The 36th Annual Fanconi Anemia (FA) Scientific Symposium and Adult Retreat took place in Charlotte, North Carolina in September 2024, and brought together researchers, clinicians, advocates, individuals with FA and community members from across the globe. This year’s theme, “It Takes...
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Michelle Watkins
Individual with FA
Michelle Watkins, 47, resides in Pittsburgh, PA, where she works as a practice manager in neurology. Diagnosed with FA at 32 during her battle with breast cancer, Michelle is a dedicated advocate, volunteering at health fairs and sharing her story to benefit others. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, fishing, camping, and cheering for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Michelle hopes her advocacy efforts will help others in the FA and cancer communities.
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Hello, this is FA Adult Council member Lexi Marshall with a recap of the FA Adult Retreat in Charlotte, North Carolina. To back up, I attended my first FA Adult Retreat and Scientific Symposium as a newly diagnosed person with...
Since 1991, the FA Family Retreat has been a tradition that surprises, supports, and uplifts FA families worldwide. Whether families travel from within the United States or across the globe, the retreat offers connection, educational sessions, resources, expert consultations, and...