LOVING ON LIAM
Emma's Hope for a SYNGAP1 Cure
My brother, Liam, has SYNGAP1, a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that causes epilepsy, intellectual disability, autism, and more. With Syngap Awareness Day on June 21st, I am fundraising in Liam's honor.
My greatest hope? A SYNGAP1 cure.
Donors of $5 or more: Receive a handmade pin!
Every $100 raised: I'll do a front flip off the diving board!
Through the end of June, please support Loving on Liam. All donations, great and small, are much appreciated!
With love, Emma
What is the significance of June 21?
The genetic address of Syngap is 6p21.32, so we celebrate Syngap Awareness Day around the globe on 6.21 or June 21st and treat June as Syngap Awareness Month.
What are SYNGAP1-Related Disorders?
SYNGAP1-related disorders are rare neurodevelopmental disorders caused by a de novo (non-inherited) mutation in the SYNGAP1 gene, which hinders the production of SynGAP protein—an essential component for proper brain function and development. This protein deficit results in a spectrum of challenges including intellectual disability, epilepsy, autism, hypotonia (muscle weakness), speech and language disorders, behavior issues, sleep disturbances, coordination difficulties, visual abnormalities, and more. Since 2018, SynGAP Research Fund (dba Cure SYNGAP1) has raised and granted over $6M to accelerate SYNGAP1 therapeutics. Your support will help move us closer to life-changing treatments and uplift hope for SYNGAP1 families.
For SYNGAP1 info, visit cureSYNGAP1.org.
