[misosoup]

#1019777

Hi,

I’m new to the board and I’ve recently been diagnosed with Graves’ Disease. I’m 20 years old and I’m still pretty young. I have a couple of questions regarding the NGDF. I understand that you can donate to the NGDF. Where does that donation money go towards? Is it going towards finding a cure as well as support groups and other expenses?

The reason I’m asking is because I’d like to do a little outreach and fundraiser while I’m young and have the energy to do the things I can do. I’m very interested in providing awareness to others and hopefully raise money for research for finding a cure.

If there is such a group that does such fund raising I’d love to be apart of it.

[DianneW]

#1073986

Yes, part of the money goes towards research. In fact, Dr. Terry Smith, our head medical adviser, is involved in research that is very close to finding the cause of (and novel treatments for) this disease. He spoke about the progress at the annual conference in San Diego last October. (The next conference will be held on the east coast the weekend of October 17-19, 2009.)

Your involvement in fund-raising would be appreciated, no doubt. Have you joined the GDF? Call 1-877-NGDF-123 for information. To discuss fundraising, email: Nancy Patterson nancyngdf@bellsouth.net

Thanks, and glad you found us!

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