MISSION: To discover treatments and the cure for Hutchinson-Gilford Progeria Syndrome
and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease.
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Today, over 70 children from 30 countries are enrolled in a PRF-funded drug trial. Because of your support, the children are receiving the benefits of lonafarnib: stronger hearts and longer lives.
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Your donation helps The Progeria Research Foundation treat children with Progeria today, and cure them in the future.
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THANK YOU for helping us reach our ONEpossible Campaign Goal!
August 2, 2017 Thanks to YOU, we have raised enough to fund all of the trial expenses for several children that are enrolling this summer. Click here to see the final total!
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Our 2016 Newsletter and Annual Report is here!
16 pages packed with progress in research, fundraising and awareness – Enjoy!
Results of Triple Drug Trial for Progeria Published
PRF Continues Aggressive Research AgendaEvents
- August 26, 2017 in Louisville, KY: 7th Annual Zach Attack Race Against Time
- September 9, 2017 in Peabody, MA: 16th Annual International Race for Research
- September 10, 2017 in Flourtown, PA: 7th Annual Make-a-Splash FUNdraiser for Nathan & Bennett
- September 17th, 2017 in Adelaide, South Australia: Team Enzo joins City to Bay Walk and Fun Run
- September 18, 2017 in Wayne, NJ: 8th Annual Team Zoey Golf Outing
- October 28th, 2017, in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina: 2nd Annual Deallaney Hudson Honorary King Mackerel Tournament