Mission4Maureen

I had a brain tumor and currently undergoing chemo. I am unable to work and have been using credit cards to pay a lot of my medical expenses. I have 5 children and it has been very difficult to support them. Mission4Maureen took a big stress out of our lives. I could not thank them enough for the help they provided in this time of need. They made a payment towards my credit card and now I feel as if I can breath better. I pray that God keeps blessing them with generous donors who are able to support this great cause. My family and I will forever be grateful, from the bottom of my heart THANK YOU!!!!!

My husband was diagnosed with Glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer in February 2024. Needless to say, our bills began to rise as I had to retire from my job to care for my husband. His social worker reached out to me and told me about the Mission 4 Maureen grant, a nonprofit organization which helps people who are experiencing financial difficulties . I applied and our family was Blessed with financial assistance which helped us tremendously. My husband and I had no knowledge of any organization such as this. I am also a cancer survivor. I really appreciate everything this organization has done for our family. If there is anything we can do to help the Mission 4 Maureen foundation, please reach out to us so we can pay it forward. May God continue to Bless Maureen’s legacy.

I wanted to say from the bottom of our hearth thank you . I hope one day I can help someone on the same situation like us. I don’t have word enough to thank you.
God bless everyone behind mission Maureen

Thank you again for helping us and support us and giving us hope

I just want to thank you for donating to my family, my 4 year old son has a brain tumor and we have not been able to work since his diagnosis at 7 months old we were able to pay our rent with the help of Mission4Maureen

Thanks ro Mission for Maureen we was able ro keep our heat and water on. My husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma stage 4 inoperable, I had to stop work to be his caregiver and we only had his disability check to try and make it on.Thank you so much for your help when people need it!

So happy for Mission4Maureen with their assistance I was able to get my car back from repo during the time that I was trying to get well from my brain tumor surgery. And to pay something towards my rent. Mission4Maureen is truly a blessing from God. Now I have a head start to get back on my feet again.

Mission4Maureen has been a Godsend to our family. My husband was diagnosed with an Anaplastic Astrocytoma Grade III last year. We had exhausted our savings and gotten behind on our mortgage. On the very date that it would have severely negatively affected my husband's credit, Mission4Maureen awarded my husband with financial assistance which covered our mortgage payment. We feel so blessed and will always be thankful for their assistance. We have one less thing to worry about and can focus on helping my husband as he continues chemotherapy. Thank you, thank you, thank you....

Mission4Maureen is so efficient. On the last day of 2021, they paid part of the medical bill for my six-year-old daughter, which is the best New Year gift for us. Thank you for the generosity and love of this organization, and wish you all a wonderful New Year!

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I just want to say mission4maureen.org is a very helpful program that has helped my family when we were in a time of need. The program offers many helpful sights for people with brain tumors. They were quick in rendering a decision and they quickly processed my award. Thank God for mission4maureen.org

In April of 2020 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor after a fall. The help this organization has provided has been a blessing to my family as it has halped us get back on our feet as bills piled up. Thank you Mission4Maureen.

Thanks to Mission4Maureen for your help regarding the medical bills for the brain cancer treatment. This is definitely one of the highest worries during this time and Mission4Maureen were there to help. Thanks for approve my request and being so responsive.

This foundation was amazing! They answered all my questions and were very kind. This help came to me in a very hard time. Thank you so much for being here for us. It took off so much pressure off me and the relief to be told that I didn’t have to worry about these bills, felt amazing and I was able to focus on my sickness and treatment plan. Thank you so much for providing this help. You guys are amazing!

My name is Brian Urbano. I live in Lenexa, KS with my parents Richard and Angelina. I have one brother, Nicholas who is married to Kristin and they have one daughter (my niece) Isabel. I am divorced but I have a son named Rylan. I work for Long Motor Corporation in which I am a warehouse employee.

On May 17, 2021 I had a seizure at work. My friend and fellow worker Phil, was at my side instantly at the time of my seizure. He turned me on my side which probably saved my life that day. That day at the hospital it was determined that I had a tumor on my right frontal lobe. On June 2, 2021 Dr. Pierson of Research Medical Center operated and removed about 85% of my tumor, the size of a grown man’s fist. The lab results where a glioblastoma, grade 4. My oncologist, Dr Kalra had prescribed radiation and chemo therapy for one month. After a month of no treatment I am on my second round of chemo and using an Optune device to treat the remaining tumor.

After 5 months of not working I started to work again, the beginning of October. It feels good to be back at work. My employer has assigned me to fairly light duty but I am working!

My family has been very supported of me in many ways! We as a family are functioning day to day and thank the dear Lord for my progress.

The Social Worker at Research Medical Center, Victoria Jonas has helped me to contact organizations to help me pay my bills. Mission4Maureen has been my second organization to help me. I cannot thank Mission4Maureen enough for there generous payment of my bills.

Once again I take one day at a time with the Dear Lord’s help!!

Mission4Maureen has been a true blessing for our family. My son was diagnosed with brain cancer (diffuse astrocytoma) in 2020 with a reoccurrence in 2021. This left our family physically, emotionally and financially devastated and more than we could bear alone. Mission4Maureen stepped in and graciously assisted with the living expenses, which afforded us the opportunity to focus our monies towards his ongoing treatments and the travel expenses associated since we live 2 1/2 hours away from the pediatric hospital.

Mission for Maureen is filled with wonderful, compassionate, patient people. When my husband was diagnosed with cancer, there were a lot of things we were not prepared for. Brain tumors are so different that other types of cancer. They let us know we were not alone and they were available to help us keep our heads above water. Thanks for all that you do.

Earlier this year, I was in a car accident and went to the hospital to get checked out. My routine CT ended up revealing a brain tumor I had no idea existed. I had to withdraw from nursing school in order to have my craniotomy. I had no idea what to expect at 36, and still don’t after being diagnosed with a diffuse astrocytoma. Mission4Maureen has been such a blessing to me. I honestly cried after reading their email because there was one stressful thing lifted off of my plate. I am beyond thankful for their generosity and compassion.

I can breathe a little easier thanks to assistance from Mission4Maureen. My husband and I had already had a rough medical year with serious issues in 2020, he was on the mend following open heart surgery when he was diagnosed with a glioblastoma. I have been so stressed and financial woes make it so much worse! I can’t even track of what bills we have much of the time lately, and it was such a relief to have his latest hospital bill paid. Thank you so much for the work you do.

The people at Mission4Maureen are angels. The assistance we received for our son when he was diagnosed with grade 3 Anaplastic Astrocytoma in March of 2021 was a huge blessing. Not to have the additional worry of a couple of major bills was such a relief. Thank you from a very grateful family in Georgia.

My husband is 38 and was diagnosed with astrocytoma two years ago. After surgery, standard of care, and post-radiation necrosis, he is doing well but not without challenges. While you wouldn't be able to tell that he had brain surgery by conversing with him or meeting him, he continues to have neurological deficits that have progressed (he is unable to interpret written language or connect to dates and numbers). Because of this, he is unable to work, and we have sought supportive therapy to help him over the past two years. Despite always having insurance, many of these items are not covered, and if they are, with a significant out of pocket portion. Sparing us all a commentary on healthcare in the US, I can simply say that Mission4Maureen was there to help support us. Just as several of our bills were reaching past-due status, Mission4Maureen was able to take a few of them off of our plate, easing the stress on me as a caregiver and financial provider, and my husband who sometimes feels that his condition is a burden on me.

It is great to know that Mission4Maureen was there to help us!

I am 56 years old, a brain cancer patient diagnosed with glioblastoma multiforme grade IV last year on September 18th, 2020. I have gone through craniotomy surgery, radiation, chemo and still continuing treatment. My last MRI showed a recurring tumor and I was told that a second surgery is better option than the treatment. I am getting ready for the surgery which is scheduled end of May. Mission4Maureen has given me their support on my medical bill with the hospital. My bill was gone go to collection agency and thanks to Mission4Maureen foundation I can breathe a little before my 2nd surgery. After the foundation sent their generous gift to the hospital, I was able to discuss with them a payment plan going forward and save my credit. I am thrilled for their support and can't thank them enough. God Bless Mission4Maureen, their donors & volunteers helping so many families going through very difficult times psychologically and financially.
Always Grateful - Ariano

I have been fortunate for the past 4 years to be a part of the fundraising for Mission4Maureen. With the help of our whole committee on our one of many Mission4Maureen fundraisers, we have raised over $50000 for families going through brain cancer treatment. As my cousin Maureen said” “No one can do everything, but everyone can do something“.

