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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Stories of Hope (2)

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Why I Will Always Celebrate the Beauty of My Son’s Rareness

A Rare Disease Day Tribute by Rebecca McWilliams, Mom to Kieran In my wildest dreams, I never thought this day would hold such profound meaning for me. Yet when your beautiful child is born and swiftly diagnosed with a disorder that randomly affects ...
February 18, 2026 Read More

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A Grandmother’s Hope: Whitnee’s Story

My granddaughter, Whitnee, arrived eight weeks early, and from the very beginning, her journey was anything but ordinary.
February 9, 2026 Read More

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Dream, Believe, Achieve

I’m a mom, so you know my memory is full of as many holes as Swiss cheese. I can’t remember much of anything that took place more than 5 years ago. On particularly fine days, I may be lucky to remember something that was said within the past 5 minute...
January 5, 2026 Read More

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One Small Step 2025: A Record-Breaking Year of Impact

One Small Step set out with a bold goal in 2025: raise $250,000 for Prader-Willi syndrome research. Thanks to an unstoppable community, that goal was blown right out of the water. This year, One Small Step raised $354,000, bringing real momentum to b...
December 11, 2025 Read More

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Artist of the Year 2025 Winners: Celebrating Creativity and Hope

A special blog contribution from our 2025 FPWR Art Auction Participants.
November 4, 2025 Read More

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Running for Hope: Meet Team FPWR 2025

They’re parents, siblings, friends, and advocates, and this November, they’ll take on 26.2 miles together for a cause close to their hearts. Meet Team FPWR, a passionate team of athletes raising awareness and accelerating research for Prader-Willi sy...
October 15, 2025 Read More

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How 10 FPWR Families Turned Hope Into Action and How You Can Too

Thinking about fundraising for PWS research but not sure where to start? You’re in good company! These 10 parents all started in the same place—unsure, maybe even a little intimidated. But they took the leap. Not because it was easy, but because they...
September 10, 2025 Read More

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From NICU to Leading the Walk: Miles’ Story and the Power of One Small Step

When Carolyn’s son Miles was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, she faced a new world of unknowns. But it didn’t take long for her to channel that uncertainty into action. Now, in her second year hosting a One Small Step walk, Carolyn is rallying ...
June 4, 2025 Read More

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Share Your Rare: HopeFull Highlights for Rare Disease Day

As Rare Disease Day approaches on February 28, we want to spotlight the extraordinary qualities of our children with Prader-Willi syndrome, celebrating their unique passions and contributions to the world. Our objective is simple:to inspire hope. We ...
February 19, 2025 Read More

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The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research (federal tax id 31-1763110) is a nonprofit corporation with federal tax exempt status as a public charity under section 501(c)(3).

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