In 1989, Lynn and David Frohnmayer founded the Fanconi Anemia Research Fund (FARF), determined and desperate to find a cure for their three daughters diagnosed with Fanconi anemia (FA). Since then, their vision has grown into a vibrant community of FA families, researchers, clinicians, donors, fundraisers, staff, and volunteers, all dedicated to improving outcomes for people with FA.
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Amelia Hawkshaw
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Amelia is 26 years old and lives in Sydney, Australia. After receiving her FA diagnosis in her early 20s, Amelia flew across the world to attend her first meeting for adults with FA in 2017. Since then, she has become a leader in the community, sharing her story and advice with younger generations. In 2019, Amelia and her family began the process to start an Australian FA support organization to connect FA families and researchers across Australasia.
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My name is Blue Mohr and I’m a 27-year-old living with Fanconi anemia (FA). I’m from Austin, Texas, though I am currently living in Washington, D.C. where I’m pursuing a Master of Public Health degree from the George Washington University with concentrations in epidemiology, cancer, and public health communication and marketing.