Dear Friends,
With spring around the corner and its new beginning, we at the Michael Magro Foundation continue our commitment to our programs and services that have become the cornerstone of our mission. This spring also brings new fund raising activities. And so, we strive to provide coordinated care between our services and the family’s community, including schools, physicians and hospitals. Each and every day we continue to touch lives and bring comfort and care to children with cancer and their families.
Enhanced by collaborative relationships with Winthrop-University Hospital, its specialty pediatric practices, the Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK), and other pediatric cancer centers, our philanthropic endeavors continue to fund vital programs for our children and their families. Investing in their health, dignity, and well-being continues to define our Foundation’s work and our ongoing crusade against pediatric cancer.
Approaches to care are often built on family strengths. And the Foundation is dedicated to promoting hope among our parents with our Life’s Essentials Program which provides much-needed funds for food, transportation, and pharmacy needs. Our sharing with families on a continuing and supportive basis also extends to blood, clothing and toy drives, recognizing that the family is the constant in every child’s life.
The Foundation’s fundraising activities are blooming this spring! On Wednesday, May 11th, we’re doing our first-ever Comedy Night. You can read more about it, as well as review our 2011 calendar in the pages that follow.
On behalf of our executive board and advisory board, we thank you for your on going support and we are excited about 2011!
Sincerely,
Paul & Terrie
12 Julian Street - Hicksville, New York 11801
Website: www.michaelmagrofoundation.com Email: mmagrofoundation@yahoo.com
With spring around the corner and its new beginning, we at the Michael Magro Foundation continue our commitment to our programs and services that have become the cornerstone of our mission. This spring also brings new fund raising activities. And so, we strive to provide coordinated care between our services and the family’s community, including schools, physicians and hospitals. Each and every day we continue to touch lives and bring comfort and care to children with cancer and their families.
Enhanced by collaborative relationships with Winthrop-University Hospital, its specialty pediatric practices, the Cancer Center for Kids (CCFK), and other pediatric cancer centers, our philanthropic endeavors continue to fund vital programs for our children and their families. Investing in their health, dignity, and well-being continues to define our Foundation’s work and our ongoing crusade against pediatric cancer.
Approaches to care are often built on family strengths. And the Foundation is dedicated to promoting hope among our parents with our Life’s Essentials Program which provides much-needed funds for food, transportation, and pharmacy needs. Our sharing with families on a continuing and supportive basis also extends to blood, clothing and toy drives, recognizing that the family is the constant in every child’s life.
The Foundation’s fundraising activities are blooming this spring! On Wednesday, May 11th, we’re doing our first-ever Comedy Night. You can read more about it, as well as review our 2011 calendar in the pages that follow.
On behalf of our executive board and advisory board, we thank you for your on going support and we are excited about 2011!
Sincerely,
Paul & Terrie
12 Julian Street - Hicksville, New York 11801
Website: www.michaelmagrofoundation.com Email: mmagrofoundation@yahoo.com
FOUNDATION NEWS
Sharing the mission of the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital, and partnering with the Hospital’s pediatric specialty areas, the Michael Magro Foundation has awarded the Hospital a $25,000 grant to fund a software package for a state of the art portable echocardiogram machine. This cutting-edge equipment, manufactured by GE, helps assess cardiac anatomy with advanced technology and exceptional clarity. In addition, utilizing Automated Function Imaging , it can monitor the heart before, during and after chemotherapy, enabling physicians to establish a baseline for pediatric cancer patients, determine the effects of treatment both long and short-term, and evaluate potential cardiac damage.
Terrie and Paul Magro recently appeared on a radio show entitled ―Playing With Fire‖ as
a guest of Tom Schaudel‘s to promote awareness about the Foundation, in conjunction
with Paul‘s recently published ―Cooking, Dreaming and Dining, host Tom Schaudel , a
celebrity chef in his own right, praised the book and the Foundation‘s efforts on behalf
of children with cancer. This show airs every Saturday morning on WHLI 1100 AM
Radio from 10 -11 AM featuring culinary adventures and stories occurring on Long
Island.
a guest of Tom Schaudel‘s to promote awareness about the Foundation, in conjunction
with Paul‘s recently published ―Cooking, Dreaming and Dining, host Tom Schaudel , a
celebrity chef in his own right, praised the book and the Foundation‘s efforts on behalf
of children with cancer. This show airs every Saturday morning on WHLI 1100 AM
Radio from 10 -11 AM featuring culinary adventures and stories occurring on Long
Island.
The Foundation provided a ‘white board’ for the Center’s Library/ Conference Room to be used during educational sessions and rounds among CCFK clinical staff, physicians, and residents. The doctors and nurses especially appreciate having it for teaching purposes. Whether it’s the medical staff presenting to students and residents, or nurses offering standardized courses in administering chemotherapy, it’s definite enhancement to the Center’s remarkable accomplishments.
The Foundation purchased a variety of toys for Winthrop’s Pediatric Neurological practice sites in Commack and Bethpage, in addition to a 32 inch TV and DVD player for the Bethpage location. We also coordinated a toy drive with the Case Management Society of Long Island and contributed those treasures to Winthrop’s pediatric sites. And speaking of toys, kudos to Mary, who is keeping the tradition of The Joe Terino memorial toy drive alive. Toy donations went directly to the CCFK. Joseph DeSena and Associates also sponsored at their holiday party a toy and outer clothing drive. Gifts were transported to the Children’s Medical Center at the Hospital as well as to Winthrop Pediatric Associates.
