Discover how the Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance (SSRA) is turning Giving Tuesday generosity into groundbreaking rare disease research, patient support, and advocacy progress. What is Giving Tuesday and Why It Matters for Rare Diseases Every year, after the excitement of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, comes a day dedicated to giving back: Giving Tuesday. Launched in 2012, Giving Tuesday began […]
Racing Together for Superficial Siderosis Research Every September, the Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance (SSRA) invites our community to come together for the Annual Trail Grinder Benefit Race for Superficial Siderosis, one of the most meaningful events of the year. What began as a local run in East Texas has now grown into a global movement, with participants across the world […]
We’re excited to announce the 3rd Annual Trail Grinder Run, Sponsored by Caffe Crema and benefiting the Superficial Siderosis Research! The event will happen on Saturday, September 28th, at the Atlanta MTB Trail in Atlanta, Texas. It will offer a choice of 5K, 10K, and 30K runs—something for everyone, from beginners to seasoned trail runners. Caffe’ Crema is a local East Texas […]
Our Research Pledge The Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance (SSRA) proudly announces that we have fulfilled our $100,000 research pledge to the Superficial Siderosis Clinic and Research Laboratory at Massachusetts General Hospital, led by Dr. Michael Levy. This is a significant milestone for us, and we are thrilled to have been able to support such an important cause. Dr. Michael Levy […]
Summer Update 2022 Unbelievably we’re about to begin the second half of 2022 already. If you had a chance to look through our 2021 Annual Report, you might be familiar with the SSRA plans for this year. So it seems the perfect time to let everyone know about our progress with a summer update on what’s happening behind the scenes. […]
Game Train USA Driving December SS Awareness Game Train USA believes by championing local nonprofits and the causes they support is how they can give back to the community in a very big way. We’re proud to announce the Rocky Mountain Superficial Siderosis Research Alliance has been chosen as their featured charity for the month of December. We would like […]
The Importance of Biobanks in Rare Disorders The design of the Superficial Siderosis Patient Registry intentionally includes the capability to reach every corner of the world. With our upgraded capacity to record patient submitted information, the time has come to increase our global enrollment outreach program. To begin the next step in our research evolution. Biomarkers are an essential part […]
Let’s Get Ready to Rumble I have to say I’m a little jealous. There are some people out there who are running away with some rock bottom deals. It’s hard to believe the auction is almost over, but the smart buyers always stake their claim early. So with only two bidding days left, I thought this would be an excellent […]
