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Donate to Accelerate a Cure for Creatine Deficiencies
Creatine isn’t just for athletes – it’s essential for brain development. Children with creatine deficiencies have a genetic deficit that prevents their body from making or using creatine causing developmental delays, speech difficulties, and seizures. There is no cure for Creatine Deficiency Syndromes. We are here to change that.
ACD has invested over $7.6 million in research since its inception with over $5.1 invested in 2026 alone!
Your support helps transform promising science into viable treatment options.
Your Donation Supports
Research Fellowships
Each year, ACD awards 5 research fellowships at top-tier institutions supporting 12 months of CCDS research for young researchers establishing their careers. Read more.
Race for a Cure Grants
These research grants aims to accelerate progress toward a cure. In 2026, Race for a Cure grants were awarded to researchers at Stanford, Johns Hopkins, and UC Berkeley. Read more.
Newborn Screening
Your support continues GAMT screening advocacy and supports assay development for CTD newborn screening technology. Learn more.
Ways to Donate
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ACD
6965 El Camino Real, Suite 105-598
Carlsbad, CA 92009
Donate Stock
Securities can be gifted to ACD via electronic transfer (in which your broker transfers shares using the ACD DTC number) or by physically mailing the paper certificates to ACD. Electronic transfer is preferred if possible. Please contact your broker to initiate the transfer. Your broker can contact heidi@creatineinfo.org to obtain the DTC number and further details.
Support life-changing research, earlier diagnosis, and new therapies by donating to the Association for Creatine Deficiencies. Your gift helps children and adults affected by Cerebral Creatine Deficiency Syndromes (CCDS) access hope, treatment progress, and a faster path to clinical trials.
The Association for Creatine Deficiencies is a charitable 501c3 organization and contributions may be tax-deductible. Our tax EIN# is: 46-2133007 Learn more about our initiatives here.
