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SUPPORT + RESEARCH + ADVOCACY. We are #BattenAdvocatesForACure. Click the link below for news, events, and how to donate.

Mapping the Natural History of CLN3 Disease: A Glo Mapping the Natural History of CLN3 Disease: A Global Collaborative Effort 

We are proud to share a major new review on the natural history of CLN3 disease, led and driven by members of the BDSRA Foundation’s Batten Disease Centers of Excellence (CoE), the Batten Disease Clinical Research Consortium (BDCRC), and esteemed international partners. 

This important and practical meta-analysis brings together data from more than 400 individuals, integrating over two decades of natural history research to define a clearer timeline of disease progression in CLN3 disease. The findings provide valuable anticipatory guidance for clinicians and families and may contribute to improved clinical trial design and therapeutic development.

This work reflects the strength and impact of sustained international collaboration and the exceptional dedication of our global research community. We are deeply grateful to — and proud of — our CoE, BDCRC, and international collaborators for their leadership and long-standing commitment to improving outcomes for families affected by Batten disease.

👏 Congratulations to the outstanding author team led by BDSRA's Dr. Ineka Whiteman and University of Rochester's Dr. Heather Adams, with Anthony (Tony) Cook, Erika Fullwood Augustine, Aidan D. Bindoff, Alexandra M. Johnson, Heather Manson, Jonathan W. Mink, John R. Østergaard, Angela Schulz, Jennifer Vermillion, and Amy Vierhile.
Join BDSRA’s Board of Directors for a Town Hall on Join BDSRA’s Board of Directors for a Town Hall on February 15! There will be sessions on the 15th – one at 7 PM EST and another at 7 PM PST. This is an opportunity for anyone in the Batten community to ask questions and provide feedback. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #board #townhall #battendisease #discuss #feedback
The first BDSRA newsletter of 2026 is waiting in y The first BDSRA newsletter of 2026 is waiting in your inbox! 📧 This edition of The Illuminator features research news, upcoming events, fundraising opportunities, and more! Sign up for our email list to receive our monthly newsletter and the latest Batten disease news and announcements. Link in bio!

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #newsletter #TheIlluminator #read #email #subscribe #battendisease #raredisease
Bereaved Batten father Chris Hawkins opens up on w Bereaved Batten father Chris Hawkins opens up on why he’s gotten involved with BDSRA’s Grief Chats. You can join Chris and fellow bereaved Batten parents at this month’s Grief Chat on Feb. 22 at 7 PM EST. There is no pressure to speak or to have the right words. You are welcome to listen, reflect, and simply be in the community. You don’t have to carry your grief alone. 

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #grief #bereaved #parents #battendisease #community
Friday the 13th will actually be your lucky day be Friday the 13th will actually be your lucky day because you can chat with Heather Dainiak! ☕ Join our Director of Family Support for this month’s Coffee Chat next Friday. This is a low-pressure space to connect, reflect on the start of a new year, and talk about what care looks like right now, for ourselves and our families. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #coffeechats #battendisease #raredisease #support #coffee #chat
New month, new virtual events! 📆 If you’ve previou New month, new virtual events! 📆 If you’ve previously registered for any of these events, you’ll receive email reminders for that event. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

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🚨🚨 FINAL REMINDER 🚨🚨 You have until Sunday night 🚨🚨 FINAL REMINDER 🚨🚨

You have until Sunday night to complete the Community Needs Assessment! The goal of this survey is to explore the needs of Batten families living around the world. 

#BattenAdvocatesForACure
NEW: BDSRA Foundation announces @boystownhospital NEW: BDSRA Foundation announces @boystownhospital as the newest site in the Batten Disease Clinical Center of Excellence Program and the promotion of @nyulangone and @unchealth/@unc_neurology from Affiliate Centers to Centers of Excellence. Read the full press release by clicking the link in our bio!
📆 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📆 One month from today, on 📆 MARK YOUR CALENDARS! 📆

One month from today, on February 27, you can order from @officialpandaexpress online to support the BDSRA Foundation and families affected by Batten disease! We raised over $2,300 last year, and this year, we challenge you to spread the word by SHARING THIS POST to help surpass last year’s proceeds. 

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #pandaexpress #fundraiser #battendisease #raredisease
Happy Birthday to our incredible colleague and fri Happy Birthday to our incredible colleague and friend, Heather! 🎁Your hard work, creativity, and positive energy make such a difference every day to BDSRA and our Batten Community. Wishing you a year filled with success, laughter, and all the things that bring you joy. So grateful to have you on the team! 🎂🎈

#BattenAdvocateForACure #BattenDisease #HappyBirthday
FINAL CALL FOR CONFERENCE THEME IDEAS! ⬇️⬇️⬇️ #Ba FINAL CALL FOR CONFERENCE THEME IDEAS! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #BDSRAconference2026 #battendisease #chicago #illinois #raredisease
We want to support you in any way we can. To do th We want to support you in any way we can. To do that, we need you to complete the Community Needs Assessment. The deadline has been extended to Sunday, February 1. More than 1 person per household may complete this survey; however, we ask that only patients, parents, guardians, and adults in a primary caregiving role complete this comprehensive survey. 

#BattenAdvocatesForACure
TONIGHT AT 6 PM EST ⬇️ Join BDSRA staff members f TONIGHT AT 6 PM EST ⬇️

Join BDSRA staff members for a practical, beginner-friendly conversation about fundraising, designed to support Batten disease families and community members looking to learn where to start. Register now by clicking the link in our bio!
There are TWO virtual events taking place TOMORROW There are TWO virtual events taking place TOMORROW for our Batten disease community! Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #battendisease #cln7 #battenresearch #askanexpert #virtual #event #fundraising #raredisease
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Good morning, Batten community! Let’s have some co Good morning, Batten community! Let’s have some coffee and chat today! ☕

Join our Director of Family Support, Heather Dainiak, today at 12 PM EST. All you have to do is complete the form once, and you will receive the link for all future Coffee Chats and email reminders. Learn more by clicking the link in our bio!

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #coffeechats #battendisease #raredisease #support #coffee #chat
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