The Minnesota PKU Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to support for individuals and families with PKU and research for treatments and a cure. Our services include:
  • Funding local PKU research.
  • Purchase of gram scales for families in financial need (these are indispensable items in improving dietary management) seen at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview clinic.
  • The purchase of Phenylalanine Value Books and cookbooks for University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital, Fairview clinic.
  • Expenses associated with the PKU Foundation Symposium held for PKU families. (Speakers are internationally renowned PKU physicians and researchers.)
  • PKU family gatherings/networking events both local and nationally.
  • Supporting the National PKU Alliance  in a national effort to provide support, legislation, and research for individuals with PKU.