Lowe Syndrome Association Home Page

Welcome to the LSA Website

Lowe Syndrome (LS) is a rare genetic condition that causes physical and mental handicaps, and medical problems. Also called the oculo-cerebro-renal (OCRL) syndrome, it was first described in 1951 by Dr. Charles Lowe and colleagues.

In 1983 a handful of parents founded the Lowe Syndrome Association (LSA). The LSA is an international, voluntary, non-profit organization made up of parents, friends, professionals, and others who are interested in Lowe syndrome, a rare genetic condition that affects boys.

The primary purposes of the LSA are:

to foster communication among families,

to promote a better understanding of the syndrome,

to provide medical and educational information, and

to encourage and support research.

Since Lowe syndrome is rare, affected families often feel isolated and alone. If you know of such a family, you can help by giving them information about the Lowe Syndrome Association.

If you are a family affected by Lowe syndrome, please contact us. You are but an email message away from linking with other families living with this rare and complicated condition.

If our work inspires you to want to help, think about becoming a supporting member or consider making a special donation.

New LSA Awareness Bracelet!

Just in time for Christmas, the Lowe Syndrome Association has commissioned a special awareness bracelet, designed exclusively by Kelly Kichka.

This elegant bracelet is fashioned with pearls, sterling silver beads, and Swarovski crystals. This wonderful piece of keepsake jewelry is made complete with a special sterling silver charm engraved with the LSA logo "Care today, Cure tomorrow".

Proceeds from these unique Awareness Bracelets will go directly to the Leland McSpadden Memorial Fund for Medical and Scientific Research.

Now you can own a special piece of jewelry and help fund the research on Lowe Syndrome at the same time. For additional information and to order your bracelet, go to the LSA Awareness Bracelet page.

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