The LGDA is proud to have Caitlin Havener join us in fighting against GLA and GSD. She will be running a half marathon during the Star Wars Dark Side Marathon at Disney World this April while raising money for the LGDA. In 2016, Caitlin recognized that she was not living life to her full potential. She focused her energy
» Read moreThe LGDA is proud to participate in Penn Medicine Orphan Disease Center’s 2018 Million Dollar Bike Ride, to be held on May 20, 2018 in Philadelphia. This year, the LGDA is joining forces with the Lymphatic Malformation Institute (Team LGDA/LMI) with a goal to raise $50,000. This is a very special fundraising event. Penn will match our donations dollar-for-dollar –
» Read moreFundraising on behalf of the LGDA doesn’t require you to participate in a race or ride, host a dinner auction, put together a golf tournament – it can as simple as passing out a flyer or spreading the word on social media! There are many restaurants who offer a “dine to donate” night. You and the restaurant choose a date
» Read moreTen-year-old Hunter Joiner of Florida was diagnosed in 2016 with lymphangiomatosis, also known as generalized lymphatic anomaly (GLA), and he wanted to do something to help everyone with the rare disease. So, he decided to sell t-shirts to raise money for the LGDA. When the fundraiser was over, Hunter had raised $250, which he sent to the LGDA with a
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