In Memory Of
In loving memory of those children who have passed away since
The Progeria Research Foundation was formed in 1999
2017
Mariella, 14 years old, from Peru
Gamze, 17 years old, from Germany
Joao, 14 years old, from Portugal
Ontlametse, 18 years old, from South Africa
Xinyan, 2 years old, from China
Devin, 20 years old , from Canada
2016
Karen, 12 years old, from Colombia
Antonin, 6 years old, from Czech Republic
Francisco, 11 years old, from Chile
Ana Rochelle, 19 years old, from The Philippines
Kien, 10 years old, from Vietnam
Nihal, 15 years old, from India
Nathan, 11 years old, from Brazil
Franco, 4 years old, from Argentina
2015
Hayden, 15 years old, from US
Alisa, 3 years old, from Germany
Jesus, 16 years old, from Venezuela
Nahomi, 15 years old, from Peru
Yusally, 14 years old, from Dominican Republic
Sraia, 10 years old, from Israel
Hayley, 17 years old, from England
Fernando, 16 years old, from the United States
2014
Jayamala, 7 years old, from India
Sumaira, 14 years old, from Pakistan
Toontje, 12 years old, from Belgium
Leonardo, 16 years old, from Brazil
Jakob, 8 years old, from Switzerland
Pamela, 10 years old, from Bulgaria
Teresa, 15 years old, from Italy
Hana, 15 years old, from the United States
Sam, 17 years old, from the United States
2013
Andrea, 16 years old, from Spain
Jocelia, 12 years old, from Brazil
Sarah, 9 years old, from the United States
Ayushman, 7 months old, from India
2012
Bianca, 7 years old, from Brazil
Pedro, 11 years old, from Brazil
Eric, 18 years old, from Canada
Milagros, 11 years old, from Argentina
Azeddine, 20 years old, from Morocco
Valentina, 1 year old, from Argentina
Kawan, 9 years old, from Brazil
2011
Vasile, 12 years old, from Romania
Leon, from South Africa, the day after his 26th birthday
Priya, 20 years old, from India
Christian, 13 years old, from Germany
2010
John, 18 years old, from the United States
Luci, 12 years old, from Mexico
Theo, 9 months old, from Sweden
Magnus, 2 years old, from Finland
2009
Ashley, 17 years old, from Canada
2008
Sarah, 14 years old, from Austria
Megane, 15 years old, from France
Maria, 10 years old, from Columbia
2007
Seth, 13 ½ years old, from the United States
Burcu, 20 years old, from Turkey
Maria, 9 years old, from Mexico
2006
Zach, 3 ½ years old, from the United States
Kristian, 3 ½ years old, from the United States
Mirko, age 22, from Argentina
Juan Carlos, age 11, from Columbia
Michaela, 11 years old, from England
Wiradianty, “Ranti”, 11 years old, from Indonesia
Zoe, 13 years old, from Puerto Rico
Ory, 10 years old, from the United States
2005
Kieran, 8 years old, from England
Claire, 14 years old, from Scotland
Saim, 14 years old, from Turkey
Ronny, from Venezuela, 3 days before his 17th birthday
Stuart, from Australia, 18 years old
Sacha, 9 years old, from France
2004
John, 16 years old, from the United States
2003
Fleur, 2 years old, from England
Christopher, 12 years old, from United States
Nigel, 10 years old, from The Netherlands
Susana, 22 years old, from Mexico
Christopher, 20 years old, from Australia
2002
Glendis, 13 years old, from Venezuela
2001
Joscha, 13 years old, from Germany
Stanislaw, 11 years old, from Poland
Juan, 16 years old, from Republic Argentina
Sabrina, 13 years old, from Switzerland
Mihailo, 13 years old, from Yugoslavia
Loana, 14 years old, from Romania
2000
Lukasz, 8 years old, from Poland
Mariluz, 12 years old, from Chile
Rachel, 9 years old, from United States
Svenja, 12 years old, from Germany
Andrew, 8 years old, from United States
Jonathon, 11 years old, from United States
Ngoc, 15 years old, from Vietnam
1999
Clinton, 6 years old, from the United States
Jesus, 19 years old, from Mexico
Watch this video of Ashley who, in just 90 seconds, shines with her bright personality and insightful advice to other children with Progeria – Ashley will live on in our hearts.
Click here to read Remembering Amy, a heartfelt story told by Amy’s mother, best friend and favorite teacher, of the wonderful life of a child with Progeria and the profound effect she had on everyone she met.