The Cystinosis Awareness and Research Effort ("CARE") is committed to finding a better treatment and cure for Cystinosis, a rare metabolic disease that affects 2000 children and young adults worldwide. The Strauss family established CARE, Canada's only not-for-profit organization devoted to the Cystinosis cause. CARE works with the Cystinosis Research Foundation ("CRF") in California and together, we are committed to supporting research to improve the quality of life for cystinosis patients.