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Sanfilippo Children's Foundation Quarterly Newsletter View this email in your brow ser An Update from the Sanfilippo Children's Foundation On the eve of the Sanfilippo 1000 Big Feet for Little Feet (Run and Cycle) challenge, we're full of renewed hope and energy for the challenges ahead. More than 50 runners (a long list of extraordinary people), will be running in relay teams in the Surf Coast Century along the Great Ocean Road on the 3rd Sept — my husband Allan and I included! On the other side of the globe at exactly the same time a group of equally passionate people lead by Sanfilippo parent Carl S Kapes as well as the CEO of Abeona Therapeutics, Timothy J. Miller PhD will be climbing Mt Rainier in Washington State in the USA. Two physical challenges worlds apart but with the same mission; to raise desperatelyneeded funds for Sanfilippo research. Please watch this short video about Rally on Rainier. Megan Donnell and the Sanfilippo Children's Foundation Board Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

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Page 1: An Update from the Sanfilippo Children's Foundation · people lead by Sanfilippo parent Carl S Kapes as well as the CEO of Abeona Therapeutics, Timothy J. Miller PhD will be climbing

Sanfilippo Childrens Foundation shy Quarterly Newsletter View this email in your brow ser

An Update from the Sanfilippo Childrens Foundation

On the eve of the Sanfilippo 1000 shy Big Feet for Little Feet (Run and Cycle) challenge

were full of renewed hope and energy for the challenges ahead More than 50 runners

(a long list of extraordinary people) will be running in relay teams in the Surf Coast

Century along the Great Ocean Road on the 3rd Sept mdash my husband Allan and I

included

On the other side of the globe at exactly the same time a group of equally passionate

people lead by Sanfilippo parent Carl S Kapes as well as the CEO of Abeona

Therapeutics Timothy J Miller PhD will be climbing Mt Rainier in Washington State in

the USA Two physical challenges worlds apart but with the same mission to raise

desperatelyshyneeded funds for Sanfilippo research

Please watch this short video about Rally on Rainier

Megan Donnell and the Sanfilippo Childrens Foundation Board

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

With gratitude

Global Scientific UpdateAccelerating research towards a cure for Sanfilippo

Great progress has been made in recentmonths Read on for a roundshyup on genetherapy news enzyme replacementtherapy progress and an update on ourFoundations research fundingprograms READ MORE

St George Foundation Foundation wins grant to help our little dragons soar

In July we received a grant of $42500 toimplement a program to support the workof the Sanfilippo Childrens Foundationthanks to the St GeorgeFoundation READ MORE

Sanfilippo 1000Big Feet for Little Feet is coming

55 runners 10 cyclists and more than1000 kms ndash all in the name of Sanfilipporesearch The countdowns on for nextmonths Sanfilippo 1000 shy Big Feet forLittle Feet Surf Coast Century challengeand cycle event Come cheer us on orDONATE at wwwsanfilippoorgausf1000shy2016 READ MORE

Become a Star for SanfilippoAnnouncing our regular giving campaign

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Were delighted to announce the launchof the Sanfilippo Childrens Foundationsregular giving program Stars forSanfilippo We invite you to become astar and sign up for a monthly gift to helpfund critical research projects as westrive for a brighter future for children withSanfilippo READ MORE

Tax Campaign We Say Thank YouOur 2016 EOFY campaign raised significant funds

An enormous thank you to everyone whodonated to our recent End of FinancialYear tax appeal With your help we raised$53185 vital research dollars Thismoney will fund critical research programsand grants Imagine if it funds the projectthat finds a cure or even reverses thedevastating effects of Sanfilippo Thankyou to our community of supporters foryour generosity

Introducing Two New SAB MembersScientific Advisory Board expands

We are delighted to have two newadditions to the Sanfilippo ChildrensFoundations esteemed ScientificAdvisory Board Professor Ian Alexanderand Professor David Ryugo

Professor Ian Alexander is the head ofthe Gene Therapy Research Unit a jointinitiative of Sydneys Childrens HospitalNetwork and the Childrens MedicalResearch Institute in Sydney ForProfessor Alexanders bio READ MORE

