The international fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva association.

The International Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP) Association was, founded by patient Jeannie Peeper in June of 1988 to educate patients, doctors, and the public about FOP: to raise funds and provide a patient base to support medical research into FOP: and to support patients with FOP and their families by providing a network of communication to help end the isolation that accompanies this rare and severely disabling condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]