My daughter was diagnosed with brain cancer. Recently, I was diagnosed with skin cancer. I am a disabled vet and my income is limited. It has been such a relief to know that our utilities will not be shut off and that burden has been lifted by Mission4Maureen. Thank you

Thank you so much for the financial assistance durring such a difficult time. I was diagnosed with an oligodendglioma II IDH mutant with 1p and 19q codeletion. On my 30th birthday I was filling out my Last living will and testament and medical wishes. 6 weeks of proton radiation and now looking at 1 year of oral chemo, I'm a quarter of the way there. Stay positive, keep your faith and realize who and what are the most important things in life. Thank you once again @Mission4Maureen for your kindness and understanding. This grant helped pay power, water,gas,telephone bills and so on. I would have been in so much debt trying to stay afloat and would have more than likely sank. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

I am an individual who has been facing brain cancer since July, 2014. Right before I found out that I had brain cancer, I had planned to go to graduate school and had such a great future ahead of me. Little did I know, my life would change forever after a run on a family vacation. After discovering I had cancer, I went through three brain surgeries, proton therapy, and chemotherapy between July, 2014, and February, 2018, and was left under total and permanent disability. Due to this, I figured there wouldn't be any life after brain cancer. However, as scans have been clear for almost two years now, things are changing for the better. I cannot work, but, with help of this grant from Mission4Maureen, I am able to afford rent for the following month. That might seem small, but that means the world to me and, as I live, it helps me feel like my wife and I will be able to put brain cancer in the past.

They paid a very generous portion of my husbands ongoing treatment. We are so thankful and this helps so much! My husband was diagnosed with an astrocytoma in 2016 and is doing amazing! We are so lucky!

Our family is so grateful for the help of Mission4Maureen. I applied several weeks ago for the grant and had almost forgotten that we had applied. Just when we needed them most, we were notified that we were a recipient of the grant. My husband has just entered into hospice after learning that his glioblastoma has grown again. Thank you for relieving this financial burden for us.

I have been through so much on this brain cancer journey often times I felt down and out after having two craniotomies, radiation and chemo therapy I found myself lacking in several areas financially I reached out to Mission for Maureen and they graciously helped me get back on my feet. God bless them!

Thank you mission for Maureen for the generous grant to my family. We have been through an exhausting yet stressful year but with your help some stress was relieved. We are so grateful for everything and for everything you do for the cancer community.
God bless and much love!

My mother was diagnosed with a stage 3 glioblastoma, and she hasn’t worked now for 6 months and had to apply for ssi and as a college student, having to pay for college taking in on my mothers bills, paying rent we were really tight. This foundation gave us hope this month and helped us get through a tough time, I really appreciate the help we received. I will continue to work and be there for my mom as she gets better.

In Aug of 2008, I was diagnosed with non-operatable Oligodenroglomia, early stage. I have for the past 10 years living life as normal as I can ,with a tumor, working and taking care of my family. In May 2018, My seizures return, even with medication, causing yet another hospital stay. The result were my tumor had another tumor growning into my existing one causing my medicine not to work and paralatization of my right side, Into the surgery center at UAB for new tumor removal, with radiation/chemo treatments to follow..Being the sole provider for my family, STD would not cover all of our expenses. With help from the foundation Mission4Maureen, I have been able to breath a little.Thank you M4M..you have been a great help in my time of need...fast and courteous assistance.

A family member was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme in February. We reached out to Mission4Maureen and they promptly responded with a donation to cover the costs of her mortgage. With health insurance not covering most of the care, Mission4Maureen came through when we needed them in a big way. Thanks so much.

I could not be more grateful for the assistance that this organization has provided. The financial assistance has eased some of the medical bills that I had acquired from my surgery back in March of 2018. Completely grateful to their mission of helping individuals like myself along with their families during such a difficult time. Hope that many others can lend a hand to organizations like these. Again, so thankful for the assistance that was provided to me on their behalf. God Bless!!!

On behalf of our dear brother and uncle, thank you for your most generous payment of $800 toward Michael's property taxes. This financial assistance has definitely relieved a heavy burden while Michael continues his treatment for glioblastoma. Michael needs a miracle and we are waiting for God to give him one. We deeply appreciate your generosity and will forever remember your kindness.

I want to thank you for the grant to help with my lodging. I was diagnosed with a medullablastoma at age of 45. normally found in children but found in one of million adults. brain cancer. treatment recommended away from home. needed to stay in hotel for 30 days. out of pocket of course but the treatment was the best so no choice is there? went for treatment; hoping for the best. thank you again for helping me defer these costs!!!

I suffer with depression and my depression less me to the ER on Christmas eve. The doctor there ran an MRI and discovered a brain tumor. The tumor was removed followed by physical therapy and then radiation. My short term disability ran out after 90 days and Mission for Maureen stepped in and helped out with my household Bill's to keep me afloat. I cant thank them enough for being so quick to help out. It took so much stress off of me if only for a little while. Every little bit helps and I will definitely ne paying it forward when I am able.

Hi,

Mission4Maureen helped me with my medical bills, they were prompt and very accommodative. I will always remember them on my recovery journey from Brain Tumor.

thanks

There is so much good to be said about Mission for Maureen! This foundation paid my rent two months in a row and then some! They have been a real blessing in my life and I am eternally grateful for their financial support and caring.

My father was recently diagnosed with a GBM brain tumor, and it's been hard on my family. Mission4Maureen is a great organization that helped us tremendously during this difficult time. They are very generous and understanding! I am very grateful to them.

I certainly am grateful for the monetary amount sent to Orlando Health Cancer center recently... I am certain that others who benefited from your generous contribution, are just as grateful as I am. Brain cancer research and current treatments, have continued through your organization and the generosity of those benefactors who help finding a cure for cancer. Thank you.

Thank you so very much Mission4Maureen you have been a true blessing for me and my family . Thanks for paying our bills real fast. Yall are easily a 5 star organization. Highly recommend yall did what yall said you would do and more. May God bless yall always. So veryThankful Steve and Carol Sykes

Mission4Maureen was a great resource for our family after our son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. They stepped up and help cover some of our bills that we were unable to pay due to missing work for his treatment. We are grateful for Mission4Maureen and blessed that they helped us in a time where we needed it most.

I am a mother of 5 working 2 jobs when the worst happened. I had a seizure and was taken to the ER to find out that I had a brain tumor. Part of it was removed and was found to be malignant. The journey started with radiation and then chemo. My family and friends have been so supportive and then I was introduced to Mission4Maureen. This organization decided to help me since I had been out of work for 5 months. I have never met anyone personally only communicating through emails. Yet they were there for me. I hope to get back on my feet and be able to give back to this organization that is so willing to help others just out of the kindness of their hearts. Thank you so much.

Was diagnosed this summer with glio brain tumor. Medical bills very expensive even with insurance but Mission4Maureen step up with generous donation. Excellent and Thanks for your help! !!!

Thank you for your help and support with my diagnosis. It is very much appreciate that you help working individuals who have had a medical bills from my time in the hospital. I am thankful for your organization.

My husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor on May 13,2016. He has a craniotomy to remove approx. 75% of the tumor. Then he spent 6 weeks doing radiation. We were driving five hours a day to ensure he was receiving the best care possible. This meant during this time he was unable to work. I was unable to work, as we have 3 small children and my husband is unable to drive. He is currently on his 4th round of chemo. We really appreciate the help of Mission4Maureen. They paid our mortgage, so we could focus on receiving treatments needed. We are so grateful. Mission4Maureen is a blessing to our family.

I was diagnosed with a Hemangiopericytoma Stage 2 Brain Tumor in 2015. After undergoing a partial resection and treatment, along with the additional illnesses of my 2 daughters, the medical expenses and insurance was overwhelming. Mission4Maureen helped enormously to relieve some of the stress by kindly and graciously helping with several of the bills. I cannot think of enough good things to say about this organization. They are wonderful!!
May their kindness be returned and passed on.
Dee E.

I was diagnosed with a stage 4 glioblastoma December 2016. I'm currently undergoing chemotherapy and radiation. This organization has given me a generous donation to help pay medical/utility bills. Thank you so much for the donation! May the LORD bless you! Diana Ruiz and family

The generosity of the Mission4Maureen foundation means more than words can express. They paid our house payment and gas bill for December after my husband was diagnosed with Grade 3 Anaplastic Astrocytoma and unable to work. I was also on a reduced work schedule due to my reaction to his diagnosis. This truly helped with stress reduction and allowsed us to focus on the medical issues. It is programs and people like this that help restore faith in humanity and make people and communities come together in difficult times.

I am a mother of Mariam who was diagnosed with Brain Tumor The time Mariam (my daughter) was diagnostic I had C Section Surgery prior to this diagnostic. When I heard about Mariam it was not easy, but somehow God gave me strength. CHOP (Children Hospital of Philadelphia) had surgery of my daughter Mariam and successfully they removed the Brain Tumor but not 100% but what maximum they could do they did.
I have two other kids one is 3 year old girl and second is 18 month old boy only. When I came to know that my daughter Mariam has diagnosed with Brain Tumor I lost my mind at the moment and there was no earth under my feet because this disaster of sickness of my daughter realized me that my daughter life is in danger.
It was very hard and impossible for me to get stand and be ready to face and fight with this unfortunate situation. God did help me and prayer of families and friends when they all came to know. Mariam is 2nd grandchild of my mother and it was not easy for them to.
It changes my whole life circle and daily activities, as I have to take care of my daughter and be in hospital with her and with my other two kids. I was in situation that all my 3 kids need me more than others.
During the treatment we both out of house almost 14 months and nobody continue job. It was very hard time we faced no income and life expense were continue.
Without job how to struggle and manage life with all responsibilities is like War fighting.
I was fully impacted in my life with this disaster
But by the Grace of GOD we over come to this unfortunate situation and my daughter Mariam recovered from Brain Tumor, but our hard ship is still not over yet.
Thank you for Mission 4 Maureen to help us in this difficult time.

