The GFPD is turning 15!

Join us on October 5, 2025, to celebrate the GFPD's 15th birthday! 🎉

Help us celebrate 15 years of helping Warriors and families connect with support and a community that gets it... 15 years of moving the needle on research for treatments and medical discoveries....15 years of bringing hope.

For our 15th birthday, we have a goal to raise $15,000 to capture the Board of Directors dollar-for-dollar match, and launch the GFPD into the next 15 years of progress.

🚨 THIS JUST IN! 🚨

What an incredible day celebrating 15 YEARS of the GFPD at our Birthday Bash! 🎉 Thanks to YOU, we’ve almost hit our first goal—and we’re still going strong!

🔥 Our Board Chair, Chad Johnson, and Executive Director, Ryan Maple, just announced an EXTRA $10,000 MATCH on top of the $15,000 already pledged by our Board of Directors.

Your donation makes a difference that goes beyond a single day.

🧡 You make sure a parent feels less alone.

🩵 You help fund bereavement care for grieving families.

💚 You support a new family seeking answers.

Thank you for standing with us—for 15 years, and for the future ahead.

FAQS

What is the GFPD Birthday Bash?

The GFPD was founded October 5, 2010. We recognize October 5th as our birthday. This year, we are celebrating 15 years with our community through an online fundraiser, the GFPD Birthday Bash. Your support during this event will help the GFPD continue to provide family support programs and fund research initiatives, and help us prepare for the next 15 years.

What is #PAUSEwiththeGFPD?

#PausewithTheGFPD is our worldwide awareness day. Every year, on October 5th, the Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders pauses to recognize and honor all of the families and patients facing the challenges of peroxisomal disorders. Our community shows support by sharing who they #pause for every year.

Even though October 5th is our recognized awareness day, you can PAUSE any day of the year!

Can I give before October 5?

Yes! Whether you give online or through the mail, all gifts on or before October 5 will count towards the Birthday Bash.

Sending a check?

Mail To:

Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders

PO Box 33238 Tulsa, OK 74153

What is the processing fee on my donation form?
We updated our online giving software for a better user experience. With that upgrade, a modest processing fee applies to each gift. Some donors choose to cover the donation fee. If you do not wish to cover this fee, simply uncheck the fee box.
There is an error with my transaction. What do I do?
Thank you for trying to make a gift! Sometimes switching browsers or digital devices helps. If you still need help with your gift, please email madeleine@thegfpd.org

GFPD 15th Birthday Bash!

Help us celebrate 15 years of hope!