Michael Magro Foundation

The Michael Magro Foundation, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, was established in January 2005 to honor Mikes life. The efforts of the Foundation started with, the pediatric cancer patients and their families at the Cancer Center for Kids at Winthrop-University Hospital as well as to other Winthrop pediatric specialties where the treatment of chronic diseases is ongoing because that is where Mike was treated for his leukemia. The Mission of the Michael Magro Foundation as adopted by its Board of Directors is to: - Better the lives of children with cancer, pediatric cancer survivors, and their families as well as other chronic pediatric illnesses by helping these families meet the complex issues of care. - Touch thousands of lives by educating patients, families, teachers, physicians, and communities about the intricacies of pediatric cancer care and long-term treatment effects - Enhance the health and well being of our pediatric patients through a family-centered approach. - ...