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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Amelia Hawkshaw
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Amelia is 26 years old and lives in Sydney, Australia. After receiving her FA diagnosis in her early 20s, Amelia flew across the world to attend her first meeting for adults with FA in 2017. Since then, she has become a leader in the community, sharing her story and advice with younger generations. In 2019, Amelia and her family began the process to start an Australian FA support organization to connect FA families and researchers across Australasia.
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What started as a small local fundraiser in memory of an incredible little girl has evolved into a powerful movement uniting friends, family, neighbors, and supporters in pursuit of a future with better outcomes and brighter hope for families affected by FA.
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).