Meet Mariam Izoria, our Program Officer in Georgia for Eastern Europe & Central Asia since 2018. 🕯️What do you enjoy most about working at The Max Foundation? It’s more than a job—it’s a privilege to walk alongside people in their most vulnerable moments and help bring light back into their lives.

Mary travels three hours to Nairobi, Kenya to reach the care she needs for breast cancer, and she is filled with joy upon receiving it🤗 For many like her, cancer treatment isn’t just about medicine—it’s about overcoming the distance, the cost, and the uncertainty.

What does it take to close the cancer care gap in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs)? At last week’s United Nations General Assembly, global health leaders came together to answer this question. The message was clear: patient-centered systems are the key.

We’re grateful for the incredible support of Tanner Pharma, whose partnership over the past decade has advanced access to critical healthcare solutions in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).

Around the world, people living with breast cancer face vastly different realities. From remote villages to urban hospitals, one truth remains: access to care saves lives. This month, we’re spotlighting the stories, programs, and partnerships that are helping close the gap in treatment access.

In a city in Latin America, an 83-year-old pediatrician serves his community with unwavering devotion. For decades, his life has been defined by care for pediatric patients and his community.

Women living with breast cancer in Sierra Leone face delays in diagnosis and treatment. But there is hope💗 Join us for a webinar on "Overcoming Barriers to Breast Cancer Treatment in Sierra Leone."

What do you get when bold vision meets global partnerships? 💥 A breakthrough commitment to DOUBLE our impact and reach 100,000 patients every year by 2030! 🔗 buff.ly/xE8DQLg #2030Ambition #CancerCare #GlobalHealth #TheMaxFoundation #HealthEquity

Inspired to see sustainable access to cancer care on the agenda at #CGI2025 This September, we’re joining forces with hundreds of global innovators to drive real change. Can’t wait to unveil our new Commitment to Action at @clintonglobal.bsky.social buff.ly/1qgwaeF #2030Ambition

Today we celebrate the resilience of people living with #ChronicMyeloidLeukemia (CML), and the progress that’s changing lives around the world.

In Sierra Leone and other low- and middle-income countries, breast cancer is often diagnosed too late—but change is happening. Join us for an inspiring webinar where experts and advocates share how they’re breaking down barriers to treatment and building brighter futures.

At @clintonglobal.bsky.social the urgent need for sustainable cancer care is in the spotlight. We're proud to join the global call for sustainable solutions and thrilled to announce our new Commitment to Action at #CGI2025 buff.ly/C3dT46m #TheMaxFoundation #2030Ambition

Meet Sister Bimala Sharma, our medical partner who's served as a Senior Staff Nurse at B.P. Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital in Nepal for 20 years👩🏽⚕️🏥 Keep reading to learn more about her➡️

In LMICs, 80% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at the metastatic stage. Our webinar on "Overcoming Barriers to Breast Cancer Treatment in Sierra Leone" dives into the systemic barriers patients face and explores how, together with our partners, we're creating access to high-quality treatment.

In Sierra Leone and other low- and middle-income countries, breast cancer is often diagnosed too late—but change is happening. Join us for an inspiring webinar where experts and advocates from share how they’re breaking down barriers to treatment and building brighter futures.

Last week at the 13th annual @societyofhemonc.bsky.social meeting, our CEO @patggmax.bsky.social shared insights into our chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) access program and unveiled promising results from a pilot program exploring treatment-free remission (TFR) in resource-limited settings.

Low-resource countries carry much of the cancer burden, carrying 80% of the burden according to @who.int …but receive less than 5% of global resources to fight it. Is this a fair system? #BreakthroughCancer #GlobalHealth #2030Ambition #TheMaxFoundation

At @clintonglobal.bsky.social #GlobalHealth leaders will come together around our shared goals of making cancer care accessible for everyone, everywhere. The disparities are real—and growing. But so is our collective resolve.

Meet Bright, an 11-year-old from Thailand whose story demonstrates the power of resilience and community. Bright was 8 when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Raised by his grandparents in a simple home near a temple, Bright’s life changed drastically upon showing signs of illness.

In places like Sierra Leone, women living with breast cancer face unimaginable challenges. Our webinar on "Overcoming Barriers to Breast Cancer Treatment in Sierra Leone" brings together physicians, patient advocates, and Max team members who are working tirelessly to change that.

🎒 Under our Max Schooling project in Malaysia, we launched an initiative that recognizes holistic needs of families affected by cancer. When we learned that a student who's part of Max Schooling missed school during her menstrual cycle due to lack of access to sanitary pads, we knew we had to act.

Providing treatment for conditions such as leukemia not only helps patients; it equips physicians with the tools they need to care for their communities. Access to treatment results in #HealthSystemsStrengthening

Honored to join global health leaders at the @clintonglobal.bsky.social to advance sustainable access to cancer care. We're excited to unveil our next big step on our new Commitment to Action, driving forward a world where no one faces cancer alone 🤝🏽 buff.ly/nIhtj1I #TheMaxFoundation #2030Ambition

In many low-resource countries, life-extending cancer treatment costs as much if not more than a year’s income. Take, for example, the cost of #BreastCancerTreatment in Kenya and Nepal compared to average incomes (according to the wage centre).

Diagnosis is often the hardest step for people in low-resource settings. That’s why we work with partners and diagnostic companies to break down that barrier. 🌍 Through test donations, education, and collaborative logistics, our diagnostic partners deliver more than a test—they deliver hope.

Diagnosis is often the hardest step for people in low-resource settings. That’s why we work with partners and diagnostic companies to break down that barrier. 🌍 Through test donations, education, and collaborative logistics, our diagnostic partners deliver more than a test—they deliver hope.

