Welcome to MCT8 - AHDS Foundation
Ultra-Rare Syndrome | Raising Awareness | Supporting & Empowering Families
MCT8 Deficiency also known as Allan-Herndon-Dudley (AHDS) syndrome is a genetic X-linked disorder that predominantly affects boys, and in rarer cases, girls. It is considered an ultra-rare disorder. MCT8 AHDS is a neurological condition that affects mobility, cognition and general health.
Our Foundation is made up of a group of passionate parents and 100% volunteer-based
We are striving to improve the quality of life and potential of our children; support hundreds of families around the world; share hope for a brighter future; learn from our collective experiences and; raise awareness of this ultra-rare condition with doctors, researchers and the general public.
Find out more MCT8 Deficiency
About Diagnosing
The symptoms of rare disease, MCT8 deficiency, otherwise known as Allan Herndon Dudley Syndrome, are different in severity in each individual.
Patient Stories
Hear directly from other parents about their journey. Hear first hand how other families cope.
Take Action
Your contribution is more than a donation; it will help us raise awareness of this ultra-rare condition and support and empower families.
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Striving for a cure. Empowering families. Please support!
Donations to the MCT8-AHDS Foundation are invested into areas identified by parents and caregivers as being the most crucial.
These include:
- Directly supporting families via an annual Grants Program to assist with purchasing urgently needed equipment (e.g. walkers, hoists, bathchairs) and therapies (e.g. physio, occupational therapy and hippotherapy) as well as offering an Emergency Grants for hospitalizations and, sadly, funerals. Our Grants Program gifts upwards of $7,000 per year.
- Raising public awareness of this ultra-rare condition via activities such as our World MCT8-AHDS Day on 8th October. This condition is not known and, with increased awareness, diagnosis and support for families can increase.
- Acting as a point of reference and connection for families via our various communication platforms and groups such as our website, private Facebook group where parents can share their struggles and triumphs… and much more.
MCT8-AHDS is Non-Profit Foundation, member of Eurordis Rare Disease of Europe and associate membership of EURORDIS