CHERUBS (also known as CHERUBS – The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Awareness and Support) is a Non-Profit Organization headquartered in Wake Forest, North Carolina. It was founded in February, 1995 to support families of children born with Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), a severe and often lethal birth defect. Dawn M. Torrence Williamson is the founder and current President.
The mission of CHERUBS is to raise public awareness of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, encourage research to find the cause and prevention of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and support all families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia. To support this mission, CHERUBS maintains a research library and compiles data from research surveys.
Read more about CHERUBS: History, CDH Resources and Information
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