The greatest breakthrough before 2025 will be the discovery of a cure for fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva. FOP is a rare disease affecting one in every two million with only 800 known cases, yet the IFOPA is dedicated to finding a solution to this painful and debilitating disease. The condition causes abnormal and painful bone growth resulting from a mutation in the bone morphogenic protein pathway and is aggravated by illness or injury. Appearance of the disease may not occur until early adulthood; however, in the case of the daughter of our family friends, 8 year old Sona Brinkman, diagnosis began three years ago. Despite precautions in attempt to eliminate further immobilization, Sona can no longer lift her arms above her head. Devoted
