Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation

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Jack McGovern Coats' Disease Foundation Vision: To find a cure for Coats’ Disease. They have since learned that some research has been conducted on the disease, but much, much more is needed.

Mission: To raise funds to support research, raise awareness, expand patient resources, and offer all Coats’ Disease patients hope and improvements as they wage a lifelong battle against Coats’ Disease. In 2006, Ed and Tina McGovern discovered that their son Jack had developed a rare retinal disease in his left eye called Coats disease. With three annual events per year, a growing community of supporters, and over $150,000 dollars in donations for research, the JMCDF has made a dent in the work that needs to be done to cure Coats. We appreciate your support! Contact the page admins for more information or email at [email protected]

Jacob Davis is going to BRING IT to the stage this year at Notes for Coats'! We can't wait to see you on stage!
10/19/2026

Jacob Davis is going to BRING IT to the stage this year at Notes for Coats'! We can't wait to see you on stage!

The talent that JD will bring to the Notes for Coats' stage is amazing! We are so thankful to JD for participating this ...
10/16/2026

The talent that JD will bring to the Notes for Coats' stage is amazing! We are so thankful to JD for participating this year!
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It wouldn't be Notes for Coats' without Wayne D! We are so lucky to have him emcee again this year!
10/15/2026

It wouldn't be Notes for Coats' without Wayne D! We are so lucky to have him emcee again this year!

We can't wait to see everyone this Sunday for our Coats' Community Virtual Gathering! It's not too late to sign up, if y...
10/14/2026

We can't wait to see everyone this Sunday for our Coats' Community Virtual Gathering!

It's not too late to sign up, if you haven't already! Sign up today at https://bit.ly/CoatsCommunityGathering2026

Let's go, Jordan! You are going to rock it at Notes for Coats' and we couldn't be more excited to have you as part of th...
10/14/2026

Let's go, Jordan! You are going to rock it at Notes for Coats' and we couldn't be more excited to have you as part of this year's event!

20 years ago, a promise sparked a mission. Today, that mission is driving research forward and bringing hope to families...
10/13/2026

20 years ago, a promise sparked a mission. Today, that mission is driving research forward and bringing hope to families affected by Coats’ Disease.

Over the past 20 years, your support has helped fuel scientific discovery, advance our understanding of this rare disease, and lay the groundwork for future breakthroughs.

As we approach the end of our 20th anniversary year, we’re looking back at the research made possible by this community and looking ahead to what we can accomplish together.

Because every breakthrough starts with a reason to believe. 💙

Thank you, Ray, for being part of Notes for Coats' this year. We can't wait to see you on stage October 21! Nashville No...
10/12/2026

Thank you, Ray, for being part of Notes for Coats' this year. We can't wait to see you on stage October 21!

Nashville Notes for Coats'

What a lineup at Notes for Coats' this year! We are so grateful to these incredible artists for sharing their stories, t...
10/10/2026

What a lineup at Notes for Coats' this year! We are so grateful to these incredible artists for sharing their stories, talent, and time to support the foundation and our Coats' community.

More about each artist to come!

20 years ago, a family made a promise.A promise to their son.A promise to other families facing Coats’ Disease.A promise...
10/08/2026

20 years ago, a family made a promise.

A promise to their son.
A promise to other families facing Coats’ Disease.
A promise to keep searching for answers and never stop until we find a cure.

That promise became the Jack McGovern Coats’ Disease Foundation.

And over the past 20 years, we have grown into something bigger than what could have been imagined: a global community of families, researchers, physicians, advocates, volunteers, and supporters united by one shared hope—a future without Coats’ Disease.

Since 2006 , we’ve helped advance research, families have found information and connection when they needed it most and awareness of this rare disease continues to grow. Because of you - our Coats' Community.

As we celebrate 20 years, we’re looking ahead to what’s possible and asking you to be part of the next chapter.

💙 Help us carry the promise forward. 💙

Share our story. Help someone recognize Coats’ Disease. Support research. Give hope to a family who needs it.

20 years of progress. 20 years of hope. And more work to do.

Learn more at https://www.coatsdiseasefoundation.org/

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐀𝐁 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝...
10/07/2026

𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐀𝐁 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐡 𝐇𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐭 𝐍𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐚

We proudly congratulate Dr. Mary Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, FACS, FARVO, on being named the 2026 Distinguished Alumna of Albany Medical College!

Dr. Hartnett is the Michael F. Marmor, MD Professor of Retinal Science and Diseases, Professor of Ophthalmology, and Director of Pediatric Retina at Stanford University. As a physician-scientist and leader in retinal research, her work has contributed significantly to our understanding and treatment of serious retinal diseases. Her research has helped advance new approaches to treatment and has had a meaningful impact on patients facing vision-threatening disease.

Her contributions to the field extend far beyond the lab. Dr. Hartnett authored the first academic textbook dedicated to pediatric retina, Pediatric Retina, now in its third edition and used by ophthalmologists and residents around the world. Her career includes hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, numerous national and international lectures, and leadership roles within some of the most respected organizations in ophthalmology.

As Chair of our Scientific Advisory Board and a Legacy Board Member, Dr. Hartnett has been an integral part of the Foundation's efforts to advance research, foster collaboration, and carry our mission forward. Her expertise, leadership, and unwavering commitment to the Coats’ Disease community have helped strengthen the scientific foundation upon which we continue to build.

We are incredibly proud to see Dr. Hartnett's lifetime of achievement recognized by Albany Medical College. Her Distinguished Alumna Award is a celebration not only of an exceptional career, but of a physician, researcher, mentor, and leader who continues to use her expertise to make a difference in the lives of others.

Congratulations, Dr. Hartnett, on this well-deserved honor!

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Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
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