WAGR
Warriors
Dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by WAGR syndrome
American Cornhole League Pro, Davis Streker, Chooses to support WAGR Warriors
We want to thank Davis Streker for choosing to feature WAGR Warriors on his jersey!! His support helps us fulfill our mission of raising awareness!! Please check out Davis and South Florida Cornhole!
Board Men Cornhole Gear has also developed a line of cornhole gear in honor of Wesley Cansler and will donate a portion of the profits to WAGR Warriors. Wesley is one of Emma’s oldest friends and, like Emma, Wesley has WAGR syndrome. More importantly, Wesley has a SERIOUS love of cornhole and the support the cornhole community has shown Wesley and his family has been truly wonderful!! Please check out the very cool gear via the link below.
Thank you for your continued support.
Your generosity empowers us to create a powerful impact for those affected by WAGR Syndrome and other rare diseases.
We look forward to making an even bigger impact in 2021.
What is WAGR Syndrome?
WAGR syndrome is an extremely rare genetic condition caused by random deletions of genetic material around chromosome 11p13.
People with WAGR syndrome often have eye problems, are at high risk for developing certain types of cancer, and are at a high risk for various developmental delays.
What’s with the zebra?
Doctors are taught to assume that the simplest explanation is usually correct, summed up from a quote by Dr. Theodore Woodward: “When you hear hoof beats behind you, don’t expect to see a zebra.”
Sometimes, however, physicians are confronted with rare diseases: The Zebras.
A rare disease is generally considered to affect fewer than 200,000 people in the United States at any given time.
There are more than 6,800 rare diseases. Altogether, rare diseases affect an estimated 25 million to 30 million Americans.
The zebra is the official U.S. symbol of rare diseases — its distinctive markings symbolizing both individual uniqueness and community support.
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