12/31/2024
THANK YOU for supporting HUWE1 families in 2024 ππ§¬
As a super rare condition, our international communityβs contributions make an impact supporting families affected by HUWE1-related conditions. Thank you to those who have shared info, donated or fundraised, or simply followed the posts π. Together, in 2024 we have createdβ¦
𧬠A growing community - the HUWE1 gene Families Facebook Group has grown by over 100 people in 2024, now with nearly 600 members!
𧬠Progress in research - as well as our existing partnerships at Seattle Children's Hospital and Johns Hopkins Children's Center, Louieβs HUWE have been honored to partner with Dr Damon Page, an expert in advancing understanding of the genetic causes and potential treatments for neurodevelopmental disorders. Learn more about research projects supported by Louieβs HUWE: https://www.huwe1.org/louieshuwe/research-projects
𧬠The RARE - X HUWE1 data collection program has continued to grow, thank you to everyone participating. Join or update your symptoms here https://www.huwe1.org/data-collection
𧬠The Louieβs HUWE β1 in a Million Galaβ raised over $100K for HUWE1 research - enormous thanks to all involved β¨
𧬠Thank you for supporting our fundraisers, including our merch and apparel sales, Crocs and Socks, Coffee for a Cause, 2nd Annual Benefit Concert, the Combined Federal Campaign, Kindsight Kindness Board, and Giving Tuesday plus multiple Facebook birthday fundraisers throughout the year - your donations are what drives our HUWE1 research projects π₯° get involved with fundraising here https://www.huwe1.org/louieshuwe/fundraisers
𧬠We welcomed new Louieβs HUWE board members including Executive Director and HUWE1 Mom, Sydney Pruitt - read more about our team of volunteers: https://www.huwe1.org/louieshuwe/team
𧬠The City of Fort Pierce in Florida, USA, proclaimed February βHUWE1 Monthβ! ποΈ
𧬠We launched our first HUWE1 Welcome Guide for Newly Diagnosed Families, available to download here https://www.huwe1.org/louieshuwe/newly-diagnosed
𧬠We made new collaborations with Global Genes, CamRare and CVI Now
𧬠And finally, we remember those we have sadly lost in our HUWE1 community this year, our thoughts are with your families π
Once again, we thank you all for your support, through our community we are not alone π§¬πβ¨
If you would like to get involved or volunteer please email [email protected] or if thereβs any updates weβve missed please do let us know. Best wishes for 2025 π