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Krabbe Disease

Information for parents on diagnosing, treating, and caring for a child with kidney disease.
What Is Krabbe Disease?
A definition of KD, with a link to more information.
Krabbe Disease
Information on the genetic disorder from the About.com guide to rare and orphan diseases.
Hunter's Hope
Site of the Hunter's Hope Foundation, started by pro football player Jim Kelly and his wife, Jill, when their son was diagnosed with Krabbe disease. Includes information on research, fund-raising and events.
Krabbe's Kids
Offers links to many personal sites of families of children with Krabbe Disease.
NINDS Krabbe Disease Information Page
FAQ and links from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke.
The Myelin Project
Research on myelin repair to provide hope for leukodystrophies like Krabbe Disease, as well as Multiple Sclerosis and other myelin-related disorders. The project was founded by the familiy depicted in the movie "Lorenzo's Oil."

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