Cancer care is advancing—but not for everyone. The disparities are growing with comprehensive treatment available in 90% of high-income countries and only 15% in low-resource countries📉📈 What’s being done to change this? Stay tuned for September... #2030Ambition #GlobalHealth #TheMaxFoundation

Meet Tenaye Ashebir, our Program Coordinator in Ethiopia since 2016. Swipe to learn more about her and the role she plays on our team ➡️ 📆Describe a typical work week: Throughout the week, my role involves coordinating with patients, physicians, pharmacists, and laboratory technicians.

We’re thrilled to share that we've opened a new country and are now supporting patients in Lesotho! Our first patient has been approved for medicine, and we’re actively preparing the outbound shipment. Soon, the medication will arrive at our partner institution, and treatment will begin! 💊✨

The Max Foundation - Leading with Humanity: The Humanitarian PACT @themaxfoundation.org oncodaily.com/voices/human... #OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #HumanitarianPACT

One year ago, with the support of Lilly, we helped our very first patient with advanced breast cancer in Kenya. Today, we’re happy to share that this initiative has reached 200+ women living with advanced breast cancer, offering them not only treatment, but dignity and hope.

At the #KCMH60Years anniversary celebration in Bangkok last week, #TheMaxFoundation team members joined our partners at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital’s Social Work Department to honor their decades of service to patients and communities.

If you're in Bangkok, we'd love to see you at the King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital’s 60th Anniversary celebration #KCMH60Years We’re honored to be part of this event with our long-time partner in delivering hope and expanding access to care 💞

We're excited to feature Dr. Chirag Desai, our medical partner who's a practicing consultant oncologist at HOC Vedanta in Ahmedabad, India 🏥 Keep reading to learn more about him➡️

In India, our support for whole-person care continues to evolve. Two new programs demonstrate our commitment to the journey beyond medicine💙 📞 Day by Day We've reached a milestone of 100 patients enrolled! 🎉 This program offers phone-based support to individuals not receiving medication through us.

You may have noticed in our 2024 Monitoring & Evaluation Report a gradual decline in humanitarian access program numbers across South Asia—and that’s good news. Why?

💙 Today, we celebrate a powerful milestone: 1,000 patients like Megh, who allowed us to share his story below, have now received life-changing medicine through our partnership with Takeda. Every one of the 1,000 patients is a story that speaks to hope alive! #PatientStories #TheMaxFoundation

✨ Together with our partners and supporters, our 2024 Annual Report highlights the following: 🌐 84 countries reached with treatment and support programs 💊 Nearly 10 million daily doses of medication delivered 👩🏽⚕️ 4,240 new patients treated 🧪 9,936 diagnostic tests provided across 38 countries

Do you love connecting with others and creating a healthier world? Then we want YOU to join our vibrant community of Max brand ambassadors! 🙌🏾 ✨ Why join? As a Max brand ambassador, you'll be part of a global movement dedicated to access to treatment for people facing cancer.

💕Big thanks to the Max Family Society Malaysia and Department of Haematology, Hospital Ampang for partnering with us to support children whose families are navigating cancer. In the first half of 2025, Max Schooling in Malaysia--Projek Sambung Sekolah--supported: 🎒436 students 👨👩👧👦256 families

Meet Jyotiy Parameshwaran, our Program Coordinator in Coimbatore, India since 2016. Discover more about her and the role she plays on our team below⬇️

This month we're thrilled to introduce you to Nelli Saraí Padilla Ruíz, our medical partner in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, who's been a medical provider for 14 years! Swipe to learn more about her➡️ buff.ly/84AJHaD #GlobalHealth #Oncology #HealthcareHeroes #TheMaxFoundation #WorkingTogether

Although 80% of childhood leukemias are curable, only 20% of children diagnosed with them in low-income countries survive. These statistics impact real families' lives in Nepal, and your support can make a life-changing difference.

Who says life slows down after a cancer diagnosis? Meet Darayus, our unstoppable rider and Friends of Max City Chapter Leader from Mumbai—diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2006, and still revving full throttle through life!🏍️ 💪🏽

We’re thrilled to announce a powerful step forward in our mission to expand cancer care access in Nepal as B P Koirala Memorial Cancer Hospital becomes our second partner institution in the country dedicated to providing breast cancer treatment access 💖

"Nobody wants to diagnose a patient just to tell them there's no treatment," our CEO @patggmax.bsky.social explains when talking about the importance of diagnostics. Access to treatment creates a catalyst for stronger, more resilient health systems.

⏰ Last Chance to Register! Tomorrow—July 17 at 8 AM PT—join us for a powerful webinar: “Overcoming Barriers to Pediatric Cancer Care in Nepal” We’re honored to welcome Dr. Sucharita Tuladhar, a pediatric oncologist from our partner institution, Patan Hospital in Kathmandu.

Imagine this: Your child has cancer. Medicine is available—but you can’t afford the tests needed to begin treatment. This is the heartbreaking reality for many families in Nepal today. 💛 In honor of our CEO Pat Garcia Gonzalez’s birthday, we’re asking you to help change that.

Today is GIST Awareness Day—a moment to honor the strength of people who live with gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST). In 2024, we proudly supported 3,610 GIST patients across the globe. 📈 38.5% have been on treatment for 5+ years 🏅 13.7% have been on treatment for 10+ years

A devoted father and hardworking farmer, James feared the worst when he was first diagnosed with GIST (gastrointestinal stromal tumor). He thought cancer meant the end. But through chemotherapy, surgery, and now targeted therapy—provided at no cost—his life has taken a new turn.