GLUT1 Fundraiser for Claire
by Claire Justice
Supporters
Thank you for showing your love for Some1 with Glut1 and for helping us bring help and hope to the Glut1 Deficiency community. As many of you know, Claire has been diagnosed with Glut1. Basically, glucose doesn't get to Claire's brain properly. This causes many problems for her including seizures, movement disorder, speech issues, and learning problems. She is on ketogenic diet where fat is a main part of her diet. We weigh out all of her food and she has to have 1.75 times the fat for every carb and protein gram combined. Please help us raise money for this foundation!
Glut1 Deficiency is a rare genetic condition where glucose doesn't reach and fuel the brain properly, resulting in a wide spectrum of neurological issues affecting brain growth, learning, movement, speech, and often causing seizures. There are fewer than 1,000 people diagnosed in the world, but experts believe there are many, many more patients still waiting to be found. Because Glut1 Deficiency is so rare, many in the medical profession don't have the knowledge they need to diagnose and properly treat it.
There is a very effective treatment for most patients - a ketogenic diet, and the earlier patients are diagnosed and start treatment the better the outcome. As fortunate as we are to have the diet, it is not a cure, not a complete treatment, and it is not easy. We need more research for better understanding, better treatment options, and ultimately a complete cure.
The Glut1 Deficiency Foundation is working hard to bring help and hope to the Glut1 Deficiency community.
The Love Some1 with Glut1 annual campaign is our primary awareness and fundraising event. It runs from Valentine's Day (February 14th) through Rare Disease Day (February 28th), and it is an opportunity to spread awareness and raise much needed funds to help better serve the needs of the community. All donations help fund our mission programs for increased awareness, improved education, advocacy for patients and families, and support and funding for research.
some highlights our supporters made possible in 2017
Please help us continue our mission.
We can do so much more together than any of us can do alone.
please watch our special thank you video
Please visit our website to learn more about Glut1 Deficiency and the work of the G1D Foundation.
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