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I’ve registered for Step Forward to Cure TSC® event, and I need your help to make a difference! By donating to my campaign or joining my team, you’ll be supporting groundbreaking research for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)—a rare genetic disorder that affects nearly one million people worldwide.

TSC causes tumors to form in vital organs throughout the body, and it impacts the lives of families like mine. Your donation can help fund research that leads to new treatments, better care, and ultimately a cure for TSC.

You can support me by making a secure donation today or, if you're inspired to make a bigger impact, join my team and help us raise funds! Every step, every dollar, brings us closer to a future where those living with TSC can live their fullest lives.

Together, we can provide hope to those affected by TSC. Please consider donating or joining me to make a real difference in the fight for a cure. Every donation helps and every person counts!

Thank you for your generosity and support. Let's step forward together!

WHY WE WALK

Over the past 22 years, the TSC community—along with volunteers, corporate partners, and advocates—has raised more than $23.2 million, funding critical research and educational programs that improve the lives of those affected by TSC. This year, we are excited to host 19 in-person walks across the nation, bringing together people of all ages and abilities to raise awareness for TSC. These in-person events are supported by virtual participants who unite across the country, sharing their stories, raising funds, and participating from wherever they are. Participants wear event shirts, celebrate milestones, and make meaningful connections with others who understand the challenges and triumphs of living with TSC.

Through Step Forward to Cure TSC, we are working toward a world where TSC no longer impacts the lives of individuals and families. The TSC Alliance is committed to providing resources, support, and funding for vital research that will lead to better treatments, improved outcomes, and ultimately a cure. Our community is driven by the belief that together, we can achieve a brighter future for everyone impacted by TSC.

Watch this inspirational video to see why others in the PKD community are dedicated to the Walk for PKD.

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2025 Step Forward To Cure TSC

Saturday, April 12th

Elk Grove Park – Rotary Grove Picnic

9950 Elk Grove-Florin Rd., Elk Grove, CA

Together, we can ensure that no one faces TSC alone. Join us at the Elk Grove, CA Step Forward to Cure TSC Walk and take the next step toward a world without TSC.

If you have questions, email us at sgsaunders@tscalliance.org

Step Forward to Cure TSC is the largest community event featuring both in-person and virtual walks, runs, and rides, all dedicated to advancing the fight for a cure for tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC), a genetic disorder that causes tumors to form in multiple organs, primarily the brain, eyes, heart, kidneys, skin, and lungs. Nearly one million people worldwide live with TSC, including approximately 50,000 in the United States. While some individuals with TSC experience few symptoms, others require ongoing support. The TSC journey is unique for each person and family, but understanding the condition offers hope, strength, and empowerment for everyone affected.

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"Fifty years ago, when we started the TSC Alliance, I dreamed about physician awareness and research. I thought if we only could find the families and unite to show the need, we'd secure awareness, funding, and interest from the medical community. Then research would follow and TSC would be a treatable disease, not an obscurity. I hoped for a genetic prenatal test and faster diagnosis by neurologists and pediatricians. Today because of TSC research, all of that an so much more is happening."

- Susan McBrine, TSC Alliance Founding Mom

"The TSC Alliance is a well-run organization that provides so much home, information, and inspiration for individuals and families batting this unique rare disease." 

-TSC Alliance Volunteer

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National Tuberous Sclerosis Association Inc is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. They'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.