We did it!
When Leslie, Scott and I founded The Progeria Research Foundation 14 years ago, we knew we would need a lot of help. We called on friends and family to help us get the research up and running, so we could find the cure for children with Progeria.
But what's happened in the past two weeks has been astounding. When Robert Kraft stepped forward on October 8 and offered to match up to $500,000 in donations leading up to Sam's 17th birthday, we didn't know what to expect and I'll admit: we were a little nervous. But thousands of you stepped up to the plate and gave what you could. Longtime supporters and people new to our story. Hollywood celebrities and middle schoolers. Churches, clubs and small businesses. You all dug deep and rallied around this challenge with energy and enthusiasm that was contagious and uplifting.
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I am humbled to announce that between October 8 and midnight last night, we've raised $678,262 for Progeria research. With the Kraft Challenge match that's nearly $1.18 million.
It means more children will be able to participate in our clinical trials, and more research can go into finding the cure.
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We have more work to do, and yes, more money to raise. It's going to take $3 million more to assure that every known child with Progeria can participate in our clinical trials. But today, we celebrate an entire community answering a call to action.
So thank you, thank you, thank you!
Audrey Gordon, Esq.
President, Executive Director
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