20 Years of Hope. One Vision: A Cure
Everyone with Coats’ Disease Deserves a Future with a Cure - That Breakthrough Starts with You!
2026 marks our 20th Anniversary!
What began as a promise to their son, Jack, to find a cure for Coats’ Disease, the McGovern family has grown a small, grassroots effort into an international foundation, becoming the preeminent source for information and resources to help educate and support families in their fight against Coats’ Disease.
We are the only organization in the world that is totally focused on finding a cure for Coats’ Disease.
Every Coats’ patient deserves hope, support, and a brighter future. For two decades, your generosity has helped fund groundbreaking research, provide support for patients and families, and build a strong, compassionate Coats’ Community around the world. Together, we’ve made incredible strides — but our work is far from over!
To celebrate 20 years of hope, we’re introducing our “20 Years of Hope. One Vision: A Cure.” campaign. We are committed to continuing our work and funding promising new research identified and supported by our renowned Scientific Advisory Board. Will you help make a lasting impact with a powerful investment in the future of every child diagnosed with this rare condition?
Will you help us shape the future of Coats’ Disease research?
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Why Your Gift Matters
Until we find a cure, there will always be Coats' patients needing our help. We are a small nonprofit and need your support at any level!
Ways to Give
Donate by Mail:
Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation
Attn: Joe Galligan, Treasurer
C/O Galligan, Thompson & Flocus, LLP
1650 Borel Place, Suite 105
San Mateo, CA 94402
Employer Match
Many employers have matching gift programs, which are a wonderful way to double or even triple your support! Some even match volunteer time by employees and retirees.
Planned Giving
To consider the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation in your will or planned giving, or to make a donation of stock, please contact Sarah Kopac at 888-314-8853 or email skopac@curecoats.org.
Thank You, Donors!
Thank you to all of our 2024 Donors!
Become a Sponsor
Until we find a cure, there will always be Coats’ patient needing our help. As a sponsor, your contribution will enable us to provide immediate resources for Coats’ patients and families, fund research for improved treatments, and support researchers and clinicians exploring a cure for Coats’ Disease. Please consider becoming a sponsor to help us change the lives of all Coats’ patients!
There are multiple ways to support the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation as an individual and a corporation/business! We have general sponsorship opportunities, which last for one year. We also offer sponsorship opportunities specific to our fundraising events.
20th Anniversary Giving Circle
Visionary Circle — $5,000+
Joseph Galligan
Levere Family Fund
Ed McGovern
Tina McGovern
Beacon of Hope — $2,500–$4,999
Bob & Denise Duyn
Tina McGovern
Hope Giver — $20 - $199
Anonymous
Alana Biagioli
Margaret Benson
Caroline Bondin
Philip Cocco
Alex Cushner
Robert Dennis
Kevin and Holly Dillon
Portland General Electric
Mary Eller
Kesha Fenlon
Tara Fischer
Gutierrez Family
Steve Grealish
Kenneth Haag
Jeff and Dawn Kane
Paul Kays
Shelley Klein
Joe Kolar
Dave M.
Josephine Mariano
Brian McGovern
Mrs. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Miller
Peter Montana
Fereshteh Niroomand
Alejandra Paredes
Amanda Ranieri
Kyle Reitmeier
Michele Sevilla
Seda Sejud
A.W.
Xuezhen Wang
Susan Warnke
Courtney Wright
Chris Zandelin
Mom of a boy with Coats’ Disease
Champion of Sight — $1,000–$2,499
Anonymous
John & Mary Bruno
Kevin McGovern
The Comer Family
Johnny Hernandez
Ledder Family Charitable Trust
Mark Pasienza
Red Oak Opportunity Foundation
ADB Hoist Rings
Jeffrey Roth
The Souza Family
Josh Wynner
Hope Sustainer— Monthly Donor
Beverly Amezquita-Luna
Gary and Annelle Brickley
Margaret Brown
Rocco Caterina
Lee Clarke
Bronwyn Trickey Cohen
Jessica De Stefano
Kevin and Holly Dillon
Linda Geiser
Lori Gelinas
Mark Hartmann
Janet and Mike Goman
Jack McGovern
Praveem Pemmaraju
Dr. Deborah Marron and Mike Rosenberg
Candi Shrull
Parent of a Coats’ Kid!
Barrett Trickey
Maria Vasquez
Joseph Vollert
Jodie Yazvec
Guardian of Hope — $500–$999
David and Stephanie Connolly Family Fund
Davidson Family Foundation
Michael & Lisa DeNeffe
Mary Elizabeth Hartnett
Peter Loos
The Mendenhall-Horan Fund
Jeffrey & Marian Sosnick
Rachel Stern
Yuta Sugano
Allen & Cindy Viktorin
Scott & Kelly Viktorin
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Friend of the Foundation — $200–$499
Anonymous
Rula Adranly
Barry Barnes
Mike Potter & Cindy Chavez
Mike DeNeffe
Vishal Dogra
Steve Gaitley
Sandy Hendrickx
Patrick Hughes
Rebecca Hyder
Bill Kennedy III
Peter Koch
Levere Family Fund
Marino Family
Imrana Manzanares
Joel Miller
Michael O’Bryan
Michael Pellegrini
Rob & Lisa Pollard
Michael Potter
John and Lisa Strain
Sheila Ward
Sharon & Greg Wilson Family Fund
City of Roseville
20th Anniversary Giving Circle
Honor two decades of impact with a gift that drives research, supports families, and strengthens our community.
Visionary Circle — $5,000+
Lead the way toward a cure with a transformative gift that drives groundbreaking Coats’ Disease research.
Beacon of Hope — $2,500–$4,999
Shine light for families and researchers, illuminating the path to new discoveries and brighter futures.
Champion of Sight — $1,000–$2,499
Help power critical research and awareness efforts.
Guardian of Hope — $500–$999
Strengthen support for families and ensure no one faces Coats’ Disease alone.
Friend of the Foundation — $200–$499
Honor 20 years of dedication to the Coats’ Community while advancing the search for a cure.
Hope Giver — $25 - $199
Bring hope to the Coats’ Community with a meaningful gift.
Hope Sustainer — $20/month (or more!)
Join a devoted community of monthly donors whose steady support fuels research, awareness, and resources all year long.