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Welcome To The Genesis Fund
The Genesis Fund is a non-profit organization, founded in 1982 by Dr. Murray Feingold to bridge the gap between coordinated medical care and typical health insurance coverage. Through fundraising events and private and corporate contributions, the Genesis Fund has raised over $20 million dollars to help fund the specialized treatment of New England area children born with birth defects, genetic diseases and mental retardation.
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The Facts
- 1 in 25 children is born with a birth defect.
- A 40 year old mother has a 1 in 100 chance of having a child with Down Syndrome.
- Approximately 50% of children born with Down Syndrome have a congenital heart defect.
- Patients who come to the NBDC see an average of 2-3 doctors per visit.
- Our extensive satellite clinic network allows approximately 25% of all NBDC patients to be seen in their local communities.
- Providing coordinated care for patients costs approximately $100,000 per year.
- With your support we can continue to provide the coordinated and humanistic care that these children and families deserve.
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"I like to be able to feel as though somewhere along the way maybe I’ve helped someone at one point in time to have their life become a little better."
John Havlicek, NBA All-Star, Board Member of The Genesis Fund and
Chairman of The John Havlicek Celebrity Fishing Tournament
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