Thank you for bringing us to this point. We look forward to having you all with us while we reach higher and farther for the future cure.
Thank You for your Time, Talents, and Treasure!
PRF appreciates the support of each and every one of you! Whether it's volunteering your time, doing a project on Progeria to raise awareness, attending a scientific workshop or giving money, your combined efforts are what make us grow and succeed.
A Miracle Maker is a volunteer who raises awareness and money for PRF by running a fundraiser of their own, or does something else special to help PRF carry out its mission.
Enjoy these wonderful stories of creative and generous ways people are making a difference in the lives of children with Progeria.
Please join our ever-growing group of heroes. Working together in a variety of ways, we WILL find a cure!
Latest Miracle Makers
March 2008: Kentucky Family Holds Series of FundraisersZach Pickard is a feisty, loving little 1-year-old who was diagnosed with Progeria in December 2007. His family – also feisty and loving! – decided right away that they were going to do whatever they could to help with the research. So on March 15th, they organized a pancake breakfast at Applebee’s in Frankfort, KY, and 2 more are planned in the coming months, in Louisville and Lexington (rumor has it there’s quite a competition going on to see which event raises the most money!) Many thanks to Zach’s aunt Kristin, grandma Kim and his other relatives and friends who organized the breakfast, raising $4,000! “We plan to continue holding events, raising more and more each time for Zach and his new friends”, says Kristin. What a wonderful attitude, THANK YOU!
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Student Inspired by Father’s FindAfter her father brought home a pamphlet on Progeria, Elizabeth of Bucksport, Maine knew she had to do something to help raise money and awareness for PRF, so she went to her fellow classmates. Elizabeth and her Human Anatomy class raised over $1,000 from individual donors, a bake sale, and a raffle with donations from local businesses. The initiative was such a huge success that the school plans to continue their efforts annually until a cure is found – AMAZING! |
Cousin Honored with Guitar Hero ContestIn February, Karl Traeger of Pennsylvania honored the memory of his cousin Jace, who had Progeria. Karl got his fraternity, Delta Chi, and sorority Alpha Sigma Tau to hold a Guitar Hero contest fundraiser, and also put a Coins to Cure© can in Ayers Drug Store in McKeesport. Karl and his college friends raised $350 for PRF - make some noise for Karl, Delta Chi, Alpha Sigma Tau, and Ayers Drug Store! |