My 10 year old son was diagnosed with a rare aggressive brain cancer on September 19th 2016. Everything in my world stopped except the bills.
My husband and I have both worked since we were 16 years old. We live within our means and NEVER thought we would be in a position to have to ask for help. Well cancer tries to steal everything from you: my child, my job, my home and my hope. I thank God there are organizations like this that will step in and help. Without help like this cancer wins at stealing everything. I thank God for Mission 4 Maureen for giving us help and hope.

This nonprofit is the best one I have ever heard of! My husband is 33 years old and was diagnosed in 2015 with a grade 2 oligodendroglioma which was successfully removed with a craniotomy. My husband has been battling ALOT of health issues and setbacks ever since his diagnosis which has caused many hospital visits, ER visits, specialist visits, chemo, etc. We do have good health insurance through my employer but we also have 4 children 10 and under so as you can imagine, keeping up with all the medical bills is VERY challenging. We were awarded a very generous grant through Mission 4 Maureen which has been a life saver! It just eases a little bit of the stress off of my shoulders so I can focus more on my husband and children. I appreciate this program so much and feel so blessed to have been referred to it. THANK YOU MISSION 4 MAUREEN!

Rosie,

I cannot thank you enough for the patience, support and assistance you showed through the application process of Ms. Powell and most importantly Hope. This case was one that truly touched my heart. When you read the letter concerning Hope and what she has been through in her life, it is heartbreaking to know that children are experiencing this in their young lives.

Hope is the reason and example of why I became a Social Worker to be a voice for those who have none or find assistance for those in need, who otherwise would not receive none. So I thank you for having the same compassion. Without your help with this case, Hope despite all she has been through would be homeless this evening, while we sleep in our home and bed tonight.

So I thank you (Rosie), Larry and the organization Mission4Maureen for keeping a roof over Hope's head and providing assistance that one one else could do.

So Rosie I am sending you a "Have a nice day and a sleep good night sleep" tonight knowing that you made a difference in someone else's life.


Sincerely,
Serina Garmon
Social Worker/Service Coordinator

I am so grateful for Mission4Maureen. They were able to provide assistance to my mother by paying rent for a month for her. She was diagnosed with a grade 4 brain tumor in July of 2015. It is a miracle she is still alive, but the bills are mounting every day. She was laid off from her job in April and she isn't old enough to qualify for medicare. We are paying COBRA premiums of almost $1,000 a month. She also has to live in a senior facility that can provide assistance, which is not cheap. I was able to take a huge breath when we received notification that they could help. They were prompt in their reply and had the rent check in the mail the next day. I can not say enough good things about them or ever thank them enough!

My 10 year old son has a brain tumor and many other medical issues he has been battling since birth, Mission 4 Maureen has been a god send, they helped cover expenses I was unable to meet. This is such an amazing company, they truly helped take away the stress from me and my family. They have not only extending a helping hand but sent forth much heart to care for others in need.

My husband was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2012. Our family was very scared about what to do, where to go, how to start. Everything was very quick, and my husband was unable to continue with his life evendough he kept everything for himself and never complained about anything regarding his situation. His left periferal vision was compromised and he was unable to continue driving and he was forced to quick to his job. All our dreams were jepardize in silence we were recently married and we were very scared. Thank God they were good and exciting news in a middle of this difficult time, specially because I was pregnant and we didn't know that at the same time we were facing this big challenge in our lives. I never thought my husband condition will be at risk and everything was under control the first year, he also was proud to be a new daddyand the bonding he had with his little princess was priceless, life for us was even more meaningful and he was really hoping to have enough time to be around his family. My husband was day by day, hour by hou online looking for answers, treatments, oncologist, neurologist, Duke, New York, Jhon Hopkins University of Miami... he never lose hope, specially after contacted mission4maureen who help us to manage our difficult time. They help us financially, they gaves orientation and all the supportwe need to continue with the journey we have a head specially with a new baby and with my husband facing treatment with Chemo adn radiation.
my husband also share and post all about mission 4 maureen try to help with funds to support this great nonprofit. Unfortunately this disease took my husband's life after 3 years after his diagnosed and 4 months after his recurrence., it has been very sad and difficult to me to be a widow and to raise a 3 1/2 years old girl without daddy around, she still asking for her daddy when he is coming back from the doctor...I lost my family no family but I didn't lost the respect and love to all who have being through all this painfull illness joirney. my heart is with all people who needs support, every minute a family out there is probably facing the same situation We did, and thank's to mission4maureee many people with a loveone facing a brain tumor won't be alone is this journey. Thanks mission4 maureen for gave us hope even in the most difficult moments of our lives. G- d Bless you always and I hope you can continue with the holy work !

My baby was diagnosed with brain cancer at 10 months old. On Jan7,2016 our lives completely changed there were so many thing to get sorted out and it was hard being in the hospital for so long. Mission4Maureen is such a blessing.I sent an email and they immediately responded they paid 950 in child care and my past due car insurance bill. All I can say is thank you so much because I didn't know how I was going pay another bill.With no hesitation they blessed us and the burden was lifted.God Bless you all and everyone who donated,because of you I am able to be here with my baby boy and one less bill on my mind.

My four year old nephew was suffering from DIPG, a brain stem tumor. My brother was spending all his free time with his son and bills needed to be paid. Mission for Maureen assisted him at a very stressful and difficult time. We are forever grateful.

What an amazing organization!!! Once was my daughter was diagnosed with cancer and our family income decreased I applied for Mission for Maureen not sure what to expect. Within that same week my rent was paid along with several other utilities. I cannot thank them enough!

I've known to this wonderful Foundation Mission4Maureen quite a few years ago .I was having Financial issues . After coming home from New York spending almost 2 years . For my sons treatment Chemo,Radiation,Surgery due to Brain and Spinal cord Cancer.I stayed at Ronald McDonald House and NYU Medical Center. When I came home Financial issues got to great to bear . When I contacted this Foundation they were understanding ,Patient and there were no questions as to what you needed the money for.They were just concerned as to how they can help and get your life back on track . Take the stress off of money so you can get back to what is most important taking care of your child . This foundation is most remarkable .They are your sun shine .When you think there is no light at the end of the tunnel .They come from there own trails and tribulations of there daughter thats what makes them special My son is now in remmision and Mission4Maureen is always in my heart.I will do anything I can to help Thank You I Love You

This non profit organization has been great for my family, they really helped us in our time of need while struggling with cancer. I'll never forget the help they gave to my family, cancer is a lot to struggle with so it makes me happy there are non profit organizations like Mission for Maureen who help. Thank you.

Two family members with brain cancer and Mission4Maureen is amazing with the support, both financially and emotionally!!! Thank you!!!

I was a 23 year old full time preschool teacher who just graduated from the University of Michigan. I had just been accepted into my graduate program when two months later I found out I was diagnosed with Brain Cancer. Due to brain surgery I was forced to take a month off from work for recovery. Being an independent, working and paying my way through undergrad and soon to be graduate school money was tight. Mission for Maureen was my Knight in Shining Armour, my angel watching over me and the little help I needed to get ahead. I will forever be grateful to this organization for the help that they were able to give to me and many others.

My mother was diagnosed with grade 4 gliblastoma in 2012. It was a very devastating blow to our family as my brother was killes in a car accident only a few year earlier and my uncle sied from brian cance when I was a child. At first we were hopeful that the traditional surgery and chmo and radiation therapy would work. 10 months later though as with most glioblastoma's it had returned. Her Surgeon said he would not operate again and it was only a matter of time. He cancer doctors though had just happened to have gone to a study for amunotheropy trial at Duke. She happenes to be a perfect match. The bad thing was she has to go back and forth to Suke about 600 miles each way. Needlesss to say this took a HUGE toll on my parenta finances. There is not much help you can get for brian cancer and Mission4Maureen was truely a gift from God. Unfortunately my mom passed but my family will never forget their kindness.

Mission4Maureen Is the best! I was out of work with my going back and forth to treatment once a week for 14 months. My mind was racing 100 mph trying to figure out how be there for my son and pay bills. I could do nothing but cry. I was online in the middle of the night search for resources to help me. I completed Mission4Maureen online application and with in a week help came through. Thank you so much Mission4Maureen.

Mission for Maureen was accessible and expedient in meeting my family needs. Thank you again for helping my husband and I with a financial gift to meet our basic needs. This is an organization that is filled with compassion and drive!!!.... For those who would like to see, the client served, please look up the author , Orlando Warren, book, Lynchings and American Pastimes.... He will never be forgotten, DOD 7/17/14.

I am a social worker and I reached out to Mission for Maureen for much needed assistance for a client and her family. I was blown away by the amount with which they were able to help. Communication was prompt as well. Overall the experience far exceeding my expectations.

Larry Walker and his Mission 4 Maureen Foundation has been absolutely a blessing for our son and our family. We are so thankful for the support we have received from this wonderful nonprofit organization. May God continue to bless their mission and effort.

