Welcome to the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor Research
Led by Patients. Powered by Science.
At the Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor Research, we don’t just fund science from the sidelines—we direct it from the front lines. Our leadership lives with the daily reality of Essential Tremor, giving us a profound, firsthand understanding of what patients need most. We transform that experience into unstoppable momentum, fueling rigorous, cutting-edge scientific research and educational material.
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We are patient-led, patient-driven, and focused on finding a cure.
ACTIVE FORCE FOR A CURE FOR ESSENTIAL TREMOR

Tell your ET Stories

You are your best ET advocate. Tell your story to the world. For every person telling their story, millions are living in silence. 
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Take Action for ET

Stand firm to support ET disease! Advocate passionately for the rights and needs of all patients, demanding new treatments and a cure. 
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Ways to Give

  Donate to the Diann Shaddox Foundation and fund ET research to develop treatments, understand the root cause, and find a cure. ​
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YOU ARE NOT ALONE
WHAT SETS US APART

Why Choose Diann Shaddox Foundation?
At DSF, we are committed to providing educational resources and driving impactful research initiatives to enhance the quality of life for those living with this misunderstood disease.

​DSF empowers individuals, families, and healthcare professionals to confront and address the challenges posed by Essential Tremor head-on. 
Unparalleled Support from Dedicated Leaders of the Diann Shaddox Foundation
The Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor (DSF) was founded in 2014 by author Diann Shaddox, who has lived with the challenges of Essential Tremor (ET) her entire life and serves as a powerful advocate for those affected by ET.
​​THESE ARE INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE WORLD LIVING WITH ESSENTIAL TREMOR.
DSF Millions of Faces of Essential Tremor
RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE

There are many ways and resources to join the fight for ET.

 Latest Updates & What's Happening

Learn about our ET Talks Webinar, Essential Tremor news, and what's happening with ET medicines, pharmaceuticals, and clinical trials. Learn More >

Scientific Advisory Board

We are adamant about uncovering the mystery and finding a cure for ET now. A Future without ET! Learn More >

Patients First

Patients are our top priority, and we work to find new treatments and help them navigate the ET process. Learn More >

- we are here for you

Leadership, Services, And Research to Make our Goal Come True; End Essential Tremor
Our goal is clear: to drive research and create educational resources, all focused on finding a cure for Essential Tremor.
HELP US LEAD THE WAY
Partner
DSF partnerships are built to create shared value: improving ET patients' lives while offering sponsors credible, patient-driven engagement opportunities across education, outreach, and research enablement.
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Join the Fight for ET
​Essential Tremor (ET) is a progressive, highly prevalent neurological disease that causes unintentional, rhythmic tremors in different parts of the body. ET can begin at any age and doesn't discriminate by age, race, sex, or national origin. ET tends to run in families.
Diann Shaddox Foundation for Essential Tremor