The Desmoid Tumor Research Foundation
The RFA 5K & Fun Run, founded by desmoid tumor patient Sera Snyder in 2010, is our annual signature fundraising event and the celebratory finale of the annual DTRF Together We Will Weekend. The desmoid tumor community and supporters gather to walk, run, and roll on our accessible course together as a unified force against […]
Together we will advance research, empower our community with information, foster connection, and fundraise for a cure. We are excited to announce the DTRF Together We Will Weekend and RFA Walk is moving to Houston, TX on September 20-22, 2024! Events include the DTRF International Research Workshop for medical and industry professionals, along with DTRF […]
The DTRF International Research Workshop features: Scientific talks on current research and treatment A forum to share research findings, develop new collaborations, bring new scientists into the desmoid tumor research field, and discuss innovations that will lead to new treatments Live questions/answers and discussions related to the scientific talks Group discussions focusing on gaps in […]
Founded in 2007, the annual DTRF Patient Meeting is our signature patient support event of the DTRF Together We Will Weekend. It always takes place on Saturday, the day before our annual RFA Walk. The meeting includes educational presentations by clinicians and researchers, with questions from the audience, as well as a talk by a desmoid patient. Content is geared […]
The 2024 RFA Walk offers something for everyone; build a team, participate as an individual, create awareness, and help fundraise for a cure! Running for Answers (RFA), founded in Philadelphia by desmoid tumor patient Sera Snyder in 2009, is the annual DTRF signature fundraising event. This year, the desmoid tumor patient community and supporters will come […]
Running for Answers (RFA) is going VIRTUAL! Even though there won't be an in-person run or walk this year, help the DTRF carry on the RFA tradition and make a bigger impact by launching a virtual fundraiser today! Running for Answers was founded in Philadelphia by desmoid tumor patient Sera Snyder in 2009 and quickly became DTRF's annual fundraising […]
