The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, ID #11-2777036
All donations are fully tax deductible.
All donations are fully tax deductible.
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In Memory of Trevor Lee Correa
24 years old Feb 6, 1999 – April 4, 2023 He died of adrenal failure due to Addison’s disease Our Beautiful Boy is Gone…. Trevor had an easygoing peaceful way about him that immediately put others at ease. He was gracious, generous, kind, loving, encouraging and selfless. He had a very open minded and nonjudgmental spirit that was welcoming towards others. He cared deeply for other people especially the underdog, and would give them the shirt off his back if they needed it. Trevor had a tender and compassionate heart. Just recently while vacationing in Florida, we bought Trevor new shoes, as we were throwing the old ones away. Trevor came bursting into the room and grabbed them. He was having a conversation with a homeless man and noticed that the man was barefoot. Trevor told him to wait outside while he ran to get his old shoes, and lo and behold they fit the man perfectly. God did an amazing thing when He created you, Trevor. “We thank Him for sharing you with us for 24 short years.” Trevor loved fishing, playing with dogs, cats, and children. He knew a lot about cars and the mechanics of engines. His latest passion was motorcycles and he was starting quite a collection of them. He started riding with his biological family whom he had just connected with a year ago. He loved his country and wanted to serve in the military but he was denied because he was diagnosed with Addison’s Disease which is a rare incurable disease that causes adrenal failure. It can be carefully managed with medications. Addison’s disease caused Trevor severe chronic pain in muscles and joints among other symptoms. |
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In Memory of Lonnie Curry
Lonnie Curry from Carthage, TX passed away on August 6, 2021, at the age of 65, from COVID. He was diagnosed with Addison’s in 1990. His best friend and twin brother, Ronnie, was diagnosed not too long afterwards. Prior to this, it took his doctors and medical staff a while to diagnose Addison’s and figure out what was wrong with Lonnie’s health. He fought a long and hard battle with Addison’s throughout his life. His quality of life over the last several years was affected by Addison’s disease, but he made the most of it and tried his best to continue doing all of the things that he loved. Lonnie loved hunting, fishing, and watching the Carthage Bulldogs play football and baseball, as well as spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Brock Curry; twin brother Ronnie Curry; and sister Gladene Curry Washington. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Mary Curry; his loving sons and daughter-in-laws, Justin and Kasey Curry, Bradley and Amber Curry; the light of his life-grandsons, Jackson Curry and Bodee Curry; and sister Kay Garrett. Lonnie’s family would love for you to make a donation to honor his memory, as well as to help with continued research and bring awareness for Addison’s disease. |
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In Memory of Kathy Lee Eckert
Kathy Lee Eckert of Hamburg, NY passed away on June 13, 2021. She had suffered from Addison's disease for many years, and her niece also has the disease. For this reason, Kathy was very interested in trying to raise awareness of Addison's Disease. Kathy was an active member of the Living with Addison's Disease Facebook group and several other groups. She was very knowledgeable and touched many lives. She always said that she did not have just Facebook Friends. They were all her friends and she genuinely cared for each and every one. One of the last things Kathy talked about was trying to find a way to help educate rescue/ambulance workers and physicians on the special needs of Addison's patients, especially the need for stress dose steroids. It is for this reason that the family has requested donations be made to the National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF). |
In Memory of Paul A. Knis
On May 12, 2021, at age 59, Paul died after battling Addison's disease for two years. He was a life resident of Ohio. His brother Jim asked that donations be made to the National Adrenal Disease Foundation to raise awareness for Addison's Disease. |
In memory of Andrew "Drew" Keown
