The GBS | CIDP Foundation International is a global nonprofit organization supporting individuals and their families affected by Guillain-Barre? syndrome (GBS), chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), and related conditions such as Multifocal Motor Neuropathy (MMN), through a commitment to support, education, research and advocacy. The Foundation supports patients by nurturing a global network of volunteers, healthcare professionals, researchers and industry partners to provide them with critical, timely, and accurate information. Additionally, the Foundation educates doctors, clinicians, patients and caregivers to increase awareness of these rare conditions. As well, the Foundation funds research through grants, establishing fellowships and other appropriate avenues to identify the causes of the conditions and discovery of new treatments. The Foundation advocates at the federal, state, and grassroots levels to educate policymakers and help them make informed decisions that benefit our patient.