The Max Foundation

The Max Foundation Accelerating health equity, one patient at a time. At The Max Foundation, we offer people around the world the opportunity to face cancer with dignity and hope.

Through access to treatment, support & education, and our global advocacy network, we aim to give all people living with cancer access to the best treatment and support.

Annabel vive en Chile y hace catorce años descubrió la Biodanza. Creada por el chileno Rolando Toro, la Biodanza es un s...
09/02/2026

Annabel vive en Chile y hace catorce años descubrió la Biodanza. Creada por el chileno Rolando Toro, la Biodanza es un sistema de desarrollo personal que combina música, movimiento, danza e interacción grupal para promover el bienestar emocional, la vitalidad, el autoconocimiento y la conexión humana.

Cuando Annabel recibió el diagnóstico de mielofibrosis en 2016, una pregunta surgió inmediatamente en su mente: “¿Qué hábitos y acciones saludables puedo incorporar, además de mi atención médica? ¿Qué cambios puedo hacer en mi vida cotidiana para apoyar mejor a mi cuerpo y a mi bienestar general?”

Además del apoyo que recibe de su médico tratante, su familia, sus amigos y los programas de The Max Foundation, la calidad de vida de Annabel abarca mucho más que las consultas médicas y los medicamentos.

🎶 Canta en un maravilloso coro
🚶‍♀️ Camina, medita y se ríe tanto como puede
🥗 Come alimentos saludables y bebe abundante agua
💃 Y durante los últimos catorce años, la Biodanza ha ocupado un lugar muy especial en su vida

Su práctica de Biodanza se volvió tan significativa que Annabel se formó como facilitadora. Hoy, enseña Biodanza y comparte con otras personas aquello que la ayuda a sentirse saludable y feliz.

Para Annabel, estas actividades no reemplazan su tratamiento médico. Por el contrario, forman parte de un enfoque integral para cuidar su bienestar y la han ayudado a encontrar la fortaleza para superar los desafíos de su diagnóstico y aprender a vivir con una enfermedad crónica.

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Annabel lives in Chile and fourteen years ago discovered Biodanza. Created by Chilean Rolando Toro, Biodanza is a system of personal development that combines music, movement, dance, and group interaction to promote emotional well-being, vitality, self-awareness and human connection.

When Annabel received a diagnosis of myelofibrosis in 2016, one question immediately came to mind: "What healthy habits and actions can I adopt beyond my medical care? What changes can I make in my everyday life to better support my body and overall well-being?"

In addition to receiving support from her treating physician, family, friends, and Max programs, Annabel's quality of life involves much more than medical appointments and medication.

🎶 She sings in a wonderful choir
🚶‍♀️ She walks, meditates, and laughs as much as she can
🥗 She eats healthy food and drinks plenty of water
💃 And for the past fourteen years, Biodanza has held a special place in her life

Her practice of Biodanza became so meaningful that Annabel trained as a facilitator. Today, she teaches Biodanza and shares with others what helps her feel healthy and happy.

For Annabel, these activities do not replace her medical treatment. Instead, they are part of a holistic approach to caring for her well-being and have helped her find the strength to overcome the challenges of her diagnosis and learn to live with a chronic illness.

You can learn more about our holistic support programs here: https://themaxfoundation.org/overcoming-barriers-to-access/

In Ethiopia, Kabite was diagnosed with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and watched his health decline to the point wh...
09/01/2026

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

Today, Kabite is back at work, 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. I cannot find the words to express my profound gratitude for this life-saving medication."

On World CLL Day, stories like Kabite's remind us of what access to treatment can mean for individuals and families around the world. 🌍✨

Learn more about how access to treatment for CLL is helping people regain their health and hope: https://themaxfoundation.org/news/the-max-foundation-renews-partnership-to-expand-access-to-chronic-lymphocytic-leukemia-treatment/

Across Africa, our NGO partners help patients overcome challenges that go beyond access to treatment by providing: 📣 Pat...
08/30/2026

Across Africa, our NGO partners help patients overcome challenges that go beyond access to treatment by providing:

📣 Patient Advocacy
🤝 Peer Support
📚️ Education
🧭 Patient Navigation

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.

https://themaxfoundation.org/about/our-partners/

Max Schooling (known as Projek Sambung Sekolah in Malaysia) continues to help families affected by cancer protect someth...
08/29/2026

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.

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 with fewer barriers. 💻️

Swipe through our 2026 half year update to learn more about the progress and families who are part of the program.

https://themaxfoundation.org/overcoming-barriers-to-access/

A lo largo de América Latina, trabajamos junto con organizaciones locales de pacientes que apoyan a personas que viven c...
08/28/2026

A lo largo de América Latina, trabajamos junto con organizaciones locales de pacientes que apoyan a personas que viven con cáncer y enfermedades raras, como la leucemia mieloide crónica (LMC), la leucemia linfocítica crónica (LLC), el tumor del estroma gastrointestinal (GIST) y la leucemia linfoblástica aguda (LLA). Nuestras alianzas fortalecen las redes de apoyo y ayudan a los pacientes a enfrentar desafíos que van más allá del acceso al tratamiento, a través de:

📣 Defensa de los derechos de los pacientes
🤝 Apoyo entre pares
📚 Educación
🧭 Orientación y acompañamiento al paciente

Cada alianza responde a las necesidades de la comunidad local y, en conjunto, estamos construyendo un sistema de apoyo más sólido que contribuye a mejorar los resultados de los pacientes.

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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). Our partnerships strengthen support networks and help patients navigate challenges beyond access to treatment through:

📣 Patient Advocacy
🤝 Peer Support
📚️ Education
🧭 Patient Navigation

Each partnership reflects the needs of the local community, while together we are building a stronger support system that helps to improve patient outcomes.

ASOPALEU Celebrando la Vida Corporación Maxi-Vida Chile Esperantra pacientes como tú Asociación Ecuatoriana de ayuda a pacientes con cáncer "Esperanza y Vida" FUNCA - Fundación Unidos Contra el Cáncer Fundación Esperanza Nueva - Cochabamba Fundamisericordia TMO Luz De Esperanza
https://themaxfoundation.org/about/our-partners/

Did you know that over half the people we serve need more than medicine? In fact, 58% of the patients in our programs be...
08/27/2026

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.

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

Whether finding support via our global helpline or referred by a medical partner, people find these services make all the difference for navigating cancer with dignity and confidence.

To learn more about the impact this made in 2025, check out our Annual Report ➡️ https://themaxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Annual-Report-2025-The-Max-Foundation.pdf

Our breast cancer symposium for partner physicians in West Africa has commenced in Côte d’Ivoire! To kick it off, Max te...
08/27/2026

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.

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

You can learn more about our work in creating access to breast cancer treatment here: https://themaxfoundation.org/breastcancer/

In India, our partnership with Friends of Max--a registered Charitable Trust--helps people living with chronic myeloid l...
08/25/2026

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

Together, we’re building a strong support system that helps patients overcome barriers beyond clinical care.

https://themaxfoundation.org/about/our-partners/

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Across Asia and Eastern Europe, our local NGO partners help patients overcome challenges that go beyond access to treatm...
08/23/2026

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

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

https://themaxfoundation.org/about/our-partners/

Meet Jubril Esan, our Program Coordinator in Nigeria since 2023. Swipe to learn more about him and his role. ➡️🏆️ What i...
08/20/2026

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.

🗓️ 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 process.

💙 If you could describe The Max Foundation in three words, what would they be?

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.

🍛 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, because we get to spend time with family and dine together.

https://themaxfoundation.org/stories/meet-the-max-team-jubril/

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