Together we will Knock Out Microvillus Inclusion Disease
Mission: 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.
Vision: The development of a cure to eradicate all genetically caused intestinal failure diseases that lead to secretory diarrhea.
"STAY TKO STRONG"
Vision: The development of a cure to eradicate all genetically caused intestinal failure diseases that lead to secretory diarrhea.
"STAY TKO STRONG"
About Us
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.
Officers
PRESIDENT: MICHAEL FITZGERALD
VICE-PRESIDENT: MARK ONORATO
SECRETARY: RICHARD GUEZ
TREASURER: THOMAS ONORATO
VICE-PRESIDENT: MARK ONORATO
SECRETARY: RICHARD GUEZ
TREASURER: THOMAS ONORATO
Board of Directors
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR: MELISSA A. KAVANAGH-ONORATO
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR: THOMAS ONORATO
DIRECTOR: ALEXIS MERK-ONORATO
DIRECTOR: ALISON SCHWENZER
DIRECTOR: ANTHONY TULLO
DIRECTOR: KASHIF UDDIN
DIRECTOR: MICHAEL FITZGERALD
DIRECTOR: RICHARD GUEZ
DIRECTOR: REGINA PETERS
DIRECTOR: SAL VAGLICA
DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY CARROLL
DIRECTOR: WILLIAM PETERS
CO-FOUNDER & DIRECTOR: THOMAS ONORATO
DIRECTOR: ALEXIS MERK-ONORATO
DIRECTOR: ALISON SCHWENZER
DIRECTOR: ANTHONY TULLO
DIRECTOR: KASHIF UDDIN
DIRECTOR: MICHAEL FITZGERALD
DIRECTOR: RICHARD GUEZ
DIRECTOR: REGINA PETERS
DIRECTOR: SAL VAGLICA
DIRECTOR: TIMOTHY CARROLL
DIRECTOR: WILLIAM PETERS
Honorary Members
MAJOR CHARLES KILBRIDE
CRAIG SCHMIDT
JOSEPH KREISBERG
CRAIG SCHMIDT
JOSEPH KREISBERG
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