Sincerely,

Nader

Very grateful for all involved in this organization did for us. There are no words to describe how they've helped our family and made it easier for us to focus on our son.

FIVE STARS IS MUCH BELOW THE STANDARD THAT MISSION4MAUREEN WAS UP TO.
THEY WERE VERY EFFICIENT AND QUICK IN RESPONDING TO OUR REQUEST FOR FINANCIAL HELP.
THEY HELPED WITH THE MEDICAL BILLS IN A WAY -HOWEVER IT WAS IN AMOUNT - TO RELIVE PART OF OUR BURDEN.
THANKS TO MISSION 4MAUREEN THAT DOES SUCH EFFICIENT WORK.
AND MANY THANKS AGAIN FOR HELPING MY WIFE WHO HAS A BRAIN LYMPHOMA.

My 12 year old son was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma a brain cancer. I was no longer able to hold a job due to his extreme high dose treatments. I reached out to Mission for Maureen in hopes of some assistance. This organization was beyond helpful and what i appreciated most was i could use my funds at my convenience as long as possible. They made our first few months getting back on our feet incredible. 5 stars is not enough for this organization in my eyes. Extremely satisfied client.

My mom suffered through two years of Glioblastoma, a terminal, non curable form of brain cancer. She was brave and fought hard, but this illness left mom and our family emotionally and physically spent; we were inundated with ceaseless medical bills.

We wanted mom to focus on her health and well being, not to have to fret over bills or failing finances. We turned to several charities and foundations for assistance; the process was daunting. Then I found Mission for Maureen. The request was simple, easy to complete and they requested easy to obtain personal financial documents. Within thirty days they were kind enough to pay one of mom's most pressing medical bills.

We are so grateful to Mission for Maureen for their support of our mom and our family at such a difficult time. I thank them for making my moms road a little bit easier.

The Principe Family

There can never be a more difficult moment for a family to receive notice that one of their loved ones has cancer. Even more, a cancer growing in the brain, one of the body's most important organs. The risks of operation are immensely high, and so is the levels of anxiety a family goes through in the course of operation and treatments. I knew that having a brain tumor would greatly affect my family emotionally. Not just so, but also economically. Even though I felt completely fine, my tumor could suddenly knock me out unconscious or blind me. Being a construction worker, usually performing my duties at 200+ft in the air, going through such sideeffects are at that times wouldn't be such a great experience. I had to stop working, putting my family on a strict budget, barely making ends meet. That is where Mission4Maureen came into my life as a huge blessing. They generously paid for my monthly home mortgage, going out of their way and went over the designated amount offered initially to pay for my high mortgage payment. My entire family is extremely grateful for such a generous gift Mission4Maureen provided us with. It definitely helped take away a lot of stress off my family I. May God continue blessing this wonderful organization in order for them to go on helping many more families going through such difficult situations.

When I learned I had brain cancer in January of 2014 I was devastated. Mission for Maureen took some burden off the costs having to drive to the next town every day to get radiation. Thanks doesn't seem like enough!

My daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor in February of 2010. She's been through surgery, radiation and may need chemo in the future. It has taken a significant financial toll on my family. I am a single mother of two children and if it weren't for the generosity of organizations like MIssion4Maureen, I don't know where we'd be today. It brings tears to my eyes just writing this. Our story could be so much more difficult if we had to deal with this on our own. The assistance Mission4Maureen offered us was so overwhelming that to this day I tell people about them. Keep doing what you're doing, you're making lives better and helping families cope with difficult situations.

My father was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiforme and my parents were devastated and in desperate need of financial assistance due to his immediate loss of income and inability to continue working. Mission4Maureen was a such a blessing to our family during this very stressful time, they brought immediate relief and peace to our family by stepping up and helping with the high out of pocket medical expenses. We are very grateful to them always. (The best of any organization we contacted)!!!

My partner of 16 years was diagnosis with Glioblastoma Multiforme in November of 2014. We are both unable to work at this time due to she is disabled and I need to stay home and care for her. She needs 24/7 care and Mission4Maureen assisted us with paying some utility bills and mortgage. The service is very much appreciated and needed. The communication I had with the people there was both friendly and respectful. The money that we didn't have to spend on the utilities and mortgage that month, was used for some needed equipment that she needed in the shower and bathroom, which has made life a little easier on both of us.

I couldn't work because my daughter was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor. We were devastated!! Mission for Maureen helped relieve some of the pressure by helping us to pay some bills. That was a Blessing because I do have other children to take care of in addition to my sick baby. They even sent her Christmas gifts, unfortunately, she passed Christmas morning 2014. Hazel Brown is now our Angel. Thanks Mission for Maureen. We will forever be grateful for your help.

My name is Mark my wife is Sally. In Octonber of 2014 we recieved life changing news in the form of cancer diagnosis. Both of us have cancer. Myself Brain ands Sallys throat. We are only in our fourties and were not expecting such devistating news. With little family we were facing the most difficult time ever imaginable. Financially too we were unprepared for what was to follow. This fight is one that breaks down every asspect of a family. Financially, spiritually, emotionally and physically we were at the end of our rope. Mission for maureen was there to help. They were understanding and quick to respond. They assistted us with some bills that were weighing heavy on our minds. With that taken care of we can now focus on our health. Thank You

When my family was in danger of losing everything due to our daughters cancer, they were there for us. They paid our bills directly and beyond quickly...less than 24 hours...and we were ok.

My son Kyle is 14 and has been undergoing treatment for a pineal blastoma since December 2013. My husband continues to work , but I have not worked since he was diagnosed. In todays world it's hard to make a go of things with one income and a family of four. I reached out to Mission4Maureen and asked for some assistance paying some household bills. I submitted the application online and the next day I recieved an email stating they had approved our application that we requested $1500 to pay some of our bills. Amazing correspondences, always getting right back to me. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Words cant express how very greatfull i am to have them in my life. I just move from fla to new haven ct were my son goes to yale hospital to be seen. In nov as well as dec. Joseph had to big brain surgery to drain the fluids from his tumor. Be being a single mom in all alone. I need help so bad with rent n light. I wasnt working cus my son need me. He is in stable condition for now in im very greatful for that. Thank you so much for you help. It gave the chance to hold on more and move forward. Thank to your help bill are not behind in i strat my new job on monday. Thank again for your help

My two year old toddler named Jacqueline was diagnosed with ATRT, a rare brain cancer, in April of last year. Mission for Maureen came through for my family when we were desperately in need of financial assistance. My daughter is now three and on her way to recovery. If it weren't for agencies such as Mission for Maureen, I'm not sure we would have been able to handle the overwhelming burdens of our bills, especially since I was pregnant at the time, already had an autistic son, and I had to stay with Jackie in the hospital for months. My husband had lost his job due to the absences that could not be avoided. Thank you all so much for the help. MayGod continue to shine on your organization! Peace and blessings,
Damon and Sonya Solomon

Our daughter was diagnosed with cancer last year and once her treatment was over and we could finally focus on getting back to normal life and picking our lives together, Mission4Maureen was there for us and helped us with our rent payment. They were so kind, professional, quick in response and generous. We loved it and appreciate their help, love, and support so much!

I cannot express enough gratitude to Mission4Maureen for helping my son. No parent should ever receive the phone call we got last August about him. Meeting all his financial needs while working through the nightmare was overwhelming. I thank God for these people who are there to help, and I am also so thankful to God for getting us all through it and that my son is now expecting a full life ahead.
Thank you Mission4Maureen!

Missions4Maureen were angels in disguise helping us. My son, Andrew Laury, is 18 yrs old and he relapsed with a brain tumor on 12-23-14. He had his second crainotomy on 12-31-14, and our new journey soon began, and fast. We had to rent an apartment in Houston while he was doing radiation and chemo. Even though we don't live a long distance, Andrew has anaphylaxis shock and stops breathing during treatments. Just to much of a risk. We didn't have the money to do this on our own. This organization stepped in and helped my son. We are forever grateful to them.

Mission for Maureen help my family tremendously! This company was compassionate, understanding and GIVING, in my family time of need. Please support the ones who support thousands of individuals with Brain Cancer.

Thank You!

I was diagnosed with a very aggressive (GBM) brain tumor 6 years ago, I was very lucky to survive. With the help of Mission for Maureen, my stress was somewhat relieved by their financial help with gas cards for my trips to the hospital, and dinner cards at popular restaurants. I was pleasantly surprised by their support at a time when life seemed to be slipping away towards an uncertain future.

Thank you Mission4Maureen :-)

Carl Revine

Mission for Maureen is making a real difference everyday. Our son was diagnosed with an inoperable grade II brain tumor when he was just four years old. When we had to travel from Ohio to Califronia for surgery Mission for Maureen helped us pay for his life saving surgery. It was hard enough to just make the trip and the financial help we received lifted a huge burden allowing us to focus on our son when he needed us most! Our son is now seven years old and is still fighting. Mission for Maureen has continued to help us with medical bills as they keep coming in. The staff is amazing, their gift is in their loving support, that means the world to us.

