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Throughout the year, parents of newly-diagnosed Coats’ patients reach out to us for assistance in finding experienced retina specialists to consult for a second opinion and treatment for their child. We hear from parents and patients from around the world. Recently, we were contacted by the parents of an 18 month old girl in Argentina who was just diagnosed with Coats’ Disease, possibly in both eyes. We consulted with our Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) doctors for referrals and now the parents may bring their daughter to the US to be seen by one of our SAB pediatric retina specialists.

This is just one example of how the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation supports Coats’ patients and their families, bringing them hope and improvements as they wage a lifelong battle against Coats’ Disease and blindness. Since 2006, the Foundation has become the preeminent resource for Coats’ Disease patients and their families, serving as a hub for the Coats’ Disease community who seek information about this rare disorder, referrals to specialists who treat this rare disease, support from other Coats’ families, and updates on the latest research on Coats’.

In the last year alone, we have expanded current programs and developed new initiatives for patients and families. We have increased our research and education grant funding, raised awareness among pediatricians to foster early and accurate diagnoses, and served hundreds of members of the Coats’ community as they journey through the difficulties of a Coats’ Disease diagnosis.

At the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation, our focus is on Coats’ patients and research. Our mission is steadfast in raising awareness of Coats’ Disease for earlier and proper diagnosis and treatment, raising funds for research into improved treatments and finding a cure, expanding patient resources, and offering all Coats’ Disease patients hope and improvements as they wage a lifelong battle against Coats’ Disease and blindness.

Since 2006, the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation has made it our ultimate goal to find a cure for Coats’ Disease. Funding research is THE critical element in making this goal a success. That is why we are proud to announce that over the next year, we are committed to funding $75,000 in research and education grants. Your support of this Fund the Future campaign is a key part of fulfilling our commitment to this effort. Please consider a donation to help us reach our funding goal as part of your year-end philanthropy.

We hope that you will continue to support these efforts because no cure has yet been found for Coats’ Disease!

Thank you for supporting the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation!

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Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation
Attn: Joe Galligan, Treasurer
C/O Galligan, Thompson & Flocus, LLP
630 North San Mateo Drive
San Mateo, CA 94401

Let’s Find a Cure for All Coats’ Kids!

You can make an Impact!

Your support will help propel us forward in the fight against Coats’ Disease. The Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation is the LEADER in advancing research into Coats’ Disease. We are an organization with lean operating costs so your contributions will make a direct impact.

What are you supporting?

Through your generosity, we will be able to continue:

Providing grants and scholarships to fund research to improve treatments and find a cure;
Maintain and expand critical patient resources, such as the Doctor Directory, the Patient & Family Directory, and the Patient Registry for researchers to access;
Sponsor events to raise awareness and educate physicians, researchers, and students; and
Develop and engage a network of Coats’ patients, families, and volunteers around the globe to help us achieve our mission.

BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR!

Until we find a cure, there will never be a last Coats’ patient needing our help. As a monthly donor, your contributions to the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation 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 monthly donor to help us change the lives of all Coats’ patients!

At the age of 11, Jack McGovern suddenly lost most of the vision in his left eye. He was diagnosed with Coats’ Disease, a rare eye disorder that afflicts children as well as adults and can lead to vision loss and sometimes requires removal of the eye. Despite the limited vision, Jack continued an active sporting life, playing Lacrosse for four years at the Division 1 collegiate level.

The Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation is committed to finding a cure for Coats’ Disease so that other children and adults can be cured of this disease before they lose their vision. Please join us in funding research to find a cure for Coats’ Disease.

Recurring Donation or Annual Donation. To set up your monthly recurring donation, or to make an annual gift, please visit our end-of-year campaign page or our general fund donation page.
Planned Giving. To consider the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation in your will or planned giving, please contact Deborah Marron at 888-314-8853 or email [email protected]
Employer Match. Many companies will match their employee contributions to charities of their choice! To find out if your employer participates in such a program, please contact your human resources department. It’s a great way to stretch your donation dollars!

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