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2024 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.

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Do Something Amazing this Holiday Season

The holidays are a time to show gratitude and to give back. If you’re looking for a way to do both, consider joining the holiday campaign for FA research. Not only will you be helping those you know and love...

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Scientist Spotlight: Agata Smogorzewska

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFniw98z-n4 Dr. Agata Smogorzewska talks about her FA research project What motivates me to work on Fanconi anemia: I became interested in Fanconi anemia due to the critical function of FA proteins in DNA repair. Quite accidentally, I discovered a...

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Ask the Adults: Advice for the Younger FA Generation

Our son is significantly smaller than his same-age peers. We know that this will become more of an issue for him socially as he gets older. Any advice? The more you accept yourself, the more others will accept you. We...

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Let’s Meet at the Porch?

Our only child, Marina, is a lovely, sweet girl who loves going to the beach and riding bicycles (especially at her grandparents’ farm). She is 11 years old and we are so thankful she is doing well. Just after her...

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Caregiver Job Description

Caregiver Position Description Position Summary: The Caregiver cares for the patient’s medical, physical, emotional, spiritual, mental, social-emotional, financial, organizational, and dietary needs. Reporting to: This position reports to the patient, medical staff, the patient’s mother, other family members, friends, acquaintances, and the...

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Ten of the Best Things about FA Family Camp

Every summer, families affected by FA from come together at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine for five days. The Family Meeting (or Family Camp) is a special event that allows families to hear from expert FA researchers and physicians, to attend support...

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Join us at the upcoming #FCFSymposium and FA Adult Retreat September 19- 22 in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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