Multiple Sclerosis & Immune Disorders

Accelerated Cure Project for Multiple Sclerosis Foundation www.acceleratedcure.org http://msfocus.org Nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating research to Dedicated to helping people with multiple sclerosis, the cure MS. Initiatives include the ACP Repository of data and Multiple Sclerosis Foundation offers a wide array of free biospecimens the MS Discovery Forum research news/infor- services including national toll-free support, educational mation portal the MS Patient-Powered Research Network, programs, homecare, support groups, assistive technology, an online research community for people with MS and publications, a comprehensive website, and more programs the OPT-UP study (Optimizing Treatment-Understanding to improve the quality of life for those affected by multiple Progression). sclerosis.

American Autoimmune Related Diseases Project Association www.myelin.org www.aarda.org Works to accelerate research on repair of myelin, the white National organization that works to alleviate suffering and matter insulating the nerves, which can be destroyed by the socioeconomic impact of autoimmunity. Dedicated to hereditary metabolic disorders, such as the leukodystro- the eradication of autoimmune diseases through foster- phies, and acquired disorders, such as multiple sclerosis. ing and facilitating collaboration in the areas of education, research, and patient services. Myelin Repair Foundation http://myelinrepair.org GBS/CIDP Foundation International Foundation dedicated to delivering treatments for multiple www.gbs-cidp.org sclerosis, by supporting research aimed at gaining a deeper Voluntary nonprofit organization that provides education understanding of the natural process of myelination. and support to patients and families with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating poly- National Multiple Sclerosis Society neuropathy (CIDP), and their variants. Awards grants to www.nationalmssociety.org researchers and offers informational materials to healthcare Mobilizes people and resources to drive research for a cure professionals. and to address the challenges of everyone affected by MS. Funds cutting-edge research, drives change through advo- Multiple Sclerosis Association of America cacy, facilitates professional education, collaborates with MS www.mymsaa.org organizations around the world, and provides programs and National nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing services for people with MS and their families. the quality of life for those affected by multiple sclerosis. Provides ongoing support and direct services to patients National Shingles Foundation and their families and works to promote a greater under- www.vzvfoundation.org standing of the needs and challenges of those who face Nonprofit organization devoted solely to combating vari- physical obstacles. cella zoster virus (VZV) infections: chickenpox, shingles, and post- herpetic neuralgia. Supports research that may lead to a better understanding of VZV infections and to their pre- vention, treatment, and cure.

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Guthy-Jackson Charitable Foundation Transverse Myelitis Association www.guthyjacksonfoundation.org www.myelitis.org Funds basic science research to find answers that will lead to Nonprofit organization dedicated to advocacy for those the prevention, clinical treatment programs and a potential who have rare neuroimmunologic diseases of the central cure for neuromyelitis optica (NMO) spectrum disease. nervous system, including transverse myelitis (TM), acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), , Cody Unser First Step FoundationNonprofit and neuromyelitis optica (Devic’s disease). Facilitates sup- www.codysfirststep.org port and networking programs, offers educational materials, Cody Unser First Step FoundationNonprofit organization sponsors an information clearinghouse, and investigates, dedicated to raising research funds, public awareness, and advocates for, and supports research and innovative treat- quality of life for those affected by all forms of spinal cord- ment efforts. related paralysis, including transverse myelitis.

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