Cure Rare Disease Families

Welcome to CRD Families

The Cure Rare Disease community is comprised of individuals and families who are impacted by rare disease and who are striving to change the outcome of a diagnosis. We know that a rare disease diagnosis can be one of the most difficult experiences imaginable, and we are here for you to navigate through that diagnosis and beyond.

We invite you to explore the CRD Families page to see how you can meet others within the community and engage with Cure Rare Disease in a way that benefits your loved one and the greater community. Interested in joining? Contact us below:

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Community

Meet Our Community

Sarah Krieger

Founding Ambassador

We are the Krieger Family from Phoenix AZ. My name is Sarah, my husband is Bryant, and we have 4 kiddos; Hans (7), Otto (6), Fritz (4), Ingrid (18mo). I am a former elementary teacher, who now homeschools our kiddos.

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Greg Klassen

We are the Klassens, Lee’s and Jeremiahs. We live in MD, CO, and VA. “pop-pop (dad), Greg (me) , Jeff (son), Michelle (daughter) and DeeAnn (sister) have all been diagnosed with Spinocerebellar ataxia #3.

Rick Hamilton

Rick, Nancy, Kalel (7) and Livvy (2) Hamilton from Ahwahnee, California

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Beau Bryan

Beau & JeanAnn Bryan with sons Sawyer (8) & Wesley (6) reside in Tea, South Dakota just outside of Sioux Falls. Both both have a duplication of Exon 44. Faith, Love & Hope guide our actions to a brighter future.

Braydens Mighty Journey

We are the Juarez Family of 4, from Bastrop, Texas! Jaiden, our daughter aged 14, and Brayden, son, 9 with Duchenne M.D. We like movies, swimming, traveling, and just being together as a family at home!

Kati Falger

Kati, Joe and William (2) living in the Pacific Northwest. Newly diagnosed family in Feb 2020. We enjoy our family time, the outdoors, and house projects.

Resources

THE SCIENCE EXPLAINED

CRD’s Programs

Whole Genome Sequencing

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Neutralizing Antibodies

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CLINICAL TRIALS

For families who are newly diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, navigating clinical trials can often be confusing. We’ve made the process more approachable by compiling current trials into an easy-to-read format, filled with information such as inclusion/exclusion criteria, end date, and much more.

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LEARN MORE ABOUT GENE THERAPY

Watch these informative videos on gene therapy created by NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders), a nonprofit patient advocacy organization fighting to improve the lives of patients with rare diseases for over three decades through providing services and direct support to the rare community and leading innovation in policy and research.

Gene Therapy: Your Questions Answered