{"id":2028,"date":"2012-05-16T12:01:59","date_gmt":"2012-05-16T12:01:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/?p=2028"},"modified":"2020-12-10T18:27:50","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T23:27:50","slug":"a-special-thank-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/nl\/2012\/05\/16\/a-special-thank-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Een speciaal bedankje\u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=\u201d1\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d3.22\u2033][et_pb_row _builder_version=\u201d3.25\u2033 background_size=\u201dinitial\u201d background_position=\u201dtop_left\u201d background_repeat=\u201dherhalen\u201d][et_pb_column type=\u201d4_4\u2033 _builder_version=\u201d3.25\u2033 custom_padding=\u201d|||\u201d custom_padding__hover=\u201d|||\u201d][et_pb_text _builder_version=\u201d4.6.5\u2033 background_size=\u201dinitial\u201d background_position=\u201dtop_left\u201d background_repeat=\u201dherhalen\u201d hover_enabled=\u201d0\u2033 sticky_enabled=\u201d0\u2033]<\/p>\n<p>Het geweldige nieuws van een effectieve behandeling wordt over de hele wereld gehoord, terwijl families, onderzoekers en PRF-supporters deze historische mijlpaal vieren. We brengen hulde aan de vele geweldige mensen en organisaties die deze dag mogelijk hebben gemaakt.<\/p>\n<div id=\"secondary-header-content\">\n<p><strong>ZONDER JULLIE HADDEN WE HET NIET KUNNEN DOEN\u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Aan de kinderen met Progeria en hun families, bedankt voor jullie inspirerende geest en grenzeloze moed. Aan onze donateurs en vrijwilligers, bedankt voor jullie standvastige toewijding, jullie onwrikbare vrijgevigheid en jullie eindeloze energie.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2029\" style=\"width: 585px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2029\" class=\"size-full wp-image-2029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/trial-kids-noflags.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"194\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/trial-kids-noflags.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/trial-kids-noflags-300x101.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2029\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">De kinderen die deelnamen aan het allereerste klinische medicijnonderzoek naar Progeria, waaruit bleek dat het FTI-medicijn lonafarnib een effectieve behandeling is.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>We hebben baanbrekende resultaten behaald in deze eerste proef dankzij de geweldige supporters die hun tijd, talenten en geld hebben gegeven, waardoor we een stap dichter bij ons uiteindelijke doel van een remedie voor Progeria zijn gekomen. De logo&#039;s en lijsten vertegenwoordigen het klinische proefteam, evenals velen die geld, vliegtickets, speelgoed, het medicijn, huisvesting, ritten van en naar het vliegveld, reisbijstand en vertaal-, juridische en ontwerpdiensten hebben gegeven. We erkennen ook de duizenden mensen die hebben deelgenomen aan speciale fondsenwervende evenementen die hebben geholpen bij het ophalen van de $2 miljoen die PRF nodig had om de proef te financieren.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Dit alles is wat ons naar een behandeling heeft gebracht. En het is wat ons naar de GENEZING zal leiden.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Devon-Nicole-House-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"158\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Boston-Childrens-Hospital1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"54\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Merck.