Arts and crafts supplies continue to be donated to the CCFK on a regular basis. These are especially appreciated by children who cannot go to the play area and must stay in their treatment rooms. Any craft donations are graciously appreciated by the children of all ages in the acute care setting as well as outpatient pediatric centers.
Foundation Board member Joseph DeSena has announced that he plans to run a marathon in Italy this year to benefit the Foundation. Joe will be happy to sign you up, if you’d like to accompany him! Molto grazie!!
LIFE ESSENTIALS PROGRAM
The Foundation prides itself on helping families by funding vital CCFK psychosocial programs. We relieve non-medical burdens and mitigate financial hardship among the Center’s patient population by providing essentials like petty cash for lunches and dinners, supermarket gift cards, pharmacy co-payments, and funds for transportation to and from chemotherapy. Our Life Essentials Program distributes an estimated $2,500 in gift cards each month to needy patients and families.
The program’s impact, especially among the working poor with limited incomes, is immeasurable as the following stories will attest.
The program’s impact, especially among the working poor with limited incomes, is immeasurable as the following stories will attest.
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It was two days before Christmas, and one of the CCFK’s families was without heat. Working with the Center’s Social Worker, the Foundation intervened and provided funds to pay for an oil delivery. When it was discovered that the father and son lacked suitable winter clothing, the Foundation made gift cards available so they could purchase coats, boots, hats and gloves.
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The Foundation recently adopted a CCFK family – a patient, his parents and two siblings–in dire need of food and clothing. The gift cards we donated ensured that the refrigerator was full and coats and other essential articles of clothing were provided for everyone.
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PHILANTHROPISTS WANTED!
The Foundation is looking for BFFs! No experience necessary!
If you’d like to join our fundraising team and contribute to our Life Essentials Program, please call Terrie at 516-935-4510 or use the donation form on our website. www.michaelmagrofoundation.com
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DID YOU KNOW that your gift, no matter how small, can help a family struggling with a pediatric cancer diagnosis? If you would like to bring comfort and care to one of our kids, check off one of the choices below, and make your donation via our website, or mail your check, payable to the Michael Magro Foundation, to 12 Julian Street, Hicksville, New York 11801. THANK YOU!
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I would like to contribute:
___$25 for a family’s local transportation to and from the Center ___$30 for lunch while a family waits for treatment at the Center ___$50 for a family of four to bring dinner home from a participating restaurant ___$100 for a family of four’s groceries for a week |
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE!
It’s Wednesday Night Live!!! For a $40 admission fee, you can join us for our very first Comedy Night on Wednesday, May11th, at Perfecto Mundo in Commack, where you’ll enjoy an evening of wit and humor featuring some of Long Island’s best comics, in addition to a gourmet buffet, a cash bar, and the opportunity to fight pediatric cancer. Call Terrie to make your reservations. Seating is limited.
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS:
Wednesday May 11th. Comedy Night @ Perfecto Mundo located at 1141-1 Jericho Turnpike, Commack
Saturday June 4th Annual Car Wash @ Barry Tech located at 1196 Prospect Avenue, Westbury
Wednesday July 27th Annual Blood Drive @ East Marie Fire House Located on East Marie Street, Hicksville
Saturday August 6th Annual Soccer Tournament for a Cause Sponsored by The Mastermind Unit Location to be Determined
Tuesday October 4th Evening of Tasting & Giving @ Woodlands One Southwoods Road, Woodbury
Saturday June 4th Annual Car Wash @ Barry Tech located at 1196 Prospect Avenue, Westbury
Wednesday July 27th Annual Blood Drive @ East Marie Fire House Located on East Marie Street, Hicksville
Saturday August 6th Annual Soccer Tournament for a Cause Sponsored by The Mastermind Unit Location to be Determined
Tuesday October 4th Evening of Tasting & Giving @ Woodlands One Southwoods Road, Woodbury
SIGNATURE BASKETS
The Foundation is preparing for its Annual Evening of Tasting & Giving on October 4th. If you would like to help fill any of our legendary ‘theme’ baskets such as: electronics (I-pods, kindles, cameras), house wares, gourmet food & wine, Vera Bradley, Coach, Thanksgiving & other holidays, gift cards, bottles of liquor, etc. —contact Terrie at 516-935-4510. These baskets are an important fundraising component of the event and generate lots of sales at the raffle table! ~ New Ideas Welcome ~
The Foundation is preparing for its Annual Evening of Tasting & Giving on October 4th. If you would like to help fill any of our legendary ‘theme’ baskets such as: electronics (I-pods, kindles, cameras), house wares, gourmet food & wine, Vera Bradley, Coach, Thanksgiving & other holidays, gift cards, bottles of liquor, etc. —contact Terrie at 516-935-4510. These baskets are an important fundraising component of the event and generate lots of sales at the raffle table! ~ New Ideas Welcome ~
Send us your e-mail address so you can receive our e-newsletter and advance information on special programs and events! mmagrofoundation@yahoo.com
Send us your e-mail address so you can receive our e-newsletter and advance information on special programs and events! mmagrofoundation@yahoo.com
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
The difference between a helping hand and an outstretched palm is a twist of the wrist~ Laurence Leamer, King of the Night
The difference between a helping hand and an outstretched palm is a twist of the wrist~ Laurence Leamer, King of the Night
