For my birthday this year, I’m hosting a fundraiser for Amyloidosis Foundation in honor of my mother who passed in March 2008 from Amyloid. When she passed little was known about Amyloidosis. I pray that the foundation continue to assist those suffering from Amyloidosis.
Review from Guidestar
In January my husband Paul lost his battle with multiple myeloma and Amyloidosis. He was diagnosed 2 1/2 years before he passed. He never made it to Boston but his oncologist told him about the Amyliod foundation and because of there efforts and fund raises a pill to treat Amyliod was coming hopefully by 2019. My husband would pray everyday for something to treat this terrible desease. The only thing he could do for it was the chemo he was getting for MM. it’s very sad for us ( his family) to know he missed out on seeing a medication is now going to be available once thru FDA. Only 5 months after he passed. We r however very happy for all who suffer with Amyliod because thanks to Amyliod foundation and all it’s hard work there is now hope. For my husbands birthday in honor of him we ran a fund raiser on Facebook for Amyliod Foundation we raised $1500 and feel as if we gave someone out there a better chance then Paul had. We will do it again next year and every year after until a cure is found. Please give to this foundation they need our help along with those who have AMYLIOD. Do it in memory of my husband Paul an amazing man who fought hard
It has only been three weeks since my husband received his diagnosis. Already, the Amyloidosis Foundation has reached out with assistance. We must travel, at great expense, to obtain an evaluation and treatment plan from the Amyloidosis Center in Boston. It is a great relief to learn in the information packet, that the Amyloidosis Foundation has grant funding to help with our travel costs. You have no idea how much this means to us. In the most difficult circumstances, it is so nice to know that the Amyloidosis Foundation cares. ❤️
AmyloidosisFoundation 06/06/2018
We're so glad we could help! Thank you for the great review!
The Amyloidosis Foundation does great work for those fighting for their lives. The resources are up-to-date and the staff is incredible. Keep up the good work!
AmyloidosisFoundation 06/06/2018
Thank you for the awesome review!
All of the Amyloidosis diseases are confusing and complicated and there is little information out there that is straightforward and helpful. The Amyloidosis Foundation went above and beyond to help me and my family when my brother was diagnosed with AL amyloidosis. The website contains medical articles that are updated and informative. The volunteers with the organization are helpful and supportive. I am very impressed with their fundraising efforts and annual research grants to further awareness and research. If it weren't for this foundation, I would have been unable to navigate the medical jargon and they know all of the specialists in this disease so they can guide anyone, worldwide, to medical professionals to help them. I am very grateful that they were there for my brother and my entire family. When I call them, they talk to me right away - and always call back when needed!
Review from Guidestar
I am both a volunteer as well as an Amyloidosis patient. If it were not for this wonderful organization spreading the word, educating up and coming research stars as well as the medical community, I would most likely be dead by now. Since I was diagnosed over 6 years ago I have seen so many advancements in medicine and the way they treat patients, that we (the patients), are surviving longer than the predicted 18 months we were originally told we had left to live. Some of us are fortunate enough to be living very productive lives and without financial support to this wonderful organization the wheels will begin to slow down. We can't let this happen as more and more people are being diagnosed every year with this awful disease. Come join our choir, we can always use a new voice and help us snuff out this dreadful disease or make our lives easier to live.
Donna U.
Review from Guidestar
My Dad was diagnosed w hereditary Amyloidosis and after researching and many Mayo visits, there was nothing they could do. More research needs to be done to help cure this terrible disease. The type he was diagnosed with is hereditary and could affect other family members. This contribution comes from myself and my daughter that raised money at our garage sale in September. I hope you find the donation helpful. Thank you for all you do. This donation is in loving memory of Eugene A. Reinardy of Hastings, MN..
AmyloidosisFoundation 06/07/2018
Cathy, thank you for your superior review. We are so sorry for your loss and will continue to fight for all of our warriors!