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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André Hessels
Board Member
Father of Dylan & Joy
André became involved with FARF when his two children, Dylan and Joy, were diagnosed with FA in 2013. Since then, he has participated in numerous runs to raise funds, including the New York, Chicago, and Boston marathons. André is a seasoned corporate financing specialist who is currently General Manager for Philips Medical Capital in Wayne, Penn. Originally from the Netherlands, André has worked in Europe, China and North America as a relationship banker for Rabobank. He brings a wealth of financial knowledge to the board and is looking forward to expanding his fundraising efforts.
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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...
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.