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"123\" height=\"38\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BWHshieldonly1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"167\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/df-sig-201bk1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"52\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/NIH_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"Pa1\"><strong>Het klinische onderzoeksteam<\/strong><br \/>Voorzitter: Mark Kieran, MD, PhD<br \/>Medevoorzitter: Monica Kleinman, MD<br \/>Medevoorzitter: Leslie Gordon, MD, PhD<\/p>\n<p class=\"Pa1\">W. Robert Bishop, PhD \u2013 Merck, Farmacodynamiek<br \/>Robert Cleveland, MD \u2013 Radiologie<br \/>Annette Correia, OT \u2013 Ergotherapie<br \/>Brian Fligor, ScD \u2013 Audiologie<br \/>Marie Gerhard-Herman, MD \u2013 Cardiologie<br \/>Anita Giobbie-Hurder, MS- Statistieken<br \/>Catherine Gordon, MD \u2013 Endocrinologie<br \/>Susanna Huh, MD \u2013 Voeding en gastro-enterologie<br \/>Kelly Littlefield \u2013 Proefco\u00f6rdinator<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170216034858im_\/https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/assets\/images\/medical_images\/Julia-and-Mom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"181\" \/><br \/>Marilyn Liang, MD \u2013 Dermatologie<br \/>David Miller, MD, PhD \u2013 Genetica<br \/>Ara Nazarian, PhD \u2013 Orthopedie<br \/>Donna Neuberg, ScD \u2013 Statistieken<br \/>Christine Ploski, PT, MS, PCS \u2013 Fysiotherapie<br \/>Nicolle Quinn, MS, RD, LDN \u2013 Voeding<br \/>Amy Regen, DMD \u2013 Tandheelkunde<br \/>Susan Riley, PT, MS, DPT, PCS \u2013 Fysiotherapie<br \/>Armin Schwartzman, PhD \u2013 Statistieken<br \/>Leslie Smoot, MD \u2013 Cardiologie<br \/>Brian Snyder, MD, PhD \u2013 Orthopedie<br \/>Andrew Sonis, DMD \u2013 Tandheelkunde<br \/>Paul Statkevich, PhD \u2013 Merck, Farmacokinetiek<br \/>Nicole Ullrich, MD, PhD \u2013 Neurologie<br \/>Nicole Wake \u2013 Cardiologie<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRF-ambassadeurs<\/strong><br \/>Jokasta Abreu<br \/>Nadeem Akram<br \/>Sandra Batakis<br \/>Donna Bertko<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170216034858im_\/https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/assets\/images\/medical_images\/Italy-Families.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"263\" \/><br \/>Anu Bhimavarapu<br \/>Lola Busta<br \/>Rijke Cummings<br \/>Jen Davis<br \/>Meg Gannon<br \/>Audrey Gordon<br \/>Barbara Gordon<br \/>Kyra Johnson<br \/>Audrey Lampert<br \/>Kristin Lang<br \/>Ali Masood<br \/>Jessica Mullen<br \/>Kim Paratore<br \/>Debbie Ponn<br \/>Vickie Robbin<br \/>Alicia Sheridan<br \/>Susan Sussman<br \/>Shyam Tanguturi<br \/>Thaise VanKirk<br \/>Helen Bielawa<\/p>\n<p><strong>Iedereen die heeft deelgenomen aan de volgende speciale evenementen die plaatsvonden van juni 2006 tot en met december 2008:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>PRF-evenementen<\/strong><br \/>Nacht van verwondering<br \/>Internationale race voor onderzoek<br \/>Poker voor Progeria<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Evenementen geleid door het CALIFORNIA Chapter<\/strong><br \/>Terug naar de jaren 50-show, St. Paul, MN<br \/>BobCo Auto&#039;s <strong>F-100 Supertour<\/strong>, Meer Elisnore, CA<br \/>Sioux Falls Ford &quot;Drive the Cure for Progeria&quot;-evenement, Sioux Falls, SD<br \/>UniekPerformance Fest, Farmers Branch, TX<br \/>Wheels &#039;n Waves autoshow, Santa Barbara, CA<br \/>JaarEen Braselton Bash, Braselton, GA<br \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170216034858im_\/https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/assets\/images\/medical_images\/Sumaira--Feb-10-2009-078.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Onder leiding van het MICHIGAN Chapter<\/strong><br \/>Lindsay&#039;s Miles for Miracles Fun Run\/Walk, Flat Rock, MI<\/p>\n<p><strong>Onder leiding van het OHIO Chapter (alle evenementen vonden plaats in Ohio)<\/strong><br \/>Cub Scout Pack 205 Vader\/Zoon Cake Bake, Maumee<br \/>Halko Garage &amp; Bake Sale, St. Mary&#039;s<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kaylee&#039;s Course Run\/Walk voor Progeria, Montclova<\/strong><br \/>Hoedendag van de Lial Elementary School, Whitehouse<br \/>Mercy Hospital en Defiance Clinic Bake Sale\/loterij, Defiance<br \/>Evenementen van Park Street Intermediate School, Grove City<br \/>Rock-a-thon van de St. Joan of Arc School, Toledo<br \/>Saturnus van Toledo\/Radio K100-evenement, Toledo<br \/>Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm-bomenverkoopevenement, Whitehouse<\/p>\n<p><strong>Andere evenementen<\/strong><br \/>Veel georganiseerd door de Italiaanse Vereniging voor Progeria \u2013 Sammy Basso (AIPro.Sa.B.), Itali\u00eb<br \/>Bud Boys-evenementen, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada<br \/>CIBC Wereldmarkten, Miracle Day VS<br \/>IDEALE dag, Evansville, IN<br \/>Chris Kempf&#039;s Golftoernooi, Evansville, IN<br \/>De vele evenementen van tante Luciana, Argentini\u00eb<br \/>Jaarlijkse Megan Nighbor Benefit in Markesan, WI<br \/>Ory&#039;s Race voor Onderzoek, MI<br \/>Rock &#039;Til You Drop autoshow, Ft. Meyers, FL<br \/>Winkelen in 3 Hutchins Drive, Foxboro, MA<br \/>Loop ter ere van Kristian McGuiness, Middleboro, MA<br \/>Er vonden meer dan veertig evenementen plaats over de hele wereld, georganiseerd door onze Miracle Maker-vrijwilligers!<br \/>De Outback Steakhouse-avond van The Nighbor, Madison, WI<br \/>Parachutespringen voor Progeria!, New York, NY<br \/>Meg Gannon&#039;s Boston Marathon Run, Boston, MA<\/p>\n<p><strong>Particuliere stichtingen<\/strong><br \/>John W. Alden Vertrouwen<br \/>Stichting Alum-A-Pole<br \/>Amelia Peabody liefdadigheidsfonds<br \/>Jacob Neil Boger Stichting<br \/>Rachel Liba Cardozo Kinder Stichting<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170216034858im_\/https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/assets\/images\/medical_images\/Claudia-and-parents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"265\" \/><br \/>Carl C. Anderson &amp; Marie Jo Anderson liefdadigheidsinstelling<br \/>Charles Henry Leach, II Stichting<br \/>CVS Apotheek<br \/>Joe DiGeronimo liefdadigheidsfonds<br \/>Stichting Jack en Pauline Freeman<br \/>Krauss liefdadigheidsstichting<br \/>Stichting MCJ Amelior<br \/>Stichting Michael Scotto Herdenking<br \/>Stichting Gordon H. &amp; Karen Millner Familie<br \/>Newman&#039;s eigen stichting<br \/>Stichting Pistons-Paleis<br \/>Stichting Ritzow Familie<br \/>Stichting Santa Barbara<br \/>Stichting Teamgenoten voor Kinderen<br \/>De Auen Stichting<br \/>UPS Stichting,<br \/>Henry &amp; Beate Voremberg Donor Advised Fonds<br \/>Sandra en Tim Wuliger Filantropisch Fonds<br \/>Stichting Yawkey<br \/>Stichting Zuckerman Familie<\/p>\n<p><strong>Individuele donateurs<\/strong><br \/>Bijna 500 van jullie hebben gedoneerd van $5 tot $500.000 \u2013 <strong>HARTELIJK DANK VOOR UW VRIJGEVIGHEID!<\/strong><strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] The wonderful news of an effective treatment is being heard around the world, as families, researchers, and PRF supporters celebrate this historic milestone. We pay tribute to the many wonderful people and organizations that helped make this day [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2029,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"<p>The wonderful news of an effective treatment is being heard around the world, as families, researchers, and PRF supporters celebrate this historic milestone. We pay tribute to the many wonderful people and organizations that helped make this day possible.<\/p><div id=\"secondary-header-content\"><p><strong>WE COULDN\u2019T HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU\u2026<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>To the children with Progeria and their families, thank you for your inspirational spirit and boundless courage.\u00a0\u00a0 To our donors and volunteers, thank you for your steadfast commitment, your unwavering generosity, and your endless energy.<\/strong><\/p>[caption id=\"attachment_2029\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"575\"]<img class=\"size-full wp-image-2029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/trial-kids-noflags.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"575\" height=\"194\" \/> The children who participated in the first-ever Progeria clinical drug trial, which proved that the FTI drug lonafarnib is an effective treatment.[\/caption]<p>We achieved breakthrough results in this first trial because of the tremendous supporters who provided their time, talents and treasure, helping get us one step closer to achieving our ultimate goal of a cure for Progeria. The logos and lists represent the clinical trial team, as well as many who gave money, plane tickets, toys, the drug, housing, rides to and from the airport, travel assistance, and translation, legal and design services.