What is SLC6A1 Connect?

SLC6A1 is a rare neurological condition in small children that causes seizures, severe movement and speech disorders and intellectual disability.

SLC6A1 Connect is a patient advocacy group dedicated to improving the lives of children and families affected by SLC6A1.

Our focus is to raise awareness and fundraising to advance scientific research that will ultimately result in a cure.

Research

We are in search of novel IP solutions to advance research quickly for our kids.

Support

Clinical trials are expensive. Help us reach our goal of $4M to advance gene therapy.

Advocacy

Every conversation helps facilitate research and treatment efforts, ultimately leading toward a cure.

Meet Our Kids
Amber Freed | Founder

Amber Freed

Founder

Amber and her husband Mark are the parents of adorable twins, Miss Riley James and Mr. Maxwell Norman. In 2018, Maxwell was diagnosed with a de novo SLC6A1 gene variant, which prompted Ms. Freed to find her true calling in life – find a cure for this genetic disorder.
Kimberly Fry | VIce President

Kimberly Fry

Vice President

Kimberly Fry, Vice President of SlC6A1 Connect joined our leadership team in late 2019 after her son, Charles Fry was diagnosed with
SLC6A1.

SLC6A1 News

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A Birthday to Remember

I had planned a massive birthday party for the twins with a music class, Peppa the Pig appearance, lots of decorations and of course, good food.  Unfortunately, COVID19 reset all expectations and plans for the Read more…

JP Morgan Chase

JP Morgan hosts the world’s largest healthcare conference every year in San Francisco. If you want to learn about the latest innovation and advances in biotech, the conference is the place to be. Not only Read more…

Contact Us

Amber Freed

SLC6A1 Connect Founder

(303) 907-8038

Feel free to contact me day or night.