Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders
Serves Atlanta by phone or online.
(918) 212-4815
The Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders is a nonprofit run by parents. It helps families whose child has a peroxisomal disorder, such as a Zellweger spectrum disorder. It offers support groups, a family registry, an equipment exchange, and information for newly diagnosed families and grieving families. It also funds research. Its headquarters are in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
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What they offer 17
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Bereavement ResourcesService
The site has Bereavement Resources for grieving families, linked as "Hope Happens Here". The pages we read do not give details.
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Equipment Exchange ProgramProgram
A page on the GFPD site called Equipment Exchange is listed under Support & Resources. What it offers is not described on the pages we read.
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Family-to-Family CommunitiesProgram
A closed private group for families enrolled in GFPD Family-to-Family Communities sessions to stay connected between virtual meetings.
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GFPD Adult Self Advocate Patient Support GroupService
A private online support group for adults living with peroxisomal disorders.
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GFPD AMACR Deficiency Support GroupService
A private support group for people with AMACR deficiency and parents of people with AMACR deficiency.
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GFPD Dads GroupService
A private online support space for fathers of people with peroxisomal disorders.
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GFPD Extended Family Support GroupService
A private online group for adult extended family members of people with peroxisomal disorders.
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GFPD Family DirectoryProgram
The site lists a Family Directory under Support & Resources. The pages we read do not say how it works.
Events 4
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Family and Scientific Conferences
Every two years
The GFPD holds a conference every two years. Families and professionals from around the world meet and work together.
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PAUSE with the GFPD
October 5 each yearOnline
A worldwide awareness day to honor families who have lost a child or are living with a peroxisomal disorder.
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Pound the Pavement for Peter
Annually in March
An annual GFPD fundraiser held in Atlanta, Georgia.
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2026 Regional Meetups
Date not announced
The site menu lists 2026 Regional Meetups under Events. Dates and places are not on the pages we read.
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