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- EIN 56-2132365
- (919) 544-9848
- 1340 Environ Way 343 Chapel Hill NC 27517-4430 USA
- www.miafoundation.org
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Causes: Philanthropy, Private Grantmaking Foundations
Mission: The mia hamm foundation is a non-profit, national organization dedicated to raising funds and awareness for families in need of a marrow or cord blood transplant and the development of more opportunities for young women to participate in sports.
Programs: The mia hamm foundation awarded grants to six organizations to promote opportunities for young women in sports. This year the recipients included several sports-based youth development organizations and an after-school organization that encourages girls, who otherwise not have an opportunity, to play sports. The foundation awarded college scholarships to two graduating student-athletes at lake braddock secondary school.
the mia hamm foundation awarded five grants to raise awareness and provide support for bone marrow and cord blood transplant patients and their families. This year's grant recipients included organizations that work to raise awareness of the need for more bone marrow donors and organizations that provide hospitality houses where patients and families can stay after a bone marrow transplant.