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November 9, 2012
A fabulous organization ran by fantastic people - helping numerous children & their families cope with horrrific devistating neurological diese.Thanjk Hashem for Making Headway & Mya & Ed more
MAKING HEADWAY FOUNDATION INC
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April 5, 2013
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 difficult. Making Headway has always helped me by being able to "give back" "to help" these same paietents - in a non medical way - so that the patients become people. Thank you for letting me help.
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Life-changing
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2013
November 9, 2012
A fabulous organization ran by fantastic people - helping numerous children & their families cope with horrrific devistating neurological diese.Thanjk Hashem for Making Headway & Mya & Ed
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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2012
November 10, 2012
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 of the founders, volunteers at NYU with patients and I have seen patients cry when they come in and realize Maya is not there that day. She is loving and caring and makes everyone feel like they are the most important person in the world. We call her the Mother Theresa of Hassenfeld. The foundation pays for any needs patients have from funerals to food to psychological counseling and beareavement support just to name a few. I have volunteered for an annual event Maya and Edward have at their house for 400 patients and families with tons of food, activities, petting zoos, pony rides and everything a child and adult would love. It is truly amazing and the familes love it! Not many people would open up their own home for something like this. They are the most selfless giving people I have ever met and I strive to be like them.
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Life-changing
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Very Well
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Definitely
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2012
November 10, 2012
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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Definitely
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2010
November 10, 2012
As one of the original beneficiaries of this amazing organization (when I was diagnosed with brain cancer in 1996 at the age of 21), Making Headway was there for me. The support they offered by way of free psychotherapy and peer support were invaluable to helping me back on my feet and ready to address the "what's next" and how to get busy living. I will forever be indebted to their services.
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1997
November 10, 2012
Making Headway was wonderful to my son and my family when he was hospitalized for a brain tumor. They also gave us support after we went home. They still continue to provide great activities for our son - 11 years later! They also donate money for cancer research.
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2012
November 9, 2012
their help for 60 weeks while my daughter was getting chemotherapy was incredible. that was in 1996. my daughter has been cancer free now for over 10 years!
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Very Well
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2012
November 9, 2012
This organization is near and dear to my heart as my own sister had a brain tumor over 30 years ago. They provide the services and support that were so clearly lacking when my own family went through this experience. Making Headway takes care of the entire family--patient, parents and siblings--providing help at every stage. They replace fear and isolation with education and support from the moment of diagnosis, through treatment and beyond.
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Life-changing
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2012
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November 9, 2012
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I became affiliated with Making Headway through my dear friend, Holly Kensicki Lind. When she passed away after a long, brave battle with cancer, we approached the foundation in an effort to create an event to honor Holly. Making Headway was not only helpful in coordinating the Day in the Park; they were so grateful and enthusiastic in planning. We spent months working with the foundation on finding exactly the right place and ways to make the day special. When the big day arrived, Making Headyway was there to direct us and the Manley's were there to talk about the foundation and how they use the funds raised. They do such wonderful things for children and families with children suffering with cancer. We also got to speak in honor of our friend Holly and help to keep her bright spirit alive. We wouldn't have been able to pull this amazing day together so beautifully without the assistance of Making Headway. Knowing what great folks they are and how much they are able to help with the money raised, we are so excited to work on our Day in the Park for 2013.
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2012
November 9, 2012
This organization provided amazing support and resources for myself ( the caregiver) and my husband ( the patient). When Chris was diagnosed with medulloblastoma at age 26 we both needed support and guidance on how to handle this challenge. Making headway stepped right in and provided us with exactly what we needed. We will be forever gracious. Thank you from the Ravanellos!
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2012
October 26, 2012
My family goes way back with Making Headway,my daughter Bari is now 30 years old . She has gone through 5 spinal surguries and Making Headway was there for us through each one. Living in the hospital for periods of time really takes a toll on the family but Making Headway was always there to provide activities, therapy and just unbelievable kindness to help make it bearable. At one point my daughter needed surgery in another hospital the biggest surprise was Making Headway sending her therapist there my daughter was so happy to see a familiar face and did wonders for her attitude and the will to go on. I don't know any other organization that would got that far to make sure their clients were doing OK. In college my daughter did an internship with Making Headway, she is now a licensed master of social worker and licensed child life specialist due to their influence.
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Life-changing
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Definitely
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Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2006
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