Our fundraisers are essential to the success of our mission. Not only do they provide instrumental funding to advance research and support FA families, they help educate others about why FA research matters and how it benefits those affected by cancer, too.
What’s remarkable about our organization is the way many FCF-funded researchers leverage their FCF grants to go on to receive much larger government or institution-based funding. This means the impact of your fundraising and donations grows exponentially.
Here are just a couple remarkable achievements made possible by our dedicated fundraisers:
Donations have led to the discovery of 23 genes, uncovered connection between FA and cancer, and skyrocketed survival rates for bone marrow transplants. We now have more adults with FA than children in our community! And in 2022, fundraising success supported a total of $2,874,852 awarded to 9 new and ongoing research projects, with a major focus on cancer.
Through your contributions, we have expanded our support programs, offering a lifeline to people with FA and their caregivers and families. These programs include caregiver, patient advocacy, grief support, 1:1 psychosocial support, and a Virtual Tumor Board to help those with a cancer diagnosis.
Every May, we come together to celebrate the FA community by raising funds and awareness.
This is a fantastic choice to start fundraising because it only takes 5 minutes to create your personal fundraising page.
Giving Tuesday (the Tuesday after Thanksgiving) is a global day of generosity, a chance to come together and give back to causes that matter. We are ready to assist you with your end of year fundraising efforts!
Do you have a creative or specific fundraising idea in mind? We would love to hear from you!
Connect with Rosie Holcomb, your dedicated point of contact to discuss your fundraising ideas and bring them to life.
Are you looking to support other families with their fundraisers? Click below to explore a list of ongoing fundraisers in your area and join hands with passionate individuals working towards a cure.
My lab’s vision for the next five years is to apply what we have learned to develop molecules that can alter FA protein behavior. These could be used to treat cancer or alter gene editing outcomes.
In a world where every day presents new challenges, my 11-year-old son, Omar, from Oman, stands out for his resilience and eagerness to raise awareness about Fanconi anemia. Diagnosed at just five years old, we truly believe his journey is a testament to hope and the strength of the human spirit.
That's why we're thrilled to announce the launch of the Fanconi Cancer Foundation-AACR NextGen Grant for Transformative Cancer Research, a flagship funding opportunity in partnership with the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR).
