The Progeria Research Foundation

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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

Hot off the press: PRF’s 2019 Newsletter

Get exciting updates on our progress over the past year, learn why we now refer to the population we serve as children – and young adults – with Progeria, check out the people, the science, and the events that got us where we are today, and SO MUCH MORE!

The Progeria Research Foundation 10th International Scientific Workshop November 2-4, 2020

We are proud to announce … The Progeria Research Foundation’s 10th International Scientific Workshop
Researching possibilities and exTENding lives

‘Find the Children’ campaign launches in India

Due to the incredible success of previous years’ campaigns in 2009 and 2015, we are thrilled to announce the 2019 launch our ‘Find the Children’ initiative to search globally for the undiagnosed children with Progeria so that they, too, can have access to the unique care they need.

Get Involved

Today, over 80 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.

About PRF

Your donation helps The Progeria Research Foundation treat children with Progeria today, and cure them in the future.

Meet the Kids

We hope their stories inspire you to support PRF, so those dreams can come true.

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Get Involved

Today, over 80 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.

Learn More