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The TKO Strong Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of children born with Microvillus Inclusion Disease, by raising awareness and supporting research to find more effective treatment options.
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The development of a cure to eradicate all genetically caused intestinal failure diseases that lead to secretory diarrhea.
"STAY TKO STRONG" |
About Us
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Tom and Melissa Onorato founded the TKO Strong Foundation, after their son Thomas Kevin Onorato was born in 2013. Thomas was born with Microvillus Inclusion Disease. This devastating genetic disease results in intestinal failure. His body is unable to absorb nutrition and maintain hydration. He is "fed" intravenously, using parenteral nutrition. The rarity of this disease, like other orphan diseases, is the cause for minimal research. There is no cure for Microvillus Inclusion Disease and very few effective long term treatment options. After extensive research and speaking with other families, it became evident to Thomas' parents that they needed to take matters into their own hands if they wanted to help their son live a long and fulfilling life. Together, with devoted friends, family and their community they have taken the initiative to raise money to support Microvillus Inclusion Disease research, in hope of finding a cure for all individuals living with this disease.
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MELISSA A. ONORATO
THOMAS ONORATO OfficersPRESIDENT: MARK ONORATO
VICE-PRESIDENT: RICHARD GUEZ SECRETARY: ALEXIS ONORATO TREASURER: THOMAS ONORATO |
ALISON SCHWENZER
ANTHONY TULLO CRAIG SCHMIDT JAMES FISCHMAN KASHIF UDDIN MELISSA A. ONORATO MICHAEL FITZGERALD REGINA PETERS SALVATORE VAGLICA THOMAS ONORATO WILLIAM PETERS |
Honorary Members
CHRISTINE IADEVAIO
JOSEPH KREISBERG
KIMBERLY ONORATO
MAJOR CHARLES KILBRIDE
MATTHEW SPAHR
MICHAEL NERI
MICHAEL ONORATO, JR
TIMOTHY CARROLL
WILLIAM M. PETERS
JOSEPH KREISBERG
KIMBERLY ONORATO
MAJOR CHARLES KILBRIDE
MATTHEW SPAHR
MICHAEL NERI
MICHAEL ONORATO, JR
TIMOTHY CARROLL
WILLIAM M. PETERS
TKO STRONG FOUNDATION, INC.
P.O. BOX 245
Malverne, NY 11565
516-887-2787
We are a non-profit article 501(c)(3) corporation
P.O. BOX 245
Malverne, NY 11565
516-887-2787
We are a non-profit article 501(c)(3) corporation