Grifols' 5k to Save a Life supporting GBS│CIDP Foundation International
Grifols' 5k to Save a Life supporting GBS│CIDP Foundation International
Why Participate?
The GBS│CIDP Foundation International is working for a future when no one with Guillain-Barre syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and related syndromes such as multifocal motor neuropathy (MMN) suffers alone and that everyone has access to the right diagnosis and the right treatment, right away.
Our commitment is our story. It all began with eight people sitting around a dining room table 30 years ago. Through the hard work and determination of our Founder, Estelle Benson, the Foundation grew larger and has become able to support thousands of patients, family members, friends and caregivers. The Foundation is committed to continuing to provide the experience of care and support so indicative of the original grassroots mission.
Our commitment is to support those touched by GBS | CIDP and variants so that every patient has access to an early and accurate diagnosis, proper treatment, and the opportunity for a full recovery. Learn about our original Founders, Bob and Estelle Benson, and the fascinating historic journey that was once 8 and is now over 30,000 members! Our Leadership, guided by our Board of Directors, is committed to success in all areas of support, education, research and advocacy. The Foundation is extremely fortunate to be associated with the top experts in neurology. This expertise extends to you in many ways, including the Centers of Excellence programs which provide first-class care to GBS-CIDP patients.
About Grifols
IMPROVING THE HEALTH & WELL-BEING OF PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD SINCE 1909
Grifols is a global healthcare company and industry leader in the development of life-saving medicines derived from human plasma that treat many rare and chronic conditions.
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of people around the world by producing treatments for patients and by providing hospitals, pharmacies, and healthcare professionals the tools and resources they need to deliver expert medical care.
Grifols takes pride in being a community partner and giving back in the areas where we operate. Like small community-based businesses, Grifols plasma donor centers help to strengthen cities and towns through charitable contributions, volunteer events, and a variety of outreach activities. To learn more about life-saving plasma medication and how to become a donor, visit us at Home | Plasma (grifolsplasma.com).
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Grifols Organizes 5k Run in Erie, PA to Support the GBS|CIPD Foundation
Grifols, is a global healthcare company whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. Supporting the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals, Grifols partners with national and local charity organizations that, benefit our communities, raise awareness of rare diseases, and educate the general public on the need for plasma donations.
Grifols supports the GBS|CIPD community through our plasma-derived medicines, research sponsorships, charitable grants for educational initiatives.
Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS) and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (CIDP) are rare neurological disorders of the peripheral nerves that effect approximately 450,000 people in the world. Medications made from plasma are potential treatments for both GBS and CIPD.
This year, Grifols and its Biomat USA center in Erie, PA have organized a 5k run on August 13th, 2022, to fundraise for the GBS|CIPD Foundation.
The race will be held on August 13th, 2022 at Presque Isle State Park, Beach 1, 301 Peninsula Dr. Erie Pa 16505, with a scheduled start of 7:30 a.m. Registration is $25 and all participants will receive a special event T-shirt.