More than four decades ago, Lynn Frohnmayer was a mother searching for answers after learning that three of her five children had Fanconi anemia. There was no roadmap and no established network of families or experts. Information was scarce, treatments were limited, and the future her family had been given was devastating.
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Lisa Mingo
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. She served on the FCF Board of Directors from 2018-2025, including as board president for the last two years. 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 an advocate and fundraiser. She and her family have held community-based fundraisers in Vancouver since 2011.
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What I hope for most is greater awareness, earlier diagnosis, access to treatment and support for families affected by FA in Malaysia. I hope no other mother has to go through what I went through, feeling confused, unprepared and alone while watching her children struggle with FA.
The Fanconi Cancer Foundation is pleased to recognize Dominika as the first-place recipient of the 2026 Winn/Byrd Award for Adults with FA. Dexter Sherrell received the second-place award for his work connecting people affected by rare diseases with researchers, health care professionals and advocates.