My Nonprofit Reviews
Sasa Zorovic
Review for FRAXA Research Foundation, Newburyport, MA, USA
Parent-run, for decades now, FRAXA has been funding critical research into fragile X, looking for a cure. Progress has been tremendous, given the dedication of the organization, its fundraising efforts, and targeted funding of most promising research. The organization is very well run, with minimal overhead, making sure that maximum amounts are being spent on research.
Review for FRAXA Research Foundation, Newburyport, MA, USA
FRAXA supports and funds the most promising research and studies to find a cure for fragile X. The organization is very well managed, with very, very low overhead costs, making sure that all its funds go toward research. It funds the best research globally. It is supported by a broad network of dedicated volunteers, parents, family members, caregivers of those with fragile X.
Review for FRAXA Research Foundation, Newburyport, MA, USA
FRAXA is the hope for a cure for Fragile X. Even more, FRAXA is the catalyst to the cure. The organization raises funds for Fragile X research and then awards grants towards most promising research and science for the cure. It is very well run, by a group of dedicated parents and professionals, volunteers who care and who will not stop until there is a medicine for Fragile X in medicine cabinets of those who need it. It is very well run, with only the minimal portion of funds raised going towards the organization's expenses and vast majority towards where the funds are needed--Fragile X research.
Review for FRAXA Research Foundation, Newburyport, MA, USA
FRAXA is the hope for all those affected with Fragile X and their families. The organization is singularly focused on funding research to cure Fragile X. It is very efficient in terms of using donor funds in putting it towards research--a cut above most other organizations funding medial research. The organization is able to sollicit excellent research proposals from research community and has a spectacular record in funding most promising avenues towards a cure. It is examplary in its collaboration with parents and families of those affected by Fragile X, researchers and the scientific community, pharma companies. FRAXA is the hope--and promise--of a Fragile X cure.
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Minocycline has been the first breakthrough for Fragile X that was a result of FRAXA fudning. In addition, the research FRAXA sponsored has now brought us to two drugs being in late Phase II/Phase III trials--with a hope of a disease-modifying drug on the market in 2012.
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Fund it more--it would speed the race to the cure for Fragile X.
Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
How did you learn about this organization?
Researched it on the Internet, spoke to families affected by Fragile X and scientist conducting research on Fragile X.
What is this organization's top short-term priority?
Increasing fudning for Fragile X research--so that effective treatments and a cure can be brought to all affected by Fragile X faster.
What is its top priority in the long run?
Curing Fragile X; that is a wonderful thing about FRAXA that it remains so focused and determined, unwavering in its pursuit of a cure.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
