How to Help

Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering to help the Cystinosis Research Foundation. The generosity and support from our community of family and friends has made a significant difference in the course of cystinosis research, but much remains to be done.
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Donate Online

Interested in making a donation online? Our site is secure and 100% of your donation goes toward cystinosis research.
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Support CRF for Free While You Search and Shop Online

More than 1,300 top stores like Amazon, Toys R Us, Best Buy, Apple, Gap and more will donate a percentage of online sales to CRF when you use GoodShop.  Just go to www.GoodShop.com, designate us as the cause you support and then click over to your favorite store. You pay nothing extra, and you can even save money as GoodShop lists thousands of money-saving coupons and free shipping offers. You can do the same with web browsing by using www.GoodSearch.com as a search engine.

Organize a Fundraising Event

Organizing a fundraising event is a great way to support the Cystinosis Research Foundation in your community. Fundraising events help educate the community about the critical need for funding rare disease research. CRF can provide resources and assistance to make your event successful.
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Patient Volunteers

Over the past few years there have been new research developments and significant advancements in the treatment of cystinosis. Dr. Ranjan Dohil’s research study funded by CRF at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) has resulted in the development of a slow-release form of cysteamine.
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Joshua's Journey of Hope Cookbook

Joshua Clarke's grandmother Marianne has created a cookbook with 400 recipes from 80 grandmothers.  All the recipes are family favorites, handed down for generations, including ethnic specialties from Hungary, Cuba, England, Romania, Russia, Italy, Mexico and Poland.  "Favorites From Grandmother's Table" is available for purchase with a suggested $20 donation plus $3 for shipping.  You can order by emailing Marianne at cookbook@joshuasjourney.org or sending a donation to:

Joshua's Journey of Hope
30141 Antelope Road, #D635
Menifee, CA 92584

Online Store

Be part of the cure for cystinosis. Shop and help to make a difference »
Wear the Cystinosis Research Foundation's logo to help raise awareness about cystinosis and be part of the cure.  Your purchase will provide a $5 donation to CRF to help us find a cure.  Thank you for making a difference! 


Save the Date for Natalie’s Wish Fundraiser– April 30th at the Balboa Bay Club, Newport Beach, CA
John Ondrasik

Join us Friday, April 30th for our annual Natalie’s Wish fundraising event at the beautiful Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, CA. Guests will enjoy a live performance by John Ondrasik of Five for Fighting, and a short film on cystinosis research progress. Then the bidding begins on fabulous items in our live auction, including fantastic travel and entertainment packages, jewelry and wine collections. This event is the highlight of our year, with many of our supporters and cystinosis families joining together for a night of hope and celebration in our quest to cure cystinosis. More information and invitations to come.

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