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Dystonia is a Journey

2018 ANNUAL REPORT

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Sam and Fran Belzberg founded the DMRF in 1976. The Foundation has since transformed the field of dystonia research and the resources available to affected individuals and families.

Dystonia is more than a diagnosis in a medical record. It is a life-changingjourney, not only for those affected but for the entire family. Your support of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) ensures that no onehas to face this journey alone. For nearly 45 years, DMRF has supportedpeople through the dystonia experience while advocating on their behalfand stimulating medical research to improve lives.

The DMRF’s mission to cure dystonia is also a journey. The organization has evolved dramatically since its founding in 1976. The promise to find acure has not wavered, and we continue to transcend the many obstaclesbetween our vision and the cure, including limitations in funding and the in-

herent unpredictability of science. The re-markable expansion of dystonia

research and flow of medical advancements prove our

approach is working, and we continue to be inspiredby the constant progress.

We suffered a difficult loss in 2018 with the death of Co-Founder and Chairman Samuel Belzberg. His wise guidance and tenacious enthusiasmfor pursuing our mission are sorely missed. Yet his legacy continues. Thestrength of the DMRF and the undeniable impact the Foundation has had on dystonia research and patient resources is a testament to Sam’s visionand the unconditional commitment he and Frances Belzberg made to thedystonia community. We are grateful Fran agreed to step into the role ofHonorary Chair, and the Board of Directors is as determined as ever to fulfill the promise of a cure.

Our progress in 2018 simply would not be possible without your support.Every accomplishment highlighted in this report was possible because ofyou. Thank you for being a part of the DMRF’s global effort to find a cure.

Sincerely,

Message from leadership

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Art Kessler Janet L. President Executive Director

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The mission of the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation (DMRF) is to advance research for more effectivetreatments and ultimately a cure, to promote awareness and education, and to support the well-being of affected individuals and families.

Dystonia is a neurological disorder that causes excessive, involuntary muscle contractions. These involuntarycontractions force the body and limbs into abnormal movements and awkward postures. Dystonia may affect a single body area or be generalized throughout multiple muscle groups. Dystonia affects men, women, andchildren of all ages and backgrounds. Estimates suggest no fewer than 250,000 people in the United States are affected. Dystonia causes varying degrees of disability and pain, from mild to severe. Although treatments exist, dystoniaremains a chronic disorder for which there is not yet a cure.

Mission

About dystonia

Each of the 20+ members of the DMRF Board of Directors is personally affected by dystonia, either diagnosed

themselves or a loved one is diagnosed.

Sam’s impact on dystoniaresearch and those affectedby it was immeasurable. He literally kick-started thefield of dystonia research.Through his determinationto unravel this mystery, heinspired countless others totackle it. Like so many of us,Sam never accepted defeatto dystonia. Our dystoniafamily lost a great crusader,but his legacy will live onand we won’t let him down.—Art Kessler, DMRF President, on the passing of Co-Founder &Chairman Samuel Belzberg

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Neuroanatomical Substrates for DisruptedeIF2alpha Signaling in Dystonia Nicole Calakos, MD, PhDDuke University (USA)

Myoclonus-Dystonia, a Study of Motor and Non-Motor Symptoms: Is there a Role for Serotonin?Marina A.J. de Koning-Tijssen, MD, PhDUniversity of Groningen (The Netherlands)Supported by the Brown Family Foundation

Machine Learning Guided Deep Brain Stimulation to Cure Neurological DiseaseJesse Goldberg, MD, PhDCornell University (USA)Supported by the Dorothy Feiss Scientificand Medical Research Fund

Striatal Neuron Activity Patterns in DystoniaEllen Hess, PhD Emory University (USA)

Tremor, Oscillations, Synaptic Plasticity, and DBS for Dystonia William Hutchison, PhDToronto Western Hospital (Canada)Supported by Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada

Determining the Role of Torsin in Nuclear Pore Complex Assembly Patrick Lusk, PhD, Yale University (USA)Supported in part by Dystonia Medical Research Foundation Canada

Synaptic Plasticity in a Mouse Model of Paroxysmal Dystonia Alexandra Nelson, MD, PhDUniversity of California, San Francisco (USA)

An International Study to Investigate the Non-Motor and Psychological Impact of Myoclonus-DystoniaKathryn Peall, MDCardiff University (United Kingdom)Supported by the Brown Family Foundation

Making great strides for d ystonia research

15 DYSTONIA RESEARCH INVESTIGATIONS ADVANCED CUTTING EDGE SCIENTIFIC WORK.Since 1976, DMRF has funded hundreds of research investigations, each one an investment in expanding the dystonia field and pushing closer to a cure. In 2018, DMRF-funded investigators pursued bold new treatment strategies,explored dystonia brain chemistry, examined non-motor aspects of dystonia,and embarked on clinical studies to improve diagnosis and treatment.

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Investigation of Striato-Pallidal Connections in a Mouse Model of DYT1 Dystonia Giuseppe Sciamanna, PhDUniversity of Rome tor Vergata (Italy)

Integrative Network and its ProprioceptiveModulation to Probe Physiology and Therapyof Cervical DystoniaAasef Shaikh, MD, PhDCase Western Reserve University (USA)Supported by the Estate of Jocelyn Baker

Dystonia-associated Endoplasmic Reticulum Defects and the (De)regulation of Neurotransmission Patrik Verstreken, PhD VIB Leuven (Belgium)

Three-Dimensional Network Architecture of DystoniaAn Vo, PhDThe Feinstein Institute for Medical Research (USA)

Identification of Neuronal Mechanisms ofAgency in Myoclonus-DystoniaYulia Worbe, MD, PhDPitié-Salpêtrière Hospital (France)Supported by the Brown Family Foundation

James C. Kilik Memorial Research AwardsModulating the Functional Connectivity of the Cerebellum in Musician’s Dystonia Robert Chen, MD, PhDToronto Western Hospital

A Study to Identify Kinematic and Force Measures Capturing Impairment in Musician’s Dystonia among String Players and Improvement with Retraining Therapy Christine Kim, MDColumbia University

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Dystonia is one of the network disorders, and I’m trying to understandhow different nodes of the networktalk to each other and how we canmodulate the network in a counter-intuitive way. If something is broken, we don’t focus on what is broken. We make up for what is broken withsomething that is working.—Aasef Shaikh, MD, PhD, DMRF Grant Recipient & Past Clinical Fellow

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4 YOUNG DYSTONIA INVESTIGATORS RECEIVED RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS.

Mahlon DeLong Young Investigator Award recipient Aloysius Domingo, MD wasinvited to present at the annual Medical & Scientific Advisory Council meeting.Pictured with MSAC Member Kristina Simonyan, MD, PhD, Dr. med.

