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Causes: Human Services
Mission: To reduce the financial hardship of families of children diagnosed with cancer and/or blood disorder and help those children through the treatment and after treatment phase of their illness.
Results: Michael Magro Foundation has already raised $1.6 million for pediatric specialty programs. In 2017, Michael Magro Foundation supported 483 families in need of help while their child battled cancer or another catastrophic illness.
Target demographics: families in crisis due to a child in the family battling cancer or other catastrophic illness.
Direct beneficiaries per year: 483 families
Geographic areas served: New York's Nassau, Suffolk & Queens Counties, as well as Lee County, Florida
Programs: Life Essentials: Reducing the financial hardship and help ease the emotional turmoil of families that have a child diagnosed with cancer and other not-for profit institutions and foundations that do the same. Additionally, the purchase of medical equipment specifically for the treatment of children with cancer for institutions. Local Scholarships: to provide two scholarships to graduating high school seniors going to college. Project S. O. A. R.: school re-entry ongoing academic resources program. Provides individualized pre and post school reentry support essential for a young student with cancer or blood disorder. Children treated for cancer or blood disorders oftencannot attend school for prolonged periods of time. The s. O. A. R program is designed to give each child the chance to find happiness and success in an academic environment.