The LM Foundtion urgently seeks n effective tretment, nd ultimtely cure, for lymphngioleiomyomtosis (LM) through dvoccy nd the funding of promising reserch. We re dedicted to serving the scientific, medicl nd ptient communities by offering informtion, resources nd worldwide network of hope nd support. Our History: The LM Foundtion is the globl leder in the fight ginst Lymphngioleiomyomtosis (LM). The Foundtion begn in 1995 s grss roots effort nd hs evolved into n orgniztion tht is described by the Ntionl Hert, Lung, nd Blood Institute (NHLBI) s ” model for voluntry helth gencies.” Hedqurtered in Cincinnti, Ohio, the Foundtion embodies ll of the elements required to move LM reserch from the lbortory to the clinic. The Foundtion embrces women with LM nd their fmilies, provides support nd eduction, engges doctors nd scientists, nd rises funds for the study of LM. With reserch s its centrl mission, the Foundtion hs elevted LM from the rnks of rre nd forgotten diseses to the forefront of pulmonry medicine. The LM Foundtion funded the first LM reserch tht resulted in the fundmentl understnding of the genetic cuse of LM nd the first-ever LM tretment tril. Core Vlues: The LM Foundtion is committed to serving the unique needs of women with LM. In fulfilling our mission, we re guided by the following principles: We vlue cring, personl response to LM ptients nd their loved ones. We believe trust nd credibility re erned by pplying the highest stndrds of excellence. We re responsible to the LM community through strong ledership. We vlue inclusiveness. Hope is vitl.