Drew was 21 years old when he suddenly and unexpectedly passed away on September 22, 2020 from an Addisonian crisis. He was unknowingly battling Addison's Disease, showing no obvious symptoms of the disease. A doctor's visit in July gave one puzzle piece of information -- low thyroid -- on an otherwise "healthy" young man. Drew was born on March 1, 1999 and grew up in Marshall, Illinois. He loved music and played the clarinet and saxophone from 5th grade through high school. He continued his love of music at Vincennes University as an Audio Recording major and member of the VU Pep Band. After earning his Associates Degree at Vincennes, Drew transferred to Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. There, he continued to study audio recording and was a proud member of the marching band -- Band of Blue. Drew excitedly returned to MTSU in August of 2020. He came back home on Labor Day for a visit, happy and seemingly healthy. 2 weeks later, we lost him. It took 6 weeks to determine that he had died from an Addisonian crisis. Please see his parents' interview here. Drew was a loyal Cardinal, Colts, and Illini fan and he loved soccer. He is greatly missed by his parents, brother, grandparents, family and friends. |
In memory of Melissa Clemens
Melissa was diagnosed with Adrenal Insufficiency in January, 2019 and became a volunteer at The National Adrenal Diseases Foundation (NADF) soon after to raise awareness and help others. She passed away suddenly on May 24, 2020 at 39 years old. Melissa was a candidate for her Doctor of Philosophy Degree (PhD) at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Graduate School in the Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics track of the Interdisciplinary Biomedical Sciences program. She was in her final year of study with plans to graduate in December. Her dissertation project was focused on understanding the molecular mechanisms of Acetaminophen (Tylenol)-Induced Liver Injury and liver regeneration. Her highly innovative work identified potential new therapeutic strategies that were being tested to minimize the damage that occurs in the liver following acetaminophen overdose. She was also very active in the Graduate Student Association and served as a mentor to many new students. Her mother wrote, “She sparkled everywhere she went and never knew a stranger. I am so glad I was blessed to be her mom. Her life was a joy to us. Melissa, We love you. Rest now my sweet girl and I will see you again. Please pray for her father and I, her husband Loren, her step son Zac and his wife Alexa, her sister Tiffany, husband Frank and her sweet beloved niece Trinity.” |
In memory of Brandon H. Michael Dailey
Brandon was born January 20, 1994, and diagnosed with Addison’s disease at 9 years old. The signs included weakness, could not stand up, dark skin pigmentation and low sodium. The years to follow in Brandon’s life became a daily struggle. Brandon was prescribed Cortef and Florinef, for which he would need to take his entire life, because without it, death would be the outcome. Over the years, Brandon struggled as he dealt with Addison’s disease, anger, depression, ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder and Asperger’s Syndrome. These health issues impacted him in school, jobs, relationships - and life itself. Brandon was a great guy who loved music, fishing, hunting, swimming and loved spending time with his nephews and niece, sister Kayla, Nana Dieter, family and friends. However, Brandon was non-compliant with taking his medications and ashamed of having the disease. He passed away on November 29, 2017 from complications from Addison’s disease and cardiac arrhythmia. Brandon’s name will live on forever, because we will never let it die. - Love, Mom, Dad, Kayla and Nana Dieter |
In memory of Christie Marie Williams
Christie, at the age of 23, passed away on March 3, 2009 in her San Jose home. Her death was related to Addison’s Disease, which she was diagnosed with last June. Read the Euology. THE CHRISTIE M WILLIAMS RACE FOR AWARENESS Thank you for your generous donations to the Christie M. Williams Race for Awareness. Together we raised over $8,000! See the race results here. Jamie Williams’ 2010 Wine and Chocolate Fundraiser in Honor and Memory of her dear Sister Christie With over 100 in attendance, which included such notaries as retired San Francisco 49er Wide Receiver Dwight Clark, and silent auction items such as a signed picture, CD and harmonica from Huey Lewis, a signed football from Dwight Clark, volleyball signed by Kerri Walsh (Olympics winner), a hockey stick signed by members of the 2009-2010 Sharks team, and a jersey signed by the 2008/2009 Sharks team. Jamie Williams’ Wine & Chocolate Fundraiser was a great success, raising an astounding $6,235.03 for NADF and adrenal patients! |