\u00a0 We also recognize the thousands of people who participated in special fundraising events that helped raise the $2 million needed for PRF to fund the trial.<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>ALL of this is what got us to a treatment.\u00a0 And it is what will lead us to the CURE.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2030\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Devon-Nicole-House-Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"158\" \/><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Boston-Childrens-Hospital1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"54\" \/><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2032\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Merck.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"123\" height=\"38\" \/><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2033\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/BWHshieldonly1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"167\" \/><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2034\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/df-sig-201bk1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"52\" \/><img class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2035\" src=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/NIH_Logo.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p><p class=\"Pa1\"><strong>The Clinical Trial Team<\/strong><br \/>Chair: Mark Kieran, MD, PhD<br \/>Co-chair: Monica Kleinman, MD<br \/>Co-chair: Leslie Gordon, MD, PhD<\/p><p class=\"Pa1\">W. Robert Bishop, PhD \u2013 Merck, Pharmacodynamics<br \/>Robert Cleveland, MD - Radiology<br \/>Annette Correia, OT - Occupational Therapy<br \/>Brian Fligor, ScD - \u00a0Audiology<br \/>Marie Gerhard-Herman, MD \u2013 Cardiology<br \/>Anita Giobbie-Hurder, MS- Statistics<br \/>Catherine Gordon, MD - Endocrinology<br \/>Susanna Huh, MD - Nutrition and Gastroenterology<br \/>Kelly Littlefield - Trial Coordinator<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170216034858im_\/https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/assets\/images\/medical_images\/Julia-and-Mom.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"181\" \/><br \/>Marilyn Liang, MD - Dermatology<br \/>David Miller, MD, PhD \u2013 Genetics<br \/>Ara Nazarian, PhD - Orthopedics<br \/>Donna Neuberg, ScD \u2013 Statistics<br \/>Christine Ploski, PT, MS, PCS - Physical Therapy<br \/>Nicolle Quinn, MS, RD, LDN - Nutrition<br \/>Amy Regen, DMD - Dentistry<br \/>Susan Riley, PT, MS, DPT, PCS - Physical Therapy<br \/>Armin Schwartzman, PhD \u2013 Statistics<br \/>Leslie Smoot, MD - Cardiology<br \/>Brian Snyder, MD, PhD - Orthopedics<br \/>Andrew Sonis, DMD - Dentistry<br \/>Paul Statkevich, PhD \u2013 Merck, Pharmacokinetics<br \/>Nicole Ullrich, MD, PhD - Neurology<br \/>Nicole Wake \u2013 Cardiology<\/p><p><strong>PRF Ambassadors<\/strong><br \/>Yokasta Abreu<br \/>Nadeem Akram<br \/>Sandra Batakis<br \/>Donna Bertko<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170216034858im_\/https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/assets\/images\/medical_images\/Italy-Families.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"263\" \/><br \/>Anu Bhimavarapu<br \/>Lola Busta<br \/>Rich Cummings<br \/>Jen Davis<br \/>Meg Gannon<br \/>Audrey Gordon<br \/>Barbara Gordon<br \/>Kyra Johnson<br \/>Audrey Lampert<br \/>Kristin Long<br \/>Ali Masood<br \/>Jessica Mullen<br \/>Kim Paratore<br \/>Debbie Ponn<br \/>Vickie Robbin<br \/>Alicia Sheridan<br \/>Susan Sussman<br \/>Shyam Tanguturi<br \/>Thais VanKirk<br \/>Helen Bielawa<\/p><p><strong>Everyone who participated in the following special events that took place from June 2006 - December 2008:<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>PRF Events<\/strong><br \/>Night of Wonder<br \/>International Race for Research<br \/>Poker for Progeria<strong><br \/><\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Events led by the CALIFORNIA Chapter<\/strong><br \/>Back to the 50\u2019s Show, St. Paul, MN<br \/>BobCo Auto\u2019s <strong>F-100 Super Tour<\/strong>, Lake Elisnore, CA<br \/>Sioux Falls Ford \u201cDrive the Cure for Progeria\u201d Event, Sioux Falls, SD<br \/>UniquePerformance Fest, Farmers Branch, TX<br \/>Wheels \u2018n Waves car show, Santa Barbara, CA<br \/>YearOne Braselton Bash, Braselton, GA<br \/><img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170216034858im_\/https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/assets\/images\/medical_images\/Sumaira--Feb-10-2009-078.