What We Do
We lift the financial burden of cancer
Over 50% of cancer patients struggle to afford medical-related expenses, and many families face overwhelming debt. The costs of cancer and its treatment can be devastating.
The Meaningful Growth Foundation (MGF) provides direct financial aid for life-saving treatment, housing, transportation, and essential needs. Every decision is made with empathy, urgency, and integrity.
We put money directly into the hands of families who need it now.
We do NOT fund research. We do NOT improve access or quality of healthcare.
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Why We Exist
Transforming Pain into purpose
In his senior year of high school, Mark Glicini learned his mother, Jean, had been diagnosed with Stage III Non-Hodgkin’s T-cell Lymphoma. For the next two years, she courageously battled the disease — and today, she’s been in remission since 2012!
Mark was deeply moved by the support his family received — from meals and transportation to heartfelt encouragement and prayers. The compassion, love, and timely help from others engraved hope into his heart.
Determined to transform his family’s pain into purpose, Mark founded the Meaningful Growth Foundation 501(c)(3) in January 2021 to ensure families fighting cancer would never feel alone.
Our Partners
Backed by gold-standard institutions
We collaborate with trusted hospitals and organizations to select, vet, and support the patients we serve.
Who We Help
Real families, Real relief
Behind every grant is a family facing the hardest days of their lives, and a moment where timely help changes everything.
Your support reaches real people. Here is what it has meant to them, in their own words.
It only took 24 hours for the foundation to reach out and send a check that relieved some of my financial stress. I'm eternally grateful.
Your support filled me with hope and optimism, and meant the world to me during treatment.
No lengthy application, no waiting when we were on the verge of homelessness. MGF acted in a timely manner and we are eternally grateful.
You were there for me. You've inspired me and given me the confidence to go forward.
Who We Are
The people behind MGF
C-suite executives, industry leaders, and angel donors dedicated to advancing MGF's philanthropic mission.
