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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 01/09/2026

In Ethiopia, Kabite was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and his health declined and he could no longer work or care for his family. Through our partnership with @beonemedicines.bsky.social and and the BeOne Care Foundation, he gained access to treatment that changed everything.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 30/08/2026

Across Africa, our NGO partners help patients overcome challenges that go beyond access to treatment by providing:  📣 Patient Advocacy  🤝 Peer Support  📚️ Education  🧭 Patient Navigation

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 30/08/2026

Max Schooling (known as Projek Sambung Sekolah in Malaysia) continues to help families affected by cancer protect something just as important: their children’s education. As of June 2026, the program has supported 584 students total since 2014.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 28/08/2026

Across Latin America, we work alongside local patient organizations that help people living with cancer and rare diseases such as chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST), and acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL).

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 27/08/2026

Did you know that over half the people we serve need more than medicine? In fact, 58% of the patients in our programs benefit from services beyond medicine, underscoring a growing reality we see every day: access to treatment is only part of the journey.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 26/08/2026

Our breast cancer symposium for partner physicians in West Africa has commenced in Côte d’Ivoire! To kick it off, Max team members and partner physicians visited Centre Médical MAYA, a clinical facility for research.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 25/08/2026

In India, our partnership with Friends of Max--a registered Charitable Trust--helps people living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) through: 📚️Education 💓Emotional Support 📣Patient Advocacy 👥Community Connection

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 23/08/2026

Across Asia and Eastern Europe, our local NGO partners help patients overcome challenges that go beyond access to treatment by providing: 📚️Education 🫂Community support 👥Peer connections 📣Local advocacy

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 20/08/2026

Meet Jubril Esan, our Program Coordinator in Nigeria since 2023. Swipe to learn more about him and his role. ➡️ 🏆️ What is a special memory you have with patients? A patient once told me that staying on treatment through The Max Foundation felt “like winning the World Cup.” I’ll never forget that.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 19/08/2026

This World Humanitarian Day, we’re celebrating people who turn compassion into action in their own communities. For Rushmie in Sri Lanka, living with chronic myeloid leukemia became part of a much bigger journey.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 18/08/2026

We’re excited to share the renewal of our collaboration with BeOne Medicines and the BeOne Care Foundation to help expand access to treatment for people living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia in low‑ and middle‑income countries.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 17/08/2026

A patient cannot receive the right treatment without an accurate diagnosis. Yet for many people living in low- and middle-income countries, access to diagnostic tests remains out of reach.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 11/08/2026

We're honored to introduce you to our medical partner of over 13 years, Dr. Pritanjali Singh. A Radiation Oncologist with 20 years of experience who's based in Patna, Bihar, India, Dr. Pritanjali is committed to helping people living with cancer access treatment and support.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 04/08/2026

Collaboration is at the heart of improving patient outcomes. At the Malaysian Society of Haematology Annual Scientific Meeting 2026, our team had the opportunity to connect with healthcare professionals, patient advocates, partners and delegates from across Malaysia and beyond.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 01/08/2026

As a nurse, Elizabeth knew what the image on the screen meant before anyone explained it. At 41 years old, this wife, mother of three, and healthcare professional at The Nairobi Hospital saw her chest X-ray and understood the situation. Further tests confirmed her worst fear: Stage 4 lung cancer.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 31/07/2026

Upon accessing lung cancer treatment, Ali in Ethiopia shares: "I can't get words to express how grateful I am for your generous donation of the life-saving targeted therapy drug to me, which is making a significant impact on my life. Without your support, it might have been very difficult for me."🙏🏾

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 29/07/2026

Meet Natia Kakutia, our Program Coordinator in Georgia since January 2025. 💞 What is a special memory you have with patients? I still remember my very first phone call to a patient. I was so nervous that I wrote down what I wanted to say and even practiced it out loud before dialing the number.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 28/07/2026

