22 days left to raise $228,444
The Be Project is Beyond Batten Disease Foundation's campaign to raise $6 million to fund the treatment and prepare for clinical trials for juvenile Batten disease. Thank you for contributing over $5.7 million. DONATE NOW to help us meet our goal by December 31.
BE A HERO - $1M Goal
$823,000 raised so far!
Christiane Benson's brother, Garland, launched his Be a Hero campaign last year to raise $1 million to fund a treatment for his sister. To date he has raised over $823,000! Garland recently received some help from philanthropists Kendra Scott and Steve Hicks. Watch the video  HERE !
His plan is to get 100,000 people to donate $10 each.   To donate $10, text  HERO to 501501  or  visit his webpage  to watch and share his video.
Donation Cards
A great way to spread Christmas cheer is to make a donation in honor of your friends and loved ones and include a donation card with your own holiday or photo cards. Just let us know how many you need. These inserts are available for you to mail.

Please  contact us  if you’d like to have some sent to you.
Holiday Cards
Need a great gift idea for teachers, neighbors, colleagues, or relatives? Give the gift of HOPE this holiday by making a donation to help all children and families affected by Batten disease.

When you make a charitable donation to BBDF in honor or memory of your friends or family, we will send you holiday cards uniquely designed by children with Batten disease for you to give to your gift recipients. These cards are filled with inspiring quotations and holiday recipes sure to spread holiday cheer. In addition, we will send an acknowledgement letter notifying you of your tax deductible contribution.

Purchase your holiday cards   HERE !
BATTEN FAMILIES MAKING A DIFFERENCE
Beyond Batten Disease Foundation's strategy brings together affected families to connect communities and resources to achieve our goal. We are so grateful for our partners.
The Will Herndon Fund
The 10th Annual Hope Under the Stars Gala was a huge success and supporters helped make it even more memorable with record breaking giving. In total the event grossed over $900,000 and will help fund the first ever treatment for juvenile Batten disease! Thank you to our long time partners, The Will Herndon Research Fund and all of their supporters in The Woodlands, Texas.
Bind Up Batten
In November The first annual Inspire Run 5K took place in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The event raised over $6,000 for research! Thank you to all of the sponsors and runners who participated to make this event a success. To find out more about the Klein family and Bind Up Batten, click here.
Tyler's Mission
Tyler’s Stars is comprised of Tyler Kim’s sister and her close friends. This summer they hosted a cake pop fundraiser in support of Tyler's Mission and raised over $600 for research! A special thank you to Pirates Cove Waterpark for their support. Go Tyler! Beat Batten! Find out more about Tyler's Mission HERE!
Hugs for Hudson
On October 20 th  the Phillips family partnered with the Columbus Blue Jackets to raise awareness about juvenile Batten disease. The team donated a percentage of ticket sales to help fund research. Hudson’s community also pitched in with a cupcake sale and corporate contributions, raising over $6000. Thanks to all who participated. Watch the video to learn more about Hudson and his family.
Photo by: P Samuelson Photos
BBQ for Batten
This year the Brian Duensing Foundation chose BBDF as the beneficiary for their annual fundraiser. The event was hosted in honor of Cara and Mike Sillman whose son Drew suffers from juvenile Batten disease. The Sillman's community also hosted a Battin' 4 Batten softball tournament and together the two events raised over $70,000. Thank you for supporting BBDF research!
A MOTHER'S STORY
On a rainy Saturday morning in October...
the weather was perfect just long enough for the Bensons to share some beautiful words of gratitude and to plant the “Triangle Oak” in honor of their community of supporters.
Looking Ahead to 2019 - SAVE THE DATES!
Run to the Sun Fun Run February 8, 2019 - Austin, TX
Batten Bash March 1, 2019 - Jackson, MI
HOPE on the Green April 8, 2019 - The Woodlands, TX
Taking a Swing at Batten April 14, 2019 - Austin, TX