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2025 Research Updates

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.

Phil and Penny Knight’s $10 Million, Decade-Long Gift Transforms Rare Disease and Cancer Research

Research supported by the Knights has shaped best practices in prevention, early-detection, and treatment strategies for cancer, benefiting people with FA and providing far-reaching benefits for the broader population.

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When Childhood Meets FA: Emily’s Story of Courage

Emily is much more than her diagnosis. She’s an athlete and an artist who loves playing soccer and basketball. She creates paper dragons for her friends, enjoys drawing, and is a proud Swiftie.

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Coley’s Cause: Decades of a Community Committed to Progress

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.

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Fanconi Cancer Foundation and American Cancer Society Launch Discovery Boost Grant to Accelerate Research

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).

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Expanding Mental Health Support for the FA Community

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. 

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Mental Health and Wellbeing for Individuals with FA and Caregivers: Key Insights and Recommendations from Research

At the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF), we understand the critical importance of addressing mental health alongside physical health for individuals with Fanconi anemia (FA) and their family caregivers. Recent research on the mental health challenges faced by adults with FA...

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