WHAT WE DO?

The mission of the Michael Magro Foundation is to better the lives of children withcancer, pediatriccancer survivors, and their families, as well as other chronic pediatric illnesses. We do this in a greatmany ways.For most families with a newly diagnosed child with cancer or other catastrophic illness, the firstreaction is shock. Parents must navigate their child’s many new needs:

• doctor appointments
• diagnostic testing
• hospitalizations
• figuring our schooling for a child now home
• dealing with the side effects of treatment, the list seems endless.

• utilities
• rent
• homeheating oil
• and more

We cover the cost of non-medical expenses related to treatment such as co-pays and car rides to/from treatments.

• gift cards for groceries
• birthday gifts for the families
• a rare dinner out
• even a small birthday party for asibling who has been in the‘back seat’since their brotheror sister got sick

The Foundation works with therapists to assist children transitioning back to school followingtreatment through Project SOAR. By working with teachers, classmates, and the child, the transitionis proven to be successful time after time.

Bonding with Baby is the Foundation’s technology-based program that enables older brothers andsisters to connect with their new baby sibling in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU).

The Foundation offers a scholarship in Michael’s name at Hicksville High School. This scholarship isawarded to a graduating senior who is going on to college, played Lacrosse, and is involved in theFine Arts Department. This student selected is one who has showngreat improvement academicallyover the years, and possesses personal traits that show kindness and compassion for others.

For more on each of these programs, see our Programs tab.