Meet the Young Patients Committee!
Welcome to the YPC Blog! We wanted to create a space for communication with all young patients in a more casual setting. We’re going to treat this space as a
The FPA Receives Rare Giving Grant
The Facial Pain Association is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a Rare Giving Grant through the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases. In October, Brandi Underwood, the FPA’s
Rare Disease Day 2025
The Facial Pain Association (FPA) is the largest patient organization supporting all people affected by neuropathic facial pain, leading the world in resources for information and healthcare guidance. Through educational
Patient Perspective: Finding Relief Through the Power of Community
In 2022, Tommy Ogura started to experience pain on the left side of his face. Over time the pain became unbearable, and Tommy began to research his symptoms to find
Fall 2024 YPC Scholarship Recipient — Jennifer Hoeksema
The Young Patients Committee (YPC) assists in fulfilling the mission of FPA by representing the interests of neuropathic facial pain patients under the age of 40. In 2021, YPC launched
