Spastic Paraplegia Foundation

SPF Vision

The day when all individuals with HSP or PLS are diagnosed, treated, and cured.

We offer a wide range of programs to meet the needs of those affected by our disorders.

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SPF thrives to accomplish our vision of seeing the day when all individuals with HSP or PLS are diagnosed, treated, and cured.
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Support Groups

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News & Announcements

October 18, 2024

Axon-specific microtubule regulation drives asymmetric regeneration 2 of sensory neuron axons

byAna C. Costa, Blanca R. Murillo, Rita Bessa, Ricardo Ribeiro, Tiago Ferreira da Silva, Patrícia Porfírio-Rodrigues , Gabriel G. Martins , Pedro Brites , Matthias Kneussel, Thomas Misgeld, Monika S. Brill , Monica M. Sousa

September 13, 2024

YouTube Video: What is Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia

byPatrick Malone

September 10, 2024

Dayna (with HSP) defeats demons to claim Bronze in Paris

byMarcus Uhe, Berwick Star News

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Our Impact since our inception...

Dollars Raised

Over 12,000,000 dollars for research!

Linda Lafontaine

I've been dealing with HSP for a very long time. Then I joined a support group and I found the Spastic Paraplegia Foundation. Hopefully I can spread awareness and get others to join the Foundation.