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.
News
Our annual ONEpossible Campaign Begins TODAY!
June 1, 2017 With the start of Phase 2 new trial, your support is needed now more than ever. Click here and be ONE to help make a cure POSSIBLE!
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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
- July 8, 2017 in Hadley, MA: “Running on the Winds”- Meghan Waldron’s Book Signing Party
- July 27, 2017 in Peabody, MA: Support Peabody Falmouth Road Race Runners – Fun Community Event
- July 29, 2017 in Lexington, KY: 7th Annual Zach Attack Ride for Progeria
- August 12, 2017 in Butler, PA: 9TH Annual Cam’s Course Golf Scramble
- 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 18, 2017 in Wayne, NJ: 8th Annual Team Zoey Golf Outing