Who
We Are
The Michael A. Fiorelli Foundation for Esophageal
Cancer Awareness Inc. has been established for the purpose of promoting
awareness of and education about esophageal cancer (EC). The organization
has been incorporated in the state of Maryland and is a 501(c)(3)
non-profit organization. It is named for Michael A. Fiorelli, whose
premature death resulting from EC is the inspiration for this effort
to protect others from falling victim to this deadly disease.
Our
Mission Statement
The Mission of the Foundation is:
-To promote public awareness of the increasing prevalence
of esophageal cancer (EC), its causes and symptoms.
-To educate on the precursory conditions under which
EC can develop, such as gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD)
and Barrett’s Esophagus.
-To advocate American Cancer Society Guidelines (ACS)
for early EC screening for individuals with precursory conditions
or family history of EC.
Our
Goals
-To host an annual fundraiser in support of our mission
and other goals.
-To work cooperatively with other non-profit organizations
and entities in support of our mission to disseminate information
on EC through public and private health venues.
-To advocate research by government, corporate
and other research entities in pursuit of earlier diagnosis and
treatment of EC.
