Category Archives: Blog

A diagnostic odyssey | How does a patient receive a diagnosis of a peroxisomal disorder?

A patient with either type of peroxisomal disorder (peroxisomal biogenesis disorder or single enzyme protein...

Meet 2020 Patient Ambassador, Anna Violet

After following a year in the life of Archer in 2019, this year, we will...

Reflections on 2019 | Looking ahead to 2020

As 2019 draws to a close, I’m filled with gratitude for our past and present...

2019 Patient Ambassador – A year with Archer

It is hard to believe 2019 is coming to a close soon. As a new...

A bereaved mom’s thoughts on grief during the Holidays.

“Christmas is usually one of my favorite holidays. I am one of ‘those’ parents who...

Family is at the heart of the GFPD

“You may often hear or see the phrase “GFPD is family,” and I fully and...

PAUSE for PBD 2019! #PauseforPBD

Pause for PBD is officially one month away! Here’s 9 Ideas to celebrate the GFPD’s...

Patient Ambassador Archer – DEXA Bone Scan 2019

  Ashley, mom of 2019 Patient Ambassador Archer, shares their family’s experience of taking Archer...

The Siblings’ Perspective – Life with GFPD Patient Ambassador Archer

A few thoughts from Ashley, Archer’s Mom: I have to say I think Archer is...

MISSION HIGHLIGHT | Equipment Exchange

The GFPD matches families who have medical or therapeutic equipment they are no longer using...