K.D. Brown CMT Foundation

07/09/2023

I recently received my new braces a few weeks ago. Even though I am getting use them, I already feel and see the difference on how I walk. Thanks to Hanger Clinic for fitting me for them. This is just a short video of when I received them.

04/20/2023

Still Fighting!

09/01/2022

Happy Charcot Marie Tooth Awareness Month!

02/28/2021

Tim shares his story in honor of ! Diagnosed with CMT1A about 4 years ago, Tim is now the co-leader of the CMTA Branch in Jacksonville, FL. “CMT impacts every aspect of my life,” Tim explains. “I want to increase awareness and educate the community.”

Tim’s determination to be a ambassador through his involvement comes from his passion for the CMTA’s mission. When asked what a cure would mean to him, Tim says, “I would live a normal and more fulfilling life.”

For the latest CMTA Research updates for CMT Type 1A and other subtypes, visit www.cmtausa.org/our-research/for-patients-and-families/research-updates.

10/24/2020

10/17/2020

10/16/2020

09/12/2020

How is your diet?

Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) is an inherited progressive disorder characterized by damage to the peripheral nerves. These are involved in transmitting nerve signals from the brain to the muscles to control movement, and sensory information from the rest of the body to the brain. The damage...

09/12/2020

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