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| What is International Kids Fund?
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| Created in 2001 by Jackson Memorial Foundation, International Kids Fund (IKF) at Holtz Children's Hospital is a philanthropic program committed to helping critically ill children primarily from Latin America and the Caribbean gain immediate access to essential medical treatments that are unavailable in their respective home countries. |
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| Where are IKF children treated?
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| Holtz Children's Hospital at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center is one of the largest and most respected children's hospitals in the nation - a hospital that treats more children than any other hospital in Florida. Through a partnership with University of Miami and nearly $20 million in annual research and training funding, Holtz is one of the top pediatric clinical research centers in the United States and the largest in Florida. As a part of a public hospital dedicated to serving every person in need, it is also South Florida's number one source of medical care for children without financial resources. |
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| What is the function of Jackson Memorial Foundation?
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| Jackson Memorial Foundation (JMF) is the principal fund-raising arm for University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center, one of the most active and respected not-for-profit teaching hospitals in the nation. The foundation is dedicated to meeting the critical needs of the hospital and its medical staff through support of priority projects that allow for the care of all patients regardless of their ability to pay. |
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| What motivated the creation of IKF?
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IKF was founded in response to an increasing number of desperate families from Latin America and the Caribbean who regularly showed up at Jackson Memorial Foundation seeking financial support for their sick children's medical treatment at Holtz Children's Hospital, which is prohibited by law to use publicly funded resources to care for non-residents.
As the number of families increased, the foundation came to realize that a special organizational and financial infrastructure was needed to appropriately support these families. |
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| How many children have been helped by IKF?
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| During its first two years, IKF helped more than 125 foreign children with urgent healthcare needs receive expert attention from medical specialists at Holtz Children's Hospital. These children came from all over the world, but were primarily from Latin America and the Caribbean. |
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| Who is eligible for IKF services?
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While the lives and suffering of all children are undoubtedly tantamount, regretfully not every child will be found eligible for treatment and/or sponsorship by IKF given the realities of our assessment process.
Eligibility for sponsorship is determined by the following criteria:
- The child must be fighting a medical condition that cannot be
treated in his or her home country.
- His or her family lacks health insurance and the financial resources
to pay for the required health care treatment.
- He or she is not a U.S. citizen or resident, as U.S. citizens or
residents qualify for government aid.
- Doctors believe he or she has a good chance of getting cured.
- His or her medical condition will not require life-long medical care.
- Transplant cases are only eligible if a sponsor has already committed to providing financial support.
To inquire further, please call International Kids Fund at +1 877-IKF KIDS (+541 305-585-5888 if calling from outside the United States). You can also write to info@internationalkidsfund.org or: International Kids Fund
Jackson Memorial Foundation
P.O. Box 2020
Miami , FL 33101 U.S.A. |
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| How is IKF governed?
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| IKF's Executive Board is comprised of some of South Florida's most prominent community leaders. Juan N. Cento, President of Federal Express, Latin America and Caribbean, is the Chairman of the Executive Board; and Rolando D. Rodriguez, Chief Executive Officer. For the names of other officials, please visit our Board of Directors page. |
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| What does the Executive Board do?
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| These philanthropic individuals serve as program advocates and are dedicated to raising both funding and awareness for IKF and its mission. They also provide policy direction and oversight. |
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| How is IKF supported financially?
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| Because Holtz Children's Hospital receives public funding, it is not permitted by law to administer treatment to non-residents using taxpayers' dollars. That is why the support and generosity of philanthropic individuals, corporations and organizations across United States and throughout the hemisphere is so critical to saving the lives of these children. Our goal is to raise and maintain a multimillion-dollar fund for the critical care of children with no resources for medical treatment in their respective home countries. |
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| How are contributions managed?
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IKF links contributions directly to saving children's lives. The funds raised pay for the use of Holtz's medical facilities and the services of its skilled physicians, both of which are made available at a significantly reduced cost.
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| Are donations tax deductible?
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| All donations are tax-exempt to the maximum extent allowed by law. Jackson Memorial Foundation will acknowledge gifts upon receipt and provide proper documentation for IRS purposes. The foundation is an approved IRS 501 (c) 3 charity with Federal Tax ID # 65-00077727. The foundation is also registered with the State of Florida Certificate #23-08-390179-56C. |
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| Are there categories and levels of donations?
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| IKF firmly believes that every donation is important to help save children's lives. As a result, it provides a wide range of giving levels designed to fit all needs. They range from a minimum of one dollar to $5 million. For further information, please visit our Gift Levels page. |
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| How can I make a donation?
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You can make an online donation using a debit or credit card by visiting “ Donation” page and following the instructions on the page. You can also send a check or money order to: International Kids Fund Jackson Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 2020 Miami, FL 33101
Donations also can be made via bank transfer. Please contact us for transfer information at 305 585 5888 or 1 877 IKF KIDS
If you are making a donation to benefit a specific child, please indicate the name of the child in your check or money order. If no indication is given, IKF will use the funds for the most critical IKF case at that moment.
Additionally, the foundation can facilitate gifts of stock, real-estate, art and other non-cash gifts. Planned gifts, such as simple bequests and charitable trusts, are also possible.
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| How else can I support IKF?
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You can become part of an IKF support group. For more information, please visit our Support Groups page You can also volunteer independently. IKF is open to receiving all assistance towards helping children and families in need. |
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| How can I contact IKF?
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Please call +1 877-IKF KIDS (+1 305-585-5888 if calling from outside the United States). You can also write to info@internationalkidsfund.org or:
International Kids Fund
Jackson Memorial Foundation
P.O. Box 2020
Miami, FL 33101
U.S.A. |
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