My name is Mary-Beth Johnson. I’m 26 and I have Fanconi anemia. I climb mountains, make avocado roses, and I spend a lot of money at Target when I’m stressed. I don’t generally identify as someone who is sick, because...
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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.
My name is Mary-Beth Johnson. I’m 26 and I have Fanconi anemia. I climb mountains, make avocado roses, and I spend a lot of money at Target when I’m stressed. I don’t generally identify as someone who is sick, because...
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Where were you the day your life changed forever? Do you remember how you felt the moment you knew nothing would ever be the same again? Sean, Maya, and Allison Breininger Sean was in his early 30s, married to his...
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Sibling relationships can be the longest, strongest and at times the most complex relationships in a family. During the formative years, siblings share life’s journey and all it brings. What is it like to be the sibling of someone with...
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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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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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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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