My Nonprofit Reviews

My greatest privilege is working with parents and siblings in those cases when the child does not survive the impact of a brain tumor. Most people do not understand that tumors in children , benign or malignant, are catastrophic for the development of sibling's, as well as for the cohesive marriage of the parents. The guilt, anger and depression, as well as issues of childhood neglect, can be carried by siblings for the rest of their lives if not treated quickly and appropriately. This dramatically effects their chances of reaching their full human potential. Making Headway is the finest and the only foundation I know that seriously treats the spreading impact of this disease throughout the whole family. Without Making Headway, many more parent marriages would end in divorce, and many more siblings would fail to develop a normal, healthy response to the life experience. Making Headway does critically needed work at every level.

My concern is for all the siblings of our patients at Making Headway. By giving them equal love, respect and attention, they are growing up with far less anger, depression, and despair. Making Headway is the only dedicated foundation that treats the WHOLE FAMILY so that each survives and thrives to their highest potential. The medical research and care for kids with brain tumors at NYU is recognized around the world, but it takes a village like MH to recover the patient and family together. It's true that whatever happens, life will never be the same, but it's also true that the staff and volunteers at MH are happily determined to make life meaningful and beautiful again. As a bereavement counselor, I have never seen a team of professionals like these anywhere else.
10,000 stars for Maya and Edward Manley, and 10'000 more for our kids at Making Headway.

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