The Kevin Eadie Foundation 

The Kevin Eadie Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established June 2007 in honor of Kevin Matthew Eadie.  Donations are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by Federal & State laws.

 

'MLB Made it to the Big League' Memorial Video

    

Kevin Eadie Night 2008

 

'Piloting the search for a Cure'  Game Day Magazine Article

 

'The Champ''  Washington Post  08/26/2005

 


This site was lovingly created, designed, & written by Kevin's Mom.

Our music selections can be purchased on Itunes.


 

WHAT IS NIEMANN-PICK TYPE C  ? 


Kevin, age 3, two weeks  after Kevin's diagnosis (1997)

 

What is Niemann-Pick Type C (NP-C)?

Niemann-Pick Type C is a neurodegenerative disease that primarily strikes children in their early childhood years with death occurring before or during adolescence. Happy and healthy children in their early childhood begin to suffer from a painful and gradual neurological decline because of damage to the brain as result of the body’s inability to metabolize cholesterol.

Early symptoms of NP-C are frequent falls, balance problems, loss of vertical eye movements, slurred speech, and learning difficulties. As the disease progresses, seizures begin, children lose their motor skills, eyesight and hearing, as well as the inability to swallow, and ultimately - death.

This life-robbing disease is not only painful for these children, but also their parents who experience a tremendous heartbreak as they watch their children slowly decline both physically and mentally. No child should have to suffer from such pain. Although children worldwide are afflicted, research has been extremely limited primarily because of insufficient funding due to a smaller population of children affected and lack of public knowledge.  Currently, there is no cure or treatment for NP-C.  

YOU CAN HELP these children who have been stricken with this cruel & deadly disorder by supporting accelerated research to find a cure for NP-C.

 

You can make a difference by donating to:

The Kevin Eadie Foundation

A Life-Saving Mission & a 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization     

 

'Maunaleo'  by  Keali'i Reichel 

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"Mahalo" to Keali'i Reichel who blessed Kevin's soul with joy & peace through his Hawaiian voice & song. "Keali'i, your beautiful voice & inspirational music provided great warmth & sunshine for Kevin's Mom when days were cold & dark."