This month marks the 36th anniversary since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law by President George H.W. Bush. At its core, the civil rights law was enacted to help prevent discrimination that folks with disabilities may face. It is meant to...
A Heartfelt Thank You to the Krueger Family The Acid Maltase Deficiency Association is deeply grateful to the Krueger family for their remarkable and generous donation to our organization. Their gift is a powerful testament to their compassion for all those affected...
Move How You Can, Rest All You Need Hey, all! Lucas Garrett, here. As we head into April, I wanted to take a minute to jot down a few ideas on staying healthy — physically and mentally. As many in the Pompe community may already be keenly aware, well-regulated habits...
Honoring Advocacy: Celebrating Tiffany House and the RareVoice Awards This week is Rare Disease Week, with events and activities taking place worldwide to bring awareness to rare diseases and honor the community. One such event is “Rare Disease Week on Capitol...
We are honored to share this moment recognizing Tiffany House as a recipient of the RareVoice Award for State Advocacy. The award is presented by the EveryLife Foundation For Rare Diseases. This award is given to advocates whose voices have helped shape meaningful...
The AMDA is excited to announce that the 15th Annual PCMA’s Pull for Pompe fundraiser will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas! The Pull for Pompe clay shooting event is designed...
The Acid Maltase Deficiency Association (AMDA) is deeply grateful to the individuals, families, and organizations who contributed in 2025. Your generosity makes it possible for us to fund research and promote public awareness of Acid Maltase Deficiency, also known as...
New Year’s Resolutions and Hobbies For many, the end of the calendar year is often packed to the brim with holiday cheer, friends, and family, and there’s a sense of societal pressure that comes with the fanfare. As we stroll past the malaise that can come from...
Burnout, Creativity, and Rest For me, music can be one of the best things to experience in this world. Whether I am playing it or enjoying a song on repeat from one of my favorite artists, music can scratch an itch that most other things in my life cannot. That being...
At Sanofi’s inaugural Global Rare Impact Awards ceremony held on November 14, 2025, in Vienna, three extraordinary leaders were recognized for their dedication to the rare disease community — including two remarkable advocates deeply connected to the Pompe community....
