Dear A-T Families, The flu season is coming, and October is the time to get the flu vaccine. Dr. Howard Lederman, Director of the A-T Clinical Center at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland recommends that all people with A-T receive the killed (injected) influenza (flu) vaccine every fall. Household members should also be vaccinated … Read More
The A-T Children’s Project is helping to recruit for a genetic counseling capstone research project. Julia Schiller is a genetic counseling masters student at Boston University School of Medicine. We are excited that she has chosen A-T for her study because it will help raise awareness about A-T in the genetic counselor population. Please find … Read More
On August 12, 2021, the A-T Children’s Project hosted a special webinar on COVID-19 and Ataxia-Telangiectasia – a conversation with: Howard Lederman, MD, PhD – Pediatric Immunologist and Director of the A-T Clinical Center at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center Jennifer Thornton – Executive Director of the A-T Children’s Project Watch Replay Now Take Covid Surveys … Read More
Dear Friends, I hope you and your families are remaining safe as Covid continues to throw new challenges at us. While the pandemic has made funding and operating the A-T Children’s Project vastly more difficult, we’re continuing to drive forward innovative research, knowing that our kids will keep deteriorating a little bit each day until … Read More
On June 9, 2021, the A-T Children’s Project sent the below email to A-T families about COVID-19 vaccines and antibody testing. The email asked families to fill out a brief survey if their family member with A-T had been vaccinated or been infected with COVID-19. Read More
Father’s Day is almost here and we have a great gift for dads, grandpas and uncles – an A-T Children’s Project baseball cap! Not only are these caps adjustable and 100% cotton chino twill, they are embroidered with the A-T Children’s Project logo to spread awareness. PURCHASE NOW In honor of dads everywhere, please enjoy … Read More
YOUR GIFT TO THE A-T CHILDREN’S PROJECT WILL BE MATCHED UP TO $50,000! The Robert E. Herrmann Memorial Fund was created by the Herrmann family to honor and remember Bob Herrmann who passed away on February 28, 2017. “Uncle Bob” was a beloved family member who endured great struggles and tremendous loss during his lifetime. Despite … Read More
On February 16, 2021, the A-T Children’s Project sent the below email to A-T families in the United States announcing that the pharmaceutical company IntraBio has expanded their clinical trial to test N-Acetyl-L-Leucine in A-T patients, and we will be helping with recruitment. Dear A-T Parents, Last year, we let you know that the A-T … Read More
Ataxia-Telangiectasia “ay-TACK-see-uh tel-LAN-jick-TAY-sha” A-T may be very rare, but an incredibly dedicated group of friends and families are working together to accelerate research in our efforts to find life-improving therapies and a cure. Help us find a cure for A-T by making a one-time donation or a monthly gift. Unlock $100 for the A-T Children’s … Read More
Mother’s Day is just around the corner! Still looking for that perfect present? Check out these A-T Children’s Project tote bags. Not only are these bags versatile and practical, but they raise awareness of A-T with each use. Purchase Now This classic canvas tote is made of sturdy 14 oz. unbleached Newport cotton and measures … Read More
