We are please to share how the Marcus Foundation funds are being utilized by sharing a few videos from both Dr. Curry and for the Marcus Fund for Families, Sarah Sumpio, a social worker who partners closely with Dr. Armstrong-Javors and the pediatric brain tumor team.
Important Announcement
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM THE MARCUS FOUNDATION
The Marcus Foundation is pleased to announce that last month it provided a $50,000 grant to the Massachusetts General Hospital ("MGH") to support both brain tumor research being conducted at MGH, as well as to fund the Marcus Fund for Families, which helps defray the cost to families with children being treated at MGH for brain tumors and other neurological diseases.
With the government cutting funding for ongoing cancer research, hospitals, such as MGH, must rely on private support to enable its research efforts to continue. That is why the Marcus Foundation provided the most recent donation and hopes to continue that with an additional grant later this year.
To assist us in this endeavor, we will be holding another cash- raffle fundraiser in the coming months. We ask that you look out for the announcement and share it with family and friends, as the need for your support is truly critical.
In the interim, we thank you for your past support and extend our best wishes for a healthy and happy New Year.
Sincerely,
Mark Niziak
President, The Marcus Foundation
A Message From MGH
Dear Mr. Niziak,
I am delighted to thank you and the Marcus Foundation for your most recent gifts to benefit brain tumor research and the Marcus Fund for Families at Massachusetts General Hospital. We are honored to continue to be a part of your son’s legacy in this meaningful way.
Thanks to the foundation’s generosity, Dr. William Curry and his colleagues are equipped with the essential tools and technologies to focus on reaching the next scientific breakthroughs in understanding and treating brain tumors. In addition, the foundation’s philanthropy continues to provide vital assistance for families and children receiving treatment at Mass General, ultimately bringing hope to so many during a difficult time.
In the ever-changing landscape of medicine, we are anchored by loyal friends like the Marcus Foundation. Thank you once again for your partnership.
Sincerely,
Britain W. Nicholson, MD | Senior Vice President
Mass General Development Office
125 Nashua Street, Suite 540 | Boston, MA 02114
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2023 Foundation Updates
RAFFLE FOR CHANCE TO WIN UP TO $1,500 IN CASH PRIZES
The Marcus Foundation was established in memory of Mark S.Niziak Jr ("Marcus") who died of a brain tumor shortly after his 5th birthday. The purpose of the Foundation is primarily to sponsor brain tumor research being conducted at the Massachusetts General Hospital ("MGH"). In addition, the Foundation also supports the Marcus Fund for Families, which was established to help defray the cost to families with children being treated at MGH for brain tumors and other neurological diseases.
Replicating our past golf tournament program, click on the following link for Foundation updates from:
Dr. William T Curry, Chief Medical Officer MGH, Director Neurosurgical Oncology, discussing the amazing progress being made in the treatment of brain tumors;
Dr. Amy Armstrong-Javors, Pediatric Neurologist, discussing the many families assisted by the Marcus Fund for Families; and
Jackie MacMullan, the legendary sports writer, and good friend of the foundation, offering her unique perspective of the Boston sports scene.
I think you would agree that it is truly gratifying to see what your support has accomplished. However the battle continues and we are reaching out to you today to ask that you continue to support the Foundation so we can continue to provide these much needed grants.
While a contribution in any amount is greatly appreciated, as an incentive, we are offering three cash prize giveaways in the amount of $500, $1,000 and $1,500. To be eligible to win a cash prize, you must contribute a minimum of $25. However, as an added incentive to increase your contribution, for every $100 contributed to the Foundation, you will receive 10 chances to win a prize. For example, a contribution of $300 would result in 30 entries to win one of the cash prizes.
Contributions made be made online by clicking below or by check mailed to:
Marcus Foundation
c/o Mark Niziak
7 Cutler Street
Hopedale Ma 01747
The three winners will be announced on April 30, 2024 via email and on our Facebook page, so please make sure you are enrolled in our mailing list and follow us on Facebook. To do so, click the links below:
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If you are on Facebook, we ask that you visit the page and both "like" and "share" it .
Our goal is to increase this year's grant by $20,000. To do so, we will need to expand our audience so we ask that you send this communication to family and friends and encourage them to participate.
Thank you for your past support and hopefully you will be able to assist us in continuing the battle that Marcus so valiantly fought.
Sincerely,
Mark Niziak
President, The Marcus Fund