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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Lisa Mingo
President, Board of Directors; FA Parent | CPA, CPHR
Lisa Mingo is the mother of a 16-year-old son with FA and has been part of the FA community since his diagnosis at five months old. Serving on the FCF Board of Directors since 2018, Lisa is passionate about connecting with FA families and encouraging their involvement in the community. She is dedicated to discussing ways in which families can get involved and support each other through the challenges of living with FA.
As a Canadian CPA (Chartered Professional Accountant) and CPHR (Chartered Professional of Human Resources), Lisa has experience working across a variety of industries in the Finance, HR, IT and Project Management spaces. Presently, she owns and operates a small architectural practice with her husband. Lisa is looking forward to her continued involvement in progressing FA research as a board member and fundraiser. She and her family have held community-based fundraisers in Vancouver since 2011. Of particular interest to her is expanding FCF’s connection to the international community.
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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...
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...