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Tay-Sachs occurs in the Irish community!

Are you of Irish descent? Are you aware you may be a carrier for Tay-Sachs disease?

If you have/had 3 Irish grandparents and are 18 years or older, you may be eligible to receive Tay-Sachs disease carrier screening at no cost to you.

For more information about Tay-Sachs disease carrier screening, contact Amybeth Weaver, MS, CGC, at irish@tay-sachs.org or call 484-636-4197. Visit us online at www.tay-sachs.org. This research project is generously funded by the Albert Einstein Society and National Tay-Sachs & Allied Diseases Association of the Delaware Valley.

Next screening is Sunday May 3rd 2015 at the Haverford YMCA, Eagle Road,
Havertown, PA from 3-5 PM.

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For more details and sign-up information, contact us at 484-636-4197 or visit our Facebook page at National Tay-Sachs and Allied Diseases of Delaware Valley.

http://irish-tay-sachs-study.eventbrite.com/

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