Demrovsky Family

My husband was diagnosed with GBM grade 4 dec, 26 2014 i am ever so thankful to Mission4Maureen for there generosity to my family in helping to pay a mortgage payment and insurance payment it took so much stress off of us as we are down to are last few bucks! please know you have impacted our lives with hope , there are people who truly care ! God bless you ! Cathy & Bob Hebel Taylorsville N.C.

We were very thankful we found Mission4Maureen. What a great organization! Our 11-year old daughter Emma was diagnosed with a brain tumor and soon the medical bills began to skyrocket. It has been nine months and the bills keep coming. This nonprofit more than met our expectations and helped us to pay off one hospital completely. What a blessing. We would recommend them wholeheartedly to anyone seeking financial assistance.

Thank you so much for what you have done for me and my husband. If I could give you more than 5 stars, I definitely would! My husband is fighting a terrible brain tumor right now and Mission4Maureen was a prayer answered! With me out of work to help take care of him, and David not working, we were at a loss of what to do to help pay our bills. Mission4Maureen helped ease our struggles and our minds. Thank you so much for caring. The money absolutely helps, but we will forever be grateful knowing people who have never even met us, care so much. God Bless.

When someone is dealing with a brain tumor, it can seem like pressure is coming at you from every side. It hasn't been easy to help our son deal with pain and treatments, help our other children deal with the process, and be strong as a husband and wife together. We are so grateful for Mission4Maureen. They helped with some of the financial pressure we face in a very understanding, simple, and time efficient manner, so that we can focus on our family. Thank you so much!

Because of Mission4maureen I am able to focus more on my son Dalen journey after chemo treatment. I am so grateful and thankful for this organization. I really don't know what I would have done without your support.

Thankful, charmian

Mission4maureen is amazing. Our Calista is a second time cancer patient & it came as such a surprise, & mission4maureen understood that. They are truly a blessing not only to Calista but to our entire family , we love them and thanks again

My 11yr old was diagnosed with AA3. After surgery,radiation,and chemo, everything is looking good. I am a single mom and quit my job. Mission4Maureen helped me when i was in a very tough time financially. WE do not have to move now. I can not thank them enough. Im very grateful there are people that give to charities today!! Forever Thankful, Lisa

What a great organization. . . The donation couldn't have come at a better time. My husband was diagnosed with his brain tumor last Sept, exactly 3 months after we were married, knocked us on our butts. He didn't even think something like this could have happened to us. Over 12K in our non covered expenses isn't the way you want to start a marriage. Mission for Maureen wiped away one bill in it's entirety. Thank you so much for your help. Apply if you need help and GIVE if you can, we need it.

Mission4Mauren served me and my family while my daughter was hospitalized at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital for more than a month. My experience with this organization helped lifted a big burden off me and my family. I pray that God continue to bless this organization and help it prosper more in the future to come. Get connected with Mission4Maureen and I guarantee they will help ease all worrys and pain that your family is facing. I thank God for the friendly phone calls and also the donation they made for our family. My plans in the future as God bless me financially, I will be donating to this organization in the memory of my daughter Ms. Aubrianna Shanelle Jones. Again thank you Mission4Maureen and my Gods prosperity rest upon your organization!

I am the recipient of financial assistance from Mission 4 Maureen when I had a brain tumor in 2009. Had it not been for this assistance I would have lost my only means of transportation to receive chemotherapy 3 hours away from my home. I am incredibly grateful for the assistance I received and hope M4M is able to continue to help others in need for a long time to come.

I am unfortunate to have brain cancer. It has obviously been terrible for me and my family in many ways including financially. Thanks to Mission 4 Maureen for their kindness in helping me with their generosity and for the financial help it gives others. G-D bless them!

Geoff

I applied for financial assistance through my social worker Maggie Brady , I received a check not too long after , with my brain tumor I had to stop working immediately, the check was made out to my landlord i really appreciated the great support. Thank You Again.
Michael Garcia.

Mission 4 Maureen is a Godsend when your world feels like it is falling apart. What sets them apart from other "charities" is that they have personally been affected in the ways the clients they serve have been. They get it!!!!! M4M is family. They welcome you in with open arms. Asking for help is never easy and M4M makes the process so easy in a time when even the smallest task can seem overwhelming. GREAT organization. GREAT people.

Mission4Maureen really took a financial burden off my chest as I wasn't able to work for about 4 months. The response I felt was overwhelming for me. I felt like I had know the people for a long time. They are a very caring group. Being diagnosed with a brain tumor has enough stress in it self. This mission is unbelievable. I greatly appreciate them.




Ann Barkie

Mission4Maureenwas a blessing to find. Our daughter was diagnosed with an ependymoma
brain tumor which no one knew was in her head. Until she experience severe headaches.
After suffering a seizure she was rushed to 2 different hospitals . Arriving to Westchester Medical where there they saved her life. We were began receiving hospital bills ,medication bills her rehabilitation expenses and living cost was so much to bare. We researched the internet and found this wonderful nonprofit organization . We read the story and felt a real connection with them. At that point we decide to ask for help. This organization is wonderful they helped us with our daughter medical bill and help us breathe a little better while we helped our daughter get back on her feet. We still are in her 2 1/2 year mark only half way to her remission point but we couldn't have done it with out MISSION4MAUREEN.

Mission4Maureen was a godsend for us after my husband was diagnosed with glioblastoma. They were there for us with help to offset our medical bills.

my 16yr old son was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2011 we so greatly appreciate the help that we received in our time of need to focus on our son

This organization has helped many families I have referred for financial help. They have helped families in desperate need-families who could not find help from any other organization.

This is a wonderful Mission! My Mom has a Brain Tumor and has lived with it 14 years. They helped me take Mom to Florida again and what a Happy Time She had!

I have a 8 year old daughter that has brain cancer and her tumor can not be removed. I can't work and I had following on really hard times. This organization save me from loosing my car. They paid my car payment for 3 months. I am so grateful and owe them so much. When I get on my feet I will be a consistent donor. They didn't turn me away and I am so grateful for them blessing my family. Thank you.

I was diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma in June 2013. I was struggling not only with my health, but I had no insurance when I was admitted to the ER for brain surgery. My palliative nurse suggested reaching out to Mission4Maureen and I did. They made a wonderful contribution to my medical expenses and I am forever grateful for their generosity and they great work they do.

Mission 4 Maureen helped my family when we needed it most! Thank you for your amazing support!

I have an inoperable brain tumor, but have had gamma knife radiation treatments which have stabilized my tumor at this time. Mission4Maureen helped me make a mortgage payment when I needed it most.
Thank you to all who helped.

Mission 4 Maureen has been great with
My mom's situation. They are very friendly
And professional.

My son James DelRossi became sick 2004 with a nongermonous Germ Cell Brain Tumor Cancer he needed Radiation,chemo,then surgery .I spent 2 years in N.Y, from NYU Hospital and Ronald McDonald for Treatment .When I came home finances were a struggle because I had quit my job the years before . I turned to Missions 4 Maureen for Financial assistance they were wonderful they helped me with what ever I needed .They were kind and patients and helped me out of mess I am ever humble to them and they are always in my heart and prays and I help now when ever I can. Trudy Perkins

I had a brain tumor removed and with it all kinds of expenses. It was truly a blessing to be able to obtain some financial relief from Mission for Maureen. There are so many programs and services for other cancers, but brain cancer relief programs are far and few between.

Hello i am a Brain Tumor Patient/Survivor who lives with an incurable Brainstem Tuor that nearly took my life 4 years ago. I underwent 2 Brain Surgeries for the complications from this and am happy to be alive and doing OK. Mission 4 Maureen helped me to take care of some necessities I could no longer pay as y health was bad last year. They are an amazing organization that takes care of the patient not another Research Organization which is what people in our situation desperately need cosidering Brain Cancers often devastating effects on our lives and that of our family. Thank you Mission 4 Maureen. Sincerely,
Aaron

I had 2 brain surgeries, one in 2012 and one almost a year later in 2013. I am 42 years old and I was diagnosed with a pediatric malignant tumor, usually seen in infants to 5 years old. The surgeries were successful and I went through 6 weeks of radiation: full brain, spine and boost to the tumor site. I was finished with treatment in January but I am still experiencing lingering syptoms. I have a husband of 18 years and we have boy/girl twins and a little girl all under 5 years old. Needless to say our lives have been a struggle, but I am so thankful to everyone at Mission4Maureen for their support. I am so deeply grateful for helping my family in a time of need. God bless, Kerri Musallet

The last 16 months of our journey with Glioblastoma stage 4 has been a test of faith and hope. After 3 Brain surgeries and countless trips to the team of doctors, the standard of care, the trail and now another treatment we keep praying this will be it. Our prayer now is that we will get the news that its at least in remission. I cant even stress the effects emotionally this has had on my husband, myself and our two boys. I can tell you the financial stress is overwhelming. Having Mission4Maureen did remove a bit of that stress last month by assisting with our household bills. I will be forever grateful to this organization.

June of 2013, glioblastoma stage 4 brain cancer came into our lives, unwanted and unexpected. Along with it came medical bills, daily household expenses that needed to be met, but money only stretches so far, our insurance company recommended that we contact mission for maureen to help with some of those bills. I did and will say, I was skeptical, but they came through with help in the form of assisting with a large bill that needed to be paid. This site, and organization is a wonderful godsend for those sick & in need of assistance. I can only hope that one day, I'll be able to donate back to them to keep this going.

