Sweetness and Laughter Gala

22nd Anniversary “Sweetness and Laughter” Gala
and “See the Light” Award took place on Facebook Live

Click here to replay the event, watch the “See the Light” Awards Video & More

What's New

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Education & Research of Children's Genetic Diseases of the Brain

Learn More about the Foundation’s Accomplishments

Testing and Education Programs

Since 2003, MFRF has created and provided “The South Florida Genetic Testing and Education Fairs”
Thousands of potential parents have benefitted from these programs.
We have partnered with other leaders including JScreen, the Victor Center, and Genzyme Genetics

Find out about upcoming testing events

The Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation’s mission is to promote and lead critical awareness, testing, counseling, and research initiatives that hold promise for the prevention and eventual cure of fatal children’s genetic diseases of the brain.

What’s New:

Latest news & press releases

Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation Message for Carl Meyers

FIU Nicole Wertheim College of Nursing & Health Sciences Donor Wall Unveiling & Holiday Celebration 2019

Axovant Orphan Drug Designation

Ron and Kathy Assaf College of Nursing Teams Up With the Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation

Axovant Presents First Evidence of Clinical Stabilization in Tay-Sachs Disease

JScreen Highlights Genetic Testing In Tay-Sachs Awareness Month

MFRF Hosts Genetic Screening Event

What Every Bride Should Know

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Did You Know?

Mathew Forbes Romer Foundation

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Genetic Diseases

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OUR STORIES

Jordan

December 28, 2019

Cristian

December 3, 2017

Eli

December 3, 2017

Nicole

November 26, 2017

William

November 20, 2017

Brooke

November 10, 2017

Mathew

November 10, 2017

Nicholas

November 10, 2017

Evie

November 10, 2017