Allyson O’Connor won’t let CMT get her down. She was unofficially diagnosed at the age of 10. Her Dad had the same symptoms, but at the time genetic tests were not available. Her diagnosis was based on an EMG. After having her two children, now age 8 and 6, she decided it was important to determine if she definitely had CMT.
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From the words of a CMT Hero
“FAITH, LOVE AND HOPE KEEPS TIMMY DIXON GOING!”
I often wonder what it’s like to be like everyone else out there. How great it would be to do things most consider easily accessible and within reach. I believe in myself; it’s not really about that. Sometimes I just feel alone, cold, and bitter after considering life in general. Then I ponder a thought: there are too many hurdles I’ve already jumped over
Using Zebrafish to Search for Therapeutics for CMT2A
Research on CMT is global, and covers both laboratory and clinical studies. It is critically important to be aware of what is happening elsewhere as well as in the USA because it can have implications for what we do and fund at the HNF.
Saturday September 27, 2014: Spin for the Cure New York City
Grab your shoes and spin CRANK Style NYC!
When: Saturday, September 27, 2014
Where: 1658 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10128 (between 92nd & 93rd Street Upper East Side)
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Sunday, November 2, 2014: Grace’s Courage Crusade Brunch
This year our Chief Science Officer, Sean Ekins, will attend the event and provide an update on the exciting research HNF has funded, thanks to the generosity of Grace’s Courage Crusade!
November 7, 2014: A Hollywood Affair
Join us November 7, 2014 at A Hollywood Affair to raise money and awareness to fund research for Autosomal Dominant Optic Atropy (ADOA).
Jillian is battling this disease, which involves vision loss, hearing loss, disturbances in the nerves used for muscle movement and sensation, and muscle weakness.
Dress like your favorite celebrity to have your moment on the Red Carpet!
November 15, 2014: Havana Nights Fundraiser
Join us November 15, 2014 in Ft. Lauderdale for an Havana Nights Fundraiser to raise money and awareness to fund research for CMT Type 6.
Thursday, December 4 – Saturday, December 6: Champions for Charity Shop Til You Drop Americana Manhasset, New York
Holiday Shopping Benefit – Shop Till You Drop
Hereditary Neuropathy is participating in the Americana Manhasset’s Champions for Charity®. From Thursday, December 4 through Saturday, December 6, over 70 participating Americana Manhasset and Wheatley Plaza stores will donate 25% of designated pre-tax purchases.
Treating Children with Charcot-Marie-Tooth: Surgery
We answer questions from parents about treating their young children with orthopedic problems.
Hand Surgery and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal tunnel syndrome is a type of compression neuropathy caused by compression and irritation of the median nerve in the wrist.
Hot off the press
It seems like almost weekly there is another new publication on CMT with interesting basic biology. While an earlier “Hot off the press” highlighted the work of Cherry and co-workers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center who showed show that neurons lacking a gene for rab7 result in neuropathy.
New Study on CMT Type 2B
If we are to learn more about CMT and the effectiveness of rehabilitation it is worth asking the patient and their caregiver. A recent Italian study by Padua et al recently described a survey of CMT patients and caregivers and their perspectives and perceptions of rehabilitation efficacy and needs.
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