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Become a member of the National MPS Society!
Have you renewed your 2012 membership?
Become a member to receive benefits and the latest news about the Society, fundraising events, research and more! Your membership brings us closer to achieving our goal of curing the debilitating diseases that affect our families and friends.
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Check out our Valentine’s Day Specials!
Beautiful MPS Society logo necklaces for him/her and T-shirts with our new design exclusive for our children and those affected by MPS and Related Diseases!
Read more for details.
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2012 National MPS Society Family Conference
Save the date!
The 26th Annual National MPS Society Family Conference will be held July 26-28, 2012 in Boston, MA.
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Ask Me About PwP
Legislative efforts, call to action
Are you wondering how you can become more involved with the National MPS Society, and advocate for your loved ones with your federal legislators without leaving home? If your answer is YES, there is a simple way that requires very little time and will have a huge impact on our affected members.
About MPS
Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and related diseases are genetic lysosomal storage diseases (LSD) caused by the body's inability to produce specific enzymes. Normally, the body uses enzymes to break down and recycle materials in cells. In individuals with MPS and related diseases, the missing or insufficient enzyme prevents the proper recycling process, resulting in the storage of materials in virtually every cell of the body.
Get Involved
Education/Publicity
The Education and Publicity Committee provides an array of educational materials to assist our families and their communities, researchers and physicians in the journey of MPS.
Family Support
The Family Support Committee connects families to resources and provides conference scholarships, financial assistance for medical goods, continuing education scholarships.
Fundraising
The Fundraising Committee provides mentors and marketing tools to help fundraising hosts achieve success.