriam talk about her challenges of being the only sibling without Lafora disease and the survivor’s guilt she feels watching her […]

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OCTOBER 1 st MARKS THE 2 nd ANNUAL AWARENESS MISSION FOR LAFORA DISEASE

September 23, 2022/by Christine Kelly
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Épilepsie-France Advocacy Song

August 11, 2022/by Christine Kelly
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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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