Maggie's Foundation
Every year, over 10,000 Canadians are
diagnosed with a brain tumor; most of these are children under 9 years of age.
We are hoping in time to help make a difference and reduce this number. This
Foundation is named after Margarida (Maggie)
De Fontes, who passed away on October 12th , 2004, at age 30, after a 3-year
struggle with brain tumors.
For 3 years, Maggie
worked hard to raise proceeds and awareness. In May 2002, only 10 months after her 1st
surgery and chemotherapy and radiation treatments, Maggie was the first person
to ever hold a walkathon for this cause, in the
province of Quebec. We would hold 2 more such events together in May 2003, and May
2004, with each year increasing donations and participation by fellow
Montrealers. During this
time, Maggie would undergo a 2nd brain tumor operation, and continued
treatments. Yet she maintained her spirits
and her determination to make a difference in this fight!
Ongoing public support
helps us direct much needed funding to those affected by brain tumors. We rely
solely on the generosity of individuals and corporations to
help us in our quest. All net proceeds raised by our
Foundation will be donated to the Montreal
Neurological Institute and Hospital brain tumor research
center.
Frank Trozzo & Maggie De Fontes