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Mission
Statement
Reye’s Syndrome strikes swiftly and is a
deadly disease. It can attack any child
or adult without much warning. All body
organs are affected, but most seriously
the liver and brain. Although the cause
and cure remain a mystery, research has
established a link between Reye’s Syndrome
and the use of aspirin and other salicylate-containing
medication. The National Reye’s Syndrome
Foundation was incorporated in 1974 and
became the first citizen group to generate
a concerted, organized lay movement to eradicate
Reye’s Syndrome. The Foundation has three
main areas of concern:
• Awareness – to aid in early detection
and to educate the public and
medical
communities about the risk factor involved
with the use of
aspirin
and other salicylates.
• Service – to give
families experiencing the trauma of Reye’s
Syndrome
emotional
support and guidance.
• Research – to support
investigation into the cause, management,
treatment,
and prevention of the disease, as well as
study the impact
the disease
has on survivors.
Reye's Syndrome
Foundation
National Headquarters
426 N. Lewis Street
PO Box 829
Bryan, OH 43506
Phone: 419-636-2679
Toll Free: 800-233-7393
Fax: 419-636-989
www.reyessyndrome.org
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