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.
Everything we do at the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) starts with the individual, because understanding the lived experience of FA is essential to improving care, advancing research, and strengthening support. As gene therapy and other promising treatments move from clinical...
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Israel endured so much in his short life. But even in the hardest moments, he brought so much light. One of my favorite memories from his transplant journey was how he never went by his real name. The first doctor we saw when he was admitted asked him his name, and Israel replied, “Batman.” From then on, he cycled through names from his favorite movies: Randall, Pascal, and eventually Lewis.
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April 15, 1983 – December 27, 2017By Daisy & Marzban Ardeshir The story below was shared by Imroze’s parents, Daisy and Marzban Ardeshir, in remembrance of their daughter’s strength, grace, and enduring spirit. Our second child, Imroze, was diagnosed with...
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We’re thrilled to share that Rena and Paul Rice, parents of two children with Fanconi anemia—Sydney (19) and Blake (25)—have made an extraordinary commitment to the FA community: a gift of $100,000 per year for the next three years to...
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If you asked me for a defining memory of our journey, it might surprise you. Some of my most cherished moments were the long hospital stays — the time I got to spend one-on-one with Hunsley, free from the distractions of the world.
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At just 18 years old, Cale Ferrin has already built a career as an actor, advocate, and creator. With appearances across TV, film, music videos, and ad campaigns, Cale’s passion for storytelling shines through each project he approaches. His work...
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