The Progeria Research Foundation

For the Children ♥ For the Cure

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Vision

Our vision is a world in which every child with Progeria is cured.

Mission

To discover treatments and the cure for Progeria and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease.

Vision

Our vision is a world in which every child with Progeria is cured.

Mission

To discover treatments and the cure for Progeria and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease.

News

PRF’s 11th International Scientific Workshop was a success!

Nov 15, 2022

Thank you to all of those who attended The Progeria Research Foundation’s 11th International Scientific Workshop – RACE Progeria to the Cure!

Sam Berns TEDx Talk Hits 50 Million Views!!

Nov 7, 2022

Wow – exciting news! Sam Berns’ TEDx talk, ‘My Philosophy for a Happy Life,’ has inspired millions around the world, and today hit a new milestone: 50 million views on TEDx.com alone (with a grand total of 95 million times, including on TED.com).

Hot off the presses: PRF’s 2022 Newsletter!

Oct 31, 2022

The word is out! PRF’s 2022 Newsletter and Annual Report are headed your way – rife with many exciting updates on PRF’s progress toward worldwide awareness and the CURE!

Charity Navigator 9 Years in a Row!

Sep 26, 2022

We’re thrilled to share that PRF has been awarded the highest 4-star Charity Navigator rating for our 9th straight year! Charity Navigator is the top evaluator of U.S.-based nonprofits, and this coveted 4-star rating is only awarded to 5% of the nonprofits evaluated....

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Our lonafarnib clinical trials enrolled 100 children from 40 different countries to test this now-FDA-approved treatment. Because of your support, these children and young adults are living longer, healthier lives.