Posted by: The Sumaira Foundation in NMO, Voices of NMO
My name is Allison and I am a married, busy mom of three children (17, 12 & 12 years old). My NMO journey started approximately seven years ago, when I was dealing with my husband’sunexpected open heart surgery and the passing of my mother… My body just wasn’t right; everything was off and out of […]
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Although we would prefer to get together in person, we look forward to coming together virtually in October to commemorate six years of TSF. Please join us on Saturday, October 24 at 12 PM EST. as our hosts Gaetano Morello and Lauren Michaels facilitate a thoughtful program featuring commentary from TSF’s founder Sumaira and medical members […]
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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 Sumaira Foundation for NMO (TSF) is proud to announce the launch of the TSF Ambassador Program by introducing the inaugural ambassador, Phil Tucker. Phil is an NMO warrior from Maine who will play a key role in maximizing NMO awareness and TSF’s footprint in his native state. The Ambassador Program is an initiative for […]
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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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Please help us give a warm welcome to Gabriela Romanow, Parent Advocate, who will serve as our Community Outreach Manager & Liaison to Neuromyelitis Optica [NMO] organizations worldwide. Gabriela first became invested in Neuromyelitis Optica when her son was diagnosed in 2014. Since then, she has volunteered her time and effort towards raising significant funds […]
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