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National. 21 regional groups. Founded 2005. Support for patients, caregivers, families, those who lost loved ones to amyloidosis and friends of amyloidosis patients. Also deals with multiple myeloma, peripheral neuropathy, familial amyloidosis and protein misfolding. Telephone support network, pen pal program, educational materials, national conference, advocacy, information and referrals. Online mutual aid activities include message board and mailing list. Assistance in starting and maintaining groups.
Write:
Amyloidosis Support Groups
232 Orchard Drive
Wood Dale, IL 60191
Voice: 1-866-404-7539 (24 hr.)
Fax: 847-350-0577
Website: http://www.amyloidosissupport.com
E-mail: muriel@finkelsupply.com
Verified: 7/17/2012
International. 214 affiliated groups. Founded 1995. Provides support, education and advocacy for persons with peripheral neuropathy. Promotes and funds research into the cause and cure. Information and referrals, newsletter, literature, phone support, online bulletin board, referrals to support groups and doctors.
Write:
Neuropathy Assn.
60 E. 42nd St., Room 942
New York, NY 10165
Voice: 212-692-0662
Fax: 212-692-0668
Website: http://www.neuropathy.org
E-mail: info@neuropathy.org
Verified: 4/3/2012
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