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Here’s what’s happening at The Genesis Foundation For Children.

Getting A Diagnosis Was Life-Changing

Updated on February 10, 2022

When Tina and her husband, Ernie, had their second daughter, Myla, they knew early on that something wasn’t right. Myla wasn’t hitting her developmental milestones. Unlike their older daughter, Myla […]

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Explosion in Medical Knowledge Doesn’t Make It Easier for Affected Families

Updated on February 10, 2022

Learn how the advances in medicine do not ease the burden on the family for children born with rare genetic disorders. Where medicine may not be able to help, The […]

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Patient Continues Dr. Murray Feingold’s Legacy

Updated on February 9, 2022

  Tom Hamel was born in 1973 with Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare genetic disorder characterized by abnormalities of the head and face. Tom’s parents brought him to Dr. Murray Feingold when […]

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Rachael Feingold Stein’s Tribute to her Father Dr. Murray Feingold

Updated on August 9, 2021

Since 1982, our mission to provide coordinated care for children born with rare diseases or genetic disorders has not wavered. In addition to funding The Feingold Center located at Boston […]

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In Memoriam, Walter Roenick

Updated on January 14, 2021

Dear friends, It is with great sadness that I inform you of the passing of Wally Roenick on January 6th. A Director of The Genesis Foundation for Children for many […]

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Types Of Adaptive Mobility Devices For People With Disabilities

Updated on September 29, 2020

“Assistive technologies are an important addition to physical and occupational therapy.”  – Dr. Catherine Bearce Nowak Fourteen percent of people in the US have a mobility disability. Everyday tasks like […]

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High school ambassador program allows students to help with Genesis Foundation

Updated on November 11, 2019

The high school ambassador program for the Genesis Foundation is a very rewarding, positive experience. Leading this program requires a dedicated candidate, however, it builds strong leadership skills as well […]

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