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"170\" \/><\/p><p><strong>Led by the MICHIGAN Chapter<\/strong><br \/>Lindsay\u2019s Miles for Miracles Fun Run\/Walk, Flat Rock, MI<\/p><p><strong>Led by the OHIO Chapter (all events took place in Ohio)<\/strong><br \/>Cub Scout Pack 205 Father\/Son Cake Bake, Maumee<br \/>Halko Garage & Bake Sale, St. Mary\u2019s<\/p><p><strong>Kaylee\u2019s Course Run\/Walk for Progeria, Montclova<\/strong><br \/>Lial Elementary School\u2019s Hats-On Day, Whitehouse<br \/>Mercy Hospital and Defiance Clinic Bake Sale\/Raffle, Defiance<br \/>Park Street Intermediate School events, Grove City<br \/>St. Joan of Arc School\u2019s Rock-a-thon, Toledo<br \/>Saturn of Toledo\/Radio K100 event, Toledo<br \/>Whitehouse Christmas Tree Farm tree sales event, Whitehouse<\/p><p><strong>Other Events<\/strong><br \/>Many organized by Italian Association for Progeria - Sammy Basso (A.I.Pro.Sa.B.), Italy<br \/>Bud Boys events, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada<br \/>CIBC World Markets, Miracle Day USA<br \/>IDEAL Day, Evansville, IN<br \/>Chris Kempf\u2019s Golf Tournament, Evansville, IN<br \/>Aunt Luciana\u2019s many events, Argentina<br \/>Annual Megan Nighbor Benefit in Markesan, WI<br \/>Ory\u2019s Race for Research, MI<br \/>Rock 'Til You Drop car show, Ft. Meyers, FL<br \/>Shop Around 3 Hutchins Drive, Foxboro, MA<br \/>Walk in Honor of Kristian McGuiness, Middleboro, MA<br \/>Over forty events that took place all over the world, run by our Miracle Maker volunteers!<br \/>The Nighbor\u2019s Outback Steakhouse Night, Madison, WI<br \/>Parachuting for Progeria!, New York, NY<br \/>Meg Gannon\u2019s Boston Marathon Run, Boston, MA<\/p><p><strong>Private Foundations<\/strong><br \/>John W. Alden Trust<br \/>Alum-A-Pole Foundation<br \/>Amelia Peabody Charitable Fund<br \/>Jacob Neil Boger Foundation<br \/>Rachel Liba Cardozo Children's Foundation<img class=\"alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20170216034858im_\/https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/assets\/images\/medical_images\/Claudia-and-parents.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"275\" height=\"265\" \/><br \/>Carl C. Anderson & Marie Jo Anderson\u00a0 Charitable Foundation<br \/>Charles Henry Leach, II Foundation<br \/>CVS Pharmacy<br \/>Joe DiGeronimo Charitable Fund<br \/>Jack and Pauline Freeman Foundation<br \/>Krauss Charitable Foundation<br \/>MCJ Amelior Foundation<br \/>Michael Scotto Memorial Foundation<br \/>Gordon H. & Karen Millner Family Foundation<br \/>Newman's Own Foundation<br \/>Pistons-Palace Foundation<br \/>Ritzow Family Foundation<br \/>Santa Barbara Foundation<br \/>Teammates for Kids Foundation<br \/>The Auen Foundation<br \/>UPS Foundation,<br \/>Henry & Beate Voremberg Donor Advised Fund<br \/>Sandra and Tim Wuliger Philanthropic Fund<br \/>Yawkey Foundation<br \/>Zuckerman Family Foundation<\/p><p><strong>Individual Donors<\/strong><br \/>Nearly 500 of you donated from $5 to $500,000 \u2013 <strong>THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!<\/strong><strong> \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><\/div>","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2028","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>A Special Thank You\u2026 - The Progeria Research Foundation<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.progeriaresearch.org\/nl\/2012\/05\/16\/a-special-thank-you\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"nl_NL\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"A Special Thank You\u2026 - The Progeria Research Foundation\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.6.5&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;] The wonderful news of an effective treatment is being heard around the world, as families, researchers, and PRF supporters celebrate this historic milestone. 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