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Annual Family Retreat
We are delighted to invite you to the upcoming FA Family Retreat, taking place at The Painted Turtle from June 21-25, 2025.
The Family Retreat offers a unique opportunity for families registered with us to participate in presentations by leading researchers and physicians specializing in Fanconi anemia (FA). Attendees will benefit from support groups aiding in coping with the disease, voluntary participation in FA research projects, and the chance to connect with other families impacted by FA.
Event Details:
- Dates:
June 21 – 25, 2025 - Check-in:
Saturday, June 21 - Check-out:
Wednesday, June 25
Registration is open now on the Painted Turtle website. All family applications must be completed by May 1.
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Annual Family Retreat
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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).