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ALD Families Support Senate Bill 465

March 1, 2013 by Brian's Hope

Many families affected by ALD came out on February 27th in support of Senate Bill 465, which would make testing for the devastating disease standard for all newborns. Here, Jean and Brian are joined by Lee Giordano and her 13 year old son, Stevie, and Eliza Florian, who holds a photo of her precious son, …Read More

Filed Under: Brian's Hope News, Progress of Newborn Screening, Support

Branford Family Fights for Early Testing of Rare Disease

February 26, 2013 by Brian's Hope

By Jennifer Swift – The New Haven Register
 jswift@nhregister.com / Twitter: @nhrswift BRANFORD — What if there was a test to tell parents their son had a life-threatening illness? What if there was a cure to stop that debilitating illness? For a disease known as adrenoleukodystrophy, both exist, though little boys are still dying from …Read More

Filed Under: Brian's Hope News, In the News..., Progress of Newborn Screening, Support

Rare Disease Day

February 22, 2013 by Brian's Hope

Brian, and his mom Jean, are busy preparing for giving testimony at Legislative Office Building on February 27, then heading to Rare Disease Day event February 28 to speak about adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD). ALD is one of 6,000 rare diseases recognized on Rare Disease Day, occurring worldwide.

Filed Under: Brian's Hope News, Progress of Newborn Screening

Newborn Screening

February 12, 2013 by Brian's Hope

This year, the nation celebrates 50 years of Newborn Screening. A goal of Brian’s Hope is that the test for ALD will be added to the existing panel of the newborn screening tests, given to newborns here in CT. We are working with our legislators to make this happen. Our bill is Senate Bill 465, …Read More

Filed Under: Brian's Hope News, Progress of Newborn Screening, Support

Thank You for the Support!

January 31, 2013 by Brian's Hope

We are looking forward to 500 likes! We want to thank you for your support and good wishes as Jean and Brian visited the Legislative Office Building last week. Please, share our this page and story with your family and friends, as we are looking to double our likes in two weeks, ahead of our …Read More

Filed Under: Brian's Hope News, Progress of Newborn Screening, Support, Thank You for the Support

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