The Columbus, OH CMTA Branch is for those who have Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease and their loved ones. We welcome you to join this vibrant group of active and caring individuals in your area to share resources, ideas, CMT-related information, and personal experiences and to, ultimately, build life-long friendships and support. Meetings will focus on CMT education, awareness, research updates, fundraising initiatives, advocacy, and current events and will include guest speakers. We love newcomers and hope you will join us at our next meeting!
Jessica was diagnosed with CMT when she was just five years old. Most of her life she hid this disease from everyone until she became a camp counselor at Camp Footprint, the CMTA’s summer camp for kids with CMT. Her experiences at Camp Footprint gave her the confidence to talk about her CMT and show off her AFOs. Although she’s spent her life with this disease, she has never let it stop her from living life to the fullest. She has been a scuba diver since she was 18 and has been to many beautiful places to dive with her brother Greg (also diagnosed with CMT) and her father. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with her family (and dogs). Jessica lives with her boyfriend Billy and his three children that have been the biggest blessing to her life. Jessica’s time at Camp Footprint was a life-changing experience for her and has motivated her to become more involved with the CMTA. Helping to spread awareness about CMT has become an important part of her life and she’s very excited to become a branch leader and continue her journey with the CMTA!
Angela was diagnosed with CMTX1 at age 28 after her son, Wyatt, was diagnosed at age 5. She works for Clark County Department of Job and Family Services. She became interested in voluntering with the CMTA after attending a Walk for CMT where met some amazing people who encouraged her to start looking into getting her own treatment, as she has put all her focus on her son. Angela enjoys hiking, swimming, reading, playing video games, anything creative and watching movies. She lives with her fiance Robert, their children Wyatt and Robbie, dog Butterbean and Wyatt's gecko Trecko.
