EB—or Epidermolysis Bullosa—is devastating, and currently without a cure. EB is a group of life-threatening skin conditions that affects children from birth. An individual with EB lacks a critical protein that binds the layers of skin together. Without this protein, the skin tears apart, blisters and sheers off, leading to severe pain, disfigurement, and wounds that never heal. EB affects the body
inside and out. Blisters occur all over the body, as well as in the eyes, mouth, esophagus, and other internal organs. EB causes severe pain, disfigurement, and in too many cases, an early death from an aggressive form of skin cancer. It is estimated that EB affects at least one in every 20,000 births. EB is not specific to any ethnicity or gender. Given that EB affects only 30,000 people in the US, advancing this research relies on the generosity of individuals and corporations. EB Research Partnership (co-founded by Jill & Eddie Vedder, Jamie & Alex Silver and Heather & Ryan Fullmer) have raised over $10.5 million for research grants and has been instrumental in securing an additional $35 million for critical EB research.
Pearl Jam Fan Movement is dedicated to raising awareness and helping to find a cure to . These incredible faces have stories to be told that deserve to be heard. Join us to to ! EB Research Project (EBRP)
Website: http://ebresearch.org/
Website: http://causethewave.org/
Global Valentine's Fundraiser:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1527203470885466/
Cause The Wave: Eddie Vedder and the EB Research Partnership:
https://youtu.be/QSJvD6msRoo
Pearl Jam fans wish Eddie Vedder Happy Birthday :
https://youtu.be/oBFTo6SGKkI
Eddie spoke about EBRP at the St. Paul show - check out the videos:
http://youtu.be/T4jzMedOIBw
http://youtu.be/otg5Yyg_-SE
He later mentioned HealEB and the fan efforts at the Milwaukee show:
http://youtu.be/tNp6pEqXzwE
Check out some photos of fans helping to :
http://youtu.be/tNp6pEqXzwE