It took me weeks to come to terms with the fact that there were no easy answers. I couldn't change the past or the diagnosis, so I focused on educating myself and becoming Tinslee's biggest advocate. We underwent all the necessary tests, scans, and procedures, and spent a year going in for lab work and check-ups.
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Marie Sweeten
Family Services Director
A lifelong Oregonian, Marie loves exploring nature with either her running shoes or her camera. She has always been motivated to help others, which led her to pursue a degree in Human Development & Family Sciences from Oregon State University. With over 14 years of experience in social services, Marie brings resourcefulness and compassion to the team. At the Fund, she dedicates her time to helping FA families navigate the Fanconi anemia world in any way she can: “It’s a great feeling to be someone’s hero for a moment.” She strives to make a difference in people’s lives and also has a huge heart for animals. In her free time, she enjoys running, photography, going to the beach and spending time with friends, family, and her cat, Chloe.
What are you known for around the office?
Finding answers and resources. Also, finding the chocolate.
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The Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF) is excited to announce that Dr. Isis Sroka has been named CEO effective August 1, 2024. She succeeds Mark Quinlan who served as Executive Director since 2017 and recently announced his departure. Quinlan will continue in an advisory role with FCF through a transition period.
On May 24th, 2024, the FA Europe Network hosted its inaugural pan-European scientific meeting at the historic Saint-Louis Hospital in Paris, marking a significant milestone in international collaboration for Fanconi anemia (FA).