Dr. Mandy Harris
​Travel Grant Application

If your family would like to attend the Annual SCN8A Clinician, Researcher, and Family Gathering but need some financial assistance getting there, The Cute Syndrome Foundation  would love to help!
TCSF will award a number of travel grants to immediate family members of those with SCN8A mutations to help cover travel expenses incurred to attend this annual event, including fuel, airline tickets, hotel accommodations, etc. Grant amounts will be awarded based on the number of applicants received and the funds available. Please note, unless extenuating circumstances arise and are requested, reimbursement occurs via PayPal after completion of the event and will require submission of itemized receipts that reflect travel expenses.  

This grant is open to all SCN8A patients worldwide who are members of the TCSF Family Network. If you are not yet a member, please contact Shelley Frappier. Please note that bereaved parents are also encouraged to apply and attend. 
PictureDr. Mandy Harris being presented with a CUTIEs Award by Juliann Bradish in 2016
This grant is in honor of the late Dr. Mandy Harris. Dr. Harris was a Pediatric Neurologist at the Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health and was known throughout the SCN8A community for her endless passion and dedication to not only her patients, but our entire community. Parents often share stories of contacting Dr. Harris at all hours of the day and she would respond within hours with encouraging words and treatment recommendations. She provided hope for our community in our darkest days, and we will continue to honor her by helping families attend the annual gathering to learn more about SCN8A and enjoy time with other SCN8A families.