Get Involved with FPWR

The Foundation for Prader-Willi Research was established in 2003 by a small group of parents who saw the need to foster research that would help their children with Prader-Willi syndrome lead more healthy and fulfilling lives. Today, FPWR is composed of hundreds of parents, family members, researchers, and others who want to find treatments and a cure for PWS and SYS.

Join Our Community

Conference

ATTEND OUR ANNUAL CONFERENCE
FPWR's conference is held annually on the last weekend of September or the first weekend of October. The event brings together the world's leading scientists in the field of PWS for two days of sharing and collaboration at our PWS Research Symposium, followed by our two-day Family Conference with research topics and workshops to help families manage the challenges of PWS.

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STAY UP TO DATE
Stay up to date on the latest research by subscribing to our monthly newsletter, blog, and clinical trial alerts.

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Our loved ones with PWS work so hard for every achievement. They don't give up, and neither will we.

Fundraise

When you fundraise for FPWR, you are joining a team of parents around the world who are committed to improving the lives of their loved ones with PWS. Finding treatments, and a cure, requires a significant investment of time and funds, and you can help!

DIY VIRUTAL

SET UP A FUNDRAISING PAGE
Create a fundraising page to share with your family and friends in minutes!

CREATE YOUR PAGE
Fundraising for SYS? Click here!

One SMALL Step

TAKE ONE SMALL STEP
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ONE SMALL STEP

Facebook Fundraisers

FACEBOOK FUNDRAISING
A simple and impactful way to raise money for research 

FUNDRAISE ON FACEBOOK

Events

OTHER FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
Explore our entire fundraising menu. Raise awareness, accelerate research. We can help!

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Download our Annual Report to learn more about the impact we have on PWS research!

Participate in Research

 

Clinical Trials

PARTICIPATE IN A STUDY OR CLINICAL TRIAL

In our quest for treatments and a cure, it is critical for people with Prader-Willi syndrome and their family members to participate in research studies. Learn how you and your loved one can participate.

LEARN MORE ABOUT CLINICAL TRIALS

 

Registry

ENROLL IN THE GLOBAL PWS REGISTRY

The Global PWS Registry is an invaluable resource for gaining insights into the medical concerns of those with PWS while supporting research and the advancement of clinical trials. Learn more and enroll today.

ENROLL IN THE REGISTRY

 

Advocate Reviewer

BE PART OF THE GRANT REVIEW PROCESS

The grant selection process at FPWR is based on a collaborative approach, with scientists and parent advocates both playing critical roles. Community members are needed each grant cycle to review grants for their importance to our community. Learn more about being an advocate reviewer. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT ADVOCATE REVIEWING

 

 

 

Connect with Us

There are many ways that YOU can get involved with the Foundation for Prader-Willi Research! No matter how big or how small, every effort helps us come closer to the day that our loved ones will lead FULL and independent lives.

Have an idea for how you can get involved?
Contact us: research@fpwr.org

 

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