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We are Alex,
The Leukodystrophy Charity (Alex TLC)

Alex TLC is a trusted and experienced organisation offering support and information for all those affected by a genetic leukodystrophy. Formerly ALD Life, an internationally recognised centre of excellence for people affected by adrenoleukodystrophy and adrenomyeloneuropathy, the charity was established in 2004.

Due to popular demand, we extended our services to support all leukodystrophies in 2019 and became Alex, The Leukodystrophy Charity.

Information

Learn about the conditions, their symptoms, available services and treatments.

Support

Living with a leukodystrophy can be challenging, but help is available.
Find out how our services can help you cope.

Charity Shops

Our award-winning charity shop business helps raise vital funds and awareness, as well as providing volunteering opportunities and jobs for local people.

HealthUnlocked

Our online forum brings people coping with leukodystrophy together to support each other, whether they are caring for a loved one or coping with their own condition

Design a Christmas E-card competition!

Join Alex TLC for some festive fun

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Recorded Community Weekend Content

An opportunity to view content from our community weekend…

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Action on Rare Diseases

Don’t miss out on giving an invaluable contribution to the #30millionreasons campaign by submitting YOUR personal reason why there needs to be change before the end of the month! Help to get as many reasons as possible… Rare 2030 Action is a campaign for a European Action Plan on rare diseases to ensure that no person living with a rare disease is left behind by 2030. Following the two year Rare 2030 Foresight Study proposing policy recommendations for a better future for people living with a rare disease, the rare disease community demands that their future is not left to luck or chance. The main recommendation from the study was for a European policy framework. Actions at Member State level alone, or legislative changes in specific areas are not enough. We need a new European collective strategy for rare diseases to bring Member States’ commitment to rare diseases under a common umbrella and mark a step forward in the post-COVID world.

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Professionals

Are you a professional seeking support for a patient or client with leukodystrophy? We’re here to help.