• 2013 Benefit Concert

    Featuring Chris Trapper With Opening Act Joshua Davis Trio

    Come join us on Saturday, April 13th, 2013 for the 2nd Annual, “An Evening With Chris Trapper To Benefit Invisible Illness Research."

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  • We Welcome Donations

    Through financial contributions and volunteering.

    You can donate using any of the donation boxes on our website or, contact us at lifeasazebrafoundation.org to learn more about how you can become involved. We thank you for helping us make a difference.

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  • Featured Story

    As seen on HOMTV's Community Connection

    Hosted by Andrea Mantakounis. Produced by Max Leuter. This is Katie's story.

  • Signed American Flag

    Autographed by the "Fierce 5" and their Head Coach.

    Up for bid now is an American flag signed by the 2012 US Women's Gymnastics Team and their Head Coach who won the Gold Medal at the 2012 Olympic Games.

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Life As A Zebra Foundation

In medical school, students are taught to diagnose patients based on the condition that’s most likely. This idea goes along with the saying: “When you hear hoofbeats, think horses, not zebras.” The horses are the likely explanation, while the zebras are less likely. A medical zebra, then, is a person with a rare medical condition.

Life as a Zebra Foundation’s Mission

The primary purpose of the Life as a Zebra Foundation is to receive and administer funds for the purpose of education and charitable contributions for education, prevention, treatment, and research of various rare, invisible illnesses including, but not limited to, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dysautonomia, and Vasculitis.

Dysautonomia

Dysautonomia literally means dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system. The autonomic nervous system is the master regulator of organ function throughout the body. It is involved in the control of heart rate, blood pressure, temperature, respiration, digestion and other vital functions.

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome

Individuals with EDS have a defect in their connective tissue, the tissue that provides support to many body parts such as the skin, muscles and ligaments. The fragile skin and unstable joints found in EDS are the result of faulty collagen.

Vasculitis

Vasculitis is a family of rare and chronic autoimmune diseases, all characterized by the inflammation of blood vessels. There are more than 15 different vasculitis diseases, all of which can affect people of various ages, races, and genders.