Because of your generous support FOP Australia’s fundraising goal for 2017/18 was exceeded, enabling donations of $45,000 AUD to groundbreaking Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva research!
- $40,000 will be given to an ACT for FOP research grant, facilitated by the International FOP Association for research into potential therapies
- $5000 will be given to the Shore Lab at the University of Pennsylvania to support their ongoing work into understanding FOP
By working with IFOPA and engaging directly with researchers, FOP Australia make sure that your donations go towards the work that most effectively progresses the research effort towards a cure for FOP.
This is our largest annual contribution to research yet, and brings FOP Australia’s contributions to research to $109,000 AUD, following $34,000 from 2015/16 fundraisers, and $30,000 from 2016/17 events.
To learn more about FOP Australia’s 2017/18 activities, read the review of 2017/18 Key Performance Indicators. And see what goals FOP Australia are working towards in our 2018/19 KPIs..
This is only possible with your support, and every dollar makes a difference. So thank you for joining, donating, fundraising or contributing in any way you can.
Photo: Brooke Scott, FOP Australia Secretary