In 1989 I was diagnosed with a meningioma brain tumor. It was wrapped around the left optic nerve, the left internal carotid artery, several of the cranial nerves, the pituitary gland, and pushing against the frontal lobe of the brain. The neurosurgeon, Dr. Hal Hankinson of Albuquerque, NM, was able to take out about 90% of it, but three years later it had grown back and the doctors were concerned it might have gone inside the carotid artery. Dr. Robert Spetzler in Phoenix, AZ, operated in October of 1992 and was able to remove all but a very tiny piece of the tumor. However, 21 years later, it had grown back and I needed to have surgery again. The tumor was now also impinging on the right optic nerve. I'd already lost the use of my left eye and now my right eye was in danger. No neurosurgeon in Ohio would operate on it and I was fighting to get financial coverage to get it done by Dr. Spetzler in Phoenix. I had the surgery done in October 2013. Mission4Maureen has helped me tremendously by paying part of my expenses before I went to Phoenix and helping to pay my medical bills from the surgery. They have been extremely supportive!

Mission4Maureen is a wonderful organization that has been extremely helpful and generous to our family. My wife was diagnosed with brain cancer and has been in and out of hospitals, oncology appointments and countless other examinations. In such a physically and emotionally painful process, Mission4Maureen has been a beacon of light both financially and emotionally for our family.

My husband has been battling brain cancer for about a year now, He has been in the hospital every month since we found out. Mission 4 Maureen helped us with some of our bills. You know you never know what life will give you and God sent us a angel with the help that you gave us. I really don't know where we would be with out the help you gave us. I hope to be able to pay back in some way for all the help that was given to us
THANK YOU SO MUCH

Mission4Maureen helped us financially with our past due rent. I don't know what we would have done had they not helped us. It took all of our money to pay for out of state treatment for my husband's inoperable brain tumor. The process was very quick & easy. Mission4Maureen is the best NonProfit Organizations for Brain Tumor assistance that I've found. They are the only organization we have found that was willing to help people suffering from Brain Tumors from all age groups, other organizations were only willing to help children. Mission4Maureen truly deserves to be grant recipients & awarded more funds & donations to help further their reach in helping families suffering from this horrible disease. Mission4Maureen is truly AMAZING!

Mission4Maureen went above and beyond in helping me with my doctor bills. I was not sure if I qualified for assitance for my tumor since it was non cancerous. However, upon calling Mission4Maureen they explained that I would qualify because the tumor is not supposed to be there, and that it was causing unexpected expenses. I had brain surgery in 2010 and then had to have three radiation treatments in December of 2012. I have to have an MRI every six months to monitor the tumor until doctors are confident that the tumor is not going to continue to grow. The bills continue to mount with each MRI, so I called Mission4Maureen. I filled out the application and explained my situation. A couple of weeks after submitting my application I received a letter from the doctor's that I was going to be placed in collections because I was not able to pay my portion of the bill. I called Mission4Maureen and explained my situation and they had me fax the bill to see if we could possibly speed up the process. Mission4Maureen's site clearly states that the application process takes up to four weeks. However, a couple of days later I received a call and letter stating that my application had been accepted and that they would be sending he payment to the doctor. What a relief. I was unaware that groups like Mission4Marueen existed and was not sure what to do with my bills. Thankfully they were able to help me. I will be passing their name on to others that I know have tumors. I am supposed to be attending a brain tumor seminar in West Chester, Ohio and I will definitely mention Mission4Maureen. Sincerely James Scott Stuart

I cannot believe I finally get the financial assistance from Mission4Maureen. They give me hope when I fight so hard with my tumor. I can feel relieve when I take rest everyday. I really appreciated their kindness and help. I will definitely tell everyone about this organization. My family is so grateful that
I am lucky to find Mission4Maureen.

Mission4Maureen helped my fiancee who is battling stage 3 brain cancer by providing needed financial assistance. They are an amazing organization. I searched the internet and contacted numerous organizations for financial assistance and had little luck due to the type of cancer and the grade so we are very grateful for the assistance the Mission4Maureen provided.

My daughter has a brain tumor. We needed some financial assistance with our child and other kids. They graciously paid a few of our larger bills. It really helped ease the burden of having a sick child.

Mission 4 Maureen is an amazing organization that has helped my 22 month old daughter and I tremendously. Because of my first hand experience of having a child with brain cancer, I know how difficult it can be to find people that are willing to offer financial assistance. The day-to-day costs of food and housing can be overwhelming when you're trying to deal with hospital stays, doctors appointments, and just making life "normal." This organization made this task so much easier. I cannot express how grateful I am for their generosity. Because of Mission 4 Maureen, our car payment, gas, and water bills were paid so that they would not be shut-off and/or late. We can breathe a little easier now and that's all thanks to the giving hearts behind this wonderful mission.

My wife was diagnosed in 2007 with a brain tumor. In 2008 she had her first of three brain surgeries to remove the tumor, her most recent surgery was 2012. She has also undergone chemo and radiation and gave birth to our beautiful baby girl in between her first and second surgery. She applied to Mission4Maureen and thankfully was accepted. They have been the greatest help we could ever ask for helping us with our bills and giving us someone to talk with when we needed it. I wish there were more groups out there like Mission4Maureen to help people like they have helped us.

My brother Allen was diagnosed with Glioblastoma brain cancer in May 2011. He has undergone 5 brain tumor surgeries, numerous clinical trials, chemos and some tumor targeted treatments Not only is he fighting the fight for his life so that he can be here for his 2 young sons and wife, he is fighting financially as well. He was "administratively terminated" May this year from his 15 year job under a "hardship clause" because he is on disability and does not have a date to return to work. They have been struggling financially while he has been on disability and now have $1700 Cobra medical bills on top. Mission4Maureen has alleviated some of that stress and is going to help out with some of the medical/bills. In addition, their communication has been excellent with Rosie communicating with me in a timely and most informative manner since Feb. 2013. She also directed me to other resources found on their web-site. I highly recommend Mission4Maureen

My son was rediagnosed with a grade 3 ependymoma brain tumor. During this difficult and trying time, Mission 4 Maureen awarded my family some financial assistance that was extremely beneficial to our financial needs. We were able to pay some medical bills and afford to stay with our son in the hospital. This organization is a top notch charity and deserves only the best. Thank you, Mission 4 Maureen, you are truly awesome.

As one of Maureen's uncle's, I have been aware of this great organization since it's inception. I have seen firsthand the dedication, commitment and burning desire to make a difference. When the economy hit the skids and donations were more limited, M4M pushed on finding new donors and new fund raising ideas. Because of those efforts, the other people giving a review, were given a reason to do so.

The annual walk in New York for many years brought donors and participants together. The May days drawings increased donation while having a little fun. The BOOMBOX golf tournament has become an annual success that keeps giving back to those who need it the most.

The money donated does not get spent on administration! It goes to people like YOU, Your neighbor,
your friend or relative. That is why I love and support the Mission 4 Maureen non-profit!

How quickly life changes! Our baby six yrs old was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma, a brain tumor three weeks into Kindergarten. He waited in anticipation all summer for school. He was so excited! He even attended one soccer practice before our world changed forever. We were on a family vacation when he was diagnosed. Our son has such an extensive treatment plan, making it impossible to work. We had just bought our first home and had not lived in it a year. Our Social Worker referred us to Mission for Maureen, who after reviewing our application and verifications approved us right away. They paid bills on our behalf and emailed a confirmation letter, which was such a relief. Even sitting down to pay a bill is overwhelming and they took the weight off of our shoulders. Being awarded the financial assistance from the Mission$Maureen program also freed up money allowing us to travel out of state for his chemotherapy and out of town trips for bloodcounts. We are so thankful for this family and their non profit. This foundation has helped us survive financially. I also thank Maureen, who the non-profit was named and dedicated for. How proud she would be of her family for establishing the foundation and how she is helping so many families battle this awful disease of brain cancer.

My 9 yr old son was diagnosed with a brain tumor in Jan 2013. A concussion from basketball resulted in headaches which led to an MRI that changed our lives! Being a single parent of 4 children our way of life was uprooted! I had to take an unpaid leave of absence from my employer which led to my position being replaced over several months. My son still suffers side effects of the tumor even though it was removed late Jan. A social worked at our hospital referred me to Mission4Maureen. I was amazed at both how nice and FAST they were in helping our family! They helped keep us in our house! Within days of applying online I both had a decision and bills were being paid on our behalf! When times are hectic and the concern is taken by a sick child it is a blessing to have such a wonderful organization such as Mission4Maureen to help ease the burden!

I was diagnosed with brain cancer and was placed out of work with no inccome. I reached out
To many organizations who wouldn't even allow me to tell my story, but declined helping me. Mission
4 Maureen was the only organization who actually helped me financially. I applied and within a week I was approved. I sent them my bills and within 12 hours they were paid. I appreciate that they worked expeditiously because it showed me they cared.

