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Founded in 1996, this group was created by Fabry patients to share information with others suffering
FSIG strives to meet the ever-increasing needs of of individuals with Fabry Disease and their families. FSIG offers a range of programs and services for the benefit of the Fabry community. FSIG serves as a unified voice for many in the Fabry Community
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Happy Wednesday!
Here is a frequently asked question from patients and caregivers about AllStripes, the leading research program in rare disease. We have partnered with AllStripes to create a Fabry disease research program! Learn more: allstripes.com/fabry
Happy Wednesday!
Today is ! If you are planning to support a great cause, please keep FSIG in mind. No amount is too small! https://fabry.org/donate/
Tomorrow, Nov 29th is Giving Tuesday. If you are planning to support a cause, please keep FSIG in mind. No amount is too small! Please follow the link below and share with your friends and family on how a tax-deductible donation can be made.
https://fabry.org/donate/
Mail a check to:
FSIG
108 NE 2nd St
PO Box 510
Concordia, MO 64020
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Get started with these 3 simple steps:
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Happy Wednesday!
Happy Wednesday!
Please consider attending today's Third Annual Coverage and Access Policy Forum by UCA starting at 1:00 PM (Eastern). We will here from several Congressional members and State Representatives from across the country as well as community members.
Join here:
https://haea.zoom.us/j/86866600005
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The Truth About Growing Up With Fabry Disease
I am just trying to be as honest as possible... Growing up having this disease has been pretty rough.
The Truth About Growing Up With Fabry Disease
I am just trying to be as honest as possible... Growing up having this disease has been pretty rough.
Happy Friday!
You’re invited to the UCA Coverage and Access Forum!
Tune into the 2022 Coverage and Access Forum on November 15th from 1:00 PM ET - 3:30 PM ET!
Hear what we are doing to protect your access to medicines and how you can get involved!
Watch the webinar here: https://haea.zoom.us/j/86866600005
We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Wednesday!
Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for the Houston Fabry Get Together! Email us at [email protected].
Tomorrow is the last day to RSVP for Dallas/Ft Worth Fabry Get Together! Email us at [email protected].
AllStripes is on a mission to unlock new treatments for people affected by rare disease, including Fabry disease. Learn more about AllStripes and how you can help contribute to research through the Fabry disease research program! Learn more here allstripes.com/fabry
Rethink Fabry Feels: Your Mental Health Matters
Tuesday, October 25, 2022
8:00-9:00 pm ET
Register Here: https://rethinkfabry.com/webinar-registration
In this webinar moderated by Dr. Kendra J. Bjoraker, Maurice and Reina (Maurice's wife) share their emotional journey with Fabry disease, discuss how caregivers can provide emotional support (and why they themselves need support), and explain why caring for your mental health should be a priority.
Happy Wednesday!
Only one week left to RSVP for the Dallas/Ft Worth meeting with Dr. McNutt. Please email [email protected]. All people with Fabry and their families are invited!
Only one week left to RSVP for the Houston meeting with Dr. Ray. Please email [email protected]. All people with Fabry and their families are invited!
The Houston meeting will be on October 29th at the Maggiano's Houston Post Oak Blvd. Please join FSIG and Dr. Joseph Ray for lunch and a Fabry discussion. RSVP to [email protected].
Join FSIG and Dr. McNutt in Dallas/Ft Worth, Texas on Sunday, October 30th. Please RSVP to [email protected].
Happy Wednesday!
The Houston meeting will be on October 29th at the Maggiano's Houston Post Oak Blvd. Please join FSIG and Dr. Joseph Ray for lunch and a Fabry discussion. RSVP to [email protected].
Happy Wednesday!
Happy Wednesday!
Patient-Focused Drug Development Meeting on Fabry Disease happening now!
https://youtu.be/_UwiLahp1Xk
An exciting initiative by the National Kidney Foundation and Fabry Support & Information Group to inform the FDA about the patient perspectives of living wit...
Global Genes Rare Patient Advocacy week! It was wonderful to see Wojciech all the way from Poland. He’s a Fabry patient advocate and doing great things in advocacy.
Check out the interview with David Feldman regarding their collaboration with FSIG hosting a Patient Focused Drug Development meeting where FDA representatives and pharmaceutical partners will listen to Fabry patients and families!
We can’t stress enough about how important this is for the community to shore up! This will be a virtual meeting on Monday, September 19th at 10am ET. Register at https://www.kidney.org/content/externally-led-patient-focused-drug-development-el-pfdd-meeting-fabry-disease.
You can see the entire interview at https://fabry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NKF-FSIG-PFDD_low.mp4
Happy Wednesday!
Happy Wednesday!
It only takes 15-20 minutes to sign up for an AllStripes research program and consent to research. Your medical journey can help with a wide range of research efforts. Learn more here: allstripes.com/Fabry
This program will be hosted by Dr. Anjay Rastogi and the CORE Kidney Health Team.
The panelist will include patient advocates, dietitians, psychologists, other physicians and specialists, other healthcare providers and many more. will be an interactive session with an opportunity to ask questions during the event. You can also send your questions, prior to the event, via email.
Please join this Thursday for these very useful, FREE educational programs. Register at tinyurl.com/rastogi-chat
Celebrate our advocates! Make sure to tune in TONIGHT to the to honor the incredibly resilient advocates in the community and recognize those who have worked tirelessly to shine a light on the those affected by rare diseases. Who inspires you to take up the torch? Join the conversation: https://bit.ly/TORCH2022
If you live in or near Greenville, SC, you are invited to a Fabry Get Together.
Saturday, September 17th
11:30 AM
Courtyard Marriott Downtown
108 NE 2nd Street
Concordia, MO
64020
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Check out the interview with @nationalkidneyfoundation David Feldman regarding their collaboration with FSIG hosting a Patient Focused Drug Development meeting where FDA representatives and pharmaceutical partners will listen to Fabry patients and families! We can’t stress enough about how important this is for the #Fabry community to shore up! This will be a virtual meeting on Monday, September 19th at 10am ET. Register at https://www.kidney.org/content/externally-led-patient-focused-drug-development-el-pfdd-meeting-fabry-disease. You can see the entire interview at https://fabry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/NKF-FSIG-PFDD_low.mp4
It only takes 15-20 minutes to sign up for an AllStripes research program and consent to research. Your medical journey can help with a wide range of research efforts. Learn more here: allstripes.com/Fabry
Backpack Health makes it easy for individuals to manage, own and share health information for themselves and their families. Take a minute and watch this short video to see how to bring all your health information together and easily share it with everyone involved with your care.
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