MLD Foundation

MLD Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit US tax-exempt organization. We were formed in May 2001 to serve families throughout the world affected by metachromatic leukodystrophy (MLD), a terminal genetic disease. We C.A.R.E.® reflects our mission of facilitating Compassion and support for MLD families, increasing Awareness, influencing Research and promoting Education. Our current research focus is on MLD newborn screening, access and reimbursement, and genotype/phenotype.