My daughter, Avery, suffers from a brain tumor and is in treatment. Mission4Maureen helped us in a time of need and were very caring of our situation. I applied to many charities and this was the first one to reply and help me and my family.

My daughter had brain surgery Nov of 2012, the tumor was removed and it turned out to be cancerous . So she has been undergoing extensive radiation treatments and now starting her chemo for the next 14 month. I had to stay home from work to be with her during her month of hospital stay and to take care of her during her recovery, and since we have no family around us, im also the only one that can take her to all her other doctor visits and physical therapy . As a single parent the weight of not having income coming in but still all the bills needed to be paid , I reached out to Mission4 Maureen and what a God send blessing this organisation is!! Thank you for helping us so our rent and utilities could be paid for a whole month , also some of the medical bills which are piling up everyday !! The help from Mission4 Maureen has taken some of the daily worries and stress of my shoulders! If the world would only have only such caring humans around , there would be more harmony and peace in this world!! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

my son was diagnosed with a brain tumor twice in 2 years. Mission4maureen helped us both ieswith the financial strain of this terrible diagnosis. Without them we would be behind on our bills and have an added worry.Thank You Mission4Maureen for you caring and understanding!

My son was diagnosed with an inoperatable brain tumor when he was 6 years old, almost 10 years ago. I have struggled under the financial strains since becoming a single parent. Mission4Maureen was able to help me with making my car payments for 6 months. What a huge blessing to my family, since I needed the car to take my son back and forth to his appointments.

Our son, Luke, was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor at the age of 18 months old. Our family was devasted by the news and life as a we know it changed. We spent many our traveling to chemo appointments and doctors for the last few years. It has taken a toll on us emotionally and financially. Fortunately for mission 4 maureen, they assisted us with the financial burden. The staff was friendly and helpful. The are sincere to families situations and truly kind at heart. We will forever be grateful.

Mission 4 Maureen came through for me and my family in our time of need. They were quick, friendly and understanding.

From the mission statement, to their fulfillment of it, M4M is a fantastic organization. Two years ago, I was diagnosed with brain cancer at the age of 31, and this group paid my bills for a month when all other help and resources had run out. They quite literally kept the lights and heat on, and overall decreased my stress level 100% (if even for a short while, the respite was appreciated.) Thanks impart to the I am still I in the game!

I first became acquainted with Mission 4 Maureen when I was running my family's foundation to find a cure for brain tumors. As we learned more about the incredible help they provided families facing this dreaded disease, we realized the importance of what they do. In the brain tumor world, and in the cancer world generally, there is a lot of money raised for research and for trials. There is money raised to help pay for expensive treatments. However, it is nearly impossible to pay for all of the "side effects" of treating one's brain tumors - the costs to get child care help, the choice between making a mortgage payment or paying for a treatment that is not covered by insurance, the financial burden of car services to and from necessary appointments. These things are hugely important to a family fighting this disease. Friends and families around you are often generous, but it does not fill this hole. Mission 4 Maureen recognizes this and is one of the few organizations I have found to help with this. I have been fortunate to meet with and speak to a number of people who have been helped by Mission 4 Maureen. They acknowledge that if they did not receive assistance from M4M, they would never have been able to fight the fight that was needed to save their life. If you are looking for a non-profit that fits the description of "great" - Mission 4 Maureen is the one to choose!

Our 12 year old daughter was diagnosed with a brain tumor 5 years ago and underwent brain surgery for treatment...all of the tumor could not be removed because of its location. Mission4Maureen was gracious enough to provide financial assistance for our utility bills as we had to travel weekly for her year-long chemotherapy treatments that followed. This was truly a blessing to experience that people are still compassionate enough to help others and ease their hardship. Many thanks and God bless!!!

We are so grateful for the assistance Mission4Maureen provided when my 10 year old battled brain cancer for the second time in her young life. It was wonderful having the much needed help in our time of difficulty. Thank you so much!

When diagnosed with brain cancer at 25, this organization swooped in to save me and my family in endless ways. We faced an insurance company dropping me for pre-existing conditions and no information on how to navigate financial support like them or collect funds from donations. They got us out alive. They were kind, patient, knowledgeable, thorough, and patient again, Always grateful.

I was helped by this wonderful charity when my husband was suffering from brain cancer. They made the mortgage payment for one month as we struggled to get medical disability set up. Sadly I lost my husband to the brain cancer but my gratitude to this charity remains and I contibute to them so they may help others.

Our son, Nathan, is 5 years old and has been battling brain cancer since Jan 2009 and spinal cord cancer since Oct 2011. We have three other children ages 9,6, and 2. My husband is working two part time jobs. Mission4Maureen has been a huge support emotionally and financially in relieving some of the financial stress so we can focus on what is really important! Thank you so much! May the Lord bless this AWESOME organization!

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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

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.

I am a pediatric oncology social worker at a children's hospital in Fort Lauderdale, FL. There are many days that parents of children with cancer ask for assistance to meet financial needs. Recently a mother of a 17 mo old boy just diagnosed with a brain tumor brought Mission4Maureen information to me that she had printed from the internet. She thought that maybe the foundation could help her if needed and help other families that come for treatment at the hospital. It turned out that she did need financial assistance because the demands of her child's illness, numerous hospital stays, mulitple operations and daily radiation treatment caused her to lose her job. She had to put her child's care first. It was so great to work with the Mission4Maureen foundation. The assistance that was provided to the family of the 17mo old child was phenomenal. The foundation was so easy to work with and they were able to assist to provide an emergent need. I have never worked with a foundation that was able to assist so quickly. They really made a difference in the life of this single mother so she could continue to care for her child. They also assisted a child whose parents could not afford her medication. I am so appreciative and I hope to continue to work with the foundation. Thank you Rosie, it is so great working with you. I hope you continue on the great work and help you are providing to many people. Thank you so much. Sincerely, Bernadette Brunetti, LCSW

Last fall I reached out and asked for help. My husband has stag 4 brain cancer; we lost his business and our home and are currently living with family. Asking for help is tough and Mission4Maureen was the only organization that came through. With their donation we were able to catch up on medical bills. I got the call from Mission4Maureen to inform me that they would be able to help; I was so happy....no one had every done anything this nice for us. Thank you, Thank you Debbie & Terry PS Terry is one year out from surgery and still with us; the Lord has plans for him.

Hi,my name is Lisa Braner. My cousin is Maureen Lowis, and she is the "Angel", that began this mission to be carried out as her greatest wish before God brought her home , as she peacefully went on that Good Friday, before Easter as she went to her final resting place to be with our sweet Jesus. Even before Maureen was diagnosed with Glioblastoma (brain cancer),she was silently doing her angel work here on earth. The mother of three beautiful young children , awesome wife to Terrence, daughter of Larry and Teresa Walker, also known as (Queen Maureen ), sister to Jeffrey and David, and grandaughter ,niece, cousin, "special needs teacher, and the best friend anyone could ask for.Active in the church community , as well as just all around Maureen was Always putting others first.... you never saw her without a smile or never knew she wasn't feeling well , even when her cancer struck her, Maureen and her husband , went to the Lord for their answers and you never saw a REAL LOVE STORY , until you watched the LOWIS's take this illness and and live each and every day to the fullest , only to begin with God ,at the start of each day, knowing exactly that he was the answer to the whole outcome of how the story would become the MISSION4MAUREEN FOUNDATION, Maureens final wish has now come true as she shines like a Rainbow knowing her legacy is being carried out by her very family. Everyone doing their part, ironman runs, triatholns, her very own daughter Sarah , growing her hair for 1 whole year then having it cut ,as she is being video (d) to donate to have it made into a wig for someone who has lost their hair to cancer treatments. All three children , cousins and family members participating in the ironman runs and triatholons, all over the U.S.,with all supporters, wearing t-shirts, with the mission4maureen logo on them . Maureens girlfriends have made bracelets that they wore while Maureen was still in the hospital , and as cousins arrived for her funeral we all wanted one, which is now known as "The Maureen Bracelet, each bead having a meaning for a certain thing,) now if donations made of a certain amount , donors can recieve one of these. Wonderful things happen through this mission though you must always keep your eyes open, Maureen's grandmother was very ill and about to pass, and a hospice volunteer was caring for her in her home , when she was wearing hers, and so was the hospice worker, when asked where she got the bracelet, she said oh everyone at the office is looking for "A Maureen Bracelet " and Aunt Teresa , said well this sweet lady here is Maureen's grandmother. God Is Good. Now just this June 20, 2009, my grandmother of 96 years, passed away , at the Dayton , Ohio Hospice, I was with her when she passed , her birthday was on May 19, she was in perfect health, as a matter of fact she was playing cards that afternoon and had a stroke . When she was taken to hospice , I left from Atlanta to be with her until her death, nine days , no food or water, you talk about a wonderful woman of God , yes she was too. My point here I took my Maureen Bracelet, and had it Blessed while we were there , and put it on her and prayed for less suffering and pain.It was returned to me after she passed , as she loved to wear bracelets and this was just more meaningful for me . As for the mission to continue to be carried out for Maureen , I have recriuted 21 members and have asked more of my facebook friends, and am waiting their reply. My next plan is I am having a liscense plate designed for the front of cars with the MISSION4MAUREEN motto "Nobody can do everything but everybody can do something" , and this will not be a regular car tag just a fight against brain cancer. Then once this is designed, I want to go to all of the festivals since I am a southerner and set up my booth with all of the MISSION4MAUREEN t-shirts, hats bracelets etc.and applications for our fight against brain cancer. To finish my story on "Our Angel her final wish was to be able to help those who needed help financially , or otherwise who also had to fight this disease , and she wanted this more than anything when she met a little boy , when she was going through some treatment at the same time he was. I don't know of a stronger man than Maureen's husband Terrence , who has made this dream come true for Maureen, he has done a tremendous job with the children, and just absolutly honered Maureens wish , with the help of Uncle Larry , Maureens dad who keeps the mission running , which i know their are alot more we don't all see, but between God and those two Men , MISSION4MAUREEN definitly should be number 1 in the fight to help fight those that otherwise can not help themselves, or their families. Because "Nobody Can Do Everything,But Everybody Can Do Something". Go Queen Maureen, And May God Bless this organization and all who keep it going. Your Cousin. Lisa Braner

