What is PWS?
Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS) is a complex genetic disorder resulting from abnormality on the 15th chromosome. PWS causes low muscle tone, short stature if not treated with growth hormone, cognitive deficits, problem behaviors, and most notable, a chronic feeling of hunger which, when coupled with a metabolism...
What We Do
UPWSA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization providing support to individuals diagnosed with PWS, their families, communities, and care providers. We work in conjunction with the Utah Prader-Willi Syndrome multi-disciplinary medical clinic, which provides medical care for children and adults with PWS...
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Funds donated to UPWSA are used to help provide respite care to parents, sponsor Utah PWS conferences, provide educational materials and adaptive equipment for Utah families, and make available summer stipends for children with PWS to enjoy summer camps and engage with the community around them.
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Written by Christopher Rich
Transformative Tales: Empowering Families Dealing with Prader-Willi Syndrome Through Food Security
