MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC
TOP-RATED 2012
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Target demographics: Children with Pediatric Brain or Spinal Cord Tumor
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Geographic areas served: NY, NJ, CT
Mission:
Making Headway Foundation provides care, comfort and a cure for children with brain and spinal cord tumors while funding medical research geared toward better treatments and a cure.”
Results:
Among our many accomplishments, one of the most notable from 2012 is that we have recently committed $1 million toward a neuro oncology laboratory at NYU. We were also instrumental in finding another matching grant for $1 million.
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Neuro R.
04/05/13
I have been involved with Maya & Ed Manley & Making Headway Foundation for over 20 years - first at NYU, then Beth Israel & back again at NYU. I am a practicing Neuroradiologist & former Neurosurgeon.
Treating & Diagnosing Tumors, infections & tauma in pediatric & young adults is for me very ...
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Onederwoman
11/10/12
I worked at NYU for several years with Making Headway. I have volunteered for several of their events and have seen first hand what they do for patients and families at NYU. Besides giving financial suppot they give emotional support in ways I have never seen with other organizations. Maya one ...
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Dariusz U.
11/10/12
Hi,my name is Dariusz Uczkowski. I interviewed Ed and Maya a couple years ago in order to tell the story about the beginning of making headway. They are real people filled with warmth, heart and a true deep understanding for others. If you are interested here is the link. http://vimeo.com/12217396...
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