A blog about the grief after losing a child to Niemann Pick, Type C, a rare disease, and how I'm moving forward with my life.

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

The end of October

The end of October Awareness Month is here.  That doesn't mean that I stop talking about Niemann-Pick Disease or my experience or asking for financial support for the families being helped by the NNPDF like we were.  Here are the final quick facts for this year:








Saturday, October 21, 2017

October Awareness continues

If you have followed this blog enough, you know that October has a push for Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness.

If you are new, you can read the detailed story as to why this is so important to me.
For the short version, grab a tissue.  My son was diagnosed with Niemann-Pick Type C at age 4 1/2.  He died from disease complications before he turned 5.

Well before I knew this rare disease existed, and well before we were personally affected, October was designated as Niemann-Pick Disease Awareness Month.  We have an uphill battle each year, against some other more well known diseases. 

But the underdog has continued to rise - with your help.  By sharing my blog posts, sharing from the National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation Facebook page, and donating, the disease is being identified earlier and treatments are becoming available.

So thank you.  If you are an affected family, please reach out to me.  I am happy to listen, talk, share my experience, and help you find resources to support you.






Monday, October 16, 2017

October Awareness - Vision of Hope

The National Niemann-Pick Disease Foundation has been around for 25 years, providing support to families and funding promising research.

In recognition of that, the Vision of Hope Campaign is encouraging donations of $25 in recognition of the 25 years.

In addition, I am giving 25% of all Jamberry sales during October to the NNPDF.

And I can't forget about the information squares for this week:





Sunday, October 8, 2017

October Awareness has begun

Every October I post information about Niemann-Pick Disease.  October is the month selected to share Awareness.  Yes, we are in an uphill battle against some other awareness months.  But we persevere.

This month, I am donating 25% of all sales from my Jamberry business to the NNPDF.  In addition, my entire commission is donated for my Niemann-Pick nail wrap and a coordinating lacquer, So Presh.  Go check them out.

Here are the first 5 facts for October. Share them from new new NNPDF Facebook page