The Histio CURE Foundation

Histiocytosis is a family name for a group of rare diseases characterized by an abnormal increase and accumulation of certain immune cells known as histiocytes. A histiocyte is a type of white blood cell.  Normally these cells help protect the body against infection; however, in patients suffering from histiocytic disorders, histiocytes become activated, increase quickly in number and cluster together in the form of lesions or tumors that damage rather than protect the body.

Because of the rareness of this illness, there is no government funding provided for research.  All funding has to come from private channels.  So in 2011, a group of families affected by histiocytosis formed The Histio Cure Foundation as a way to raise awareness and raise money that can be funneled directly into research projects to find a cure.  HCF is 100% volunteer so that all monies go directly into our programs.