Research is the answer to one day making FA a treatable, manageable disease. Here, you'll discover the most recent strides in FA research and activities funded by FCF. Every quarter, we'll bring you updates on newly funded grants, ongoing projects, and significant milestones.
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Jack Timperley
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Jack is 20 and lives in Park Ridge, Illinois, where he is a student of philosophy and business administration at Northeastern Illinois University. Jack has also spoken at several fundraisers all over the country, telling his story and expressing to supporters just how crucial their role is to advancing research. In 2019, he received the Amy Winn and Christopher T. Byrd Award for Adults with FA, for his work as an advocate, speaker, and student determined to make a difference. After he graduates, Jack hopes to pursue a PhD in a philosophy-related discipline and eventually start his own research and technology company.
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We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) and the American Cancer Society (ACS): the Fanconi Cancer Foundation Discovery Boost Grant. This grant program will fuel innovative research aimed at preventing, detecting, and treating cancers associated with Fanconi anemia (FA).
To advance our commitment to mental health, FCF has partnered with Give An Hour (GAH), a national nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to no-cost mental health care and education.