The Max Foundation

Asha* was a mother of two young daughters when she received her diagnosis of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML). Her sole wish was to live long enough to see her children grow older. That was three decades ago 💙💚💛 Despite access to medication through The Max Foundation and the dedicated care of her physician, Asha's health endured continued setbacks over the years😪 Different drug options and severe side effects took a toll on her quality of life. Her path was painful, yet Asha persevered 💪🏾Today, at 66, Asha is in good health, traveling the world and cherishing time with her married daughters and grandchildren. Her experience is a poignant reminder that access to medicines is a human right 💊 ✊🏾 We’re grateful for donors and partners who’ve enabled us to provide people like Asha with access to treatment and offer support for their families too. *Name changed to protect identity #TheMaxFoundation #ChronicMyeloidLeukemia #CancerTreatment #PatientStories

Today, we celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures that make up our global team, enabling us to better understand the unique needs of patients and their caregivers. Hailing from the communities that we serve and speaking over 35 languages, our staff members' diversity ensures that our health initiatives are as inclusive as they are impactful💊🌍 Together, we're not just embracing diversity—we're living it 🙌🏾 #GlobalHealth #UnityInDiversity #CulturalDiversityDay

🌍 Our aim is clear: enable access to vital treatment for those living with cancer who experience the greatest barriers. 💊 We focus on people no one else does, addressing the most pressing inequities in global health. Our dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure that everyone, regardless of where they live, has access to life-extending medicines. Learn more about our work and how you can get involved by visiting our website ⬆️ [link in bio] #GlobalHealth #HealthcareForAll #HealthEquity #AccessTocare #HealthcareInnovation #TheMaxFoundation

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. Behind every number is a personal story. One beneficiary in Cambodia shared that there were times they thought they would not be able to complete high school because of their family’s financial situation while supporting a parent living with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). Today, they are studying accounting at university in Phnom Penh and became the first person in their family to graduate high school. Access to care should also mean access to hope and opportunities 💙 #InternationalFamilyDay #MoreThanMedicine #MaxSchooling #TheMaxFoundation #HealthEquity #CancerSupport

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 truly treated. Care meant repeated transfusions, temporary stabilization, and watching patients live with constant uncertainty. Then, thanks to our partnership with @novartis and IPIG, access to treatment and training changed that! Within weeks, patients began regaining strength. Conversations shifted from survival to possibility. For Dr. Lama, it was more than a clinical change. It was the ability to finally offer hope alongside care. 🗨️He shared, "To those working in global health and rare disease access, your work has a deeply human impact. PNH may be rare, but the suffering it causes is real and significant. Today, for the first time, we can say with confidence that 'it is treatable.'” #GlobalHealth #PatientCare #PatientSupport #TheMaxFoundation

In Laos, access to care isn’t always straightforward. It takes coordination, persistence, and people working behind the scenes to make it possible. This is a glimpse into that journey for Khammueng. 📹️ Watch the full story unfold. #TheMaxFoundation #GlobalHealth #CancerCare #AccessToCare #HealthEquity

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. That progress is evident in the story of Karen from Honduras. Diagnosed with CML at just 19 years old, Karen gained access to this life‑changing treatment through our partnerships with @novartis and Centro de Cáncer Emma Romero de Callejas. Now, continued innovation has opened an even more hopeful chapter for Karen: Treatment‑Free Remission (TFR). In 2023, after more than 14 years on therapy, Karen became one of the first four patients in Honduras to enter our TFR program which has enabled her to live well without daily medicine while remaining carefully monitored. She took her last pill in May of 2023, and her test results continue to show as undetectable. Then came another miracle. Last August, Karen welcomed a healthy baby into the world. Her son is living proof of what happens when science and access to innovative treatment come together. A moment once unimaginable at diagnosis, made possible by decades of medical progress plus access to treatment and care. 💛 “If it weren’t for access to treatment and for being considered for TFR,” Karen says, “I wouldn’t be living this miracle, the miracle of life and of seeing my baby.” This Mother’s Day, as we honor 25 years of CML progress, we celebrate mothers like Karen who are living proof that when innovation reaches patients, it can both save lives and create new ones! 🌼 #ChronicMyeloidLeukemia #MothersDay #MothersDay2026 #PatientStories #TheMaxFoundation

