What We Do

We Improve Lives Through Research, Advocacy, Education, and Support.

The Path Starts Here

Research

Research is the first step towards finding better treatments, and ultimately a cure, for FA and its associated cancers. By investing in research and people, the Fanconi Cancer Foundation fosters the innovation necessary to enhance clinical care. We are committed to preventing, detecting, and treating cancer in individuals with FA, recognizing that understanding FA-associated cancers can inform cancer treatment beyond our immediate community.

We’re Here For You

Support & Education

If you or someone you love is facing a FA diagnosis, you are not alone. FA is a complex diagnosis, one that can affect all areas of the body and life. We provide individuals and their families, along with their medical care teams, with education, connection, and resources to help them navigate and cope with an FA diagnosis.

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Our organization thrives primarily on the generous support of fundraisers and donations

Science & Hope For A Cure

Fundraising

Fundraising is the bridge between science and hope for anyone facing FA. Through donor support, the Fanconi Cancer Foundation gives researchers the necessary resources to make groundbreaking discoveries, develop innovative therapies, and pioneer life-altering studies to help transform the lives of those impacted by FA and cancer as a whole.

Our FAmily Spans the Globe

Events

From galas to marathons, the FA community comes together during events throughout the year all over the world. Whether raising funds in support of our mission to find effective treatments and a cure for FA, bringing the experts together, or gathering FA families together for unwavering support, find out what’s next on our FA events calendar.

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The Latest

News & Events

It Takes a Village to Save a Life: Katherine’s Story

“If I had waited another six months, my story wouldn’t be the same.” Katherine was born into a world shaped by loss. Her older sister, Gracie, was diagnosed with Fanconi anemia (FA) shortly after the family moved to the United...

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Behind the Research: Benilde García de Teresa

Institution: Laboratorio de Citogenetica, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Mexico City, México Area of expertise: Medical genetics, dysmorphology. My work:   I am a medical geneticist from Mexico City, introduced to the field of Fanconi anemia (FA) by my mentor, Dr. Sara Frias, whom...

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Supporting Mental Health and Wellbeing for Individuals with FA and Caregivers: Key Insights and Recommendations

At the Fanconi Cancer Foundation (FCF), we understand the critical importance of addressing mental health alongside physical health for individuals with Fanconi anemia (FA) and their family caregivers. Recent research on the mental health challenges faced by adults with FA...

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