Dystonia Support Group

University of Alabama students John Ricketts and Emily Kay Woods, both from Birmingham, have been named the first Alabama Dystonia Scholars.

Ricketts and Woods work with Drs. Guy and Kim Caldwell in UA’s biological sciences department. They have been awarded a $20,000 research scholarship that will allow them to conduct extensive research on Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder, for the summers of 2008 and 2009.

Dr. Mark LeDoux visited our Support Group in February 2006. Many of us chose to participate in a Research Study he is directing regarding genetic markers for Dystonia.

Clinical Trials are continuously being conducted for new treatment options and ways to find find the cause of Dystonia.

Raising funds for research is a necessary task if we are to find a cure and better treatments for Dystonia.

Click here for a sample letter you can send to family and friends to help raise awareness and funds for Dystonia research.

If you would like it to go to the DMRF, please mark your donation accordingly.

Our Support Group here in Alabama has many expenses as well, and your generosity is appreciated. If you would like your donation to be used for our work here in Alabama, please mark your donation accordingly.

CHECK THIS OUT! 2008 NUMBERS!

2008 Financial Highlights

During 2008, DSG-Alabama raised $25,000+! We distributed the following amounts:

    To DMRF for medical research - $13,000
    To University of Alabama for Dystonia Scholars - $10,000
    For awareness activities - $1300
    The remainder was spent for group expenses

Click here to view the 2008 Annual Report

2007 Financial Highlights

DSG-Alabama raised $17,446! We distributed the following amounts:

To DMRF and other for medical research - $12,050
For awareness activities - $4,200

2006 Financial Highlights

$29,490 for Medical Research

over $4,500 on AWARENESS projects; i.e. Health Fair Booth, Library Bookmark projects, Awareness Week activities, Doctors Awareness Kits, and this website

Much of our Awareness expenditures were materially reduced with "gifts-in-kind"; i.e. printers discounting bills, Staples discounting supplies, Web Site designer donating her services, companies donating postage, and other generous donations of time and talents.

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Home What is Dystonia? Newsletters Upcoming Events - Birmingham Group Upcoming Events - Southeast AL Group Join Us Deep Brain Stimulation Information Page Health Care Referrals News Articles and Publications Links Contact Us		Research and Fundraising University of Alabama Names First Dystonia Scholars University of Alabama students John Ricketts and Emily Kay Woods, both from Birmingham, have been named the first Alabama Dystonia Scholars. Ricketts and Woods work with Drs. Guy and Kim Caldwell in UA’s biological sciences department. They have been awarded a $20,000 research scholarship that will allow them to conduct extensive research on Dystonia, a neurological movement disorder, for the summers of 2008 and 2009. Click here to read the entire press release Dr. Mark LeDoux visited our Support Group in February 2006. Many of us chose to participate in a Research Study he is directing regarding genetic markers for Dystonia. Clinical Trials are continuously being conducted for new treatment options and ways to find find the cause of Dystonia. The links here will take you to information regarding those trials: Clinical Trials: Dystonia - National Institutes of Health Clinical Trials: Cervical Dystonia - National Institutes of Health Grants and Funding for Research Fundraising Raising funds for research is a necessary task if we are to find a cure and better treatments for Dystonia. Click here for a sample letter you can send to family and friends to help raise awareness and funds for Dystonia research. Click here to read How Far Will $500 in Donations to DSG-Alabama Go? Please send donations to: Dystonia Support Group - Alabama Chapter c/o Office of the Treasurer 2 Office Park Circle, Suite 1 Birmingham, AL 35223 If you would like it to go to the DMRF, please mark your donation accordingly. Our Support Group here in Alabama has many expenses as well, and your generosity is appreciated. If you would like your donation to be used for our work here in Alabama, please mark your donation accordingly. CHECK THIS OUT! 2008 NUMBERS! 2008 Financial Highlights During 2008, DSG-Alabama raised $25,000+! We distributed the following amounts: To DMRF for medical research - $13,000 To University of Alabama for Dystonia Scholars - $10,000 For awareness activities - $1300 The remainder was spent for group expenses Click here to view the 2008 Annual Report 2007 Financial Highlights DSG-Alabama raised $17,446! We distributed the following amounts: To DMRF and other for medical research - $12,050 For awareness activities - $4,200 2006 Financial Highlights $29,490 for Medical Research over $4,500 on AWARENESS projects; i.e. Health Fair Booth, Library Bookmark projects, Awareness Week activities, Doctors Awareness Kits, and this website Much of our Awareness expenditures were materially reduced with "gifts-in-kind"; i.e. printers discounting bills, Staples discounting supplies, Web Site designer donating her services, companies donating postage, and other generous donations of time and talents.