The cause
Founded in 2005 by Dr. Leslie Cooper and Candace Moose, the Myocarditis Foundation aims to raise awareness and advance scientific research for myocarditis—the inflammation of the heart's muscular wall. While considered a rare disease, myocarditis can be deadly if left untreated, as previously reported by Community Impact.
Nonprofit officials said while myocarditis can impact anyone at any age, the disease is more likely to impact males and young people from puberty into their early 30s. Causes of myocarditis include viral or bacterial infections and some medications.
The impact
Over the past two decades, the Myocarditis Foundation has awarded 27 research grants totaling $1.1 million to fund groundbreaking discoveries in the diagnosis and treatment of myocarditis, nonprofit officials wrote in a Jan. 3 blog post. The organization has also hosted an annual Family Support Meeting for the past 11 years, which nonprofit officials said helps bridge the gap between patients and doctors.
Quote of note
"This 20-year milestone is not just a celebration of our foundation; it is a testament to the power of collective effort and the impact of a compassionate community united in the fight against myocarditis," Cooper and Moose wrote in the Jan. 3 blog post. "As we look to the future, we are more determined than ever to build on this legacy and continue making a difference in the lives of those affected by myocarditis."
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