Greet the new year with a contribution to help us meet this first challenge of 2015. Now through January 20 27, every donation to the Foundation will be matched, dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000! Donations fund vital research into the cause of and a cure for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome. The more research conducted, the more current medical information […]
Join the walk to Stop the Rock! This year the MdDS walk – and fun run – is being hosted in Pennsylvania, home state of Foundation president, Marilyn Josselyn. Independently organized by our fantastic volunteers in Harrisburg, the walk is set for September 27. It’s a leisurely 3K route, and the trails at beautiful Shank Park are […]
Donation to Fund Vital Research into Mal de Debarquement SyndromeShannondell, PA – November 20, 2013 – The MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation is pleased to announce that it has received a $150,000 donation from Ellen Kaye to fund vital research into the cause of and a cure for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome. This donation, along with funds generated […]
Help David make the Cinco de Mayo match and cheer him on as he goes for a Guinness World Record!David M, a support member, is hosting a Cinco de Mayo fundraiser to support the MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation. David was able to secure a $1,000.00 donation from Patron Tequila — as a Matching Challenge — […]
NEW FUNDRAISERS: Our Support Group members continue to give back to the Foundation through new fundraisers. Our Scentsy Consultant, Heidi Campbell, is generously donating 10% of net proceeds each month. And our Mary Kay Consultants, Joy Debes and Debbie Vecheck, have increased their donation to 30% each month. Please be a part of the change and […]
PLOS One has published an article by Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, Metabolic and Functional Connectivity Changes in Mal de Debarquement Syndrome. The Journal is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal and the article discusses current research, areas of the brain associated with MdDS, and future exploration needed.Abstract Background Individuals with mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS) experience a chronic illusion of self-motion triggered by […]
The MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation is pleased to announce plans to provide a major research award to Yoon-Hee Cha, MD, at the Laureate Institute for Brain Research (LIBR). Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the LIBR promotes multidisciplinary neuroscience investigations among scientists and clinicians. Dr. Cha recently transitioned to the LIBR from her faculty position at the […]
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has published a review article authored by Yoon-He Cha, MD, titled “Less common neuro-otologic disorders.”The review article describes four disorders, and includes a comprehensive clinical description of MdDS. It is written in very non-technical terms and is a good read for people unfamiliar with MdDS.Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology® is the AAN’s self-study continuing medical […]