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

Today, Kabite is working, supporting his children, and "alive and dreaming again." 🗨️ Kabite says, "I was one of the patients who had lost hope for life. I would like to thank my doctor for helping me access this aid and the organization that supports patients like me in need of medical assistance."

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The Max Foundation Renews Partnership to Expand Access to Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Treatment

We renewed our collaboration with BeOne Medicines to help expand access to treatment for people living with chronic lymphocytic leukemia.

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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

While each partnership with our NGOs is shaped by the unique needs of its community, together they form a community of support that helps patients overcome barriers to care. Their collective impact demonstrates that helping patients thrive takes more than medicine.

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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

Swipe through our 2026 half year update to learn more about the progress and families who are part of the program. buff.ly/2aJDDdG #MaxSchooling #ProjekSambungSekolah #TheMaxFoundation

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

Behind those numbers are families navigating the impact of cancer while continuing to create opportunities for their children. Nurul’s family is one example, whose eldest son needed a laptop for his computer science studies. We gifted him a retired work laptop, helping him continue his learning.

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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

Our partnerships strengthen support networks and help patients navigate challenges beyond access to treatment through: 📣 Patient Advocacy 🤝 Peer Support 📚️ Education 🧭 Patient Navigation buff.ly/ETu7C3Y #MoreThanMedicine #TheMaxFoundation

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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

Because behind every cancer diagnosis is a person whose needs extend beyond medicine and includes: 📚️Patient education 🚌Transportation vouchers 👥 Support group meetings 🧠Mindfulness workshops 🎨Art workshops 📲 Holistic accompaniment

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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

We organized the symposium in order to: 🤝🏾Create a space for physicians to share experiences 💞Explore challenges impacting breast cancer care in the region 💙Identify strategies to strengthen outcomes for patients

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Breast Cancer

Breast cancer nonprofits like Thinking Pink and ABC Global Alliance partner with us to create access to treatment and support.

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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

Together, we’re building a strong support system that helps patients overcome barriers beyond clinical care. buff.ly/Rw5Qoi9 #MoreThanMedicine #TheMaxFoundation #FriendsOfMax

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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

By working alongside local organizations like Touched by Max, Max Family Society Malaysia, and the Armenian Missionary Association of America, we help patients overcome barriers and build stronger support systems. #MoreThanMedicine #TheMaxFoundation

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

Each partnership is unique, but together they demonstrate that improving patient outcomes takes more than medicine.

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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

🍛What's your favorite food? Amala with gbegiri and ewedu. 🎾 When you're not working, what do you like to do for fun? Painting, playing tennis, and spending time with family. 🌲 What is your favorite holiday and how do you celebrate it? Christmas, we get to spend time with family and be together

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

Impact. Hope. Change. 🗣️ What languages do you speak? English and Yoruba 🤝🏽What do you love most about where you live? I love the energy and resilience of Nigeria. People are incredibly resourceful, and there’s a strong sense of community.

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

🗓️ Describe a typical work week: No two weeks are the same. My work includes collaborating with physicians, pharmacists, hospitals, and government stakeholders. Making patient calls, logging patient dispense log and following up on shipment. 💙 Describe The Max Foundation: Impact, Hope, Change.

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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

Today she: 💞 Connects patients and caregivers to practical help 🎨 Volunteers with children through the Indira Cancer Trust 🏥 Shows up for people during long clinic days 🗨️ Rushmie says, “Being present for someone is the greatest gift you can offer.”

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From Lived Experience to Purpose: How Rushmie Supports Her Community in Sri Lanka

When Rushmie was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2004, she never imagined that the experience would one day shape how she showed up for others. At the time, Rushmie was living and…

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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

Since 2023, this partnership has already helped over 300 patients across Armenia, Ethiopia, and Nepal. With this renewal, we’re looking to support over 1000 people in the coming years. Together, we’re showing what’s possible when innovation and patient‑centered partnerships come together. 💛

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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

Our medical partners can place a few drops of a patient’s blood onto a specialized paper card and mail it for precise testing, as Sister Bimala in Nepal is pictured doing here. This simple yet innovative approach helps overcome barriers of distance, cost, and laboratory infrastructure.

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Diagnostics

Innovative CML test kits through partners and molecular testing are making access to diagnostics possible in low-resource settings.

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

Dr. Jerry Radich and his team helped expand access to this essential step for cancer care by developing Spot On CML through our partnership with @fredhutch.org Thank you to Fred Hutch for helping ensure that geography is not destiny when it comes to receiving an accurate diagnosis!

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Diagnostics

Innovative CML test kits through partners and molecular testing are making access to diagnostics possible in low-resource settings.

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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

🍲 What's your favorite food? North Indian and Bihari dishes. 🙏🏾 We're grateful to healthcare professionals like Dr. Pritanjali who continues to improve access to cancer care. You can read more of Dr. Pritanjali's story here ➡️ buff.ly/rbhrzLS #HealthcareHeroe #GlobalHealth #TheMaxFoundation

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

🎨 What do you enjoy outside of work? I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, painting, traveling, and participating in cancer awareness and community outreach activities. 🗣️ What languages do you speak? English, Hindi, and regional dialects spoken across Bihar.

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

👥 What does your work involve? I spend my time seeing patients, planning and reviewing radiotherapy treatments, participating in multidisciplinary tumor board meetings, teaching students and residents, conducting research, and managing emergency consultations.

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

🥰 Is there a patient moment that has stayed with you? One patient with chronic myeloid leukemia was worried about supporting his family after his diagnosis. Years later, he returned to tell me that his daughter had graduated from college.

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

📆 What challenges do your patients face? Many patients face delayed diagnosis, financial limitations, and long journeys to access specialized care. Alongside treatment, they must also cope with emotional stress and uncertainty.

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

🤝🏽 Why do you do this work? I chose oncology because it allows me to combine science with compassion. Supporting patients and families through one of the most difficult times in their lives is both a privilege and a responsibility.

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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

Thank you to everyone who visited our booth and took the time to connect with us. We look forward to working together towards better outcomes for people living with blood cancers and other serious diseases. #TheMaxFoundation #MSHASM2026 #HealthEquity #PatientSupport #CancerCare #Hematology

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

Every conversation was an opportunity to share more about our work, exchange perspectives on patient support, and strengthen relationships that help improve #AccessToCare

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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

🗨️Today, Elizabeth is part of a patient support group we have connected her with and shares this message, "I realized with absolute clarity that cancer—no matter the stage—is NOT a death sentence. There is treatment, and there is life after diagnosis!"

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Living With Lung Cancer

By Elizabeth Renal Nurse at The Nairobi Hospital in Kenya My name is Elizabeth. I am 41 years old, a proud wife, and a devoted mother to three beautiful children, a 19-year-old son, 13-year-old…

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

With the support of colleagues who connected her with specialists and our partnership that provided treatment at no cost, Elizabeth was able to access the medicine she needed for an entire year. Then came the news that her second and third PET scans showed remarkable recovery in the affected organs💙

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Living With Lung Cancer

By Elizabeth Renal Nurse at The Nairobi Hospital in Kenya My name is Elizabeth. I am 41 years old, a proud wife, and a devoted mother to three beautiful children, a 19-year-old son, 13-year-old…

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