Charity for the Month of March 2026: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Center of Excellence at UIHC
Our jewelry represents more than beauty—it symbolizes compassion, hope, and communities coming together. During the month of March, through our Gift of Giving program, we proudly support the Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) Clinic at UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital – a beacon of expert, compassionate care for patients facing this complex lifelong condition.
What Is Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC)?
Tuberous Sclerosis Complex (TSC) is a rare, multi-system genetic disorder that causes benign (yet potentially problematic) tumors to grow in organs including the brain, kidneys, heart, lungs, and skin. Many patients also experience seizures, developmental delays, and other neuropsychiatric challenges. Managing this condition requires specialized, long-term care that touches nearly every aspect of a family’s life.
Why the UIHC TSC Clinic Stands Out
- Iowa’s Only TSC Center of Excellence: UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is one of just 18 designated TSC Centers of Excellence nationwide. This recognition reflects their exceptional multidisciplinary care and leadership in TSC treatment.
- Comprehensive, Family-Centered Care: The clinic brings together pediatric specialists – from neurology and nephrology to dermatology, cardiology, genetics, and more – so families can rely on coordinated treatment all under one roof.
- Smooth Transition to Adult Care: As patients age, UIHC ensures seamless transition support to adult healthcare providers to meet evolving needs.
- Pioneering Regional Expertise: As Iowa’s sole TSC clinic and Center of Excellence, UIHC leads the region in both patient care and TSC research.
How Gift of Giving Funds Will Help
The patients served by the TSC Clinic face unique challenges. Because this disorder can result in seizures and benign (yet potentially problematic) tumors in multiple organs – including the kidneys and heart – parents often carry a significant financial burden in caring for their child. Through Necker’s Gift of Giving, your purchases this month will directly provide enhanced patient support opportunities, such as:
- Transportation assistance for families traveling long distances for appointments.
- Specialized medical supplies needed at home to ensure children’s safety.
- Extra support resources that ease the emotional and logistical weight families shoulder while navigating complex care.
Every jewelry purchase this month becomes more than a gift – it’s a lifeline to a family facing the challenges of TSC.
Turning Your Purchase into Impact
During the month of March, every visit to our Davenport and DeWitt showrooms helps support vital TSC services – from early diagnosis and genetic counseling to advanced care coordination and lifelong support for patients and families. Every purchase this month is more than a celebration of love – it’s a chance to lighten the load for parents, ensure safer care for children, and help families focus on what matters most: creating brighter tomorrows together.
