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GAUCHER visit the parents in
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DISEASE

IS THE with rabbi simcha hochbaum!

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COMMON

JEWISH

GENETIC

DISEASE

(and you probably Sign up for tours

were never tested for it) this summer, Sukkot

and year-round!

Great for Families,
Although common, Gaucher disease type 1 isn’t life
threatening and is not included in all Jewish genetic Bar & Bat Mitzvah Trips & more
testing panels. Symptoms of Gaucher disease include
enlarged liver and/or spleen, easy bruising, nose
bleeds, and bone pain. Once diagnosed, Gaucher HEBRONFUND.ORG
disease can be treated with medication. tour@hebronfund.org

If you suspect your loved one has Gaucher disease, (718) 677-6886
speak to your doctor and request a simple diagnostic
beta-glucosidase leukocyte (BGL) blood test.

For more information,visit
gaucherdisease.org/mysymptoms