Committed to winning the fight against brain tumors
The Mary E. Smith (M.O.M) Foundation, Inc./ Memories of Mary is a nonprofit charity organization founded in 2008. The foundation is dedicated to the memory of Mary Elizabeth Smith and operates in accordance to the following Mission:
To provide the resources to assist in the early detection and prevention of brain tumors; to support education and research in the neurosciences through scholarships; to award grants to health care organizations; to provide financial assistance for brain tumor screenings for underserved families; to promote healthy living and lifestyles through health awareness; to conduct and/or support community programs dedicated to the improvement of health, wellness and overall quality of life.
The Mary E Smith Foundation was established to help win the fight against brain tumors. Our Vision is to one day live in a world in which brain tumors do not exist… period.
Values: As a nonprofit organization, and as individuals, we value:
Integrity — Compassion — Excellence
The Mary E. Smith Foundation will achieve its mission through the following initiatives:
1. FIND-A-CURE provide grants to the nations top researchers
2. AIM HIGH provide academic scholarships to high school, college/medical students
3. SAVE-A-LIFE provide financial support for screening and health awareness
Tiffany Woodson, received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Western Illinois University and Masters of Education from De Paul University in Chicago.
Tabari Woodson, studied business economics at Florida A&M University and at Chicago State University. He received a Masters in Health System Management from Rush University.
Delecta Davis received her undergraduate degree in Communication Science and Disorders from Western Illinois University and Masters of Arts in Gerontology- Emphasis in Health Care Administration from Roosevelt University in Chicago.
Kennedi Strickland-Dixon received a B.S in Special Education from Western Illinois University, a Masters of Arts in School Administration from Concordia University in River Forest, IL. and completed her doctorate in School Leadership from DePaul University.