About Hemiplegic Migraine Foundation (HMF)
The Hemiplegic Migraine Foundation (HMF) has been serving the Hemiplegic Migraine (HM) community since 2011. HMF is an international volunteer health organization. HMF serves hundreds of HM patients and their loved ones by offering resources, education and support.
Over the last two years, HMF has grown steadily, and continues to experience growth; growth that has taken us into to the realm of joining the medical community’s efforts to find better treatment options for parents, and ultimately a cure.
In 2013, HMF began its efforts in raising money through our Bailey Jones Medical Research Fund. HMF is committed to winning the war against Hemiplegic Migraine by F.O.R.C.E.
- F- Fighting for a cure
- O- Organizing a forward movement in the Hemiplegic Migraine Science
- R- Raising awareness about hemiplegic migraines
- C- Connecting patients with the resources and tools for their fight
- E- Educating the public, patients and medical community
We are a non-profit organization funded by donors and ran by volunteers. To find out how you can get involved in the fight against hemiplegic migraines, please visit our “Get Involved” page to find out current volunteer opportunities.
**UPDATE** The Hemiplegic Migraine Foundation has began the process of filing for 501(c)3 status with the assistance of The Foundation Group, we will be incorporated in the State of Texas around the first of May, our national 501(c)3 status will follow, as it takes longer to go through the IRS approval process. When we get our state-level incorporation, we will be able to begin taking tax-deductible donations!
Our Mission, Vision, & Values Statements
See how HMF strives to live by a clearly defined set of goals and ideals.
Meet Our Board of Directors
Meet our Advisory Board
We are working on putting together an acclimated group of medical professionals to serve on our Advisory Board. If you are a business, legal, accountant, or medical professional who is interested in serving on our Advisory Board, please contact Andi Cook at andria.cook@hemiplegicmigraines.org.
Jaimi Mize- Fitness Advisor- owner at Ignition Personal Training Studio
Meet Our Staff
Leadership Team:
Andi Cook- President
Shannon Heath- Vice President- Awareness and Events
Nikki Dawes- Vice President- Business Operations
Kristina Richard- Director of Patient Services, Information, and Resources
Sandi Sloan- Director of Research
Glenda Eakle- Director of “We Care”
Robert Acosta- Director of Marketing
Announcement Pending- Administrative Coordinator
Charlotte Mendonsa- Volunteer Coordinator
Announcement Pending- Training Coordinator
Cindy F. – Online Auction Coordinator
Project Managers:
Announcement Pending- “The Doctors Project”
Peter Norcross- “The Neon Project”
Announcement Pending- “The Knowledge Base Project”
Philip Terry- “The First Responder Project”
Patient Educators:
Lynne Smith
Announcements Pending