Eugene Gasana Jr Foundation
Eugene Gasana Jr Foundation
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About this organization
Mission
To provide the opportunity for compassionate and quality cancer care to children in emerging nations
About
THE EUGENE GASANA JR. FOUNDATION, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ONE OF THE WORLD'S LEADING ARCHITECTURAL FIRMS, ADJAYE ASSOCIATES, HAS DEVELOPED A MODEL CONCEPT OF A PEDIATRIC CANCER CENTER THAT WILL INSURE THAT CHILDREN OF AFRICA WITH CANCER HAVE ACCESS TO THE SAME QUALITY OF CARE AS CHILDREN IN THE WEST. DESIGNED IN ACCORDANCE WITH WESTERN STANDARDS, THE NEW HOSPITAL WILL PROMOTE THE DIGNITY AND ELEVATE THE SPIRITS OF THE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHO ARE UNDERGOING TREATMENT FOR CANCER WHILE VASTLY IMPROVING THEIR CHANCES FOR SURVIVAL. THE FOUNDATION HAS IDENTIFIED AN IDEAL LOCATION FOR THE CENTER IN KYEBI, GHANA, WHOSE GOVERNMENT HAS APPROVED THE MODEL.THE HOSPITAL IS DESIGNED TO MEET HIGH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR DELIVERY OF QUALITY CANCER CARE WHICH TRANSLATES TO ENHANCED CAPACITY TO CURE.THE INTERNATIONAL CHILDREN'S CANCER RESEARCH CENTRE WILL INCLUDE AN INNOVATIVELY DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED 100 BED HOSPITAL AND OUTPATIENT CANCER CLINIC THAT WILL DELIVER STATE-OF THE ART CANCER CARE. THE MODEL INTEGRATES THE AFRICAN CULTURE OF THE REGION IN ITS DESIGN, ENHANCES THE POWER GRID OF THE LOCALE BY UTILIZING SUSTAINABLE ENERGY RESOURCES (SOLAR POWERED OR A HYBRID TO REDUCE OPERATING COSTS FOR ELECTRICITY OVER TIME), AND CREATES A SOOTHING, OPEN AND RESTFUL ENVIRONMENT FOR TREATMENT THAT PROMOTES HEALING AND RECOVERY FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES. KEY AREAS OF EXCELLENCE WILL INCLUDE STATE-OF-THE ART SUITES IN RADIOLOGY (INCLUDING CT, MRI, ULTRASOUND, AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE CAPABILITY), RADIATION ONCOLOGY, PHARMACY (MEETING INTERNATIONAL STANDARD FOR STERILITY), OPERATING SUITES (3-4 SUITES), PATHOLOGY AND INTENSIVE CARE.NOURISHING FOOD FOR PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND HOUSING FOR CHILDREN, THEIR FAMILIES AND HOSPITAL STAFF WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE HOSPITAL CAMPUS. TRAINING IN FOOD SAFETY AND PREPARATION WILL TAKE PLACE IN TRAINING KITCHENS AND CAFETERIAS EMBEDDED IN THE HOSPITAL FACILITIES. OUTREACH TO LOCAL COMMUNITY LEADERS AND FARMERS WILL INSURE AN ONGOING SUPPLY OF FOOD TO SUPPORT CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR FAMILIES.THE FOCUS OF THE FOUNDATION IS A GLOBAL HUMANITARIAN INITIATIVE DESIGNED TO PROVIDE OR ENHANCE THE OPPORTUNITY FOR A PEDIATRIC CANCER CURE FOR CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING NATIONS. THROUGH ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL MEDICAL EXPERTISE, MEDICINES AND SUPPLIES, RESOURCES AND INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT, THE EUGENE GASANA JR. FOUNDATION WILL PROVIDE CAPACITY BUILDING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PEDIATRIC CANCER PROGRAMS IN THE GLOBAL HEALTHCARE COMMUNITY.THE EUGENE GASANA JR. FOUNDATION HAS THE FOLLOWING PURPOSES: -TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO A COMPREHENSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE SUPPLY OF CHEMOTHERAPEUTIC AND SUPPORTIVE CARE MEDICATIONS CRITICAL TO THE DELIVERY OF CURATIVE THERAPY. -TO SUPPORT NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS AND EMPOWERMENT INITIATIVES TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. -TO PROVIDE RESOURCES TO ADVANCE INFECTION CONTROL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES IN COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL REGULATORY GUIDELINES TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF INFECTION. -TO PROVIDE INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF STATE-OF-THE ART MEDICAL FACILITIES TO ENHANCE THE DIAGNOSTIC CAPABILITY AND THE TREATMENT OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER. -TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO MEDICAL EXPERTISE FOR THE TRAINING OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS REGARDING THE CARE OF CHILDREN WITH CANCER AND THEIR TREATMENT. -TO INCREASE THE AWARENESS OF PEDIATRIC CANCER IN THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is outlined in the filing as “To provide the opportunity for compassionate and quality cancer care to children in developing nations.”.
When discussing its operations, they were defined as: “To provide the opportunity for compassionate and quality cancer care to children in developing nations.”.
- The state where the non-profit operates has been legally reported as DE.
- The filing indicates that the non-profit's address in 2020 is located at PO BOX 1768, NEW YORK, NY, 10150.
- The non-profit has reported 0 employees on their form as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are less than $100,000.
- Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
- Revenue less expenses is $439,091.
- The organization has 8 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2013.
- The organization pays $0 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
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