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The theme for Gala 2020 is “old Hollywood” in celebration of the premiere of our 5-year impact video! We’ve set an ambitious goal to raise $100,000 to fund innovative, groundbreaking NMO research through TSF’s SPARK & Unicorn Grants. Lauren Michaels & Gaetano Morello & HOST COMMITTEE Zachary Cohen | Sara Marsh | William […]
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On July 24, 2019, we honored 5 years of TSF for NMO and celebrated 30 years of founder + executive director, Sumaira, at ROW 34. 62 guests gathered in pink & white to raise over $3,500 to fund research and illuminate the darkness of neuromyelitis optica. Congratulations to TSF board member, Lauren Michaels, on successfully […]
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The 4th Annual NMO Awareness Gala SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 2019 | DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM MANDARIN ORIENTAL, GRAND BALLROOM (BOSTON, MA) You’re invited to our enchanted forest-themed annual event so get your pixie dust + fairy vibes ready for our most fabulous fundraiser yet! Proceeds will be awarded to TSF Spark Grant recipients for research […]
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NEWS FLASH! The 3rd NMO Awareness Gala is featured in the latest edition of Improper Bostonian Magazine’s “Proper Bostonians” section! Thank you Dana Bisbee and friends at Improper Bostonian for helping us illuminate the darkness of neuromyelitis optica CLICK FOR EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE
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Support The Sumaira Foundation with every swipe! We’re excited to announce our partnership with Charity Charge, the MasterCard that contributes a 1% cash back donation to our nonprofit every time you use it. APPLY THIS MONTH to help us win a bonus $500 grant. Your donations are tax deductible and the card has no annual […]
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The 3rd Annual NMO Awareness Gala SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 | DOORS OPEN AT 7:00PM MANDARIN ORIENTAL, GRAND BALLROOM (BOSTON, MA) You’re invited to the first-ever Bollywood theme* black-tie gala in Boston! MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT BY DJ RISHI BAWA | HENNA ART BY MADHU NARAYAN + ABBY BURKE | FEATURING AUCTION + RAFFLE PRIZES FROM TESLA, BOSTON LASER, MANDARIN ORIENTAL, DAVID YURMAN, […]
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Thank you to everyone who made our NMO picnic in the Park such a wonderful day! We loved kicking off autumn at the Parkman Bandstand in Boston Common, especially alongside our NMO superheroes, families, friends + and the kind folks at Shake Shack. View album
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I was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica in June of 2012 after two hospitalizations totaling 5 months, during which I lost all my strength, ability to move and all feeling from my chest down… My first symptoms, during August and September of 2011, were nausea and vomiting. Nowadays, I know that those are very peculiar characteristics […]
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On March 25, 2017, The Sumaira Foundation for NMO hosted its 2nd Annual NMO Awareness Gala at the Mandarin Oriental, Boston. 3 REASONS YOU MADE IT A ROARING SUCCESS 2X Awareness: ticket sales doubled from 2016 $16k+ raised, a 60% increase from 2016 25+ donors, sponsors & volunteers contributed to our collective impact Click here for […]
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Join us for an evening of fashion, champagne, music, and good company all in the name of charity. 20% of sales will be donated with hopes of finding a cure for Neuromyelitis Optica. For more information, email [email protected] To RSVP, email [email protected]
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