Hermanowski Family Foundation Initial Request Form

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Organization Name: American Partnership For Eosinophilic Disease (APFED)
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Mailing Address: P.O. Box 29545
City: Atlanta
State: GA
Postal Code: 30359
Main Phone: 713-493-7749
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Organization Website: www.apfed.org
Employer ID Number: 76-0700153
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Proposal Information

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Today’s Date: January 23, 2024
Requested Amount: 10,000

Project Title: Real Talk Podcast – Eosinophilic Education
Project Description:

The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2001, is dedicated to passionately embracing, supporting, and improving the lives of patients and families affected by eosinophil-associated disorders through education, awareness, research, support, and advocacy. Eosinophilic (EOS) disorders display unusually high white blood cell counts and can lead to various symptoms, misdiagnoses, and delayed treatments due to challenges in diagnosing and their diverse manifestations. The community’s need for educational podcasts about eosinophilic disorders stems from a lack of awareness and understanding surrounding these often complex and relatively rare conditions.
In July 2021, APFED successfully launched the podcast series "Real Talk: Eosinophilic Diseases," which has quickly become a valuable educational resource within our community. These podcasts provide easily accessible, insightful discussions about living with eosinophil-associated disorders and empower listeners with the tools to manage their conditions effectively. Guests on the program include researchers, clinicians, patients, and community members, creating a well-rounded perspective.
Patients and caregivers in all stages of their journey with eosinophil-associated disease and anyone wishing to learn more about the topic are invited to join the meetings at no cost. Each podcast runs 20-30 minutes in length, depending on the subject matter, and is offered on a number of listening platforms, including Spotify and YouTube. Guest speakers are professionals in the field of eosinophilic disorders, and they facilitate focused discussions on topics of interest. Themes for each session are planned with input from members of our patient community to ensure we provide relevant and meaningful content to the audience.

Total Project Budget: 52500

Other Funding
Sources For The Project (Committed & Potential): Potential (Pending) – Allen Foundation

Project Duration: 12 months
Geographical Area Served: nationally
Age Group To Be Served: all ages

Contact Information

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Contact Prefix (Mr,Mrs etc.): Mrs.
Contact First Name: Bette
Contact Last Name: Marchese
Contact Title: Partnership Coordinator
Contact Phone: 540-907-1772
Contact Email: bmarchese@apfed.org