Lynch Syndrome International

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Phone: 707-689-5089

P.O. Box 5456
Vacaville
California 95688
USA
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Target demographics: Our target demographics are medical professionals and individuals who are at high risk for Lynch syndrome, internationally.

Direct beneficiaries per year: The direct beneficiaries of our endeavors are those individuals at high risk for Lynch syndrome, worldwide--and their families as well as medical professionals.

Someone who had 3 hours of volunteer time could: E-mail churches, asking them to join us in our public awareness campaign and make it their mission to create public awareness on Lynch syndrome.

E-mail organizations and associations and ask them to join us in making it their mission to promote public awareness of Lynch syndrome to their membership.

Speak in front of local organizations.

Deliver brochures to a medical facility and to each individual physician's office.

Provide support and resources, by email or by telephone, or in person, to an individual with Lynch syndrome.

Raise funding for LSI

Many other projects, in accordance with their capabilities.

Geographic areas served: Internationally

Mission:

The primary mission of Lynch Syndrome International (LSI) is to serve our global communities by focusing on providing support for individuals afflicted with Lynch syndrome, creating public awareness of the syndrome, educating members of the general public and health care professionals and providing support for Lynch syndrome research endeavors.

LSI, an all volunteer organization, is founded and governed by Lynch syndrome survivors, their families, and health care professionals who specialize in Lynch syndrome.

If diagnosed early, we believe Lynch syndrome survivors have favorable outcomes from Lynch associated cancers. We believe these outcomes enhance survival, the longevity and quality of life as well as the emotional well-being of the afflicted.

With the provisions of knowledge, caring and respect for those living with Lynch syndrome, coupled with a common theme of a prevalent positive attitude, we can be change agents, enhancing hope and survivability, impacting the life of countless thousands of people throughout our world.

Results:

Social Media: Our Facebook site has 1650 fans, of which approximately 70% are either diagnosed with Lynch syndrome, are at high risk for Lynch syndrome, or have been closely involved with a person who has suffered from Lynch syndrome. It boasts approximately 73,000 post views per month from approximately 19 different countries. Our Twitter site boasts approximately 225 followers, of which many are major institutions and foundations.

Our website boasts approximately 6,000 visits per month, many of which are international. Our most active page is LSI Library, a comprehensive data site of where to find studies and publications on Lynch syndrome.

We receive approximately twenty to twenty five emails per week, requesting information on Lynch syndrome and personal support. We receive approximately fifty telephone calls per week from institutions, medical professionals, individuals recently diagnosed, etc.

We have approximately 120 active volunteers in the U.S. and approximately forty outside the U.S.

We are involved with approximately eighteen different cancer associations.

Governors of twelve U.S. states declared March 26, 2011, Lynch Syndrome Public Awareness Day, in response to public awareness provided their offices.

We advocate genetic testing for Lynch syndrome and universal testing for MSI-IHC pathology, a precursor test of tumors to determine if characteristics of Lynch syndrome exists. Testing has dramatically increased as a direct result of public awareness.

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Jennifer190

12/01/12

Lynch Syndrome International is helping to bring awareness and support to those of us who are genetically modified. So little is known about all the implications that this Syndrome can bring and by sharing research and life histories we are helping each other, it gives us the knowledge we need in ... more »

Debbie68

11/30/12

Just got my results back which to me were a no kidding, yep, it's Lynch Syndrome. My mom, 3 of her brothers, me and 2 of my brothers have had colon cancer. It doesn't stop there, I've had intrauterine cancer, brother, also had renal and bladder cancer, sister with ovarian cancer, another sister with... more »

Bones S.

10/11/12

Found LSI after Lynch diagnosis in Mar 2012, I was devastated but their site was so informative and supportive. I found important med info and a knowledgable, educated group to help me find the right doctors and appropiate surveillance. Which is KEY to surviving Lynch Syndrome. Thank You... more »

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