Role of the X-linked Dystonia Parkinsonism(XDP) Causative Gene TAF1 in the StriatalDevelopment and MaintenanceMaria Daniela Cirnaru, PhDMount Sinai Beth Israel (USA)Mentor: Michelle Ehrlich, MD

Barbara Oliver Memorial Dystonia Research Award Using the Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans to Identify Candidate Substratesfor OOC-5/TorsinAGabriela Huelgas-Morales, PhD University of MinnesotaMentor: David Greenstein, PhD

CRISPR/Cas9 System Targeting Specific DYT1Allele Mutation in Patient Induced PluripotentStem Cells (iPSCs): A Strategy for PhenotypeReversion in iPSCs-Derived NeuronsLilian Cruz, PhDMassachusetts General Hospital (USA)Mentors: Xandra Breakefield, PhD & Cris Bragg, PhD

A Genetic Approach towards IdentifyingTorsin Function in Relation to DYT1 DystoniaAnthony Rampello, PhD, Yale UniversityMentor: Christian Schlieker, PhDSupported by the family of Barbara and Ron Oliver.

Dystonia research requires a constantflow of new people and new ideas.DMRF provides funding opportunities for young investigators, at strategicstages in a research career, designed to help foster the next generation of dystonia innovators.

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A NEW SECTION OF THE DMRF WEBSITE CENTRALIZED RESOURCES FOR INVESTIGATORS.

DMRF LEADERSHIP MET WITH NINDS TO IDENTIFYOPPORTUNITIES FOR DYSTONIA RESEARCH.

“Defining Emergent Opportunitiesin Dystonia Research” was the title of a meeting organized by

the National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS),October 29–30, 2018, in Bethesda, Maryland. The meeting convened world renowned dystonia experts and brought increasedvisibility of dystonia to a critical federal medical research agency. Director of NINDS, Walter J. Koroshetz, MD, opened the meetingwhich was co-chaired by Laurie Ozelius, PhD of Harvard MedicalSchool and David G. Standaert, MD, PhD of University of Alabama at Birmingham. DMRF Chief Scientific Advisor Jan Teller, MA, PhDwas among the presenters.

The program agenda included a detailed review of advancements in dystonia research and discussion of future research priorities.

The DMRF’s support of dystonia investigators is beyond financial. The DMRF also prioritizes curatingtools and resources to help dystonia investigators dotheir important work. A new section on the DMRFwebsite added in 2018 includes links to informationabout animal models, cell lines, biosamples, and additional resources.

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Evaluation by a movement disorder specialistcan have a dramatic impact on quickening dystonia diagnosis time, increasing treatmentoptions, and maximizing outcomes from treatment.Many patients throughout the country musttravel significant distance and/or endure longwaits for appointment openings to access aphysician with the necessary qualifications to diagnose and treat dystonia. In response to theneed for additional clinical experts, the DMRFsponsors one-year clinical fellowships to trainsecond-year fellow physicians in the diagnosisand treatment of movement disorders with special competence in dystonia. The outstandingclinicians who complete training have joinedmovement disorder programs at prestigious institutions and begun practicing in communitiespreviously without a dystonia expert.

The Clinical Fellowship Program was funded by grants from the Allergan Foundation andMerz Pharmaceuticals.

5 CLINICAL FELLOWS RECEIVED EXPERT TRAINING TO QUICKEN DYSTONIA DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT.CLINICAL FELLOWS AND MENTORS ACTIVE IN 2018 INCLUDED:

• Noreen Bukhari-Parlakturk, MD, PhD – Duke University (2018–2019)Mentor: Nicole Calakos, MD, PhDResearch: Using transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) in patients with writer’s cramp (focal handdystonia) to reduce dystonic movements.

• Avram Fraint, MD – Rush University Medical Center (2017–2018)Mentor: Cynthia Comella, MDResearch: Feasibility, reliability, and satisfaction of post-botulinum toxin injection telemedicine assessment in patients with cervical dystonia.

• Christopher Groth, MD – University of Colorado Denver (2017–2018)Mentor: Brian Berman, MD, MSResearch: Exploring possible correlation between reduced GABA receptor availability in global pallidus and susceptibility to developing cervical dystonia.

• Shabbir Merchant, MD – National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (2017–2018)Mentor: Mark Hallett, MDResearch: Investigating frequency of anxiety and depression in dopa-responsive dystonia.

• Lindsey Neimand – Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2017–2018)Mentor: Rachel Saunders-Pullman, MD, MPH, MSResearch: Exploring differences in the pathophysiology of dystonia associated with complexregional pain syndrome compared to organic focal hand dystonia.

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INVESTIGATORS HAD ACCESS TO DATA AND SAMPLES FOR NEW STUDIES.The Global Dystonia Registry is a community-based research initiative that depends on the DMRF for operational and administrative manage-ment. The Global Dystonia Registry supports future dystonia studies, including clinical and research trials,through the voluntary collection of patient data. To date, more than 5,300 individuals have joined.

The Dystonia Brain Collective is another DMRF-led collaborative effort among participatingdystonia organizations. The purpose is to promote brain donation registration in support of research and provide investigators with access to tissue samples. Three brains were successfully recovered in 2018. DMRF is deeply grateful to the donors’ families for facilitatingthese invaluable contributions to research.

I was fortunate to find amovement disorder specialistthrough DMRF. Thank you so much. If it wasn’t for theFoundation I would be stuck using a pain clinic with verylittle knowledge of dystonia.—Jason Padden, DMRF Supporter

Drs. Christian Schlieker, David Peterson,and Roy Sillitoe were among the guest

presenters at the 2018 Medical & Scientific Advisory Council meeting.

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EXPERTS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE GATHERED FOR SCIENTIFIC MEETINGS.With support from the Brown Family Foundation, the 4th DMRF Myoclonus-Dystonia Workshop took place September 27–28, 2018 in Paris. The meetingwas chaired by Marina de Koning-Tijssen, MD, PhD of University Medical Center Groningen (The Netherlands) and Marie Vidailhet, MD, PhD ofSalpêtrière Hospital (France). An international cohort of experts presented the latest myoclonus-dystonia research and brainstormed next steps to accelerate research progress.

DMRF organized a workshop entitled “Targeted Drug Discovery for Dystonia,”November 8-9, 2019 in Chicago. Meeting participants included seasoned dystonia investigators and non-dystonia experts experienced in protein-baseddrug discovery. The workshop was co-chaired by Christian Schlieker, PhD ofYale School of Medicine and Thomas Schwartz, PhD of Massachusetts Instituteof Technology. The goal of the meeting was to summarize and discuss recentefforts to identify drug targets for dystonia.

The Joan Miller Young Investigator Scholarship Award supported up-and-coming dystonia researchers by providing travel stipends to attend DMRFworkshops and meetings. Participation in these workshops and meetings is particularly important for young researchers because they provide opportunities to present their work to expert audiences and develop useful connections with thought-leaders in the field.

Research grants awarded by the Foundation alongwith its dedication to raising public awareness makeme truly hopeful that finding a cure for all forms ofdystonia is possible.—Ed Gewirtz, DMRF Supporter

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THE DYSTONIA COALITION RECEIVED FREE STAFF AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT.

