It’s National Volunteer Week! Today we’re shining a light on Breanna by sharing her story and experience with you. Hello, my name is Breanna Larsen and I am a twenty-two year old native Texan who loves spending time with my family and friends, going on adventures, playing with my puppies and trying to spread a little sparkle everywhere I go. […]
MAY 15: The survey is now closed. In an effort to collect current data, a new survey is underway. This survey closes in two weeks, so if you have or suspect that you have MdDS don’t delay — complete the survey. We hope to collect enough data to analyze, and to include key information in the June newsletter. The newsletter […]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Two of the Foundation’s regular supporters have thrown down a Winter Warm-Up Challenge. Together they will match every dollar donated, dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000! Donations fund vital research into the cause of and a cure for Mal de Débarquement Syndrome. One result of this research is that current medical information about MdDS is being generated, and this in […]
Mary Kay has wonderful gifts for the holidays for all ages, and Debbie Vecheck has created a fantastic opportunity for you to shop for your friends and loved ones – while supporting the Foundation. Through December 19th, Debbie will donate 50% of net proceeds to the MdDS Foundation. Please support Debbie and shop her site www.marykay.com/dvecheck today. This […]
Before we get to today’s post, we’re pleased to announce that Amazon.com is now making charitable donations to the MdDS Foundation. You shop. Amazon Gives. After you use this link http://smile.amazon.com/ch/20-5953110 and set the MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation as your chosen charity, any time you shop Smile.Amazon will make a 0.5% donation on your behalf. With […]
It’s been a very busy and active June Awareness Month (JAM). Over 500 professional brochures have been mailed around the world in efforts to educate the public and professionals about Mal de Débarquement Syndrome. Many people are doing once-a-day informational posts on their Facebook pages, and others are donating to keep the efforts alive. We’d like […]
The MdDS Balance Disorder Foundation would like to take a minute to thank you for all of your support in 2012. Some of you have participated in research, reached out to new people, provided support to those who are down, or made a donation no matter the size. You did all of those things for […]
Otology & Neurotology. 2012 Nov 29. [ABSTRACT] Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Mal de Debarquement Syndrome. Cha YH, Cui Y, Baloh RW, Department of Neurology, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California., U.S.A. OBJECTIVE: Mal de debarquement syndrome (MdDS) is a chronic disorder of imbalance characterized by a feeling of rocking and swaying. The disorder starts after prolonged exposure […]