To raise awareness about Gaucher Disease, and to provide support and resources for people living with Gaucher Disease.
We would like to provide a forum for people living with Gaucher Disease, their family and friends, and anyone who is interested in learning about Gaucher Disease.
1. Gaucher Disease is the most common genetic disease among people wtih Jewish ancestry (twice as common as Tay-Sachs).
2. Effective treatment is available, but early accurate diagnosis and treatment is essential to prevent serious disability and even death.
3. The treatment is extremely expensive and is NOT a cure.