The Dystonia Coalition is a collaboration of medical researchers and patient

advocacy groups supported by the Office of Rare Diseases Research in the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences and The National Institute of Neurological Disorders & Stroke (NINDS) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). The mission is to advance the pace of clinical and translationalresearch in the dystonias to find better treatments and a cure.The objectives are to develop a fuller understanding of themany features of dystonia and how they change over time, to develop validated diagnostic strategies and rating tools fordiagnosis and monitoring patients in clinical trials, to establish a biorepository where blood and other samples can be storedand distributed for research, to stimulate clinical trials for newtreatments, and to promote education and awareness. TheDMRF plays an integral role by providing free logistical andplanning support for the Coalition as an administrative center,for example managing payments to clinical sites and supportingthe renewal grant to the NIH. This has saved the Dystonia Coalition $1.5 million in indirect costs, maximizing funds invested in research.

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Increasing awareness & advocacyTHE DYSTONIA ADVOCACY NETWORK MADE 150 VISITS TO MEMBERS OF CONGRESS TO EDUCATE THEM ABOUT DYSTONIA.On March 19–20, 2018, the Dystonia Advocacy Network (DAN) hosted Advocacy Day in Washington, DC to encourage Members of Congress to support the DAN’s legislative priorities. Advocates asked that dystonia continue to be recognized asa condition eligible for study through the Department of Defense Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs and toprovide the National Institutes of Health with ample funds for the 2019 fiscal year. The DAN also collaborated with like-mindedorganizations to ensure pre-existing condition protections are not eliminated from federal healthcare policies. The DMRFcontinued to provide staff support in 2018 to ensure the DAN implemented and achieved the legislative agenda.

The Douglas Kramer Young Advocate Award recognizes young peoplewho are giving voice to dystonia through advocacy. Recipients in 2018were Rachael Mathews, Sophia Taylor, and Melissa Rentfrow. Specialthanks to the Kramer Family for generously supporting this award.

The time I spent with the Dystonia AdvocacyNetwork was a tremendous turning point forme. Being with other people who had beenthrough similar experiences made me feellike I wasn’t alone anymore.”—Mike Cahall, DMRF Supporter & DAN Advocate

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DYSTONIA WAS INCLUDED IN THE DOD CONGRESSIONALLY DIRECTEDMEDICAL RESEARCH PROGRAMS.Since 2010, the Department of Defense (DOD) has funded dystonia research because volunteer advocates push every year to make sure dystonia is included in its CongressionallyDirected Medical Research Programs (CDMRP). Unlike the National Institutes of Health andother federal medical research initiatives, the CDMRP only funds research into conditions that are deemed eligible for study by Congress. The eligible conditions list is renewed by Congress every year. The hard work of dystonia advocates on this issue has resulted in $14 million from the DOD awarded to outstanding dystonia investigators. The DOD integrates patients and family members into the CDMRP scientific review process by assigning consumer reviewers to participate alongside research experts. The DMRF is invited each year to nominate members of the dystonia community for these important positions.

DAN advocates presented Senator Susan Collinswith a Distinguished Public Service Award to

recognize her support of the dystonia community.

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TEAM DMRF RAISED AWARENESS AT THE TCS NYC MARATHON.In honor of those struggling with dystonia, Team DMRF has competed in the world famous TCS New York CityMarathon since 2013, literally running for those who can’t. In 2018, Team DMRF included Amy Amendola,Heather Barskaya, Ginny Bryan, Jaime Dimitri, Larry Dubill, Stephen Gebeloff, Jim Metherell, Marissa Rozenfeld,Carrie Siu Butt, and Carole Tordi. Dozens of supporters gathered on the sidelines to cheer them on.

I would never run for any organization except for theDMRF. The research they fund changes lives, includingmine and my sister’s. This organization changed my life!Carrie Siu Butt, Team DMRF, TCS NYC Marathon

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Empowering patients with information & support

50+ SUPPORT GROUPS AND MODERATED ONLINE FORUMS REDUCED ISOLATION AND INCREASED SOCIAL CONNECTION.Feelings of isolation are common among individuals and families impacted by dystonia, and can bedevastating to physical and emotional health. Social connection and peer support are vital to livingwell with dystonia. DMRF support groups provide local peer support, offering the opportunity to gatherwith others who know the challenges of living with dystonia. Online forums provide connection tothousands around the country, and around the world. The DMRF volunteer network is also made upof individuals devoted to awareness, fundraising, and/or serving as area contacts.

Support groups provide a space for those of us with dystonia to share our stories andstruggles in a safe and accepting environment. We feel less alone and more understood.We become better informed about our treatment choices and walk away with usefulinformation to support us in our journey with dystonia.—Alli Feeley, Founder & Leader of Greater Chicagoland Dystonia Support Group

50,000+ PEOPLE RECEIVED

INFORMATION & RESOURCES.

The DMRF is here for you when dystonia turns life upside down.

Every member of the DMRF’s Board of Directors is navigating the dystoniajourney, either themselves or beside a loved one. We are reminded every

day of the urgency of our work because we see and feel the impact

of dystonia in our own lives. We are all on this journey together.

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The Central Indiana Dystonia Support Group held its first meeting in 2018.

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DMRF PROVIDED THOUSANDS OF FREE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO PEOPLE SEEKING INFORMATION, RESOURCES, AND REASSURANCE.Access to accurate information aboutdystonia and treatment options is as vitalto living well as access to appropriatemedical care. Sharing a brochure aboutdystonia can be a simple but powerful act to inform family members, educators,colleagues, and even strangers about thedisorder and promote greater awareness.More than 25 brochures and pamphlets areavailable for free mail order or downloadfrom the DMRF website. These materials are also distributed through local dystoniasupport groups, educational meetings, awareness events, and in medical offices.

8 EDUCATIONAL MEETINGS PROVIDED THE LATEST INFORMATION FROM TOP EXPERTS. Hurried medical appointments in which physicians have limited time with patients are not a conducive space for in-depth learningabout dystonia and the latest clinical advancements. DMRF creates

opportunities for individuals to interact with expert cliniciansand researchers in an educational setting, with ample time for interactive discussion.DMRF provided thousands of people with thelatest information on living well with dystonia by organizing free educational meeting acrossthe country. These meetings also provideopportunities for peer support and socialconnection. Locations included: Albuquerque,Boston, Chicago, Cleveland, Gig Harbor (Washington), Los Angeles, Phoenix, and St Louis. Allergan provided a generous educational grant in support of the meetings.

findingsupport

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20+ community eventsPATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND HEALTHCARE INSTITUTIONSUNITED IN THE MISSION TO FIND A CURE.The DMRF partners with volunteers and support groups around the country on creative and fun events that unite the local dystonia community, promoteawareness, highlight movement disorder programs, and raise urgentlyneeded funds for research.

Among DMRF’s most popular community programs are Dystonia Zoo Walks, family-friendly events to raise awareness and support DMRF. Thirteen Zoo Walks attracted more than 5,000 participants in 2018. Locations included: Bronx/New York City, Detroit, Cleveland, Cincinnati, Fresno, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland (Oregon), Providence (Rhode Island), St Louis, San Diego, and Twin Cities.

