Mackenzie’s Mission

Why Mackenzie’s Mission
As a result of her experience and the desire to give back, Mackenzie’s Mission was created as a registered 501(c)(3) public charity to make a difference in the fight against Amyloidosis.

We Focus Our Fight In Two Ways
•  Raise awareness about Amyloidosis and the importance of early detection, which often leads to better outcomes. Diagnosing this disease before organ involvement becomes life-threatening can greatly improve the chances of successful treatment.
•  Support medical research on Amyloidosis, seeking the cause of the disease, better early detection methods, and more effective treatments to improve and extend lives. More specifically, we direct funds to leading research institutions, such as the Mayo Clinic’s Amyloidosis Research Fund.

We Implement Our Fight In Many Ways
•  Raising awareness is a multi-faceted effort. The cornerstone is the Amyloidosis Speakers Bureau, an initiative sponsored by Mackenzie’s Mission and focused on educating the medical community, specifically the next generation of doctors during their second year of medical school, about this disease through presentations from amyloidosis patients. In addition, we maintain a digital voice through our website, blog, and social media; sharing Mackenzie’s experiences through the media and other organizations; and creating videos by Mackenzie and others affected by Amyloidosis to share their experiences and educate the community at large.
•  Fundraising is focused on a few key events throughout the year, such as our Play FORE The Cure charity golf tournament offering players the ultimate golfing experience, and Giving Tuesday which harnesses the generosity of people around the world embracing shared values and acting with purpose to bring about real change.