This year, the Team KISS Walk/Run is going completely virtual. This means that participants worldwide can join and complete any route of their choosing – whether that is your neighborhood, favorite park, local trail, or even from your own home. See below for more...
You asked and we answered! FSR is thrilled to announce that we’ve been working behind the scenes to put together an online store with apparel for sarc warriors and their loved ones. Whether you’re running errands, hanging at home, going to an appointment,...
FSR is now inviting individuals living with or affected by sarcoidosis to apply for our new Patient Advisory Committee. It is our vision that this committee will help FSR build a Patient Advisory Board that will further incorporate the patient voice into education,...
Providing answers and education during Sarcoidosis Awareness Month is more important than ever in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic CHICAGO (April 1, 2020) – Individuals with the rare disease sarcoidosis live with concerns about their vulnerable health. The novel...
FSR is announcing the postponement of the Team KISS 5K – both San Diego and Virtual Walk – that were planned for April 18, 2020. The Team KISS 5K, initially scheduled to take place April 18, 2020 in San Diego and virtually, has been postponed. The event...
To create lasting change, there needs to be a movement. Movements are started by passionate, hardworking individuals who selflessly dedicate their time and energy to a cause they believe in. Luckily for us, FSR is surrounded by amazing individuals like these. Our...
Attention sarcoidosis warriors! If you are interested in helping advance sarcoidosis research, we have an opportunity you may be interested in. National Jewish Health is conducting a study for sarcoidosis in Denver, CO, and they need participants! The purpose of this...
This year, Rare Disease Day falls on February 29th, the rarest day of the year. Rare Disease Day is meant to raise awareness about diseases like sarcoidosis, which affect less than 200,000 people in the US. Most people who are not affected by sarcoidosis have never...
This year marks FSR’s 20th anniversary and we couldn’t be more excited to celebrate! Back in 2000, husband-and-wife duo Andrea and Reading Wilson started the Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research after Andrea was diagnosed with sarcoidosis. They were frustrated at the...
(Jan. 9, 2020) — The ATS Foundation Research Program/Foundation for Sarcoidosis has awarded Nicholas Arger, MD, of the University of California, San Francisco a $80,000 Foundation Partner grant. The ATS Foundation Partner Grant provides crucial support to...
