Together We Can

Help us rewrite the future for children afflicted with de novo spastic paraplegia - a swift and severe neurodegenerative disease.

  • About Us

    Learn more about our work, our team, and some of the resilient children battling
    this devastating disease.

  • About SPG4

    Find out more about spastic paraplegia, SPG4, and how a SPAST mutation impacts the body.

  • Research

    Read more about the promising projects and research for a treatment or cure.

  • Donate Now

    Support the Foundation and make a difference today in the lives of children battling this swift and severe disease.

Time is not on our side, but we hope you will be.

The Lilly and Blair Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of children with de novo spastic paraplegia through collaboration with top scientists and funding of promising research. There is currently no treatment or cure for this swift and severe neurodegenerative disease. Learn more and donate now

Learn more about The Lilly and Blair Foundation, including our story, our mission, and how you can help rewrite the future for the incredible children battling de novo SPG4.

The Lilly and Blair Foundation's Washington Post Live interview for Rare Disease Day alongside FDA Commissioner Califf and Cure Rare Disease Founder Rich Horgan. (Feb. 2024)

The Lilly and Blair Foundation's remarks from our 2024 Golf Tournament and Dinner. (June 2024)