National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association

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March 2024 Issue

Community Connections

In this Issue:

  • Take Action and Advocate for Rare Now
  • Making an Impact: Advocacy in Action
  • Rare Across America
  • Know Your Heritage, Know Your Carrier Status
  • Annual Family Conference Schedule Overview
  • Annual Family Conference Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Mission Moment
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Tiny Hoofbeats, Big Impact

“Kensley Jo taught us strength and love. She was a fighter and a happy child.”

 

 

 

“We are happy to have you in our lives! You are the light and the smile of every day! We love you. Thank you for teaching us so much. Ciro te amamos.”

 

 

“Lily taught us that even through the hardest times there is so much to be grateful for. Her smile gets us through it all. She inspires me everyday to be the best I can be for her.”

 

 

Join Kensley, Ciro, and Lily’s families and our community and make a BIG impact to support families and individuals affected by rare disease with a donation of $28 or more this Rare Disease Month – February 2025.

Join the NTSAD Team!

At NTSAD, we are dedicated to supporting families and advancing research. Join us in making a meaningful impact in the lives of people affected by Tay-Sachs, Canavan, GM1 and Sandhoff diseases.

Current Opportunities:

Administrative Assistant

Director of Development*

(*Previous experience required.)

For more information and to apply, please send a cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@ntsad.org.

**Apply today and become a part of the NTSAD family!**

We Care for Rare

Jessie Jackson
Juvenile GM1 Disease

“Jessie (age 30) loves going on adventures! Like going to Nitro Harley Racing. She is not about to let GM1 keep her from LIVING life!”

Merlie Jackson, Jessie’s Mom