The Hunter Syndrome Foundation is a U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit corporation (IRS Tax ID# 46-4296623) with a mission to fund research, support families, and raise awareness of this rare disease. The Foundation was founded in 2013 by parents with children affected by Hunter Syndrome.

Hunter Syndrome or Mucopolysaccharidosis Type II (MPS II) is a rare genetic disorder that slowly destroys the body’s cells.  This is a rare condition affecting 1 in 150,000 males. There is currently no cure, and the disease is progressive and life-limiting.