Moebius Syndrome Foundation

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In 1994, the Moebius Syndrome Foundation launched as the first national patient advocacy organization dedicated to the Moebius community. Now with more than 4,600 members, the Moebius Syndrome Foundation continues to support families and individuals living with Moebius syndrome.

We welcome inquiries from the media. If you are a journalist, please contact: info@moebiussyndrome.org. We can also assist in connecting journalists with individuals with Moebius syndrome, and their families, who are open to talking with the press.

Moebius Syndrome Foundation

Our Work

Connecting the Moebius Syndrome Community

The Moebius Syndrome Foundation holds virtual events, awareness events, and bi-annual conferences to educate and build community among those living with Moebius and their families.

Funding Research

As of 2021, the Foundation has provided $1.5 million in funding for numerous research grants and 10 research symposiums.

Educational Scholarships

The Moebius Syndrome Foundation awards several educational scholarships each year to individuals who have Moebius syndrome and who will be attending an undergraduate college, university, or post-secondary vocational school.

The Moebius Syndrome Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization and is headquartered in Denver, CO.

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Awards & Honors

The Moebius Syndrome Foundation has been awarded the platinum seal of transparency from GuideStar, the leader in non-profit transparency. Check out our profile here.

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Moebius Syndrome Foundation News

Roland Bienvenu has extensive experience in the Human Resources field, and has many great tips for people with Moebius who are going through the job searching / interviewing process. Roland has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, a Master’s in Public Administration, and has spent a total of 30 years in the Human Resources field....
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Apply for a Community Empowerment Grant! The application will be open through October 30, 2026. Apply Now! Community Empowerment Grant  
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Introducing the Redesigned Moebius Connections There is something special about talking with someone who understands your experience without needing it explained. For many people in the Moebius syndrome community, that kind of connection can be hard to find close to home. Moebius Connections is here to help close that distance. Building on the mentorship and...
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Emma Morton, a 2026 Moebius Syndrome Foundation Educational Scholarship recipient, said she is truly grateful for the Moebius community. Emma is majoring in English Language and Literature, and hopes to graduate in 2030. She aspires to become an Author, Editor, and Publisher. Emma had been enrolled in the highest level English class offered by her...
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Trial by Fire: Moebius Syndrome, Social Work, & Law School ‘Can she shut up? She’s annoying.” “Why do you sound like that?” “You sound stupid.” Standing in front of three mock judges for 1L moot court at the University of Texas School of Law, these words, and the feelings they evoked, were unavoidable, even as...
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What is Moebius Connect? Moebius Connect is a free mobile app from the Moebius Syndrome Foundation, built to help individuals with Moebius syndrome, their families, and caregivers stay connected with resources and information on the go. Learn more here! Inside the app, you can access community resources, find ways to connect with others, and stay...
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Thorben Wulff has not wanted Moebius syndrome to completely define who he is. He’s not “the guy with Moebius.” He’s Thorben. Thorben works as an Executive Assistant to the CEO and Head of Finance and Accounting in a mid-sized, family-owned food trading company in Germany. The company imports fine foods, especially cheese and charcuterie, from...
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By Kari Storm David lives in Norwich, England, and plays on the WDBS (World Disability Billiards and Snooker) Snooker Tour. Snooker is a cue sport/game, similar to pool. It’s played on a table with 6 pockets. There are various colored balls worth various points each to get in the pockets. David said his brother had...
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