Miles for Migraine Donation
Why should you consider making a donation to Miles for Migraine? Migraine is a disease is that is underfunded in the research arena, and mistunderstood by most of the public. This scenario is the result of social stigma. Most people believe that migraine is 'just a bad headache.' The reality is - migraine is a neurological disorder that attacks the entire body with many other disabling symptoms and causes people to lose jobs, drop out of school, lose relationships and miss the moments of their life.
People with migraine and other headache disorders are afraid to discuss their plight with others because of the social stigma they experience. We provide support to help those affected and learn how to advocate for themselves, while feeling supported in a like-minded community. We do this by holding live, patient-participatory events.
Our programs - walk/runs, and educational events for adults and children - are designed to help patients learn to advocate while also teaching them about treatment options. We hope that people will feel supported in a community of patient participatory events, and will continue to talk about migraine disease so that the stigma associated with headache disorders can be diminished.
Our proceeds are donated to fellowship programs which trains doctors to specialize in headache medicine. Why?
These doctors are required to do research while in training. Furthermore, our grants will help to alleviate the shortage of doctors in the US as many patients are forced to wait several months to make an appointment.
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Betty Ann
Michelle | $260.59
This donation is made in honor of Shirley Kessel, the fearless leader of Miles for Migraine, who has done so much for the migraine community by raising money and awareness to help eradicate this neurologic disease.
Amber Rose Zyszkiewicz | $15
Pamela | $1,000
Gerry | $30
We love you, Brenda!! Gerry & Dawn
Kyle's Curation
Kelly
Danny Allanoff | $50
Recognizing Shirley for her huge efforts to find treatments and possible cures.
Health Union, LLC | $15.89
Wachtel and Strenger Families
Shirley | $259.92
Teshamae Monteith | $100
On Behalf of Tesha Monteith for U of Miami, Fellowship/Research to help reduce the burden of migraine.
Lisa Vigil Schattinger | $104.15
Thanks for your great work of supporting migraine sufferers, busting stigmas and educating doctors and the public!
Nina Riggins
Educational Breakfast
Joanne Shirley | $25
Henry and Jeannette Boehning | $52.07
For Laura Hughes
Anita Imbler | $207.35
Thank you" Miles For Migraine" for helping migraines to be recognized as the serious medical condition that they are!!
Hannah
You’re not alone!
Matthew
You’re not alone!
bessi's baubles by stacy rebecca | $95
Margaret McGrath
With great appreciation to Dr. Bill Young for his tireless devotion to relieving the suffering of migraine patients.
Mallory Gleitman
Nina | $1,000
Good Today | $471.39
Hi there! This donation comes from GoodToday.org, a community of thousands of people donating as little as $.25/day to amazing charities just like yours. In order to maximize any future donations and spread awareness about your organization’s efforts, we’d love any + all of the following so we can share with our community: 1. How our donation is used (itemized, if possible-- i.e. 950 books provided to students, 50 early detection screenings for cancer patients, etc.)) 2. Any video content you can share that we can remix 3. A quick and simple thank you video (like a 30 sec selfie recording) from any leadership or beneficiaries of the donation addressed to the Good Today community Please email us at [email protected] any of the above material so we can share with our community! (Please do NOT send us paper mail!)
USC Department of Neurology | $1,553.11
Robin | $103.83
Miles for Migraine is changing the way the world sees migraine and helping those that suffer and all their loved ones!
John Goldsborough | $103.83
Salena | $103.83
In honor of Linda Paulson's 50th birthday!
LISA ERFER
Teenagers are tough. Fifteen year old migraines are also tough. Luckily, my neurologist is a magician-not just because he looks like Harry Potter. He’s kind, smart, flexible and funny. His team is stellar, from check in, check out, via phone and everywhere in between. Using cutting edge science, good sense and extraordinary listening skills, he’s continually worked to improve my life and has motivated me to do the same. Seriously. He guides and challenges me all at once. Fewer lost days, dark rooms, icebags and tears. More actual movement, more living and more hope. He’s my trusted doctor, mentor and guide. He and his team have drastically improved the landscape of migraine life for me. Thanks Dr. Young and your team of angels. 😇
Barbara Boland | $52.07