(L to R) Allison Hersh London and June Hersh led “Ali's Zoo-Gooders” at theBronx Zoo Walk. US Congressman Dwight Evans is pictured with organizers of the Philadelphia Zoo Walk. Team BillyMac participated at the Twin Cities Zoo Walk. Scotty Tritley made a new friend in St. Louis. The Young Family traveled to Cleveland to support Karen Flanagan and her event. Ed Cwalinski and MaryRae Nee were recognized at the Pittsburgh Zoo Walk. Mary Stone lead team “Rolling Stones” in Phoenix. The Baron Family is pictured at the Providence Zoo Walk.

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Clinical Fellowship Program CommitteeSusan Bressman, MD, Mount Sinai Beth IsraelCynthia Comella, MD, Rush University Medical CenterMahlon R. DeLong, MD, Emory University School of MedicineStanley Fahn, MD, Columbia University Medical CenterHubert Fernandez, MD, Cleveland Clinic Mark Hallett, MD, National Institute of Neurological Disorders & StrokeJoseph Jankovic, MD, Baylor College of Medicine

Dystonia Dialogue Editorial BoardBarbara Kessler, Chair Ed Cwalinski Paul Kavanaugh Dee Linde Diane Rudolph Paula Schneider Elizabeth Schultz Todd Spotti

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DMRF distributed 110,000+ copies of the Dystonia Dialogue newsletter.

Board of DirectorsSamuel Belzberg(1928–2018) Co-FounderFrances BelzbergHonorary Chairperson & Co-FounderStanley Fahn, MDLifetime Honorary DirectorArt KesslerPresidentRichard A. Lewis, MDVice President of ScienceBarbara KesslerVice President of Awareness & EducationKaren K. Ross, PhDVice President of SupportRosalie LewisVice President of Public PolicyDennis KesslerVice President of DevelopmentSandra Weil, Network LiaisonMark Rudolph, Treasurer

Jon Davis, DirectorJohn Downey, DirectorDonna Driscoll, DirectorNancy Harris, DirectorMarilynne Herbert, DirectorRonald Hersh, DirectorErwin Jackson, PhD, DirectorStefanie Jackson, DirectorCarole Rawson, DirectorLiz Rawson, DirectorDiane Rudolph, DirectorPaula Schneider, DirectorPamela Sloate, JD, DirectorMahlon R. DeLong, MDScientific Director, ex officioBilly McLaughlinAwareness Ambassador, ex officioJanet HieshetterExecutive Director, ex officio

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Medical & Scientific Advisory Council

Community Leadership CouncilGinny Bryan Beth S. FarberKaren A. Flanagan James A. MetherellMelissa Phelps Rosemary Young

Mahlon R. DeLong, MDScientific Director Emory UniversitySchool of MedicineJesse Goldberg, MD, PhDCornell UniversityMark Hallett, MDNational Institute of Neurological Disorders & StrokeCharles Harata, MD, PhDUniversity of IowaJill Ostrem, MDUniversity of California, San FranciscoCoro Paisán-Ruiz, PhDIcahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiAlvaro Pascual-Leone, MD, PhDHarvard Medical SchoolJoel Perlmutter, MDWashington University School of Medicine in St Louis

Christian Schlieker, PhDYale UniversityThomas Schwartz, PhDMassachusetts Institute of TechnologyKristina Simonyan, MD, PhDHarvard Medical SchoolYoland Smith, PhDEmory UniversityPeter Strick, PhDUniversity of PittsburghCynthia Comella, MD - ex officioRush University Medical Center/Dystonia Study GroupH.A. Jinnah, MD, PhD - ex officioPrincipal Investigator, Dystonia CoalitionBeth-Anne Sieber, PhDFederal Liaison

The DMRF has been a wonderfulcommunity of families who havewalked the path. We followed thosewho went before us, and now thereare people following us. We pay itforward through the DMRF.—Diane Rudolph, DMRF Board of Directors

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Statement of Activities

A complete copy of financial statements audited by Barnes, Givens & Barnes, Ltd. is available upon request from the Dystonia Medical Research Foundation, One E. Wacker Drive, Suite 1730, Chicago, Illinois 60601.

DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION | YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018

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Statement of Financial Position DYSTONIA MEDICAL RESEARCH FOUNDATION | YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 31, 2018

LIABILITIES

SPECIAL EvENTS

20%

MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT 7%

ADvOCACY 5%

ADMINISTRATION 6%

DONATIONS & GRANTS 80%

REVENUES

SCIENCE 56%

AWARENESS& EDUCATION

15%

FUNDRAISING 11%

EXPENSES

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Pat FrostIrene GalassiShirley and Harry Goldberg

Dr. George GoldmanHoward GolubRobert GoodmanJohn Jessee GossettJoyce GreenbergJerry GronerAlfred GrutmanRobert HaidEllen HansenGeorga Harrington

HenrichsonBernard HarrisChristopher HarrisHarold HaslachCrawford HawkinsGloria HeisdorfMary Ann HohensteinJane Holland SmithJames KazmaierJames C. KilikMiriam KimmelmanPeter KlassenMary Kolls

Stephanie KopecFlorence KramerRichard KuninHarry LaCountMelvin LaphamPeter LaresBeverly LazerwitzSteven LesperanceDorris MartinWilliam Dale “WD”

McKeandBeverly MellonStanley MeltzerJoann MillerMaggy MillerGene MinervaStephanie MontemurroDaniel NewmahrEdna NewmanMary O’BrienBarbara OliverLaurie Ornstein AvonaSusan OwensEsther Paik-GoodhartNettie PancikJanet ParentAleksandra Passarello

Pamela Rowe PeabodyBrent PetriMichelle PhelanRichard PollackRajiv PurohitAnthony “Tony” PutzSylvia RadovRosalyn ReeseJoann RichardsonAnnie RitschRoberta RosenbaumLena RossatiSy RubakJeanne RudolphMaria A. SalasJudy and Jerry SchwartzShirley SchwartzGertrude ShaferCheryl SheldonSidney SherrinJames Jacob Showers Sr.Matthew SimmonsAnita Gail SimonDavid SingerBruce SlepianSam SlepianSophia Stanich

Leona SternRobert StoverJeanette StremelDick StuartStephen K. SveridJohn SymondsVincent TabbachinoAnn and Larry TeuscherSylvia ThallNorma Jean ThomasOwen ThompsonWillard “Tommy” Thompson

Virginia ThrowerEdwin “ET” TorresJoann TurnerConnie WalterCharlotte WeaverSusan Pitts (Weiss)Ida Larine WilliamsJames L. WilliamsGeorge Winston GilpinAllan WomacJoann Wyeth

In memoriam THE DMRF WISHES TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE GENEROUS GIFTS RECEIVED IN MEMORY OF THE FOLLOWING:

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Thank you 2018 donors$50,000 or MoreAllergan CorporationAllergan FoundationFrances and Samuel BelzbergWendy Bloom and

Arthur KesslerBrown Family FoundationCure Dystonia NowDystonia Medical Research

Foundation CanadaDystonia Study Group/Rush

University Medical CenterFamily Alliance FoundationJune and Ron HershBarbara and Dennis KesslerRosalie and Richard Lewis, MDMerz North America, Inc.Janet NastRonald Oliver/Barbara Oliver Memorial Research Fund