Professor David Ryugo is a Professor ofNeuroscience at the Garvan Institute of

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Medical Research in Sydney He is also aConjoint Professor School of MedicalSciences at the University of New SouthWales and a Professor Emeritus JohnHopkins School of Medicine BaltimoreUSA For Professor Davids bio READMORE

Welcome Research Manager Kristina ElvidgeWe have a new face at the Foundation

Dr Kristina Elvidge began her career as amedical researcher later moving from thelaboratory into the realm of sciencecommunication Kristina has joined theSanfilippo Childrens Foundation on apartshytime basis as our ResearchManager For more on her role and herthoughts on the rare disease landscapeplease READ MORE

Fundraising StoriesTales from the fundraising frontshyline

Sumptuous Sounds Fusion offood and music a true hit

READ MORE

Tough Mudder a muddy successin Brisbane

READ MORE

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Mundine supports Hope for Jacobgarage sale fundraiser

READ MORE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

PO BOX 475Freshw ater NSW 2096

Australia

1800 664 878infosanfilippoorgau

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Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Page 2: An Update from the Sanfilippo Children's Foundation · people lead by Sanfilippo parent Carl S Kapes as well as the CEO of Abeona Therapeutics, Timothy J. Miller PhD will be climbing

With gratitude

Global Scientific UpdateAccelerating research towards a cure for Sanfilippo

Great progress has been made in recentmonths Read on for a roundshyup on genetherapy news enzyme replacementtherapy progress and an update on ourFoundations research fundingprograms READ MORE

St George Foundation Foundation wins grant to help our little dragons soar

In July we received a grant of $42500 toimplement a program to support the workof the Sanfilippo Childrens Foundationthanks to the St GeorgeFoundation READ MORE

Sanfilippo 1000Big Feet for Little Feet is coming

55 runners 10 cyclists and more than1000 kms ndash all in the name of Sanfilipporesearch The countdowns on for nextmonths Sanfilippo 1000 shy Big Feet forLittle Feet Surf Coast Century challengeand cycle event Come cheer us on orDONATE at wwwsanfilippoorgausf1000shy2016 READ MORE

Become a Star for SanfilippoAnnouncing our regular giving campaign

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Were delighted to announce the launchof the Sanfilippo Childrens Foundationsregular giving program Stars forSanfilippo We invite you to become astar and sign up for a monthly gift to helpfund critical research projects as westrive for a brighter future for children withSanfilippo READ MORE

Tax Campaign We Say Thank YouOur 2016 EOFY campaign raised significant funds

An enormous thank you to everyone whodonated to our recent End of FinancialYear tax appeal With your help we raised$53185 vital research dollars Thismoney will fund critical research programsand grants Imagine if it funds the projectthat finds a cure or even reverses thedevastating effects of Sanfilippo Thankyou to our community of supporters foryour generosity

Introducing Two New SAB MembersScientific Advisory Board expands

We are delighted to have two newadditions to the Sanfilippo ChildrensFoundations esteemed ScientificAdvisory Board Professor Ian Alexanderand Professor David Ryugo

Professor Ian Alexander is the head ofthe Gene Therapy Research Unit a jointinitiative of Sydneys Childrens HospitalNetwork and the Childrens MedicalResearch Institute in Sydney ForProfessor Alexanders bio READ MORE

Professor David Ryugo is a Professor ofNeuroscience at the Garvan Institute of

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Medical Research in Sydney He is also aConjoint Professor School of MedicalSciences at the University of New SouthWales and a Professor Emeritus JohnHopkins School of Medicine BaltimoreUSA For Professor Davids bio READMORE

Welcome Research Manager Kristina ElvidgeWe have a new face at the Foundation

Dr Kristina Elvidge began her career as amedical researcher later moving from thelaboratory into the realm of sciencecommunication Kristina has joined theSanfilippo Childrens Foundation on apartshytime basis as our ResearchManager For more on her role and herthoughts on the rare disease landscapeplease READ MORE

Fundraising StoriesTales from the fundraising frontshyline

Sumptuous Sounds Fusion offood and music a true hit

READ MORE

Tough Mudder a muddy successin Brisbane

READ MORE

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Mundine supports Hope for Jacobgarage sale fundraiser

