I thought of my first FA friend, the many encounters I have shared with the FARF staff, board members, families, and all the friends I have made since rejoining the community a few years ago. I thought back on this...
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One of FARF’s guiding principles is to gather researchers and clinicians in the FA community every year to share updates in research and care. In September 2019, we held the 31st Fanconi Anemia Scientific Symposium in Chicago, Ill. Forty-four presenters...
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My wife, Jolandie, and I had a pretty good thing going back in our hometown of Mbombela, South Africa. By age 25, I had successfully owned and operated two reputable businesses, had a lovely home, and plenty of people we...
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Hola FAmilia ?? my name is Mary-Beth. At this year’s FAdult Meeting in Chicago, we did something special one day. I took over FARF’s Facebook on the first day of the FAdult Meeting to share a little behind the scenes...
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In my early high school days, I noticed that I had a knack for biology, and specifically, genetics. It has always made sense to me and it sparks joy in my life. I know what you’re thinking – very nerdy....
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Our Mighty Mouse Well before her diagnosis of Fanconi anemia (FA), our daughter Norah was a model in resiliency for us. Born at just five pounds and three ounces, she had the strongest heartbeat on the hospital floor, surprising us...
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