Entries by The Snow Foundation

Dr. Cecile Delettre

Our team’s goal is to discover, test and develop treatments in order to prevent or limit visual impairment and to improve the autonomy and the quality of life of patients with Wolfram syndrome. Update March 5, 2024: Recently we have identified a family of molecules with the capacity to significantly stimulate the growth of retinal […]

Wolfram Mom in Florida

I am a Florida mom with a child with Wolfram Syndrome. Actually, he’s no longer a child but he will always be my baby. My son is now 24, and has been affected by this disease since he was six years old. At that time, we lived in New York City with some of the […]

2016 “Eat Drink Give” The Snow Foundation Annual Fundraiser

The Snow Foundation’s event Eat Drink Give, on May 14th, 2016, was a special evening which raised awareness and funds for Wolfram Syndrome Research. The festivities began at 6:30pm on the beautiful grounds of Grant’s Farm in the historic Bauernhoff and Carriage house. Attendees enjoyed a wonderful barbecue, cocktails, beer tasting, and great music by Dance […]

Team Alejandro’s 6th Annual Run to Beat Wolfram Syndrome!

On Sunday, March 20, 2016, Team Alejandro participated in The Oakland Running Festival in their 6th Annual Run to Beat Wolfram Syndrome! Team Alejandro ran in support of 12 year-old Alejandro Jimenez (a Wolfram Syndrome Patient) as well as all children and young adults affected by Wolfram Syndrome.  They successfully raised $12,374.00 which will help […]

A Mom on a Mission!

A quick description of my job; work 24/7, deal with scientists, researchers, doctors, philanthropists, sports figures, political figures, full time advocate for rare disease, counselor for parents and patients, breakfast, lunch, dinner meetings, travel around the world, public speaker, accountant, secretary, marketing and most important Fundraiser. ​​Combine all the above and they do not equal […]

Wolfram Syndrome Support and Information Day in the UK

The Snow Foundation was represented at the  3rd Annual Wolfram Syndrome Support and Information Day in the UK in November.   The conference had numerous speakers ranging from specialized service, therapeutics, developing treatments, urology, psychology and neurology, to name a few.  Dr. Fumihiko Urano gave a presentation on patient based therapeutics and Stephanie Snow Gebel spoke about […]