C. Northrop and A. Marder Pond Foundation

Pamela Sloate/Bronx DystoniaZoo Walk

Team Ali’s ZooGooders/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Sandra Weil

$25,000 to $49,999AnonymousPeter Briglia/Joan Miller Young

Investigator Award Jonathan DavisDMRF Phoenix, AZ Dystonia Support Group/Phoenix Dystonia Zoo Day

DMRF Western PA Dystonia Support Group/Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Walk

Dystonia Support & Action Group of Greater Philadelphia/Southeast Pennsylvania Support Group/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Flanagan Family/Cleveland Dystonia Zoo Walk

Stefanie and Erwin Jackson, PhDCarole and Doug RawsonRevance Therapeutics Inc.David M. Rudolph

Research FundUS WorldMeds, LLC

$10,000 to $24,999AnonymousBaron Family/Patricia Bono/

Beth Paolero/Steve Sowka/ Paula Schneider/Providence Dystonia Zoo Walk

Chelsi Christman/Sarah Ernstberger/Sunshine Fox/Hunt for a Cure

Mike Delise/$5Cure4DystoniaJaime Dimitri/Dystance4Dystonia

DMRF Central California Dystonia Support Group/Fresno Dystonia Zoo Walk

DMRF Minnesota Dystonia Support Group/Twin Cities Dystonia Zoo Walk

Farber Family/Basket BashIpsen Biopharmaceuticals, IncEstate of Catherine Theresa KirkDee Linde/Portland

Dystonia Zoo WalkJames Metherell/

Dystance4Dystonia/Toss for Dystonia

Martha Murphy/San Diego Dystonia Zoo Day

Ruth NussdorfThomas OgdenMelissa and Roger Phelps/

Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo WalkKaren Ross, PhD/Symonds Foundation

Diane and Mark RudolphCharles and M.R. Shapiro

Foundation, Inc.Team Flanagan/Cleveland

Dystonia Zoo WalkJune Tritley and Pam Wheatley/

St. Louis Dystonia Zoo WalkWeinberg/Newton Family

FoundationRosemary and Edward Young/

Detroit Dystonia Zoo Walk

$5,000 to $9,999Nancy and Rick BaerVicki BermanVirginia Bryan/Dystance4Dystonia

Drs. Mary and Mahlon DeLongThe Dorothy and Murray Feiss Foundation

Timothy EssonBetty FitzpatrickSara FlohrStephen Gebeloff/

Dystance4DystoniaJonathan and Joel GoldbergThe Henry and Marilyn Taub

FoundationHeymann-Wolf FoundationHumboldt Family FoundationJoyce JenereauxSheila Killham/Dogs4Dystonia

Dog WalkLenore KramerEmily and Thomas McNaughtonMedtronic, Inc.Mercantile Adjustment

Bureau, LLCMG O’Neil FoundationChong Hui and Terry NevilleNancy and Bruce NewbergRose and Arthur PerrinAbigail PetersonMarissa Rozenfeld/

Dystance4DystoniaKay and Steve ShraibergStandard Amusements LLCArlene and Robert SubinTeam Braden’s Brigade/

Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo WalkCarole Tordi/

Dystance4DystoniaWalmart Inc.Elaine and Brian WeinbergCarol and Larry Weissenberg

$2,500 to $4,999AnonymousBarbara and Bruce AustinBarrow Neurological InstituteHeather Barskaya/

Dystance4DystoniaElaine BridgesHelen Capparell/

Dystance4DystoniaKristin Cinglie/Wacky 5K

for DMRFKay and James Cooksey/

Letter WritingMark Daus/X-Treme ApparelDominion FoundationFlorence K. Ferguson and

E. Michael ShineKathleen and Timothy FlanaganJoann Gerardi, PhD/Alexandra

and Martin Symonds Foundation, Inc.

Patrick GutierrezHappy Valley Blended

Products, LLCDeborah and James HarlowMarilynne Herbert Janet Hieshetter and

Eric GreenbergBarbara and Edward HoltvluwerHope Research InstituteJohnson & Johnson Family

of CompaniesNancy KaplanKohl’s Department Stores, Inc.Jessica Lawler/Stomp Out

Dystonia

Louise Chazen Banon Family Charitable Trust

Macy’sMicrosoft Giving CampaignSusan Miller and Daryn PakcykMount Sinai Health SystemHope Nightingale and

David EllisThe OneAmerica

Foundation, Inc.PayPal, Inc.Amanda Sleeper/Nashua

Dystance4Dystonia WalkTeam Billy Mac/Twin Cities

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam DRD DUO/San Diego

Dystonia Zoo DayTeam Mount Sinai/Bronx

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Natalie TalentLaunch/

Cleveland Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Sophia’s Squad/St. Louis

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Sullivan/Providence

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam The E Team/Portland

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam X-Treme Apparel/

Phoenix Dystonia Zoo DayCarrie and Stanley ValiulisAnna Voytovich and

Steven RudolphBinbin Wang, MD and

Aaron Lewis, MD

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$1,000 to $2,499AnonymousAnonymousAnonymousSusan and Marino AguileraAllegheny Health NetworkAllianceBernsteinSandy and Wes AlumbaughAmazon.comAmeriprise Financial EmployeeGift Matching Program

Margie Anik, MS, CCCElaine and Robert BaerMary Ann and Richard BakerLisa and Mark BarbadoraDeAnne and Dan BeanJennifer and Michael BeauryHoward BermanAllison Botti/Dystance4DystoniaDiane BrandtJeffrey Brodsky, PhDJoe BrownJudith and Richard BryanLisette Bunting-Perry,RN, MScNCar-O-Liner CompanyMaria Carrera and Corey Fayman

Michele CarruozzoR. Barry CaslerTerri and Charles ChapmanTracy and Harlan CherniakChipotle Mexican GrillDale and Peter ClamanSheila ClarkMary Clark JanisLaura CobbChris CollinsKay and James CookseyDr. Kenneth Davidson

Jan and Charles DavisLinda Davis/Medford Chamberof Commerce Awareness Concert

Janet and Roger DeBard/DeBard Johnson Foundation

DMRF South Carolina Support Group

Ann and Bryce DurantSally and Maynard EngelFáilte IrelandMarilyn FedakBeverly and Richard FitzgeraldBarbara and Richard GayDenise and Bill GibsonCaren and Larry GoodmanGoogle, Inc.Bernice and Sam GreenbergJoshua HechtHenry Ford Neuroscience Institute

Robert HerkenhoffThe Hershey CompanyMaureen and Raymond HillerGlenard HohensteinMary Hurley Morton

and Gregory MortonSusan and Jim HuserIndependent Charities

of AmericaJulie and Ed Irvin, Jr.Susan JosephBarbara and Ronnie KahnUn Jung Kang, MDNancy and Alan KesslerDeborah Kilpatrick, PhD

and Kacey FitzpatrickEllen and Ronald Kisner

Jonathan Kovler/Kovler Family Foundation

William Lares/Big D.A.M.N. Metal Show

Barbara and Harry LehrTricia and Brian LewisRegla LichyJeffrey Lipsett and Lisa TabakRobin and Bud LondonAllison and Dan LondonJane MarksCharles MengesSuzanne and Brendan MulshineMichael NimocksHenry NissleyNorthwell Health/Feinstein Institute For Medical Research

