CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE FOUNDATION INC

Akron, Ohio, 44333 United States

Mission Statement

The Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease Foundation consists of members who are concerned about the complexity of issues surrounding this fatal brain disease.

About This Cause

Our mission is to support families and loved ones touched by CJD. We carry out this mission by means of: Publication of CJD Information pamphlet Political and public policy advocacy An Annual Family Conference Family Workshops held around the country Collaboration with the National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Monitoring and communicating by newsletter all of the current research and Foundation activities Collaboration with international support groups from 10 other countries Philosophy The Foundation's philosophy is to be proactive by establishing collaborations and linkages, communicating with family members, researchers, physicians and political representatives and informing the broader community about CJD. Policy Our policy is to offer support, information and practical advice. We do not offer opinions or medical advice.

CREUTZFELDT-JAKOB DISEASE FOUNDATION INC
3610 W Market St., Suite 110
Akron, Ohio 44333
United States
Phone (800) 659-1991
Unique Identifier 650404623