Mission4Maureen
November 17, 2011
My daughter, Nadia, was feeling sick for about 4 random days in a two week period...sick one day...better three days. It was weird...we had her birthday party 2 days after her 7th birthday, on July 9, 2011, and even that morning, she woke up ill, but was better by noon and showed no sighns of slowing down all day...but July 10th, that morning she was ill again, and it's not normal to puke or have headaches...so we went to the ER that morning and by the afternoon, she was flying to Children's Hospital. I tell you, I have remained calm, probably calmer than my friends and the doctors, even, and I'm glad they have found me to be inspiring and all of that, but there are times when you are home alone just wondering what's next. This thing has been a whirlwind or emotions and decisions and nerves. Everything has been moving very fast in the past 4 months.
And trust me, Jesus has been keeping me. And I have been blessed to meet some great social workers, nurses, and helpers who have lined me up with excellent resources, such as Mission4Muareen. My home was broken into 2 weeks before Nadia's diagnosis of medulloblastoma (brain cancer) and a few things were stolen, and with the holidays coming up, I could have easily started to feel terribly uncomfortable, but when I received notice that your organization was helping pay my mortgage, it was...right on time. I thank you very much! Nadia thanks you!! I made sure she read the letter and we thank God for you, for having the resources and the willing heart to help us!!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
financial help above what I expected.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
sponsor them myself...and when all of this is over, I will donate, so their vision can remain bright!!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
a social worker from the OK Brain Tumor Foundation referred me.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
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October 18, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
My daughter Carrie was diagnosed with an Ependymoma brain tumor in April 2005. She was 14 months old. She has been though many tumor resections and various chemo.'s and two times of radiation therapy. In Sept. 2009, my husband moved out while I was out of town with Carrie getting her second radiation treatment. In Sept. 2010, her tumor began to grow again. In Jan. 2011, her tumor hemmoraged. She was hospitalized for 5 months. During this time, my husband whom I am still trying to divorce, fired me from our family business and contested my unemployment. I had no income for 3 months. I also have a 12 year old son. Mission4Maureen has been instrumental in helping me pay some of my bills that I would have never been able to cover on my own. They were there when I really needed someone. I can't begin to thank them enough for taking some of the burden off of me during this very difficult year.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
This organization helped me pay some household bills that I would have never been able to take care of on my own right now.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I wouldn't change a thing. This is an incredible organization!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
Through the social worker at my daughters hospital.
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
They have helped take some of the financial burden off my shoulders so that I have less stress in my life.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
October 10, 2011
My son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Through this journey we have had so many finanical burdens, but yet so many blessings. This foundation truely cares & are there for emotional & financial support. Its very heartwarming to know that so many care & want to help.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Helping with the emotional & financial support with my son having cancer.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I think its a wonderful organization!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
Through another Cancer mom.
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
That there are wonderful foundations, like this one that are there to help in so many ways. Every little bit helps & gives hope for a better day!
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2011
August 13, 2011
my name is Lourie and this is my beautiful daughter Alyse. We would like to thank Mission4Maureen for their help when we needed it the most. This is such a wonderful organization to reach out to folks like myself with such an awful medical condition. May God continue to bless each of you and all those who are involved. My prayers are with you all. Thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
getting help with bills
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
i think this organization is wonderful and blessed
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
a friend told me about it
August 3, 2011
Our daughter, Grace, has a terminal meningioma. As she is terminal, medical procedures/treatments are no longer occuring. The financial burden on a family however continues; unpaid leave from work, etc. Mission4Maureen provided a mortagage payment on our behalf. This finanical assistance eased our burden and allowed us to focus more on Grace, and less on finances.
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The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
Our family's life - thank you!!
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing at this time
May 21, 2011
Dear Folks, when I was 44 I was diagnosed with anaplastic olododendroglioma (WHO grade 3) in March 2005, the same month that dear Mareen Lowis died. She had a g. 4 tumor. I had a recurrence in Feb. 2009 and they did the same thing by resecting it and I went back to work in June 2009. But I was only able to work for 5 months. I am a heavy equipment operator but I had to go on disability. We are now uninsured and need help with all of our cancer related bills and they are more than you think! My disability pays all the 'normal' bills but I am so grateful for the for the help in relieving our cancer bills! Thankyou so much for your availability and your willingness to help. And thanks to Maureen as well.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I have reduced my cancer related costs to the tune of the money they have been willing to give me and I am very thankful to the organization for all their help.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Nothing! I can only imagine the number of candidates you must entertain and only having so much money you can only do so much for so many!
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
A lot
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
How did you find this group?
My chemo doctor.
What, if any, change in your life has this group encouraged?
Staying abreast of my bills.
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
1 person found this review helpful
April 20, 2011
1 person found this review helpful
Mission4Maureen is such an amazing organization for many reasons. It was started in honor of Maureen Lowis, a beautiful, 34 year old mother of 3, who died from glioblastoma multiforme in March 2005. Maureen was appalled by the staggering cost of brain cancer treatments. M4M was founded to financially help patients of brain cancer. We have stopped foreclosures and evictions, helped keep utilities on, help pay for travel for treatment, and for the cost of medication. Research funds are important, but M4M helps patients who are struggling NOW. We help babies from St. Jude's hospital to adults who have lost their jobs. The passion of Maureen is very evident in this organization founded in her memory.
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
I am inspired by the commitment to these patients and by the testimonials of M4M recipients.
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I just wish we had the resources to help more and more people!
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October 14, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
WOW, what a blessing Mission4Maureen was to our family! The MSW at Duke had just found out about this foundation and shared the information with me. My 10yr old daughter was receiving treatment at Duke for an Optic Glioma with chemo every 12 days. We had to travel 4hrs each way to get chemo and then turn around and go again. Needless to say, it drained us of everything; emotional, physical and financial! This foundation not only gave kind words of support but also paid 2 mortgage payments for me, so as a single mother, I was able to catch up on some bills. What a blessing. I truly feel God had His hand in this and lead Mission4maureen to help us. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
The Great!
I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
the acceptance of a contribution.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
none.
1 person found this review helpful
July 29, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
I'm not sure how Mission4Maureen heard about us, but they were a Godsend. My son was diagnosed with glioblastoma last November and I was unable to work for 6 months. I am self employed, so my business suffered greatly. We were driving from North Idaho to Seattle every week for radiation and now drive 2 1/2 hours biweekly to Spokane,WA to get chemo. I have my son on additional supplemements and the cost is great. Thank you so much for taking a dent out of some of my bills. Sincerely, Cheryl
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I've personally experienced the results of this organization in...
getting help with my bills
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How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
1 person found this review helpful
April 29, 2010
1 person found this review helpful
Mission4Maureen provided financial assistance to my husband who was striken with brain cancer -glioblastoma. They helped him cover some of his medical expenses. This was such a wonderful help to us. Made a significant dent in our financial burdens. The suddenness of the illness put him in financial straits in that he is privately employed and had been experiencing lapses in memory, etc., prior to this - thus putting a dent in his income. The staff at Mission 4 Maureen are so persoanable, kind, and helpful. And I do agree that they come to ones aid so quickly and efficiently. Just impresses on me the importance of giving to such organizations. They fill such a gap in our system. We cannot thank them enough. Heard about them through UCSF Medical Center Brain Cancer Center. They publish a list of organizations that help brain cancer victims. This one was the most accessible. We must give, give, and give some more.
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What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is...
their kindness, as well as the quickness of their response.
If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could...
be so far reaching in its help to those who need it.
How frequently have you been involved with the organization?
One time
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2010
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