Causes: Health, Specifically Named Diseases, Specifically Named Diseases Research
Mission: Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease (WED), is a serious neurological disease affecting 7% of the world's population. Our mission is to improve the lives of the millions of men women and children living with this often devastating disease. The goals of the RLS Foundation are: 1) to increase awareness, 2) to improve treatments and, 3) through research, to find a cure.
Results: The RLS Foundation has funded $1.8 million in research grants to find a cure for RLS.
Target demographics: men, women and children struggling with restless legs syndrome
Direct beneficiaries per year: support for over 5000 Foundation members
Geographic areas served: United States, Canada and internationally
Programs: 1) educational webinars and literature to educate and raise awareness, 2) a network of volunteers and contacts to provide support and hope, 3) certified network of RLS Quality Care Centers staffed by leading experts in specialized disease management and, 4) a Research Grant Program to fund vital research leading to better treatments and a cure for restless legs syndrome
Mission: Restless legs syndrome (RLS), also known as Willis-Ekbom disease (WED), is a serious neurological disease affecting 7% of the world's population. Our mission is to improve the lives of the millions of men women and children living with this often devastating disease. The goals of the RLS Foundation are: 1) to increase awareness, 2) to improve treatments and, 3) through research, to find a cure.
Results: The RLS Foundation has funded $1.8 million in research grants to find a cure for RLS.
Target demographics: men, women and children struggling with restless legs syndrome
Direct beneficiaries per year: support for over 5000 Foundation members
Geographic areas served: United States, Canada and internationally
Programs: 1) educational webinars and literature to educate and raise awareness, 2) a network of volunteers and contacts to provide support and hope, 3) certified network of RLS Quality Care Centers staffed by leading experts in specialized disease management and, 4) a Research Grant Program to fund vital research leading to better treatments and a cure for restless legs syndrome
Health
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