Novi Surgery Center, LLCCheryl and Michael O’BrienFredelle and Martin OhlhausenLori and Joel Oxman, PhDBharti and Raman PatelThe Pittsburgh FoundationMarvin RabbinerLisa and Daniel RabeKathryn ReKrista and Ronald ReedBrock RennerLeslie RichmanRiverhills NeuroscienceSusan and Eric RobinsonDebra Ronning/Elizabethtown

CollegeVictoria and Bruce RosenthalRubens Family FoundationTammy and Robert SandersSusan SarilLauren Schleyer

Joyce Sederburg/Dogs for Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk

Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey SherrinSylvia and Donald SimonEric SlaastedPamela Sloate/The Martin &

Roberta Sloate Dystonia Research Fund

Judy SoleyMary Specker Stone and

John StoneCarole and Joel Steiger/A.L. Levine Family Foundation, Inc.

Patricia Swanson and Ivan Clatanoff

TalentLaunchArlene and Joseph Taub Foundation

Team A Twist of Ed/Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Annie/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Blueberry/Phoenix Dystonia Zoo Day

Team Cappio/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Chicken Wing... Ain’t No Thing/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Columbia University/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Cronin/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Dawn & Emily/PhiladelphiaDystonia Zoo Walk

Team Dee/Portland Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Dystonia Dynamos/San Diego Dystonia Zoo Day

Team Dystonia Muse/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Gestrich Dream Team/Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Huser/Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Joanna/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Kathy’s Krusaders/Twin Cities Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Kavin/Detroit Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team LuLu/Fresno Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Mac Attack/Phoenix Dystonia Zoo Day

Team Marching for Marianne/Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Montefiore Neurology/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Movers & Shakers 2018/Twin Cities Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Olivia & Madison/Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Omar/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Rachel/Detroit Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Riverhills/Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Rolling Stones/Phoenix Dystonia Zoo Day

Team SEP Dystonia Support Group/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Twisted Troops/Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Voice of Hope/San DiegoDystonia Zoo Day

Nancy and Bruce ThayerHillary and Brett ThomasSusan ThomasJean and Dan ThompsonTurner Construction CompanyUniversity of Pittsburgh

Medical Center (UPMC)Jean and John WalterDaniel WeinbergSherri and Mark WeinmanSally WeinmanJacqueline and James Cerqua/

West Winds Cafe & Catering, Inc.Linda and David WestfallMary J. B. Work Fund of the

Community FoundationPatricia and W. Dan Wright

$500 to $999AnonymousMary Jo AbbottAbbottDr. Ellen AirEmily Algier/Dogs for Dystonia

Virtual Dog WalkDouglas AlmoneyArchways McDonald’sFelice AxelrodRita and Guido Battaglini/

Brigantine Beach Clean UpB-Dale Club, Inc.Dana BeattyPatricia BiedessBloomberg LPTodd Bofinger/Billy McLaughlin

TributeMichelle and Chuck

Breitsprecher/Billy McLaughlin Tribute

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Connie BrownKristen BrownDonna BuntenDrs. LuAnnette and John ButlerKay and Ronald Cabay, DDSLisa and Stephen CartolanoCentraState Healthcare

FoundationLinda and Harold ChizewerCiminelli Real Estates ServicesKristin Cinglie and

Paul IvankovicsCleveland ClinicSusan and Howard CodeKristin and Charlie CollierConstellation Energy Group/Exelon Foundation

Shirley CooperDiddy and John CullinaneDonna DantBarclay and Richard DardenCaroline DavidsonCarol and Joel DavisSandra and Donald De CiccioJulie DeLaurenti/Dogs for Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk

Julie DeLaurentiMark DonovanE & B Paving, Inc.East River Energy, Inc.Marcia and Richard EisenbergElizabethtown CollegeEllex iScience, Inc.Brenda and Lee Moss/

The Erdle Foundation, Inc.Sally and Michael ErnstbergerDoris and Stephen FaberJoel FarberRhona and Leonard Feigenbaum

Kenneth FlynnAnita FordMr. and Mrs. J.M. FoxFraternal Order of Police -

Northern Nevada Lodge #8Nilda FumusoLois and Norman GebeloffStephen GebeloffJohn GentryPenny and Mark GilletteVicki and Ernie Ginter, Jr.Carol and Peter GoldmanJennifer and Seth GoldmanMelissa Greenberg/Dogs for Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk

Andrea and Robert GreeneDiane and David GrossmanGuggenheimMartin GutenplanJudy and Geoffrey HandlerHartford Healthcare Medical

GroupDenise and Stephen HarwoodJerome HeisdorfStacey HendersonJanet Hieshetter/Dogs for

Dystonia Virtual Dog WalkCoral Hilby, MDJoyce HirschPatrick Hogan, III, DOTeresa and Ronald HortonAndrea IncroperaInterpretations Dance AcademyInvestors Foundation, IncJeffrey James Insurance

Group LLCPam KampfSusan and Daniel KastenWendy and Leonard Kaye

Timothy KeeganIsabel and Harvey KibelLori KiltyLaura KingKristina Kittilsen and

Steve WellerMelanie and Randolph KraftLori and Jimmy KrantzGail LandeJeanne LavanaMiles Lazerwitz, DDSLucy and Kenneth LehmanMeryl and Joseph LevinArthur LevineElaine and Shaul LevyLS Interiors Group, Inc.Lubeck Community Baptist

ChurchCarol and Edward MaierMargaret McCullaEmily Riggs McNaughton/Dogs

for Dystonia Virtual Dog WalkArlene MeintzWayne MellonDebbi and Steve MelzerCindy and Thomas MetherellLillian and Andrew MeyersMarcy Zinn and John MillerNan and Howard MillerMiller Cooper & CO. LTD. Charitable Foundation

Kelli and Marc MontanaroMontefiore Medical Center/

Department of NeurologyVicki and Steven MorrisGermaine J. Mulhern CPADeborah and Robert MymanJanice and Len NachbarZita Nathans

National Fuel Gas Company Foundation

Christi NeeseNew Directions FoundationNorth Jersey Brain &

Spine CenterMichael NovakJohn NyikosNYU Langone Medical CenterChristina and Jeremiah

O’ConnorStacey and Mark OvertonAmy and Bruce PaulGloria and Ron PetriJoan and James PiedmontePatrice and Jeffrey PiercePittsburgh PiratesMargaret PowellNancy and Larry PresentDavid PrestonCarol and David PurdyDavid RamirezBrenda and Charles ReavisDavid RichBeverly RogersRoisen Family Foundation, Inc.Ralph RoseMaxine and Gerald RosenSample CzarCarol and Ken SchwartzCharlene and Howard SchwartzMaria Scutaro and Terry MullenMarisa and Tomer SeifanPatricia and Howard SelfLynn and Jim ShafferArielle and Philip SherrillMitchell SlepianMargaret and Thomas Smith