READ MORE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

PO BOX 475Freshw ater NSW 2096

Australia

1800 664 878infosanfilippoorgau

unsubscribe from this listupdate subscription preferences

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Page 3: An Update from the Sanfilippo Children's Foundation · people lead by Sanfilippo parent Carl S Kapes as well as the CEO of Abeona Therapeutics, Timothy J. Miller PhD will be climbing

Were delighted to announce the launchof the Sanfilippo Childrens Foundationsregular giving program Stars forSanfilippo We invite you to become astar and sign up for a monthly gift to helpfund critical research projects as westrive for a brighter future for children withSanfilippo READ MORE

Tax Campaign We Say Thank YouOur 2016 EOFY campaign raised significant funds

An enormous thank you to everyone whodonated to our recent End of FinancialYear tax appeal With your help we raised$53185 vital research dollars Thismoney will fund critical research programsand grants Imagine if it funds the projectthat finds a cure or even reverses thedevastating effects of Sanfilippo Thankyou to our community of supporters foryour generosity

Introducing Two New SAB MembersScientific Advisory Board expands

We are delighted to have two newadditions to the Sanfilippo ChildrensFoundations esteemed ScientificAdvisory Board Professor Ian Alexanderand Professor David Ryugo

Professor Ian Alexander is the head ofthe Gene Therapy Research Unit a jointinitiative of Sydneys Childrens HospitalNetwork and the Childrens MedicalResearch Institute in Sydney ForProfessor Alexanders bio READ MORE

Professor David Ryugo is a Professor ofNeuroscience at the Garvan Institute of

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Medical Research in Sydney He is also aConjoint Professor School of MedicalSciences at the University of New SouthWales and a Professor Emeritus JohnHopkins School of Medicine BaltimoreUSA For Professor Davids bio READMORE

Welcome Research Manager Kristina ElvidgeWe have a new face at the Foundation

Dr Kristina Elvidge began her career as amedical researcher later moving from thelaboratory into the realm of sciencecommunication Kristina has joined theSanfilippo Childrens Foundation on apartshytime basis as our ResearchManager For more on her role and herthoughts on the rare disease landscapeplease READ MORE

Fundraising StoriesTales from the fundraising frontshyline

Sumptuous Sounds Fusion offood and music a true hit

READ MORE

Tough Mudder a muddy successin Brisbane

READ MORE

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Mundine supports Hope for Jacobgarage sale fundraiser

READ MORE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

PO BOX 475Freshw ater NSW 2096

Australia

1800 664 878infosanfilippoorgau

unsubscribe from this listupdate subscription preferences

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Page 4: An Update from the Sanfilippo Children's Foundation · people lead by Sanfilippo parent Carl S Kapes as well as the CEO of Abeona Therapeutics, Timothy J. Miller PhD will be climbing

Medical Research in Sydney He is also aConjoint Professor School of MedicalSciences at the University of New SouthWales and a Professor Emeritus JohnHopkins School of Medicine BaltimoreUSA For Professor Davids bio READMORE

Welcome Research Manager Kristina ElvidgeWe have a new face at the Foundation

Dr Kristina Elvidge began her career as amedical researcher later moving from thelaboratory into the realm of sciencecommunication Kristina has joined theSanfilippo Childrens Foundation on apartshytime basis as our ResearchManager For more on her role and herthoughts on the rare disease landscapeplease READ MORE

Fundraising StoriesTales from the fundraising frontshyline

Sumptuous Sounds Fusion offood and music a true hit

READ MORE

Tough Mudder a muddy successin Brisbane

READ MORE

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Mundine supports Hope for Jacobgarage sale fundraiser

READ MORE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

PO BOX 475Freshw ater NSW 2096

Australia

1800 664 878infosanfilippoorgau

unsubscribe from this listupdate subscription preferences

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate

Page 5: An Update from the Sanfilippo Children's Foundation · people lead by Sanfilippo parent Carl S Kapes as well as the CEO of Abeona Therapeutics, Timothy J. Miller PhD will be climbing

Mundine supports Hope for Jacobgarage sale fundraiser

READ MORE

MAKE A DIFFERENCE

PO BOX 475Freshw ater NSW 2096

Australia

1800 664 878infosanfilippoorgau

unsubscribe from this listupdate subscription preferences

Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate