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Familial Dysautonomia Now Foundation

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Causes: Birth Defects & Genetic Diseases Research, Health, Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases

Mission: To discover new treatments and cures for patients with FD.

Community Stories

32 Stories from Volunteers, Donors & Supporters

NYDonor2021 Volunteer

Rating: 5

08/03/2021

Great Group! Loved the virtual event this year! Video was awesome!

TD1948 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/22/2020

Thanks for posting the research articles on your website.

Chris1951 General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/21/2020

FD NOW has a wonderful blog! Really enjoyed reading about all the different perspectives. Keep up the good work! https://fdnow.org/blog/

Nana49 Donor

Rating: 5

10/18/2020

Wonderful video on your website! Keep up the good work!

NYDonor1 Donor

Rating: 5

10/13/2020

We loved attending the NY Gala in person in the past and we're happy FD NOW moved forward with a NY virtual gala this year despite the pandemic!

Cindy_K General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/03/2020

I came across the FD NOW website when I was researching tyramine. Thank you for all the wonderful information. Your Tyramine free food list sorted by, "Safe", "Caution" and "Avoid" has been so helpful in reducing my tyramine intake.

donor75940 Donor

Rating: 5

09/27/2020

Long time donor. Continuing to give to this worthy cause as their amazing researchers at Fordham University, keep developing new treatments. Nice to see my donations at work!

z582467a General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

09/17/2020

Thank you FD NOW for raising funds to support research to discover treatments for those with Familial Dysautonomia. The list of treatments your researchers have already discovered is remarkable. Keep up the great work!

Kid_doc Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

09/08/2020

Great group! Great mission! Great researchers! Great progress!

Previous Stories

Donor

Rating: 5

10/21/2015

As an FD NOW donor, I have always been
impressed with how quickly my donor dollar
translate to actual treatments. I know several
people with FD whose lives have been
significantly improved due to these treatments.

Ch1822 Donor

Rating: 5

09/03/2020

I just participated in an online campaign. What a wonderful organization. Still able to raise significant funds to help all those with FD. Kudos to you FD NOW and all the work you have done for our kids.

Donor1954 Donor

Rating: 5

07/06/2020

Thank goodness for FD NOW and their researchers at Fordham University - Dr.'s Berish Rubin and Sylvia Anderson! These researchers are making serious treatment advancements for all those with FD!

NYEventAttendee Donor

Rating: 5

10/24/2019

I've been attending the FD NOW NY Dinner event for over 10 years. I look forward to hear the updates from the researchers. It always amazes me how much they accomplish each year to help those with FD.

OnlineAuctionDonor Donor

Rating: 5

10/24/2019

I have been participating in the FD NOW online auction for years. They always have a wonderful selection of items in all price ranges. In addition to winning a cool item I know that I am really helping the cause.

I_am_a_donor123 Donor

Rating: 5

10/17/2019

Love that FD NOW has added a blog, so I have a more intimate understanding of FD.

Happydonor123 Donor

Rating: 5

10/08/2019

The results that come from FD NOW are amazing. I love that my donations are REALLY helping those with FD!

volunteer98 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/03/2019

I enjoy volunteering for FD NOW. I know that every dollar raised goes to research. Their researchers treatment discoveries have made a positive impact on the lives of those with FD. Truly remarkable!

Carol Uchin A. Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/02/2019

FD Now made my son's life much happier. Without the support of their medical team he would have been on tons of medicine that he didn't need.

Emily S.9 Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/01/2019

Proceeds of FDNow go straight to research to improve the lives of those with Familial Dysautonomia. There have already been research breakthroughs that helped my brother and many others that suffer from this chronic disease. I am grateful for this organization's hard work and dedication to improving my brother's quality of life. Thanks for all you do!

Pat Sherman W. Board Member

Rating: 5

10/01/2019

What amazes me about FD Now is how they raise money that all goes DIRECTLY to research that saves lives. The research staff and Foundation members are so devoted to their cause - helping children grow into productive and happy adults able to share their personal gifts with the world. Bravo!

Donor123456 Donor

Rating: 5

10/01/2019

FD NOW puts the NOW in treatments for those with FD. I have been supporting FD NOW for years as they keep delivering treatments to the FD community that are proven to work!

FD NOW Supporter Donor

Rating: 5

07/09/2019

Just saw this great video about FD NOW's amazing work!

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minifun Donor

Rating: 5

07/12/2016

Always on the cutting edge of research! Their treatment breakthroughs have dramatically improved the lives of those with FD.

1

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/21/2015

I have volunteered for FD NOW for many years.
They're always so appreciative. They always have
smiles on their faces and a positive attitude. It's a
pleasure to volunteer for FD NOW.

Writer Donor

Rating: 5

10/19/2015

Have donated regularly for several years-- have a family member afflicted with FD. I love that they always keep you abreast of new developments both on the website and in annual mailing. Their events are great too

Writer Volunteer

Rating: 5

10/18/2015

FD Now is the most dedicated and passionate foundation I have ever worked with! You will not find a more focused group of people who genuinely want to help kids and their families living with FD!

Writer Professional with expertise in this field

Rating: 5

10/15/2015

This organization is run with heart and compassion two key assests missing in today's world! Truly one of the organizations I stand behind these days!

Writer Donor

Rating: 5

10/15/2015

Fabulous! Committed! Empowering! Parent -driven with passion. This is one of our favorite places to give as we know our dollars will be well-spent for something we care about.

Writer Donor

Rating: 5

10/14/2015

FD Now is an organization run by people whose children suffer from FD. They are honest, extremely hardworking and110% dedicated to finding a cure.

Writer General Member of the Public

Rating: 5

10/02/2015

FD NOW is an extremely powerful, determined, and focused organization. Familial Dusautonomia (FD) is an ugly disease that progresses over time. Our children don't have the time to wait years for treatments. They need them NOW. FD NOW understands this urgency and supports a research program that aims to help our children immediately, before it's too late!

Writer Advisor

Rating: 5

10/01/2015

FD Now works directly with doctors on the cutting edge of finding a cure for the disease. I love that my donations are going directly to fund research that helps kids who suffer from this condition.

FD Mom Board Member

Rating: 5

01/14/2015

Kudos to the FD NOW researchers! Since 2000, Dr. Berish Rubin and Dr. Sylvia Anderson have solely dedicated themselves to the FD community, discovering many safe treatments for the 300 children that battle daily with the ravages of Familial Dysautonomia. Not only have you provided a better life for my son Andrew (young adult with FD), but you have given him a FUTURE.

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