Societe Generale Employee Charitable Gift Matching Program

St. Elizabeth HospitalRonna Stamm and Paul LehmanThe Goldie Anna Charitable

TrustScott StevensBonnie and Tom StraussDonna and Glen SuiterCindy and James TannerTeam #carsonstrong/

Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Becky D’s Superstars/

Phoenix Dystonia Zoo DayTeam Big Tall Guy/Pittsburgh

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Cappolla/Bronx Dystonia

Zoo WalkTeam Cookie Angel/Cleveland

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Cyborgs/Philadelphia

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Daphne/Portland

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam DeAnne/Portland

Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Debbi’s Tribe/PhiladelphiaDystonia Zoo Walk

Team Flamingo King/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team In Memory of Marshall R. Isaacs/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Kumon for Adina/Cleveland Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Maglio/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Meltons & Friends/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team MGC Supports DMRF/Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Monroe/St. Louis Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Nicko/Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Paula’s Team/ProvidenceDystonia Zoo Walk

Team Poetry In Motion/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Reese’s Pieces/St. LouisDystonia Zoo Walk

Team Reno/Providence Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Robin’s Nest/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Scotty and Quintyn/St. Louis Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Tilted Theisens/Twin Cities Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Twisted Sister/Detroit Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Twisted Sisters/St. LouisDystonia Zoo Walk

Team Vicki Glicken/ClevelandDystonia Zoo Walk

Travelers Community Connections

Linda TroyLaura TubridyAmy TutroneUBS Employee Giving ProgramUnited ShoreUnited Way of Greater

Capital RegionRoberta and Arnie Ursaner

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Verona Liquor License LLCJulia VollmanJeanne and Patrick WalkerMr. and Mrs. Milton WarsawThe Wawa FoundationJulie and David WeismanLeona Weiss McCargar and Scott McCargar

West Virginia Central FederalCredit Union

Whole Foods MarketSusan and David WilliamsonKaren WinterWolverine Packing CompanyMary Ann WomacSaundra and Marvin ZessarElizabeth Zimmerman Donaldson and Jeffrey Donaldson, MD

Patricia Ziner

$250 to $499Ronald AbelACESAcorda Therapeutics, Inc.Aetna Foundation, Inc.Akers Chiropractic ClinicFreyda and Jeffrey AlbinAlliance Solutions Group/Cleveland Corporate Challenge

Alvarado HospitalAmy AmendolaVirginia and Robert AmesLinda and Dennis AndersonApple, Inc.Sandra Aresta and Michael KatzSandra AsaroJoy and Avi Avidan

Antoine BabuleKim BangDr. and Mrs. Irving BarasBaron Family/Dogs for Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk

Phyllis BassAlexandra and Michael BassikMary Ellen and Michael Battipaglia

Judy and Ted BaumhauerLucy and Ellie Beasley/Dogs for Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk

Christine and Jay Beattie BelaCoop Animal Hospital

of North ParkStuart BellAnne and Robert BencksErica BenderJo and Larry BenesiPatricia and Andrew BeranBerco Tank, LLCMeredith BerkmanMeredith Berkman and

Daniel MintzLinda Berman and Paul Abramson

Big Tree Fitness LLCAnn BikalesScott BirdMelissa BisagniAnni and Henry BlackEsther and Charles BleyBarbara and Ronald BordenJeri BoydShirley BradleyMarjorie BrandenburgEdward BrandtAllison Brashear, MD, MBA

Lisa BreedveldCarole and John BrighamBrooks Construction LLC Karen BrownMary BrownBernard BrownsteinBernice BryanRebecca BurnsCardinal USA Fuel OilEdward Carnvale, DPMNeelam ChandChapter 3 Copyediting LLCElizabeth and John ChidseyChodorcoff Family Fund of theCommunity Foundation of New Jersey

Joyce and Kim CinglieCity of BrigantineYvette ClappAndrea ClaussenCathleen CohenStephanie ColegroveJennifer and Paul ColoneThe Community College of

Rhode IslandJames B. ConwayLaura CrawleyCarolyn CruzElise and Michael CunninghamCherry DaigleDeborah and Douglas DarbyDefinitive Staffing Solutions, Inc.Marcia and Kenneth DenbergCarol and David DirectorMs. Louis Dodaro and

Adrienne SaboraDouglas DudgeonFlorence Duggan-BayneDunkin Donuts

Debbie Durrer and Richard Fantozzi

Anne Nathans Eddy and William Eddy

Isabel and Harry EdwardsElite Sports CenterBetty EllerinMargaret and Leon EllinAndrea Elliott/Dogs for

Dystonia Virtual Dog WalkDavid EllisDorothy and Edward EngelkenCynthia and J. Michael ErdeyJanet FairbankAnna FaragunaJeris and John FergusonJulie FireFirst Presbyterian Church at Caldwell

Susan FishbainAnn and George FisherGale and Tim FlanaganCarol and Luther FlynnJulie and Steven ForneyRobert FrancisRebecca FrelighLouis FrenchAbby and Michael FriedmanAngela GarciaLaurel GarofoloJordan and Daniel GasparRobert GebeloffGladys George and

Stuart Orsher, MDBarbara GilbertEmma and Robert GilbertNorma GinsbergVicki and John Glicken

The Goat Farm Petroleum Terminal

Gail and Donald GoldsteinPatricia GollmerRita GolubRonald GreenbergMr. and Mrs. John GriswoldAaron GrossmanNancy GutierrezThe H Group, IncMaryam Haghbin and

Ehsan Shahmir, MDMichael HalberstamDana HallenbeckAnne HanfordDelores and Gordon HansenElizabeth HarrisHarriet HartsteinCynthia and Norman HarwellLauren and Marc HausmanBrian HaysMichael HerkoHermes Sports & EventsPaula HoogerlandScott HoppingNancy and Jack HowieElaine IgelmanTimothy Insogna/ACES

Casual FridayVanessa and Marc JacobsFrank JansenJefferson Surgical Center

at the Navy YardGail JenereauxJerome A. Kaplan and Deena L. Kaplan Family Foundation, Inc.

Michele KarpovichGail and Robert KatzLisa and Steve Katz

Gail and Mark KelleyRichard KelschKemper HouseKatie KildeaCheryl KillhamRae and Evan KleinMargaret KnappNorie Knezetic/K Creative

Group, Inc.Susan and Matthew KnightKnot MarineCassandra KopecAndrea KovachGeorge KramerKrebs Chrysler Dodge

Jeep RamKumon of StrongsvilleMarlene & Jo-Anne Kunin

Philanthropic Fund - Jewish Community Foundation

Susan and Howard LaskyMichelle and Norman LattmanMark LeDoux, MD, PhDKasey and Todd LeinbachLenny’s BarLeonard & Sons Complete

Car CareSusan LevyKaren and Ben LewisRosealie LiebovichDouglas LightboundDee LindeLindsey’s Tumbling SchoolJudith LipsettJamie and Gary LittRobert LosikJames Lowery, MD and

