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Autoimmune lymphoproliferative syndrome (ALPS)

ALPS is a rare genetic disorder in which lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, increase and accumulate in the spleen and lymph nodes. This is due to the failure of the mechanism that normally causes lymphocytes to die naturally.

Combined immune deficiency (CID)

Combined immune deficiencies (CID) are a group of primary immunodeficiencies in which both T cells and B cells of the adaptive immune system are either low or function poorly.

Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T)

Ataxia-telangiectasia (A-T) is an autosomal recessive disorder that causes neurological symptoms (like unsteady gait), dilated corkscrew-shaped blood vessels in the white of the eyes and on sun-exposed skin, combined immune deficiency, and high risk of cancer.

Project ECHO. Health worker with patient

Project ECHO clinician series: What have we learned?

July 24, 2023
Josh Cash pilots a small plane.

NIH, IDF support young adult in his journey with PI

July 19, 2023

Volunteer as a community liaison

Your time and talents can transform the lives of others.

The Assistance Fund

The Assistance Fund is an independent 501(c)(3) organization that helps patients and families facing high medical out-of-pocket costs by providing financial assistance for their copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, and other health-related expenses.

Closeup of a newborn's tiny feet and toes.

Study shows newborn screening improved SCID survival rates

July 13, 2023

Good Days

Good Days is a national non-profit charitable organization that lifts the burdens of chronic illness through assistance, advocacy, and awareness. Their financial assistance program for people with chronic granulomatous disease (CGD) providers up to $3500 for medication costs.

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