TOP NEWS
Grief and Rare Disease: Recognizing Loss and Building Grief Literacy
This past May, our hearts broke twice. Within just two weeks, the Pompe community said goodbye to two extraordinary advocates: Maryze Schoneveld van der Linde with the IPA, and our beloved Tiffany House with AMDA/IPA. Their passing illuminated something profound: grief lives everywhere in our community, often in ways we don’t recognize or name.
The parent who mourns the carefree childhood their child will never have. The adult with late-onset Pompe disease who grieves the marathon they’ll never run again. The spouse watching their partner’s strength fade, carrying the weight of tomorrow’s uncertainties. These experiences are real, valid, and profound, yet they often go unacknowledged. We call this grief illiteracy, and it’s time we changed that conversation.
Grief isn’t weakness. It’s love with nowhere to go. It’s hope recalibrating. It’s proof that something mattered deeply to us. When we learn to recognize grief’s many forms and respond with compassion, we create space for authentic healing and build a community where no one has to carry their sorrow alone.
Read the full article to explore the different types of grief, understand how it affects our daily lives, and discover practical ways to build grief literacy in the Pompe community.
OTHER NEWS
Closing the Gaps: Pompe Disease Newborn Screening and the Importance of RUSP Alignment
A Milestone for Pompe Families This SeptemberSeptember is Newborn Screening Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the programs that ensure every baby has a healthy start. This year, there's especially good news for families affected by Pompe disease: on August 18,...
Three Decades of Impact: Celebrating 30 Years of the AMDA
A Legacy of Leadership, Love, and Lifesaving Work in the Pompe Community This August, the Acid Maltase Deficiency Association (AMDA) turns 30. Thirty years of progress. Thirty years of advocacy. Thirty years of showing up for patients and families around the world....
2024 Helen Walker Research Grant Recipient: Dr. Jaymin Upadhyay, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School
The winner of the 2024 AMDA Helen Walker Research Grant: Dr. Jaymin Upadhyay, Boston Children’s Hospital, Harvard Medical School Project Title: Implementation of At-Home Functional Biomarker Methods in Patients with Pompe Disease. For the second year in a row, the...
Texas Adds Pompe Disease to Newborn Screening Panel—A Historic Milestone Coinciding with the AMDA’s 30th Anniversary
Great news for the rare disease community—Texas has taken a big step by adding Pompe disease to its newborn screening panel! This major advancement in protecting the health of Texas infants also marks a meaningful moment for the Acid Maltase Deficiency Association...
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Community During this time of profound loss, the outpouring of love, support, and kindness from our community has been truly overwhelming. The passing of our beloved president, Tiffany, has been deeply felt by all of us at the Acid Maltase...
Tiffany Laurel House (1983-2025): A Life of Purpose and Passion
Tiffany Laurel House January 22, 1983 - May 25, 2025 Tiffany L. House, 42, of San Antonio, Texas, passed away on May 25, 2025, after a courageous battle with Pompe disease, a rare and progressive muscle disease. One of the first and most severe symptoms she...
2025 PCMA Pull for Pompe Fundraiser
The AMDA is excited to announce that the 14th Annual PCMA's Pull for Pompe will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas! The Pull for Pompe clay shooting event is designed for all ages and ability levels. Please...
2025 New Year Letter From AMDA President – Tiffany House
As we enter a new year, the Acid Maltase Deficiency Association (AMDA) wants to thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. Together, we have navigated through challenges and made significant strides for the Pompe community. Your support fuels our commitment...
2024 PCMA’s Pull for Pompe Photo Gallery
On Saturday, April 27, 2024, the PCMA (Precast Concrete Manufacturers Association) held it’s annual Pull for Pompe fundraiser at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, TX. The Pull for Pompe clay shooting event was a day of family fun designed for all ages and...
2024 Helen Walker Research Grant For Pompe Disease Now Accepting Applications
The AMDA is excited to announce a research grant opportunity for applicants who are involved in Pompe Disease research. This grant opportunity was made possible by the 2024 Pull for Pompe, a private fundraiser held by the Precast Manufacturer’s Association of Texas...
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