The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving care for sarcoidosis patients and to finding a cure for this disease. Since establishment in 2000, FSR has worked diligently to provide resources to thousands of patients, their families and their physicians as well as funded several domestic and international research efforts.

New Look (and Address) for the New Millennium
In order to grow and to fulfill our mission, the Foundation is committed to keeping our operating expenses as low as possible so that we are able to keep pace with our progress to date.  In that regard, we are pleased to have found a supportive corporate partner in downtown Chicago willing to make room in their headquarters for the Foundation.  As of September 2006, the landmark neo-classical Peoples Gas Building, designed by famed architect and urban planner Daniel Burnham is home to FSR.  In addition to a high profile Michigan Avenue address overlooking Chicago's Millennium Park, this arrangement will allow the Foundation to save much needed money as we grow our staff.

As more consumers use the Internet to gain access to disease information, and more professionals use the Internet to investigate research opportunities there is a greater need for accurate, up-to-date and easily accessible information on-line. In October 2006, FSR launched a redesigned Web site that features a more user-friendly format and increases the information available to consumers and professionals.

Improving Care for Sarcoidosis Patients
FSR has a long history of educating consumers and their health care professionals as well as providing direct support to critically needed research. FSR's annual K.I.S.S. (Kick In to Stop Sarcoidosis®)Awareness Campaign  reaches hundreds of thousands with a combination of education events, print articles, televised health reports and Public Service Announcements.

Finding a Cure
The FSR Board of Directors feels strongly that the causes of this disease, and ultimately a cure, will be uncovered through rigorous and extensive scientific research. FSR's Research Grants Program is the nation's first privately funded program for sarcoidosis research.  In 2005, the Foundation made great strides in raising awareness of and research support for this devastating disease, including the establishment of six new research partnerships. In 2006, we have pledged to double the amount that we spend on research.

New Directions
It is vital that FSR maintain a high level of support for sarcoidosis patients and expand the kind and availability of services we provide. In the coming months, this would include plans for new patient and professional education initiatives as well as plans to continue efforts to fund research to find better treatments and someday a cure for this devastating disease. FSR is a non-profit 501c3 organization. Donations to FSR are tax-deductible. Donate Now!