Pioneering Research
for a Brighter Tomorrow.

A Beacon of Support

Fanconi Cancer Foundation

Our mission is to improve the lives of people affected by Fanconi anemia and associated cancers worldwide by funding exceptional research and empowering our community.

Founded in 1989 by parents Lynn and David Frohnmayer, FCF’s contributions have been instrumental in understanding the disease and improving treatments, with more than $33 million funded for 260+ research projects worldwide. Life expectancy has more than doubled as treatments have drastically improved. We must now take on the most significant and currently unsolved problem facing the FA community today: cancer.

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The World Leader in FA Research

Igniting Solutions

Empowering Lives through Research

Cancer may be the most difficult issue that people with FA face in their lifetimes. As the leading foundation dedicated to supporting research on this disease, we must intensify our focus on this urgent and currently unsolved problem to discover solutions.

That’s why our research activities are focused on cancer prevention, detection, treatment and awareness. Because all facets of this disease are interconnected, we also fund research into gene editing and gene therapy, preclinical models, clinical trials, improving quality of life, and understanding the disease.

10,000+

Donors Invested

$33M+

In Research

1,500+

Families Registered

23

Genes Identified

Unleashing Progress

Creating
Lifelong Impact

Our efforts extend beyond research, encompassing advocacy, community support, educational resources, and clinical programs like the Virtual Tumor Board and the FA Patient Registry.

We envision a future in which we can prevent and/or eliminate the primary causes of death and disability in people with FA, enabling them to live full lives. We've come a long way, but we know there is still a lot of work to be done.

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Community Of People

10,000+

Donors Invested

1,500+

Families

240+

Funded Researchers

150+

Volunteers

Transparency & Accountability

Our Financials

With your help, we are improving the quality of life for people with FA around the world by funding exceptional research. FCF believes in and practices transparency, accountability, and efficiency. We are always striving to become more efficient and to ensure your generous donations are put to best use by directing as much funding as possible to grants and to supporting our community.

$1,639,245

Research Initiatives

$1,356,784

Community Support

$398,389

Fundraising

$569,462

Administration

A Network of Love

Caring for Yourself or a Loved One

Join our FA Family Network, which gives you access to educational materials, resources, support services, and community. All information and services are free, and your information is kept confidential.

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Behind the Research: Benilde García de Teresa

Institution: Laboratorio de Citogenetica, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, México Area of expertise: Medical genetics, dysmorphology. My work:   I am a medical geneticist from Mexico City, introduced to the field of Fanconi anemia (FA) by my mentor, Dr. Sara Frias, whom...

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Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Individuals with FA and Caregivers: Key Insights and Recommendations

At the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF), we understand the critical importance of addressing mental health alongside physical health for individuals with Fanconi anemia (FA) and their family caregivers. Recent research on the mental health challenges faced by adults with FA...

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Recap of the 36th Annual Fanconi Anemia Scientific Symposium and Adult Retreat

The 36th Annual Fanconi Anemia (FA) Scientific Symposium and Adult Retreat took place in Charlotte, North Carolina in September 2024, and brought together researchers, clinicians, advocates, individuals with FA and community members from across the globe. This year’s theme, “It Takes...

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