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Supporting Families While Advancing Research to Find Treatment for DLG4 SHINE

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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”.

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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.