Dawn Lowery, PhDHeather and Carl Luepker

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Andrea and Steven LurieAnnette and Michael LynchLindy MakarDebra and Joel MargolisMaryvale Teachers AssociationJudith and Glenn MasonAlana and Ricky MaxShelley and Guy MaynardJoe MazzoLinda McGlassonMichael McGrathEllen McHugh Suzanne McIntireJames MeadeTerry MeekMeier Vet ClinicSharon Menaldino, EdDMichael C. Davis, C.P.A., Inc.Michigan Head and Spine Institute

Barbara and Richard MillerMillhiser Smith FoundationSally MitchellCarol and Jim MollerDavid Moltke-HansenReta MooreNancy K. Pruett, DDSMarilyn and John NewhouseGale NolanBarbara NoonanColleen and James O’BrienJeanne and John O’ConnorMary and John O’DonnellJoan and John O’RourkeJeffrey OxmanPatricia and John PaceMaddie Paolero/Dogs for Dystonia Virtual Dog Walk

Loren Parsons

Alleyne and Edward PatrickJill PazolkaJohn PazolkaL.A. PerkinsKathleen and Peter PflockRussell PhillipsGail PhippsPhysical Therapy Orthopaedic

Specialists, Inc. (PTOSI)Michelle PinchevJane PiroLaureen PrimmerMaureen PskowskiSally and Ronald RabinowitzRevance SHARE THE REV TeamBeth Cliffe Richardson and

Harry Richardson Laureen Robben/Dogs for

Dystonia Virtual Dog WalkRose and Alvin RobinsRogers Middle School Student Council Hike

Marcia and James RohrbaughMichelle and Marc RosenbachSusan and David RosnerCarol RotoloJill and Randy RoushRoyal Wire ProductsRoyalton Hills Lions ClubCynthia and Steven RozenfeldBetty and Edward RudolphRoberta Rudolph Salas and

Javier SalasCarol RyanSalon MerakiJohan Samanta, MDMalerie SamonaSusan and Samuel SandbergPauline Sangiacomo

Jil and Jordan SchapsMargaret SchlegelDonald SchlosserRobin and Donald SchoberGloria and John SchroederMichele SchusterKate SchwartzJoan and Arthur Segal, MDJonathan ShefferNancy SheffieldShell Oil CompanyJoyce and Sheldon SilversteinRheta SmithJulie and PJ SolitJoanne and Howard SorkinSteve SowkaSt. Philomena School Inc.Larry StahlSusan and Murray SteinfinkMyra and Jerry StemermanBarbara StewartEleanor and Scott StolerIra StraffLaurie Strawgate-Kanefsky, PhDand Paul Kanefsky Esq.

Barb StruchenRebecca and Collin StuartKatie StuartSuzanne Stutman and

Jon WilkenfeldSunrise Optimist Foundation

of FreeholdMichele Tagliati, MDSusan TaylorTeam Agony of DeFeet/

St. Louis Dystonia Zoo WalkTeam Allison Dahlstedt/

Providence Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team ALRIGHT ALRIGHT ALRIGHT/Detroit DystoniaZoo Walk

Team Anderson/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Carol’s Curesaders/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Chief Spencer/Phoenix Dystonia Zoo Day

Team Cosplay It Forward/Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Felix/Fresno Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Hartford HealthCare Chase Family Movement Disorders Center/ProvidenceDystonia Zoo Walk

Team Izzy’s Soldiers/PittsburghDystonia Zoo Walk

Team Jansen/Cleveland Dystonia Zoo Walk/PittsburghDystonia Zoo Walk

Team Joanna/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Keagan/Detroit Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Lisa Vrabel/Detroit Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team LynnMcKayFunderburk-KuzmaVerduzco/Phoenix Dystonia Zoo Day

Team Maddy/Detroit Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Marisa/Fresno Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Meehan/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Newbold/St. Louis Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team One Step at a Time/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team One Twisted Sister/Pittsburgh Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team PAHrtners/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Pat/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Rita’s Roses/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Sherri/Detroit Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Solstice Sisters/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team SquareHead Brewing/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Stoney/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Tenacity/Philadelphia Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team The “B” Squad/Providence Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team The Nature of Things - Ms. Deb/Providence DystoniaZoo Walk

Team Tonya’s Tribe/Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Yoomie Zoomie/Bronx Dystonia Zoo Walk

Team Zooney/Cincinnati Dystonia Zoo Walk

Temple ChallengeGrace ThielenJoyce ThielenJoan ThompsonSusan and Alan Tivoli

Traci and Jamie TrappAlecia and Gregory TroyUnited Way of Greater

Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey

UnityPoint HealthUniversity of Iowa Community

Credit UnionTeresa VaughanDeborah VisusVizmeg Landscape, Inc.Erica and Robert VrabelJulie WagshalSharon WagshalMartie and Stephen WartalskiMarilyn and Jerome WassermanSandra WassermanLauren and Jeff WaxmanDiane WebberAdrian WeigartRoberta and William Weinsheimer

John WeintraubWells Fargo Advisory Jeans DayArlene WeltmanGail WestLynne and Huntley WhitacreLisa WhiteCindy and Donald Whiting, MDAnnette WilsonDiane and Don WixtedScott Wood, JrRobert YandtVirginia YoungHolly YoungwoodTalia ZapolanskiDavid ZappitellLeah and Jeff Zygler

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$100 to $2494Walls.com, LTDPeggy and James AbernathyBeth and Larry AbneyPaige and Dennis AdamsGreta AdlerBarbara AdolfsonAgape ABF Heights ChurchBrenda AkinErdal AksoyMaria AlbaneseEmily AlgierCharles AllenAngie and Alex AlleyKaren Shoglow-Alvarado and James Alvarado

Angie and Louis AmatoSuzanne AmendolaLorraine and Curt AnastasioRuth AndersonColin AngelottiAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousAnonymousCarol and Sheldon AppelAnn AppelbaumLinda ArgentoJoseph ArlottaKerry ArmstrongJudy and Tom AronsonArrowhead Lock and Safe, Inc.Lora AshcraftBuzzy AugustMarilyn and Craig AuseMohammad AzadDeborah and Richard BailineKristin BainbridgeChris Baker

Ethel BakerCindy and Jack BalcolmSusan Baldwin and Gary Gepner

Bank of America Charitable Foundation

Donna BaranAmy Barkin and Claude JacksonJane Atwood BarlowJanice BarlowSusan and Cliff BaronCatherine BarrieHelen and Frank BarryBetina BartlettSister Patricia BassettRita and Guido BattagliniDiana and Kenneth BauerRhonda and James BeaneMargaret BearerShannan BeasleySarah BechtoldDavid BeckKara BeckFelicia and Irv BeitlerJoyce BelchicDiane and Joe BelkevichSara and William BelkovAmanda Bell and Barbara BellRosemary and Thomas BellaireHelen and Rick BemporadWilliam BenjaminSusan BennettElyse BentonZelda and Sol BergerRayzella and Frederick BerkoHelaine and Roger BermanJackie and Richard BernardJoan Bernardino

Arlene BernsteinMarc BerthiuaumeShirley and Roscoe BeverlyCharles BienerPhyllis BieriAngela F. BindaJoanne and Peter BlaauboerJill and Barry BlackerFrances BlackmanNatalie Blake and Steven Schwartz

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