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THE PACE FOUNDATION

AZ · EIN 811542903 · $90K rev · advocacy · operational · research · www.pacefoundation4kids.org
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The PACE Foundation supports children with Pediatric Acute-onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome (PANS) and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS), which are rare neuroimmune conditions. It collaborates with leading medical institutions to establish specialized clinics offering multidisciplinary care and advance research into diagnosis and treatment. The foundation also advocates for policy changes, educates healthcare providers, and works to expand access to care for affected children.

activities · 13

what they do

direct service · 6
advocacy · 3
  • Secures grants, develops and monitors public policy initiatives to improve insurance reimbursement, patient access, and safety of IVIG therapy, and spearheads legislation to fund pediatric neurological autoimmune disorder research.
  • Secures grants for medical and clinical research, develops and monitors public policy initiatives to improve patient access and treatment, and spearheads legislation to fund pediatric neurological autoimmune disorder research.
  • Secures grants for medical and clinical research, develops and monitors public policy initiatives to improve insurance reimbursement and patient access, and spearheads legislation to fund pediatric neurological autoimmune disorder research.
research · 2
capacity building · 2
strategies · 16

how they think

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named programs · 3

what they call their work

CPAE Clinic Network
Network of specialized clinics at leading medical institutions providing multidisciplinary care for children with PANS/PANDAS, including neurology, immunology, psychiatry, and infectious disease expertise
Education and Outreach Program
Programs to educate healthcare professionals about PANS/PANDAS diagnosis and treatment protocols, including distribution of clinical guidance materials
IVIG Study
Clinical research initiative to evaluate the effectiveness of IVIG treatment protocols for children with CPAE disorders
relationships · 50

who they work with

  • Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Liaison relationship to promote awareness and secure funding for CPAE-related research and treatment.
  • Arizona Legislature Government — Liaison relationship to advocate for support and funding for CPAE-related initiatives.
  • Arkansas Center for Health Improvement Partner — Organization founded by Dr. Smith to advance health policy and system improvements in Arkansas
  • Arkansas Children’s Hospital Partner — Dr. Aravindhan Veerapandiyan, a Pediatric Neurologist at Arkansas Children’s Hospital, serves on THE PACE FOUNDATION's Medical Advisory Board.
  • Banner Foundation AZ Partner — Partner organization supporting PACE Foundation's mission to treat children with CPAE and PANS.
  • Banner Health Partner — Dr. Michael Daines, an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arizona and a Pediatric Allergist-Immunologist, is affiliated with Banner Health and serves on THE PACE FOUNDATION's Medical Advisory Board.
  • Banner Health Partner — Dr. Syndney Rice, a Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Arizona and active clinician caring for children, is affiliated with Banner Health and serves on THE PACE FOUNDATION's Medical Advisory Board.
  • Brown University School of Medicine Partner — Affiliated with the school
  • CPAE/PANS Consortium Partner — Collaborates with university medical centers in the CPAE/PANS Consortium to support clinical trials and research.
  • Dartmouth CF Infant and Children Cohort Partner — Director and PI of the cohort
  • Dartmouth Children’s Center Partner — Clinical Research Director at the center
  • Dartmouth Children’s Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research Center Partner — Director and PI of the center
  • Dartmouth University Partner — Dr. Juliette Madan, an Associate Professor, Clinical Director, and Director/PI at Dartmouth University, serves on THE PACE FOUNDATION's Medical Advisory Board.
  • Dartmouth University Partner — Hosts a CPAE/PANS Clinic.
  • Dartmouth University Partner — Hosts the Neuroimmune Psychiatric Disorders (NIPD) Clinic in collaboration with The PACE Foundation
  • Dartmouth-Brown Medical Program Partner — Affiliated with the program
  • Duke University Medical Center Partner — Institution where Dr. Daines completed his fellowship in allergy/immunology.
  • General Electric Partner — Paul Ryan's previous executive position at General Electric provided expertise to PACE.
  • Greater Regional Health Center - Iowa Partner — Hosts a CPAE/PANS Clinic.
  • Harvard University Partner — Hosts a CPAE/PANS Clinic.
  • Harvard University Partner — Hosts the Pediatric Neuropsychiatry & Immunology Clinic as part of The PACE Foundation network
  • NIH’s Genetic and Rare Diseases Information Center (GARD) Partner — Recognizes PANS and PANDAS as rare diseases.
  • NIMH Partner — Collaborated to establish standards and protocols for diagnosing and treating PANS/PANDAS.
  • National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) Partner — Recognizes PANS and PANDAS as rare diseases.
  • Octapharma USA, Inc. Partner — Huub Kreuwel, Vice President of US Medical Affairs at Octapharma USA, Inc., contributes expertise in immunotherapy treatments for CPAE Disorders like PANS/PANDAS to THE PACE FOUNDATION's Board.
  • Octapharma USA, Inc. Partner — Provides expertise and board leadership related to plasma therapeutics and IVIG treatments for CPAE disorders.
  • PANDAS PPN Partner — Provides informative videos on PANS PANDAS CPAE
  • Pediatric Psycho-Immunology & Neurology Group Partner — Director of the group
  • Ryan Associates Partner — Paul Ryan's founding of Ryan Associates provided expertise to PACE.
  • St. Louis University School of Medicine Partner — Institution where Dr. Daines earned his medical degree.
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