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Causes: Health
Mission: Mississippi Metabolics Foundation (MMF) was founded to raise awareness, educate, and provide support to those living or caring for someone with genetic Metabolic Disorders/Inborn Errors of Metabolism. We advocate for the continued expansion and implementation of Newborn Screening and access to available resources for caregivers/patients. MMF promotes and supports further advancements in legislation, research, trials and studies, therapies, targeted treatments, and eventual cures for Metabolic Disorders, IEM’s, and rare genetic diseases. We plan to increase the community involvement in MS for rare genetic Metabolic Disorders and help families navigate their rare disease journey.
Target demographics: Patients and families living with rare genetic metabolic disorders/inborn errors of metabolism
Direct beneficiaries per year: Advocate for many families in our medical community
Geographic areas served: State of Mississippi
Programs: Education, support, advocacy