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Hello, my name is James. I am 24 years old. I am a recent college graduate, a skateboarder, a geek, a lucky dude with an amazing family and friends. If […]
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Addison “Addie” Havens was a healthy two year-old little girl full of energy and spunk who loved to play with her big brother… The weekend of January 29, 2016 began […]
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT In 2020, TSF will be awarding up to 4 research grants, each with a maximum award of $25,000. Frequently Asked Questions Who is eligible for the grant […]
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I was 33 years old in 1993, when I experienced a sudden attack of optic neuritis, an inflammation that damages the optic nerve causing vision loss. A small black dot, […]
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December 16, 2019 — The Sumaira Foundation for NMO (TSF) and The Elliot Lewis Center are pleased to announce their partnership as of December 2019. The organizations have a shared […]
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The theme for Gala 2020 is “old Hollywood” in celebration of the premiere of our 5-year impact video! We’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $100,000 to fund innovative, […]
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I have a rare, chronic neurological disease that affects my central nervous system. It’s caused me to become temporarily half-blind and feel throbbing pain everywhere… I was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis […]
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Imagine this: You’re driving on a highway, and suddenly, your hands stop working completely. You can’t grip the wheel. Imagine the terror and the confusion… And then imagine, that, thank […]
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August 23, 2019 – The Sumaira Foundation for NMO (TSF) and Connor B. Judge Foundation (CBJF) are proud to present Demystifying NMO, a podcast series aimed at simplifying scientific jargon associated […]
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It all started when I was 20 years old – I went to urgent care because I was experiencing excruciating pain in my upper back to the point of tears. […]
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