Meeting Unmet Needs
The Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor is leading the way the world understands, and recognizes Essential Tremor. We first must acknowledge that unmet needs exist.
  • As Essential Tremor disease progresses, many patients will experience different symptoms.
  • Every day, we are motivated by our current therapies, pipeline, and what is on the horizon as we work toward the future of Essential Tremor.
  • Our end goal is to help Essential Tremor’s patients at every stage of the disease – from early on to in between to advance.
  • Our curiosity propels us forward in our relentless pursuit of this mission. Because we see a future where we can help patients in a way they had not thought possible. It’s what we work toward every day. And we are excited for what’s to come.

Our Mission Statement

To advance knowledge and recognition of Essential Tremor to the world and find new treatments and a cure.
Why do I Tremor?​ What is Essential Tremor?​
Essential Tremor (ET) is a progressive and highly prevalent neurologic disease that causes a rhythmic trembling of the hands, voice, legs, or trunk.

ET tends to occur in families and affects all ages and all nationalities.
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Research
Our foundation supports Scientific collaboration research directed and performed by world-class scientists/investigators, based on solid empirically, practical experience and scientific proof. ​

​Our Partners
​Our initiatives bring together leaders and visionaries from biotech industry, scientists, business leaders, pharmaceuticals, investigators, Essential Tremor groups, and communities invested in discovering new treatments, devices, and a cure for patients with ET.
Donate to ET Research

Our Vision

End Essential Tremor in our Lifetime & Unite the ET community. 
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To improve knowledge of Essential Tremor throughout the world and the medical community. Inspire young health professionals to specialize in the care of Essential Tremor. Develop a better data system for sharing Essential Tremor information around the world. Increase earlier treatment access for patients to find specialized care from movement disorder doctors.

Our History

Founder Diann Shaddox has lived with Essential Tremor most of her entire life.
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She understands the difficulties, the stares, and living with an ignored disease.

Her vision is a world without Essential Tremor

Join Team DSF

Team DSF is the worldwide   fundraising & volunteer program for The Diann Shaddox Foundation to raise funds for programs.

​Volunteers  have been turning their passions into opportunities to raise funds and awareness for Essential Tremor. 

​How Can You Help

Why Give to Diann Shaddox Foundation

What does the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor Do?​
​DSF purpose and commitment
To raise funds to expand understanding of Essential Tremor throughout the world along with critical information, medical research, and ease the suffering for everyone with ET.
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What makes the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor Different?​
​Team DSF
We understand the urgency to find treatments and a cure for ET. Because DSF is not only made up of Doctors, Business Executives, but board members who are afflicted by Essential Tremor,  along with DSF Founder Diann Shaddox.
Why should I give to the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor?​
​We won't Stop
​We will not stop until the world recognizes Essential Tremor and we find a cure.

PURPOSE & COMMITMENT

​To expand understanding of Essential Tremor throughout the world along with critical information, medical research, and ease the suffering for everyone with ET.
Diann Shaddox Foundation