Oversight
Net proceeds from the Foundation's fundraising efforts will be distributed as follows:
The Foundation's annual World AIDS Marathon: 100% to AIDS and cancer projects as noted on the Projects We Support webpage for Research, Living Aid and International.
The Foundation's annual 5K AIDS/Cancer Run/Walk: 100% to AIDS and cancer projects as noted on the Projects We Support webpage for AIDS and Cancer Projects in Long Island, New York. Toiletry/gift items will be collected for people living with HIV and or cancer, and toys will be collected for children living with cancer.
Fundraising
In 2005, the main fundraising vehicle was the annual World AIDS Marathon, the 5K Fun Walk, and Conference/Exhibits in Gainesville, Florida. Funding for these events was sought from corporations, other Foundations, individuals, race entry fees and fees to attend the conference/exhibit. To the largest extent possible, donations of goods and services were also sought. The truth of the matter was that no money was raised and the Event cost the Foundation money. For 2006 through 2010, three World AIDS Marathons did occur and money was donated to almost all the charities listed on the Foundation website.
How and Why the Foundation Came Into Being
In 1997, Richard M. Brodsky was diagnosed HIV-positive. Later in 2002, Richard suffered a seizure whose root cause turned out to be brain cancer unrelated to his HIV). He then underwent months of treatment for that, recovering in time to run the 2003 New York Marathon. Upon completing the Marathon, it occurred to him that he owed his life to the excellent medical care we have here in the United States - and felt there was no good reason why people in poorer countries shouldn't be afforded the same type of care. Thus, the seeds of the Foundation were planted. Even though the Foundation had not yet received its non-profit status, in 2004 Richard organized the World AIDS Marathon in Mbita, Kenya, whose proceeds helped to partially fund an AIDS orphanage there.
The Richard M. Brodsky Foundation exists to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS and Cancer, and to continue to provide outreach programs that impact the lives of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and Cancer.
Richard M. Brodsky Foundation - PRESIDENT'S VOLUNTEER SERVICE AWARD
The Richard M. Brodsky Foundation has partnered with the White House to become a Certifying Organization for the President's Volunteer Service Award, a national program recognizing Americans who have demonstrated a sustained commitment to volunteer service. This National Award is issued by the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, to help foster and encourage a culture of volunteer service and civic participation among Americans. We encourage everyone to get involved and to encourage your family, friends and neighbors to create opportunities to change our local and global community. Together, we can make difference one life at a time. Please contact us for more information about partnering with the Richard M. Brodsky Foundation.
Mission Statement
The Richard M. Brodsky Foundation is to provide food, shelter and shoes for orphans living in Kenya, raise money for research for the cure or vaccine for AIDS, to help those already afflicted with AIDS, and to help those with brain cancer. The Richard M. Brodsky Foundation is also a proud partner with the President's Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes individuals for their service within a 12-month period.
The Richard M. Brodsky Foundation's has seven specific organizational goals
- To provide food, shelter and shoes for our current programs for orphans living in Kenya and to raise awareness of the 11,400,000+ orphans living in sub-Saharan Africa who need food, shelter, shoes, vaccinations, clean drinking water, education and clothing.
- To fund HIV/AIDS and cancer research.
- To urge the United States Postal Service to issue a commemorative stamp acknowledging that AIDS exists. A portion of the money from each stamp sold could be donated towards finding the cure.
- To help build up the AIDS infrastructure in Kenya by funding local projects and orphanages.
- To provide AIDS medication to expectant mother in efforts to reduce the infant mortality rate.
- To support HIV-positive children and individuals and cancer survivors locally and internationaly.
- To raise awareness that HIV and brain cancer can be overcome by living a healthy, upbeat lifestyle, and to thereby bring hope to those who have it.
The Details
- Address 1247 Mara CourtAtlantic Beach, NY 11509
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Contact
- WAM Volunteer Project Manager
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Phone
- (516) 770-7724
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Fax
- (516) 432-1254
- Website
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Interest Area
- Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, Health & Medicine, Media & Broadcasting, Sports & Recreation
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