Today, is the birthday of our CEO @patggmax.bsky.social Every year, she dedicates her special day to ensuring these same life celebrations remain a reality for people living with cancer in low- and middle-income countries.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 22/07/2026

Behind every pill is a person. Behind every prescription is a person navigating challenges which go far beyond medicine. 👉🏿Alpha in Zimbabwe 👉🏽Henry in Guatemala 👉🏾Jeeva in India 👉🏽Nom in Cambodia

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 20/07/2026

🎉 We’re celebrating the birthday of our CEO @patggmax.bsky.social by turning well wishes into impact for people living with cancer around the world. As a special thank you, anyone living in the US who donates $500 or more will receive a “Do something good today” t-shirt.💛

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 13/07/2026

On GIST Awareness Day, we’re honored to share Rupali’s story from India. Her journey has been successful thanks to key partnerships with Novartis and Friends of Max. She was 22. Her son was only eight months old. And her life changed in an instant. 💛

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 09/07/2026

For years, Dipak's dream of making music felt increasingly out of reach as his life revolved around hospital visits and blood transfusions. Living with both aplastic anemia and paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH), he faced uncertainty.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 29/06/2026

Do you know how many countries we worked in alongside our 483 partner physicians last year? A. 100 B. 84 C. 17 D. 65 Comment below then sign up to discover this and other key stats in TOMORROW'S webinar about our 2025 M & E Report. ➡️ Register: buff.ly/71DI6BD #GlobalHealth #TheMaxFoundation

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 26/06/2026

We’re excited to introduce our medical partner, Dr. Johanna Rapanarilala, an oncologist at Seychelles Hospital on Mahé Island and leader of the country’s only specialized oncology unit. Swipe to learn more about her work, her patients, and life in Seychelles ➡️

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 25/06/2026

Conoce a Karen Chur, nuestra Coordinadora de Programas para Centroamérica desde 2024. Desliza para conocer más sobre ella➡️ ~ Meet Karen Chur, our Program Coordinator for Central America since 2024. Swipe to learn more about her➡️ buff.ly/bWM20Jj #PatientAdvocacy #TheMaxFoundation #WorkingTogether

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 23/06/2026

En colaboración con Fundamisericordia TMO, recientemente lanzamos nuestro programa de asistencia para transporte en El Salvador, convirtiéndose en el décimo país de Latinoamérica en brindar este apoyo fundamental a las personas que viven con cáncer.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 21/06/2026

This #FathersDay we celebrate fathers like Carlos who⚽ ⏳️Carry not only their own challenges, but also their family's future 🏔️Keep showing up, even in the unknown 💪🏽Demonstrate steady strength, despite uncertainty

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 18/06/2026

This year’s theme for Kidney Cancer Day from our partners at the @ikccorg.bsky.social reminds us that emotional well-being is an often-overlooked element of patient care. Because behind every diagnosis is a person resiliently navigating uncertainty.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 17/06/2026

Clinical training is a cornerstone of strong health systems, equipping healthcare professionals to deliver better care and respond to real-world challenges. In 2025, we facilitated clinical trainings led by medical experts from our Humanitarian PACT partners at #TheMaxFoundation across 10 countries.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 09/06/2026

Join us for a webinar on "Measuring Health Equity Impact" where Senior Director of Monitoring and Evaluation Alicia Annamalay, Ph.D., and Max global team members will discuss findings from our 2025 Monitoring and Evaluation Report.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 07/06/2026

Cuthbert is an accountant, husband of 27 years, a father of two, and a fishing enthusiast in St. Lucia who grew up learning the trade from his father. He reminds us every day that a diagnosis is not the end of the story, it's just the beginning of a different chapter.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 07/06/2026

Nicole is not only a Max admin on our team in the Africa region, she is also a survivor of cancer herself who has shared her inspiring story in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 07/06/2026

