We Are All In This Together.

Karen earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Smith College and a Ph.D. in physiology from Penn State University. She joined Giving Strength in 2024, bringing over 20 years of experience in the life sciences industry, with a focus on drug discovery and early to mid-stage clinical development. She is continually inspired by the resilience and resourcefulness of the patient community and honored to work alongside our outstanding scientific and clinical collaborators. 

Lindsey and Ronnie’s son was diagnosed with SELENON in 2020. This news drove them into action to start Giving Strength Inc. Hosting their first charity golf tournament in 2020, Swings for Finn with the help of their amazing family and friends. Lindsey and Ronnie are so grateful for all of the love, support and generosity shown. “Thanks to you, we are able to keep hope alive”. - Lindsey & Ronnie

Madeline Hollander and Sam Parker are the parents of Max, now 3 years old, and co-founded Giving Strength Foundation alongside Lindsey & Ronnie Curley. Sam runs a contemporary art gallery in Los Angeles, which hosted the benefit exhibition "Wishing Well" in 2023, and Madeline is an artist and choreographer who exhibits internationally.