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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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
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Thank You from Mass General
Dear Mr. Niziak,
Please accept my gratitude to you and the Marcus Foundation for your gift supporting brain tumor research and the Marcus Fund for Families at Massachusetts General Hospital. In these extraordinary times, your philanthropy plays an integral role in our institution’s ability to adapt and thrive.
Your contribution provides important resources for Dr. William Curry’s research into therapies for brain tumors in the Translational Brain Tumor Immunology Lab, accelerating the pace of discovery, moving us closer to improved medicine for all. Your kindness in assisting families of children receiving cancer or other treatments at Mass General, to defray costs, is especially appreciated by all those who benefit. I understand this was the 30th Marcus Foundation Golf Tournament, an incredible milestone and a wonderful tribute to your son. We look forward to our continued partnership as the foundation explores a new direction in the coming years. Thank you for your generosity through the years.
Sincerely,
Michael McNally
Vice President for Development
Mass General Development Office