activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 3
- Hosted fundraising events including Gala Casino Night and 50/50 Raffles Themed Fundraising Events with Auctions & RafflesOrganized and hosted special fundraising events such as "Gala Casino Night" on November 1, 2025, and 50/50 Raffles with an initial jackpot donation of $500 to support the foundation's mission.
- Provided direct patient support and resourcesOffered access to medication assistance programs for IBD treatments including Remicade, Humira, Cimzia, Stelara, Jakafi, and Entyvio, and distributed C.O.P.E.S Care Packages to support affected families.
- Supported community engagement and family outreachEngaged in community outreach for families facing IBD diagnoses, and supported participation in events like CHOP’s Walk for Hope through ambassador programs and scholarships for Camp Oasis, a camp for children with Crohn's disease.
research · 1
- Supported microbiome research for IBD Pediatric Cancer and Macular Degeneration ResearchFunded microbiome research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and supported Dr. Wu’s research at the University of Pennsylvania Hospital to advance understanding and treatment of inflammatory bowel disease.
capacity building · 1
- Established endowments to sustain mission after operational closureCreated two endowments to ensure the continuation of its mission after concluding day-to-day operations in January 2026: one at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for physician education in IBD treatment, and another at The Perelman School of Medicine to support research toward a cure for IBD.
strategies · 4
how they think
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- Patient Financial Assistance based on Income patient_assistanceThe organization provides financial assistance to individuals with Crohn's Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, helping them access expensive medications. Eligibility for this assistance is determined by household income relative to the Federal Poverty Level, typically requiring income to be 500% or less of the FPL.
- Peer Support and Lived Experience Integration peer_supportThe organization integrates the lived experiences of individuals and their families, particularly mothers of children with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, into its work and shares personal stories to highlight resilience and provide peer support.
- Sustainable Endowment Funding sustainable_endowment_modelThe organization establishes endowments to create a sustainable funding model, ensuring continued support for IBD research and education even after the organization's operational closure.
- Volunteer-Driven Direct Program Support volunteer-driven direct supportThe organization operates as a 100% volunteer nonprofit, which ensures that all donations directly support programs for individuals with Crohn's Disease & Ulcerative Colitis by minimizing administrative overhead.
named programs · 5
what they call their work
C.O.P.E.S Care Packages
Distributed care packages to support individuals and families affected by IBD
Camp Oasis Scholarships
Provided scholarships for children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis to attend a one-week camp experience
IBD Knowledge Empowerment Endowment
Endowment at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital providing annual funding for education, training, and improved patient care in inflammatory bowel disease
IBD Prize in IBD Research
Endowment at the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, to attract and reward young professionals dedicated to IBD research
Mircobiome Research Support
Funded microbiome research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and University of Pennsylvania Hospital, including Dr. Wu’s research
relationships · 22
who they work with
- Alloy King of Prussia - a DoubleTree by Hilton Partner — Venue for the 'GALA CASINO NIGHT' event.
- Alloy King of Prussia – a DoubleTree by Hilton Partner — Venue for the "Gala Casino Night" event.
- CHOP Partner — Collaborates on Walk for Hope, including supporting a participant as a walk ambassador.
- Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Partner — Supports teams of doctors at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and microbiome research.
- Iron Hill Brewery Partner — Donates 20% of food bills to A Mother's Wish Foundation when patrons mention the organization.
- JDB SERVICE GROUP Funder — Friend sponsor of the final event.
- JEANNETTE LEIGHTON CPA Partner — Provided in-kind donation for the final event.
- Jefferson University Hospital Partner — Established the IBD Knowledge Empowerment Endowment with Jefferson University Hospital.
- Jefferson University Hospital Partner — Partner institution hosting the IBD Knowledge Empowerment Endowment.
- KNOWLEDGE POINTS LEARNING ACADEMY Funder — Silver sponsor of the final event.
- LORENZO PIZZA Funder — Silver sponsor of the final event.
- MACON HILL CREATIVE GROUP Partner — Provided graphic design as an in-kind donation for the final event.
- Passline Casino Partner — Provided professional dealers for the "Gala Casino Night" event.
- Pearlman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Partner — Established the IBD Prize in IBD Research at the Pearlman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
- Pearlman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Partner — Partner institution hosting the IBD Prize in IBD Research.
- Pennsylvania Hospital Partner — Supports teams of doctors at Pennsylvania Hospital.
- Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Partner — Partners with the Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, through an endowment fund.
- RxAssist Partner — Directs users to RxAssist, which helps find patient assistance programs for specialty medications.
- STEPHANO SLACK LLC Funder — Friend sponsor of the final event.
- STERLING DRIVE VENTURES Funder — Gold sponsor of the final event.
- WMMR Partner — Preston Elliot from WMMR served as Emcee for the "Gala Casino Night" event.
- WWMR PRESTON AND STEVE SHOW Funder — Platinum sponsor of the final event.