In memory of Rick Kane 1962-2023

Rick Kane was a family first, kind-hearted dad, brother and uncle. Nothing made him happier than spending time with his daughter. He was equally wonderful when it came to sharing his big heart with all the children in his family. We cherish our memories with him.

Rick’s niece, Eloise Doering, age 5, is diagnosed with an ultra-rare genetic disorder called CHAMP1 impacting around 150 people world-wide. This mostly neurological disorder impacts several aspects of development along with an array of medical challenges. At this time, there is no cure, but the CHAMP1 Research Foundation is determined to help improve the lives of those battling CHAMP1 and ultimately find a cure. Rick always had a special place in his heart for his niece, Eloise, wishing she didn’t have to face so many medical challenges paired with her learning disabilities. We know he’d be honored if you’d consider a donation to help Eloise and CHAMP1 children like her fight for medical testing, support and the cure we are all praying for.

CHAMP1 RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The CHAMP1 Research Foundation is an organization created for parents of children with developmental delay, hypotonia, cerebral palsy, autism, and epilepsy among many other diagnoses as a result of a change in the CHAMP1 gene. There are currently less than 100 children diagnosed worldwide, making it ultra-rare. The foundation is in a critical position to potentially advance toward clinical trials using a common medication called Metformin and in the past months is making all efforts to raise money to start testing this medication.

ABOUT CHAMP1

🧬CHAMP1 an ultra rare genetic disease discovered in 2015. It is located on chromosome 13 and is said to be crucial in cell division called mitosis. Patients have a reduction in the CHAMP1 protein below the 50% which is necessary for proper neurological function and development.

CHAMP1 is most commonly a De novo mutation, meaning it is not inherited from the parents but completely new to the genome of the individual.

Check more information about CHAMP1 here: https://champ1foundation.org/c...

To meet other CHAMP1ONS like Eloise please visit https://champ1foundation.org

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