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The mission of MAC Angels Foundation is to enhance the quality of life for persons, family members and caregivers impacted daily by ALS, by providing the compassion, education and unique resources needed to manage the devastating effects of this disease.

OUR MISSION

OUR SERVICES TEAM

Each of our team members plays a vital role in supporting pALS. Click on each photo to learn a little bit more about our services team.

Karen Hoffman

   LCSW, ACHP-SW

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Marya Ugolnik

LCSW

Angela Espinoza

LMSW

Michelle Tucker

RN, BSN, FCCS, BCPA – Special Advisor

Marty Siederer

Executive Director

OUR HISTORY

MAC Angels Foundation was founded as a way to honor two exceptional women: Claire Collier, whose courageous efforts to live with ALS ended in 2009, and Mary Ann Collier, whose years of philanthropy made a difference in the lives of so many people.

 

It all started with Mary Ann Collier, a selfless and spiritual woman with an unmatched passion for helping others. She dedicated much of her life to serving those in need, particularly the terminally ill.

 

Mary Ann Collier passed away suddenly in 1999. As a way of celebrating her life, and continuing her legacy of giving, in 2000 the Mary Ann Collier Foundation was launched by her family. The Foundation raised more than $1.3 million in 10 years, providing significant funding and support to those charities and causes that were so close to her heart.

 

The Foundation's course was forever changed when Mary Ann's daughter-in-law Claire was diagnosed with ALS. The Mary Ann Collier Foundation shifted its efforts to helping Claire stay at home with her family, and providing her with the greatest care possible. In addition, Claire's large circle of family and friends banded together to form the Friends of Claire Foundation, providing unparalleled support for Claire and her family during her courageous battle against ALS.

 

Claire was determined to live with a sense of calm and sense of humor. She was also on a mission to raise awareness of the many issues surrounding ALS, and the impact it can have on patients, family members and caregivers. Claire's courageous efforts to live with ALS ended in 2009. It was through her journey that we learned of the emotional, educational and financial support needed to manage ALS. One of Claire's dying wishes was to continue the mission to help others with ALS and the many hardships that surface with the disease.

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Mary Ann Colier

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Claire Collier

OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Each of our team members plays a vital role in supporting pALS. Click on each photo to learn a little bit more about our board of directors.

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Kelly Corwen

President

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Paul Woldar

Treasurer

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Richard Klein

Board Member

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Rich Sheehy

Board Member

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Cathy Glennon

RN, MHS, NE-BC, OCN
Board Member

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Joseph H. Lemkin

Board Member

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ADDRESS

​2005 Palmer Avenue, Suite 291

Larchmont, NY 10538

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