Rebecca L. Palmer always tries to raise awareness when able. One such cause is MPS. Her dear friends lost their daughter to this incurable disease, and Rebecca has led the charge for change.

About MPS

Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) and mucolipidosis (ML) are genetic lysosomal storage diseases (LSD) caused by the body’s inability to produce specific enzymes. The missing or insufficient enzyme prevents cells from recycling waste, resulting in the storage of materials in cells throughout the body. As the disease progresses, there is widespread damage throughout the body, including the heart, bones, joints, respiratory system and central nervous system, leading to a shortened lifespan.

MPS Diseases

The National MPS Society provides support to families and promotes research initiatives that affect the following diseases:

MPS I Hurler Syndrome Scheie Syndrome Hurler-Scheie Syndrome	MPS II Hunter Syndrome
MPS III Sanfilippo A Sanfilippo B Sanfilippo C Sanfilippo D	MPS IV Morquio A Morquio B
MPS V Formerly Scheie Syndrome	MPS VI Maroteaux-Lamy
MPS VII Sly Syndrome	ML II/III I-cell Pseudo-Hurler polydystrophy