What is SLC6A1 Connect?

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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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Amber’s Birthday 🎂

My birthday was Saturday which in rare disease world equates to the obligatory fundraiser. This year, I am celebrating a success along with our faithful donors that have made this moment possible. Last December, many Read more…

Silent Auction is Live

Dear SLC6A1 Supporters,   The Star Studded, Milestones For Maxwell, golf tournament is this Thursday (the 29th) and our silent auction just went live!  Do you need a private condo in Beaver Creek for a weekend?  Read more…

A Big Win

We’re so excited to share a big win for our community.  This is happening because of our selfless donors that walk alongside of us every single day.  In thanks to our support, SLC6A1 Connect is Read more…

Contact Us

Amber Freed

SLC6A1 Connect Founder

(303) 907-8038

Feel free to contact me day or night.