DCM Foundation Progress to Date and Hope for the Future
Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024
6:00 – 7:00 PM ET*
Join us to learn more about:
- History and growth of the DCM Foundation (“DCMF”)
- Why we created the Genetic Cardiomyopathy Awareness Consortium (“GCAC”)
- Progress to date with DCMF and GCAC
- What must still be accomplished to save the most lives of cardiomyopathy patients and their families.
We will explain what we’re working on and would appreciate feedback from patients and the medical community on our plans and how others may help us accomplish our goals.
Speaker
Greg Ruf, Founder and Executive Director
Genetic DCM Patient
In 2014, Greg was diagnosed with DCM and required an ICD. Through genetic testing, it was revealed he had three mutations responsible for his DCM. A number of his relatives carry genetic mutations that can cause DCM.
Greg retired from his work as a business entrepreneur and launched the DCM Foundation to bring education, hope, and resources to DCM patients and their family members. Greg’s hope is that by raising awareness and supporting DCM and genetic cardiomyopathy research, a means will be found to halt, reverse or even completely prevent DCM from developing in at-risk individuals.
On July 15, 2021 Greg had a successful heart transplant. Greg lives in Dublin, Ohio with his wife Brenda of over 30 years, and together they have three grown children and two grandchildren.
The DCM Foundation’s 3 Pillars