Misssion4maureen has touched my heart in many levels. Knowing the Fmaily of Maureen and how with her passing and their determination to keep her light shining has been extrordinary to me. The foudation has created a way for people who suffer with brain cancer and related cancers to have a way to receive help and also information, to help there situation. They go to great lengths to reach out to whomever is in need and I commend the foudation on all of their efforts to help others in need. They are truly a blessing.

Hey to all, Maureen's family, I am a friend of Leslie Sowders. She is very dear to me and I have heard many wonderful things about Maureen and what a blessing she was and is. Keep doing what you are doing and keeping her spirit alive. Go Mission4Maureen! Mandy Hackney

It has been an amazing experience to watch this organization, begun with such tragedy, grow into its present status. The people who started Mission4Maureen are blessed with both devotion and tenacity.

M4M is a small organization but it's growing and helping as many people with brain cancer as it can. I never met Maureen, but this is a good way for her to live on. It's about helping patients that are fighting now as she did. It's about making sure they can concentrate on fighting cancer instead of fighting to be able to keep their home or pay for their medication.

No one can do everything, but everyone can do something. A catchy phrase, but how many people actually take it seriously? How many think, I'll leave it up to someone else? I don't have the time. It's a busy day at work today. I'm too busy once I get home. Or...I want to relax. I want to just do nothing. In reading the stories of patients on the Mission4Maureen website, I am always struck by how many of them were just living normal lives. Driving along...had a sinus infection...had a headache...got blurry vision. They went to the doctor or they brought their child to the doctor and heard the words "brain tumor." The sad truth is that by the time you hear those words, it is almost too late to be saved. But these patients fight and live and hope....that everyone will do something to help them and others like them. I can't always contribute as much as I'd like but I can support the good works of Mission4Maureen by telling its story.

Word of mouth is an amazing tool. I have been sitting in the BWI airport and overheard a young lady talking about this wonderful organization that was created in her cousin's honor. I was immediately hooked. I could not help but to grab on each word she was saying. This young lady moved me to tears. The love for this beautful soul that was taken too soon is so strong and evident. This foundation is a blessing and i feel so blessed just to have heard the personal story. This organization is amazing and could prosper so much with further support and funding.

This organization is not only helping others fight cancer, but it is fulfilling a dream of a very special person that lost their battle to cancer. I can't imagine going through something like cancer alone or watching a family member struggle to receive funds b/c there just simply aren't any. I can say nothing but positive things about Mission4Maureen. This family run organization is helping so many, wether they be family members or patients!

Mission4Maureen is an amazing non profit organization that makes dreams come true for so many. The staff of M4M are so dedicated and effortless in their work you can see it in everything that they do. Keep up the great job!

This is a wonderful organization! Their goal has always been to help others in need during their battle with brain cancer. Each and every dollar they bring in goes to families in need. They do all they do with love and compassion.

I just met Maureen's cousin Jessica in the airport. Our flight is on the verge of being delayed and we got to chatting. Jessica was very passionate in telling me about Mission4Maureen. She explained in great detail Maureen's story, mission and current progress of her foundation. It brought tears to my eyes. I have only known Jessica for a matter of moments and yet i feel like i have known her and knew Maureen. I lost my brother to brain cancer last year. I have seen the ugly side of brain cancer. I will contiue to follow the great works of this foundation and hope to hear of its future successes. God Bless. Olivia Wagner

As a family friend I experienced first hand the heartache and turmoil that Maureen's family experienced during her illness and during these past several years sincer her passing. M4M has helped to turn this terrible tragedy into a hopeful opportunity for others. M4M has reached out to many and my favorite event is the "May Days" which honors Maureen in a special way as her greatest joy in life was her children and she was such an exceptional mother. Thanks for all of your great efforts to help others with brain cancer.

I recently learned of the Mission4Maureen Foundation from a friend. What a wonderful charity to help families fighting cancer and a beautiful way to honor the memory of Maureen.

I have watched this charity grow from a small organization of family and friends to a thriving, growing charity that is now receiving grants to supplement their fund raising activities. They have helped patients all across the USA from Connecticut and Delaware to Florida, California and Washington. Even though the economy has slowed donations, Mission4Maureen never gives up. They work everyday to try to find ways to help all of its applicants.

I believe that one of the greatest advantages that Misssion4Maureen has over the "big" charities is that it can fill the gaps in need that the others can't. I love that they provide transportation to treatment, child care while parents care for sick children, assitance paying utilities, buy groceries, etc. These are services that the large charities just don't provide. This is truly a blessing for the families that are already consumed in grief and concern. I am proud to help raise money for this wonderful charity!

Brain cancer is terrible, but at least Mission4Maureen is there to help families deal with the staggering healthcare costs associated with treatment. M4M is doing wonderful work.

I wish more people knew about Mission 4 Maureen. I truely enjoy the May Days. I follow the web page to keep up to date on the functions and families that are supported. The newsletter is great as well

Being a volunteer for many non-profits, M4M is one of the very few that spends all the funds on the people that really need it. The overhead...oh, wait there is no administrative costs. Every dollar that is brought in is spent on the people that are unfortunate and need help that other organization don't help with. Just paying a water bill or house payment can give someone the piece of mind they need to support thier family memeber.

The application was user friendly- short, concise, and easy to complete. I received warm and informative emails from a staff person at Mission4Maureen in a very time appropriate manner. Overall the experience could not have gone better and I'm eager to contact Mission4Maureen again on behalf of other patients and families in need of assistance.

M4M epitomizes what a charity truley should be. Every dollar earned goes straight to help a family that has been stricken with this horrible disease. Maureen devoted her life to children. Her devotion is being carried out each and every day through this tremendous foundation. Keep on Keepin on M4M.

Working in the therapy side of oncology I have seen first hand how difficult dealing with these diseases can be and the toll treatments can take on the indvidual/families. Without organizations like M4M many people will simply give up and not continue treatment. It can be tragic; however, M4M has helped many with gliobastoma multiforme tumors through financial crisis, in big and small ways, so that the stress of fighting to live does not need to include paying the rent.

I am happy to be a supporter and donor of Mission4Maureen. A horriffic tragedy for the families of Maureen Lowis which plunged all those who loved Maureen into a sea of darkness, has now resulted in hope and possibilities for other families battling this terrible disease. This organization brings financial help, emotional stability, and a level of comfort and compassion that can only be given by those who have already walked this road. I believe Mission4Maureen is destined to grow and bloom, so that other cancer patients can live and fight without any further worry.

Mission4Maureen is an awesome non-profit charity. The legacy of Maureen is extended through this chaity 100 fold. Spiritually,Financially, and personally,it supports families during critically tough times.

I became to know Mission4Maureen through a referral agency. My son was diagnoised with his second brain tumor, we were having a real hard time dealing with his diagnosis and the financial hardship was enourmous,I submitted an application and this nonprofit was Great, they helped with our rent and several other financial burdens that we were dealing with. Not only did they help, but the turn around was unbelievable, I just don't know where we would be without their help, they understood our need, they cared and you don't see that in a lot of nonprofits. Our family is truely blessed to have been referred to them.

I first learned about Mission4Maureen 2 years ago. At that time, I worked for a not for profit trade association. I knew first hand, how difficult it was to do fund raising, and to get people interested in a worthy and passionate cause. I was not only impressed, but touched with the gentle and kind way that the volunteers of Mission4Maureen handle their cause. Since then, I have kept in touch, kept informed and remain interested in the progress that this organization continues to make in order to impact the lives of those touched with this tragic and devistating form of cancer.

M4M...one word-AWESOME!!!!! This organization was built out of love and life. I will continue to support this cause for days to come.

Mission 4 Maureen is a cause that i love to see grow. It has continued to help so many people in need. This organization is a god sent to all those that have been been financially burdened by brain cancer. I will continue to support this wonderful cause and am excited to read about the future candidates. Much Love!

Mission 4 Maureen has not only changed my life but changes the lives of all that it touches. This non profit helps others who are not able to provide the much needed resources. Mission 4 Maureen is simply the best.