Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation
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Research Grant Awarded
The AHC Foundation is pleased to announce the funding of important research at Northwestern and Vanderbilt Universities. A continuation of important work supported by the AHCF, Dr. George and Dr. Ess will lead their teams in collaboration toward… Read More
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That’s a Wrap!
ROLL CREDITS! You did it again! Thank you to the AHC community for crushing the Summer Sequel 25k Matching Grant from the Wedum Family Foundation! You raised $41,174 to which 25k will be added. A total of $66,174… Read More
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14th Chicago Walk Coming up!
Our 14th Annual Chicago Walk is coming up in October! Click here for more information and registration!
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July Newsletter
AHCF President says hello, Fundraisers abound in August, Summer Blockbuster Matching grant continues, Japanese research on AHC hearts published, Gene Therapy basics explained, AHC bibliography updated all in this month’s edition of the AHCF newsletter. Read. Share. Advocate…. Read More
AAV Project
With funds raised from the AHC Foundation, we hope to develop a cure for all of our AHC families suffering from AHC. We believe a path has been identified to a viable permanent treatment: gene therapy. Gene Therapy… Read More
Fundraising
Volunteers and private donations are the source of all the funds raised for any research into Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood; from any organization. The AHCF has had great success supporting individuals and families to raise funds on behalf… Read More
Community
The AHC Foundation is committed to being the foremost source of information and support for the AHC Community. With the various channels we use to connect with our families, and help families connect with each other, the AHCF has… Read More
The Foundation
Our mission is to find the cause(s) of AHC, develop effective treatments and ultimately find a cure, while providing support to the families and children with AHC by funding research to accomplish these goals.
Through research, education and family support, we have
ONE MISSION: END AHC
Secondarily, we strive to promote proper diagnosis, educate health care professionals, the public and related organizations, encourage the worldwide exchange of information and advance the development of an international database of all AHC patients. Learn More
- Research Grant Awarded
- That’s a Wrap!
- 14th Chicago Walk...
- July Newsletter
- Sharo Golf Outing...
- June Newsletter
- 25k Matching Grant...
- Challenge Busted!
- 50K Matching Grant...
- March Newsletter
- AAV Project Update
- February Newsletter
Research Grant Awarded
The AHC Foundation is pleased to announce the funding of important research at Northwestern and Vanderbilt Universities. A continuation of important work supported by the AHCF, Dr. George and Dr. Ess will lead their teams in collaboration toward… Read More
That’s a Wrap!
ROLL CREDITS! You did it again! Thank you to the AHC community for crushing the Summer Sequel 25k Matching Grant from the Wedum Family Foundation! You raised $41,174 to which 25k will be added. A total of $66,174… Read More
14th Chicago Walk Coming up!
Our 14th Annual Chicago Walk is coming up in October! Click here for more information and registration!
July Newsletter
AHCF President says hello, Fundraisers abound in August, Summer Blockbuster Matching grant continues, Japanese research on AHC hearts published, Gene Therapy basics explained, AHC bibliography updated all in this month’s edition of the AHCF newsletter. Read. Share. Advocate…. Read More
Sharo Golf Outing Planned
Golf Outing to Benefit Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Foundation Sponsored by Terry and Barbara Sharo for their granddaughter, Kiley Andrasco Kiley is afflicted with a rare neurological disorder called AHC (Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood). It has affected her… Read More
June Newsletter
AHCF elects new leadership, Lyn Egan says “thank you” but not goodbye, Carol Presunka steps down from the board, AAV Project update, AHCF Family meeting set for L.A., Dr. Anderman passes away, AHCF fundraisers announced, Another matching grant… Read More
25k Matching Grant Sequel
The Blockbuster Summer Sequel is here! We have another opportunity to double our donations this summer! Thanks to the Wedum Family Foundation, we will have all donations from June 1 thru August 31 matched. Up to $25,000! These… Read More
Challenge Busted!
WOW! YOU DID IT! A challenge was made, and the community met it… AGAIN! We are overwhelmed to announce that the AHC community raised $59,196 in response to an April matching grant challenge! All donations in April will… Read More
50K Matching Grant Challenge
Download and print this PDF to distribute in your neighborhood Click here to download PDF Create your own AHCF fundraising page here: https://ahckids.z2systems.com/np/clients/ahckids/createFundraiser.jsp?campaignId=6&teamId=null Learn more about the AAV Gene Therapy Project here
March Newsletter
AAV Project update, Minnesota family crushes fundraising effort, Japanese researchers connects ATP1A3 and Epilepsy, New condition identified related to AHC, and news about International foundations join AAV Project are all in this month’s newsletter from the AHC Foundation…. Read More
AAV Project Update
March 5, 2019 – Joint message from Cure AHC, AHC Foundation and Hope for Annabel: To pick an analogy for this second AAV Project update, we would say that it is like preparing for space travel. We have… Read More
February Newsletter
Largest fundraising effort ever is gaining momentum, Indiana doubles down on AHC, Valentine Exchange happens, Rare Disease Day Coming, Research published, and AAV project explained in this month’s newsletter. Read. Share. Advocate. http://ahckids.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Newsletter_201902_February.pdf
