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Supporting Families While Advancing Research to Find Treatment for DLG4 SHINE
DLG4 Synaptopathy, or DLG4 SHINE is an ultra-rare disease caused by a genetic mutation on the 17th Chromosome. Patients living with DLG4 SHINE typically endure trouble with Sleep Disturbances, Hypotonia, Intellectual Disabilities, Neurological Disorders, and Epilepsy, thus the name “SHINE”.
3
Research Studies
$675,000
Fundraised In Three Years
190
Known Individuals Diagnosed
Our SHINEing Stars
Although they navigate numerous struggles in their daily lives, our SHINEing stars are generally all smiles, love to celebrate even the smallest victories, and spread joy wherever they go.