Emily Osborne

I was diagnosed with CMT over 30 years ago. CMT stands for Charcot-Marie-Tooth (named after the three physicians who first described this neurological disorder in 1886), which is a disease of the peripheral nerves that causes loss of normal function and/or sensation in the lower legs, feet, arms and hands. CMT is one of the most commonly inherited neurological disorders. It affects all people, races and ethnic groups around the world... about 2.8 million people have CMT. This fundraiser is important to me, and all proceeds benefit the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association.