Imagine & Believe

Connection, Collaboration, and Community

2025 Honorees
The Lord Family

On November 6th, join the NTSAD community for Imagine & Believe—an inspiring evening of connection, celebration, and hope. This signature fundraising event brings together families, donors, researchers, advocates, and supporters from across the country who are united by a common goal: to imagine a world free from Tay-Sachs, Canavan, GM1, and Sandhoff diseases—and to believe in the power of science, support, and community to make that vision a reality.

This year, we are proud to honor the Lord family for their extraordinary 25-year commitment to advancing NTSAD’s mission. Their tireless advocacy and enduring generosity have made a lasting impact on generations of families affected by rare genetic diseases. Their story is one of resilience, compassion, and unshakable belief in a better future—and on this night, we will recognize them for their many contributions to our community.

Funds raised during Imagine & Believe directly fuel groundbreaking research, family services, and advocacy efforts that are changing lives every day. Whether it’s advancing gene therapy trials, offering critical support to newly diagnosed families, or honoring the legacies of the children and adults gone too soon, your presence and generosity make a real and lasting difference.

Come be part of a night that promises not just to inspire—but to empower. Reconnect with friends, forge new bonds, and stand with us as we imagine what’s possible—and believe in what we can achieve together.

WHEN
Thursday, November 6, 2025
6 pm – 9 pm

WHERE
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
575 Memorial Drive
Cambridge, MA 02139

SPONSORSHIP
Contact development@ntsad.org for information how you or your company can support an evening of camaraderie, connection, and celebration of the NTSAD community.

2025 Imagine & Believe Honorees:
Blyth & Charlie Lord and Alison & Tim Lord

NTSAD is delighted that Blyth & Charlie Lord and Alison & Tim Lord will be our 2025 Imagine & Believe honorees! We are incredibly grateful for the countless ways the Lords have supported NTSAD’s mission over the past 25 years, and we look forward to celebrating them at our annual fundraising event. Please save the date and join us on the evening of November 6th at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Cambridge, Mass.

The Lords have been integral members of the NTSAD community for 25 years, contributing in countless ways, particularly through leadership roles on our Board of Directors and driving research and advocacy. In memory of their children who died from the infantile form of Tay-Sachs disease, they founded The Cameron and Hayden Lord Foundation and have supported our mission through research advancements, the Annual Family Conference, and the Research Director position – and so much more.

Their shared family journey has shaped their remarkable work—Blyth created the Courageous Parents Network, empowering caregivers of children with serious medical conditions, while Tim leads DreamYard, an organization focused on social justice and equity for Bronx youth.

We are deeply grateful for their dedication and look forward to recognizing them at Imagine & Believe.