Multiple Hereditary Exostoses

Online. (A member of The MHE Coalition) Founded 1999. Provides peers and a supportive community to children suffering from multiple hereditary exostoses (a genetic disorder in which benign cartilage-capped bone tumors grow from growth plates of long bones or surface of flat bones). Develops information and literature to assist children and their families in dealing with the disease. Offers free Bumpy Bone Club membership to patients and their siblings. Provides We Care packages to children having surgery and their sibilings. Advocacy, information and referrals, phone and e-mail support.
Write:
MHE and Me
P.O. Box 651
c/o Susan Wynn
Pine Island, NY 10969
Voice: 845-258-6058
Website: http://www.mheandme.com
E-mail: mheandme@yahoo.com
Verified: 10/8/2008

Online. 3 affiliated groups. Founded 2000. Support and information for persons and their families affected by multiple hereditary exostoses, a skeletal disorder characterized by the formation of abnormal bony growths. Promotes and encourages research to find the cause, treatment and cure. Newsletter, networking, literature, advocacy, online groups, information and referrals, phone support, pen pals.
Voice: 440-842-8817
Website: http://www.mhecoalition.org
E-mail: CheleZ1@yahoo.com
Verified: 10/8/2008

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