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Welcome to
The Prader-Willi Syndrome Association of New England
PWS is a non-inherited genetic disorder which is most often associated with a random deletion of the 15th chromosome. It is estimated that PWS occurs in 1 in 10,000 births. It affects both sexes and its unrelated to race. It's cause, is as yet, unknown.
PWSA-New England Chapter was formed in 1983.
Members are from the following states:- Massachusetts
Maine
Vermont
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Email at
pwsane@aol.comor mail to:
Prader-Willi Syndrome Assoc. of New England
18 Claridge Circle
Milford, MA -01757
Executive Board
President: Margaret Bell from Milford, MA
Vice-President: Gerry Dufault from Worcester, MA
Treasurer: Kimberly Howlett-Silva from N. Dartmouth, MA
Secretary: Cheryl DeSa from Somerset, MA
Member-at-large: Barbara Horne from Holliston, MA
Conference Coordinator: Diane Hight from Easton, MA
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Click here to go to National website:
www.pwsausa.org