In 2001, a breakthrough oral treatment for chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) transformed the once-deadly disease into a chronic condition. Join us NEXT WEEK for a webinar about the 25th anniversary of this innovative treatment! During this dynamic panel discussion, speakers will discuss 25 years of innovation in CML treatment...and how we can continue to make progress. As our CEO Pat Garcia-Gonzalez announced last fall, this includes helping 100,000 people living with CML and other rare diseases annually, more than doubling today's count. Come learn how you can be part of this significant work. Date: May 11, 2026 Time: 08:30 AM Pacific Time Link to register in bio ⬆️ #ChronicMyeloidLeukemia #2031Ambition #CancerInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #TheMaxFoundation

For people living with cancer, knowledge can transform fear into confidence. Through patient educational brochures and videos, complex medical terms become clearer. As Cristian Neves, our Patient Education & Communications Coordinator for Latin America, shared, "We do not simply present evidence. We tell it in ways that reflect the realities patients navigate every day." Education strengthens access to medicine. When access to treatment is paired with understanding, patients don’t just receive care. They gain agency in moments that matter most. #MoreThanMedicine #PatientEducation #HealthEquity #CancerCare #GlobalHealth #TheMaxFoundation

Thank you to everyone who attended and supported our 2026 Global Impact Celebration! 🎉 Together with over 100 guests, we gathered sky-high at the Seattle Space Needle for an unforgettable evening. #CancerSupport #PatientAdvocacy #TheMaxFoundation

Before we map strategies for the future, we begin with people. One component of this was through our Think Tank Hackathon, held in Seattle last week at @fredhutch 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. Dr. Torselli spoke about equity, not as an abstract concept, but as a daily reality. 🗨️“Access to treatment is not only a medical goal,” she reminded the room. “It is a matter of equity.” Prof. Othieno‑Abinya shared what access truly means for his colleagues who provide care. 🗨️“The fact that people can be given free medicine to treat others makes them very, very excited,” he said. “They are willing to do anything to continue the program.” These perspectives grounded the more than 50 Think Tank members, partners, board members, and staff when envisioning future possibilities. After hearing what it truly takes to deliver care across long distances with limitations such as lack of diagnostics, medications, and healthcare professionals, participants broke into four Hackathon teams. Their task was to design bold, geography‑agnostic solutions that could expand access to treatment and help shape decisions across oncology and global health. All teams' solutions involved multifunctional digital platforms, many of which are AI-powered, to provide patients with immediate treatment information, connections to providers, and to be a hub for peer NGO connections. Thank you to everyone who spent the day helping shape our strategic plan. We are grateful for your time, expertise, passion, and commitment. Together, we can reach 100,000 patients annually by 2031! 📷: @nick_klein_photography #AccessToCare #CancerInnovation #HealthcareInnovation #TheMaxFoundation

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. ➡️ 💞 What is a special memory you have with patients? The day I called the very first patient for a new treatment made available in Ghana to tell him he had been approved. What made it even more special was that it was his wife’s birthday. He told me it was the best news he had received and that I had made their day. 📋 Describe a typical work week: ➡️ Checking emails ➡️ Registering new patients ➡️ Processing reapprovals and entering dispensing logs ➡️ Calling patients ➡️ Spending Thursdays at the CML clinic 🤝🏽 If you could describe The Max Foundation in three words, what would they be? Dignity, Impact, Hope 🗣️ What languages do you speak? English and Twi 🍛 What’s your favorite food? Ghana Jollof and anything with chocolate 🍫 🌍 When you’re not working, what do you like to do for fun? I love cooking and traveling. 🌞 What do you love most about where you live? The weather! We have such beautiful sunny days. 🎄 What is your favorite holiday and how do you celebrate it? Christmas! We decorate the house, spend time with family, and make lots of amazing food. 💡 If you could instantly master any skill, what would it be? Communication - being able to turn ideas into impactful stories. @perpetual_asiamah #PatientAdvocacy #TheMaxFoundation #WorkingTogether