Dana's Angels Research Trust (DART), a 501(c)(3) organization with strictly charitable purposes, was founded by Phil and Andrea Marella to fund medical research, medical education, or medical or hospital care for the treatment or cure of Niemann-Pick Type C disease (NPC) or other similar genetic diseases.

From the age of five, it was apparent that the Marella's daughter Dana, a happy, caring, and energetic child, had visual and learning difficulties. Since that time, Dana's visual and cognitive abilities and her balance have become progressively worse. After years of searching for answers to her challenges, Dana was diagnosed in 2002 at the age of eight with NPC, a genetic disorder that prohibits the metabolism of cholesterol and other lipids. In 2004, at the age of 5, Dana's brother Andrew, the Marella's 4th child was also diagnosed with NPC.

DART aims to help of those (adults and children) suffering from the disease of NPC. Our efforts may also help millions of people suffering from heart disease, strokes, Alzheimer's disease and other disorders that appear to be related to the metabolism of cholesterol.

Contributions:

You can help to find treatments and a cure by sending your charitable contributions to:
Dana's Angels Research Trust
15 East Putnam Avenue, #117
Greenwich, Connecticut 06830-5424

Matching gifts:
What's better than a generous contribution to DART? A gift that is twice as generous thanks to a third party's matching gift program!

Many companies offer employees a matching gift benefit that, in effect, could actually double your contribution to DART. Matching gifts make a critical contribution to our efforts.

So when making a contribution to DART, please consider submitting DART for a corporate match. Contact your company's human resources officer to find out what your options are.

Volunteer:
Would you like to volunteer to help DART with some events or generally help raise money and awareness? Please contact DART using the email, mail or telephone information listed above.