About Us
WHO WE ARE
Our History
Our History
Cold Agglutinin Disease Foundation Inc. (CADF) is a dedicated non-profit foundation, to assist in and expedite correct diagnosis and care management of cold agglutinin disease (CAD) and are committed to creating a healthier life for the CAD community of patients and educating those diagnosed, medical providers; primary care physicians, hematologists, nurses, and lab technicians.
CADF does engage in all permissible fundraising activities and solicitation of grants and donations to meet the goals of the foundation.
Our History
Our History
Our History
In February 2007 - 3 CAD patients who met through NORD (National Organization for Rare Disorders) started the journey to offer information, support and encouragement to the CADdy Community and created a website and Facebook Group Page (CADdy Chatter), that today has 900+ group members from around the world. In 2019 the Cold Agglutinin Disease Foundation (CADF) was formed and is a 501c(3) non-profit corporation dedicated to the advancement of knowledge about Cold Agglutinin Disease for the medical profession and patients.
Our Mission
Our History
Our Mission
CADF’s purpose is to foster and increase public awareness and education regarding the diagnosis, management and treatment of this rare disease, which in turn will enhance the quality of life of those affected by it by providing a continuously improving system of education, information and opportunities for those diagnosed or treating patients with CAD.
CADF does engage in all permissible fundraising activities and solicitation of grants and donations to meet the goals of the foundation
Your donation is greatly appreciated
Thank you
Your support and contributions will enable us to continue our commitment to servicing the community of CAD patients, their families, caregivers and medical providers by facilitating communication between patients worldwide, offering disease-specific education, care suggestions, treatment options, clinical trial information, and links to appropriate related resources.
A rare disease is defined as a condition that affects fewer than 200,000 people. It is estimated that between 1-9 in 1 million people are diagnosed with Secondary CAD (Primary CAD is fewer) in North America and Europe.