The Leta Lindley Prader-Willi Classic
Wednesday, May 25th, 2011The 2011 Leta Lindley Prader-Willi Classic was a tremendous success and a majority of the $100,000 raised at the event will directly support the GDF.
read more...New Website KnowYourGenes.org Provides Information About How to Benefit From Latest Advances in Genetics
Thursday, March 10th, 2011GDF launches a new resource for adults & parents-to-be
read more...The 2011 Leta Lindley Prader-Willi Classic
The GDF proudly supports the 2011 Leta Lindley Prader-Willi Classic LPGA Pro Am golf event at PGA National Resort in West Palm Peach, Florida.
read more...Catherine Malandrino Shopping Event to Benefit the GDF
On Wednesday, June 16, 2010 Catherine Malandrino’s Meatpacking District boutique hosted an evening of shopping to benefit the Genetic Disease Foundation. Shoppers made purchases from the store’s Spring and Summer line and 10% of proceeds went to the GDF.
read more...Gotham Comedy Club Benefit
On Thursday, April 22, Samara Heiman, GDF’s Young Professionals Committee Chair, hosted a hilarious evening at the Gotham Comedy Club in New York City. Special thanks to Michael Destafano for providing complimentary tickets to the event and to the comedians for providing the laughs. More than 200 guests came out to support the GDF. The event raised $11,000 for the organization.
read more...Genetic Testing Curbs Some Genetic Diseases
Thursday, February 18th, 2010Research performed by The Associated Press indicates that many inherited diseases are in decline because of a rise in genetic testing.
read more...New Concerns for Carriers of Genetic Diseases
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010More attention is being paid to carriers of genetic diseases because of unexpected potential health problems.
read more...Know Your Genes, Know Your Zone Charity Ride
Join us on Saturday, March 6th for a 4-hour team charity ride to benefit the Genetic Disease Foundation.
read more...SCID Recommended for Universal Newborn Screening
Monday, February 1st, 2010A federal advisory committee to the US. Secretary of Health and Human Services has recommended adding SCID to the universal newborn screening test.
read more...National Library of Medicine Launches New Mobile Service
Thursday, January 28th, 2010Find health and disease information “on the go” on the new National Library of Medicine mobile site.
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