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Gilbert Family Foundation
GFF exists to accelerate a cure for NF1 and grow opportunity and equity in Detroit and our home cities.
About Gilbert Family Foundation
The Gilbert Family Foundation is a private nonprofit foundation founded by philanthropists Dan and Jennifer Gilbert to address their two priorities and passions: accelerating a cure for neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) and transforming the city of Detroit, Michigan. The Foundation has embarked on two bold, high risk/high reward NF1 research initiatives: (1) the Gene Therapy Initiative (GTI), to develop curative therapies that address the underlying genetic abnormalities in NF1 patients, and (2) the Vision Restoration Initiative (VRI), inspired by their son’s loss of vision from NF1 and with a goal of advancing vision restoration therapies.
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Presence & Recognition
Gilbert Family Foundation hosted an episode of the For More Forum featuring Laura Grannemann, Executive Director of Rocket Community Fund and Gilbert Family Foundation, discussing her career growth, imposter syndrome, and community presence.
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Capital & Finance
Gilbert Family Foundation made a $1.2M investment in parks across the city, including Dorais Park, Eliza Howell Park, and Hasse Emery Park, with the Senior Director of Public Spaces JJ Vélez speaking with Daily Detroit.
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