A Foundation Building Strength

Advancing Nemaline Myopathy research. Supporting our community. We are strong where it matters.

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Upcoming Events

  • Mar 14

    VIRTUAL KIDS GATHERING – AGES 12 & UNDER

    Join A Foundation Building Strength (AFBS) for a special virtual gathering designed just for kids ages 12 and under who are affected by Nemaline Myopathy (NM). Hosted by AFBS…

    Saturday, March 14, 2026 9:00 am – 10:30 am Online
  • Mar 31

    TCS New York City Marathon Application Deadline

    AFBS is thrilled to announce that we’ve been selected once again as a charity partner for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon, with even more…

    Tuesday, March 31, 2026 Online
    New York, New York
  • Apr 4

    AFBS Teen & Young Adult Virtual Gathering

    Join us for a relaxing, virtual gathering designed exclusively for teens and young adults (Ages 13 +) affected by Nemaline Myopathy (NM). Hosted by AFBS…

    Saturday, April 4, 2026 9:00 am – 10:30 am Online
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We are dedicated to our mission of finding treatments for Nemaline Myopathy, while providing support and resources to the Nemaline Myopathy community.

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Nemaline Myopathy (NM) is a rare muscle disease that affects all the skeletal muscles in the body, causing muscle weakness.

NM varies greatly in severity, from mild symptoms to premature mortality. It does not affect brain development or cognitive function. Currently no Nemaline Myopathy treatments or disease modifying therapies exist, but A Foundation Building Strength is working aggressively to change this.

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On the Blog

Faces of NM: Ella’s Story and the Path Toward Treatment
Community Spotlights

Faces of NM: Ella’s Story and the Path Toward Treatment

At nine months old, Ella is defined by two distinct realities. To her parents, Erin and Paul, she is a sharp, observant infant with bright blue eyes and a smile that anchors their world. She mimics adult behaviors and is already beginning to learn early sign language with her mother. To the medical world, however,…

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The Genetic Eraser and Pen: A Universal Strategy for 200+ ACTA1 Nemaline Myopathy Mutations
Research

The Genetic Eraser and Pen: A Universal Strategy for 200+ ACTA1 Nemaline Myopathy Mutations

At A Foundation Building Strength (AFBS), we’re striving to give Nemaline Myopathy patients access to effective treatment, regardless of how rare their specific genetic “typo” might be. We are excited to provide an update on the ground-breaking work of Dr. Afrooz Rashnonejad, a Principal Investigator at the Center for Gene Therapy at Nationwide Children’s Hospital….

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