Category Archives: Blog

Melissa’s Rare Disease Conference Wrap Up

During Ginny’s lifetime, I always thought of my role as simply being “Ginny’s mom.” Even...

GFPD Advocates attend Rare Disease Week in Washington, D.C.

​ ​The mission of the GFPD is to improve the quality of life for families...

Archer’s feeding tube experience

When Archer was born, he had difficulty nursing and gaining weight and was diagnosed with...

National Disability Employment Awareness Month 2018

One GFPD Family’s Experience with Customized Employment        This October, the Global Foundation...

#PauseForPBD: A SLU Doctoral Student Shares His Son’s Journey

PBD-ZSD affects approximately one in 50,000 live births and while the exact number of individuals...

Letter to the Editor: Do an act of kindness to mark Pause for PBD

Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorder (also known as Zellweger Spectrum Disorder), is a rare, genetic, condition affecting...

What is Zellweger Syndrome? Why don’t we call it Zellweger syndrome anymore?

What is Zellweger syndrome? Zellweger syndrome is the most severe form of peroxisome biogenesis disorder-Zellweger...

Tulsa, Oklahoma Charitable Event – Hues for Hope

Tulsa Fundraiser Hues for Hope is the inaugural, signature benefit for The Global Foundation for...

Bloomington’s Harmony Park will be a place for every kid to play

Four nonprofits partner to develop inclusive playground