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Since the 2003 gene discovery, PRF’s story has appeared on CNN, Primetime Live, The Today Show, in Time Magazine, People magazine, The New York Times, and dozens of other media outlets that have a keen interest in Progeria and PRF’s work. This has led to more children being diagnosed earlier, so they get proper medical care and enter our programs, and more scientists becoming involved. This is how the research field of Progeria mushrooms, as we see more children identified and more high-level scientists producing data that will help to better understand Progeria and develop treatments in the future. Read below for excerpts from these major media stories, and about the latest scientific breakthroughs, and 
click here for highlights from just a few of the many media outlets with a keen interest in Progeria and PRF’s work.
What's New
Bruins Stanley Cup Ring Raffle to Benefit PRF
Through December 23, 2011: Buy your tickets to win an official Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Championship ring and half the proceeds go to PRF!
September 20, 2011
Read our Latest Newsletter!
16-pages packed with progress in research, fundraising and awareness – Enjoy!
August 09, 2011
PRF and Boston Bruins Team Up to “Find the Other 150”!
In an exciting expansion of PRF's global campaign to find all children with Progeria, players have recorded public service announcements to air in Europe and Canada.
PRF’s Medical Director talks about the hope and progress in the research
June 29, 2011
PRF-funded study Identifies Rapamycin as Possible Treatment for Progeria
Another sign of the spectacular pace of Progeria research, that may also provide clues to the aging process that affects us all.
June 13, 2011
Groundbreaking Study on Progeria-Aging Link
The captivating connection between Progeria and aging continues to strengthen, as NIH researchers find link between telomeres and progerin.
May 2011
PRF’s 2010 Annual Report is In!
Read all about PRF’s many activities, tremendous progress and impressive financials from last year in this 14-page report.
June 20, 2011
3rd Annual ONEpossible ™ Campaign Reaches Goal!
Thanks to over 800 supporters, our annual campaign once again succeeded, raising $175,000 to help fund PRF’s work. Thank you for being e ONE who makes a cure POSSIBLE!
February 28, 2011
PRF Celebrates World Rare Disease Day
Join PRF in its support for this global event, which recognizes the over 7,000 rare diseases affecting more than 250 million people worldwide.
June 2011
Number of Children Identified Continues to Soar
Thanks to PRF's "Find the Other 150" initiative, the global campaign to find all children with Progeria has helped attain an astonishing 48% increase in those identified. Now more children than ever can get the support they need.
December 2010
Presenting Our New Brochure!
With a fresh look and program updates, we proudly unveil our new brochure, with a special end of year message from PRF’s Executive Director.