Get Involved
Get involved and make a difference! Whether you donate, volunteer, or help raise awareness, your support brings us one step closer to life-changing treatments and hope for families affected by SCN2A-related disorders.
Spread Awareness by Sharing Your Story
These personal pages are a way for you to share your child's story. Once created you can share the page with friends and family to help raise awareness of SCN2A-related disorders and what it's like to live with a rare disease.
With your permission, your story can also be published on our website. Sharing real stories about real people helps makes a human connection with supporters of the Foundation.
Once submitted, you will receive a link to your child's Personal Page. All information submitted will be processed within two weeks of being received.
International SCN2A Awareness Day
Why February 24th?
The SCN2A gene is located on the long (q) arm of chromosome 2 at position 24.3. The letters and number in 'SCN2A' mean that the gene is a sodium channel, voltage gated, type II alpha subunit. Sodium channels are proteins in cells that allow sodium to pass to the inside. Sodium is one of several ion channels, along with Potassium (K) and Calcium (C). Sodium ion channels play a key role in a cell's ability to generate and transmit electrical signals. When there is a deletion or mutation of this gene it has been identified to cause autism, epilepsy and other neurological issues like movement disorders, dystonia and dsyautonomia to name just a few.
International SCN2A Awareness Day is observed around the world with the knowledge that raising awareness of this little- known disorder can dramatically and positively impact the lives of ALL those affected by SCN2A-related disorders.
Proclamations
We proclaimed 2/24 as the official SCN2A Awareness Day in 12 states – only 38 to go! To start the proclamation process in your state, email Leah.Schust@scn2a.org.
Lend a Hand, Change a Future!
Whether you have a special skill to offer or simply want to give your time, we’d love to hear from you. Volunteering is a powerful way to make a difference, and every effort counts. Send us an email to learn more about how you can get involved.
Meet the
SCN2A Warriors
We share our stories to raise awareness, transform statistics into personal experiences, and inspire action toward support and advocacy.
Knowledge
is Power
Our website is full of resources for families and professionals wanting to learn more about SCN2A-related disorders.
DIY Fundraiser
Creating a personal campaign page gives you a chance to do something small, but make a big impact. You can spread the word about SCN2A-related disorders and get your friends and family to rally behind a cause close to your heart. How you might ask, would I do this?
Donate your birthday
by asking everyone to donate to your fundraiser page instead of a gift!
Upcoming major celebration
Ask your inner circle to put their gift money to good use and donate to your fundraiser!
Your own mini marathon
Run/walk/ride/stroll! Do it outside the house or indoors on a treadmill or a stationary bike.
Need help or ideas, contact Leah.Schust@scn2a.org