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

This year's conference is packed with programming This year's conference is packed with programming for every member of your family:

🔬 Research Plenary and Clinical Trial Updates from our industry partners 
👨‍⚕️ Ask-A-Doc Panel with our Centers of Excellence clinicians 
🎭 Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament for SIBs on Friday night 
🎳 Bowling and pizza for SIBs on Saturday 
🎨 Paint and Sip and Escape Room for LGO families 
🙏 Celebration of Life on Sunday morning

Early bird registration closes June 10. Register now: https://ow.ly/xZTc50Z78pp

#BattenDisease #BDSRA2026 #BattenFamilies
The 2026 BDSRA Annual Family Conference will be he The 2026 BDSRA Annual Family Conference will be held at The Westin Chicago Lombard, and we have a special group rate of $139/night for our community. You need to book before June 10 to lock in that rate.

Reserve your room here: https://bdsrafoundation.org/batten-disease-hotel-reservations-2026-bdsra-annual-family-conference/

Or call Marriott Reservations at 888-627-9031 and reference the Batten Disease Support Research conference.

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9 days to go, and we want YOU there. Registration 9 days to go, and we want YOU there.

Registration for the 2026 BDSRA Annual Family Conference is open, and early bird rates are available through June 10. After that, rates go up, so now is the time to lock in your spot.

This year's conference includes research presentations, peer support sessions, SIBs programming, Life Goes On sessions for bereaved families, complimentary childcare, and evening activities including Medieval Times and Trivia Night.

Register here: https://ow.ly/BpVk50Z6oiU

#BattenDisease #BDSRA2026 #BattenFamilies
We are counting down to one of our most anticipate We are counting down to one of our most anticipated events of the year. July 10-12 in Lombard, Illinois, the Batten disease community comes together for a weekend of research updates, peer-to-peer support, family connection, and so much more.

Whether this is your first conference or your tenth, there is something here for everyone. 

Families, researchers, clinicians, and advocates, all under one roof.

Early bird registration rates are available through June 10. Register today: 

https://ow.ly/agT350Z6ok6

#BattenDisease #BDSRA2026 #BattenFamilies
LOTS to catch you up on ➡️ Read up on the latest B LOTS to catch you up on ➡️ Read up on the latest BDSRA news in our newsletter!

Didn’t receive our newsletter this morning? Sign up today and receive The Illuminator monthly and be the first to know about the latest Batten disease and BDSRA news and events. LINK IN BIO!
🧬 Announcing the 2026 Batten Disease Research Awar 🧬 Announcing the 2026 Batten Disease Research Awards! 🌏

The Batten Disease Global Research Initiative (BDGRI) is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Research Grant Round, awarding a total of USD $150,000 to three innovative research projects advancing the future of Batten disease therapies.

From personalized genetic medicines to cutting-edge human retinal disease models, these projects represent hope, innovation, and progress for families worldwide. 

Congratulations to:

🔬 Prof. Alex Hewitt - Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania, Australia
🔬 A/Prof. Ruchira Singh - University of Rochester Medicine, NY, USA
🔬 A/Prof. Tim Yu & Prof. Milen Velinov - Boston Children’s Hospital, MA, USA & Rutgers RWJ Medical School, NJ, USA

Read the full press release by clicking the link in our bio!

The BDGRI is an international consortium of leading patient advocacy organizations united by a shared mission to accelerate research for all forms of Batten disease.

Together, we are accelerating research toward better treatments and outcomes for all forms of Batten disease.

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🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN (link in bio) 🚨 Join us in 🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN (link in bio) 🚨

Join us in Chicago this July for the 2026 BDSRA Annual Family Conference! The Conference brings together domestic and international families affected by Batten disease, researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals. The weekend includes research presentations, activities for siblings and bereaved parents, childcare, research studies, and so much more. 

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #BDSRAconference2026 #battendisease #chicago #conference #raredisease
UPCOMING DEADLINE ➡️ Need financial assistance to UPCOMING DEADLINE ➡️ Need financial assistance to attend July’s BDSRA Annual Family Conference? Apply for a Conference grant by May 17. LINK IN BIO! 

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #BDSRAconference2026 #battendisease #grants #conference #raredisease
International Batten Disease Awareness Day merch i International Batten Disease Awareness Day merch is still available! Delivery by International Batten Disease Awareness Day on June 9 isn’t guaranteed ➡️ LINK IN BIO!
🚨🚨 FINAL CALL FOR MERCH 🚨🚨 If you want your “Love 🚨🚨 FINAL CALL FOR MERCH 🚨🚨

If you want your “Love Hope Cure” merch to arrive by International Batten Disease Awareness Day on June 9, ORDER NOW ➡️ LINK IN BIO!
Need financial assistance to attend July’s BDSRA A Need financial assistance to attend July’s BDSRA Annual Family Conference? Apply for a Conference grant! Learn more about eligibility and priority, and apply today ➡️ Link in bio!
BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM(S) ➡️ Link in bio! The hotel BOOK YOUR HOTEL ROOM(S) ➡️ Link in bio!

The hotel room block is open at the Westin Chicago Lombard for the 2026 BDSRA Annual Family Conference in Chicago!
🚨🚨 MERCH UPDATE 🚨🚨 You have ONE WEEK to order you 🚨🚨 MERCH UPDATE 🚨🚨

You have ONE WEEK to order your “Love Hope Cure” merch to get your items by International Batten Disease Awareness Day on June 9! Please order by May 5 ➡️ LINK IN BIO!
We’re looking ahead to some May flowers! Upcoming We’re looking ahead to some May flowers! Upcoming events and deadlines are blooming! 🌻🌻

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #BattenDay2026 #battendisease #coffee #grants #volunteers #chicago #BDSRAconference2026
🚨 APPLICATIONS REMAIN OPEN ➡️ Learn more and apply 🚨 APPLICATIONS REMAIN OPEN ➡️ Learn more and apply today by clicking the link in our bio!

Priority for Conference Grants is given to families who have not received funding in the past to attend the BDSRA Annual Family Conference, new families, and those who have been unable to attend for several years due to financial stress. Attendees are responsible for their travel expenses.
If you’re attending the 2026 BDSRA Annual Family C If you’re attending the 2026 BDSRA Annual Family Conference in Chicago, July 10-12, please book your hotel room(s) before June 10. The hotel room block is now open at the Westin Chicago Lombard. LINK IN BIO!

#BattenAdvocatesForACure #BDSRAconference2026 #battendisease #chicago #conference #raredisease
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