Apr 19, 2021 | Life with CMT, Stories
By: Chelsea Layton, living with CMT1A My name is Chelsea, and I have CMT1A. The disease is scattered throughout my dad’s side of the family. I’ve been recovering from my 10th foot surgery due to CMT for five months. My weeks consist of endless...
Apr 12, 2021 | Life with CMT, Stories
By: Chelsea Layton, living with CMT1A If you want to make a difference in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease research but fundraising feels overwhelming to you, have no fear! Getting started in fundraising is easier than you think. Fundraising isn’t about holding elaborate...
Feb 17, 2021 | Life with CMT, Stories
By: Monica Thomas, living with CMT2A When I was a kid and would watch movies in which wishes came true, excitement would build in my belly as I imagined my own wish being granted — what if I could rub a lamp and wish CMT away? Thoughts of life without CMT would race...
Feb 17, 2021 | Life with CMT, Stories
By: Shanae Fernandez, living with CMT1X For as long as I can remember, I’ve been different. As a child, running, playing and keeping up with my friends was a challenge. I felt slow and tripped a lot. In high school, I played sports but never felt good enough at...
Feb 17, 2021 | Life with CMT, Stories
By: Jamel, living with CMT I was 16 years old when I first heard about a disease called Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT). Growing up, I played basketball and football and lived a very active lifestyle. A broken foot during a game or ongoing football injuries seemed normal —...
Feb 12, 2021 | Life with CMT
By: George Simpson, CMT Research Foundation volunteer With no treatments or cures currently available for people with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, caring for someone with CMT may feel daunting. As a dad of a daughter with CMT and a friend to many with the disease, I...
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