While I am not an individual with OTC my wife has had this disorder since she was born. As I am sure you can imagine I knew little of the disorder. I sought out information so I could be conscious about what to expect and what do in case of crisis. The information that the NUCDF provided me was invaluable. I can’t say enough how the NUCDF and its members/families have been so supportive throughout the years. This is a great resource for families!
I'm one of the oldest individuals with a UCD that was diagnosed within the first few years of my life. For most of my life, I didn't know others like me. Then in my 20s, my health took a turn for the worse. My family reached out to the NUCDF and they were there with education and support. Eventually my health improved and today I am living a happy and full life. I've had the opportunity to attend some of the family conferences and chat online with others like me. It has been a blessing to know I'm not alone. This organization is more than a community of people, it's a family. They work with doctors, patients, and lawmakers to advocate for patients. They have helped contribute to medical advances for patients and funds to help those in need.
My son Finn was diagnosed with neonatal onset ASA when he was 5 days old. Months later I found the NUCDF through a Facebook Support group. The NUCDF has provided me and family so much knowledge and support. I wish I had found them earlier!
This foundation is so amazing. They held the national conference in Ohio and we attended. This conference literally changed our lives. We learned so much from the doctors, NUCDF staff as well as other parents. Because of this conference it led us to make some huge decisions for our son.
Cynthia LeMons, Is an amazing woman. She has spent hours with me discussing my son and his needs. Talking on the phone with me multiple times and listening to my concerns. She is very knowledgable and so helpful. I am so thankful to have her support then and even now.
I owe so much to Cynthia and the NUCDF. :-)
Hello my name is Christine and I was diagnosed with OTC at the age of 3 1/2 when I ended up in a coma on my mother and now 33 years later I find an organization and people who are just like me and to know that there is someone who understands what we as UCD patients are going through is great. I have been to 2 conferences in the past and learned about a medication that I have been taking almost 4 years now called Ravicti and I am so grateful to all the information I have received. I am a member and will continue to be one and help find a cure for this disease
The NUCDF has been extremely helpful to our family. We are so lucky to have them as a great resource. I don't know what the families would do with out them. They are there for any questions or concerns you may have and they keep us up to date on the lastest advances being made in the urea cycle disorders. Their conference is family oriented and very informative. Having a child with a rare disease I feel blessed knowing we have the NUCDF.
