Nov 7, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
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 when including views seen through TED.com). Sam’s talk is...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Oct 31, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
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! Here are just a few highlights: Two success stories involving breakthrough heart valve replacement...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Oct 23, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
Friends, We are close to a very exciting milestone – Sam Berns’ eternally inspiring TEDx talk, ‘My Philosophy for a Happy Life,’ is quickly approaching 50 million views on TEDx.com. Sam’s talk is shown in middle-school classrooms to teach about growth mindset, in the...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Sep 26, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
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....				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					May 4, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
In May 2022, The Progeria Research Foundation in partnership with Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Boston Children’s Hospital convened a specialized meeting of high-level cardiologists and researchers to discuss the urgency of cardiac stenosis in children with...				
					
			
					
											
								
							
					
															
					
					Feb 11, 2022 | Events, Uncategorized
Happy Heart Health Month – and Happy Valentine’s Day! At PRF, we LOVE Heart Health Month – because treating and curing the heart disease that affects all children and young adults with Progeria is at the ‘heart’ of our mission. We hope you have a happy, healthy...