What do we do?
The mission of The Friends4Michael Foundation is: to support children like Michael and their families, to keep alive the memory of Michael and his spirit, to increase awareness of the devastating effects of brain tumors on afflicted children and their families and to continue to “Fight for a Cure” for this horrible disease.
The primary effort of the Foundation is to provide assistance to families across the country whose children are fighting a brain tumor, which includes providing support for directed charities which supported Michael in his memory. Additionally, the Foundation continues to support the Race for Hope, which we call “Michael’s Run” because it was Michael’s way of giving back. Funds raised at this run support brain tumor research.
And finally, keeping alive Michael’s memory and spirit.
Please help this great cause and join Michael’s Fight for a Cure!
Our Core Values
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Be Compassionate
Many of the Foundation Board members were witness to the devastating effects Michael’s fight had on his family and on Michael. We know a family – or a single mother or father – would give everything they had for a cure including all their time. The focus is on their suffering child. We will do everything we can to make our process quick and simple.
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Build Community
We embody “small but mighty.” Starting from a group of a few friends, we have quietly built a strong community. The community includes all the families we have helped, the social workers who work with us to help the families, our Friends4Michael Running team and especially our donors. They know what we are all about and how we are making a difference. Together we are strong beyond our individual strengths.