Apar is a 72-year-old grandfather in India who has shared his story as a happy retiree in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay 🗨️ Apar says, "To anyone who is newly diagnosed, my message is simple: stay positive and trust your doctor’s guidance." #MoreThanMedicine #PatientStories #TheMaxFoundation

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 07/06/2026

Azizul is a 35-year-old husband, father, and business owner in Malaysia who has shared his inspiring story in honor of #NationalCancerSurvivorsDay

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 28/05/2026

Meet Steven Matthew, our Program Coordinator in Mumbai, India, since February 2025. Keep reading to learn more about him and his role ⬇️

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 26/05/2026

We're excited to share that Dr. Challe, Prof. Duduyemi, and the medical team at Connaught have approved the first person to our breast cancer treatment program in Sierra Leone. And that first person is a man.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 20/05/2026

Across our global team, cultural context shapes how we connect and show up for patients every day. From understanding stigma to honoring the role of family and community, our colleagues bring deep local insight that makes care more human and relevant.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 18/05/2026

We’re honored to introduce you to Dr. Sonephet Saysouligno, a Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist and Head of the Hemato-Oncology Department at Children’s Hospital in Vientiane, Laos.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 15/05/2026

Cancer can impact far more than a person’s health. For many families, it affects education too. Through Max Schooling, The Max Foundation supports students and families navigating cancer across Malaysia, India, Cambodia, and the Philippines. In 2025 alone, the program supported 360 students.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 14/05/2026

For physicians like Dr. Mipsang Lama in Nepal, there was a time when the rare and devastating blood disorder of Paroxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) could be identified but not treated. Care meant repeated transfusions, temporary stabilization, and watching patients live with uncertainty.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 12/05/2026

In Laos, #AccessToCare isn’t always straightforward. It takes coordination, persistence & people working behind the scenes to make it possible. This is a glimpse into that journey for Khammueng. 📹️ Watch the full story here: buff.ly/9lwu4kR #TheMaxFoundation #GlobalHealth #CancerCare #HealthEquity

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 10/05/2026

Twenty‑five years ago, on May 10, the approval of a revolutionary medication for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) transformed a devastating diagnosis into something radically different. What was once a death sentence became a manageable, chronic condition, allowing people to live full lives.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 2026 Global Impact Celebration! 🎉

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 01/05/2026

One component of mapping our future strategy was through our Think Tank Hackathon in Seattle at @fredhutch.org We opened the day by listening to two partner physicians who have worked with us for over 20 years: Dr. Silvana Torselli of Guatemala and Prof. Nicholas Anthony Othieno‑Abinya of Kenya.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 29/04/2026

Meet Perpertual Asiamah, our Program Coordinator in Ghana since 2022, whose work is driven by dignity, hope, and impact. Swipe to learn more about Perpertual and her role. ➡️

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 29/04/2026

Discover how science, collaboration, and patient-centered advocacy have reshaped the CML landscape in a webinar on "25 Years of CML Treatment Innovation." When: Monday, May 11 Register: buff.ly/zG7nKHX #ChronicMyeloidLeukemia #HealthcareAccess #HealthcareInnovation #TheMaxFoundation

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 25/04/2026

Each year we highlight a team member working in-country who has contributed tremendously to increasing awareness of programs on the ground. Today, we celebrated Geraldine Botha, recipient of the 2025 Excellence in Patient Advocacy Award, at an event in Seattle alongside colleagues and board members.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 23/04/2026

Recently, we visited the @pih.org (PIH) headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda, where we reflected on our collaboration since 2008 when PIH became the first partner to provide cancer treatment in the country.

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The Max Foundation @themaxfoundation.org · 22/04/2026

For Tsiala, tending her garden is more than a daily routine; it’s a source of peace and joy.🌸🥀🌻 Before illness disrupted life’s familiar rhythm, Tsiala’s days were shaped by a simple yet meaningful rhythm: caring for her family, welcoming her grandchildren, and tending her garden.

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