The hope I have is because of you
As I write today, I am twelve years distant from my initial diagnosis of chordoma. At the time, the news … Continue reading
Category Archives: Featured Champions
You’re not alone. We’re on your team. Meet the members of #TeamChordoma
“I know that the race will be jovial and meaningful because it will be a connected experience for all of … Continue reading
Join me in unlocking progress toward better treatments
Double your impact! Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, gifts made before Dec. 31, 2018 will be matched dollar-for-dollar up … Continue reading
Veteran cycler and chordoma survivor advance cutting-edge chordoma research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
In their nearly 30 years of friendship, Todd Balf and Chris McKeown have cycled thousands of miles together. From treks … Continue reading
Community fundraisers turn passion into action
As a patient-driven organization, our success depends on the initiative of supporters like you. Over the years, our amazing community … Continue reading
Together we can solve chordoma
Nearly six years ago, we heard the words that would completely change our lives: “you have chordoma.” It didn’t seem … Continue reading
Putting the “Pro” in Pro Bono: Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP
Kerry Shad was already a nationally recognized employment law and litigation attorney by 2007, but off the clock, she was … Continue reading
An experimental treatment changed the life of a courageous young chordoma survivor
As the youngest child in a family of California dairy farmers, Frankie Fernandes was used to waking up early. But … Continue reading
Peer power: Two Guides, dozens of life-changing relationships
Since 2011, our Peer Connect Program has united the chordoma community and fostered life-changing relationships between individuals affected by this … Continue reading
New initiative in Canada advances research, builds community
Since its inception, the Chordoma Foundation has made great strides toward optimizing chordoma standard-of-care guidelines and initiating critical research in … Continue reading