Sarcoidosis Network Foundation, Inc.

The mission of the Sarcoidosis Network Foundation, Inc., is to promote education and awareness; support research to find the cure and prevention; and, to improve the quality of life for those affected by Sarcoidosis.

Organization

The foundation is organized as a non profit, 501(c) Corporation; contributions to the foundation are tax-deductible.

To reach the Foundation

11428 East Artesia Blvd, Suite #10
Artesia, CA 90701
562-809-8500
562-809-8182 Fax
E-Mail

Founder

In an effort to help himself and others who had questions concering sarcoidosis, Earl Jacobs, Jr. organized the Sarcoidosis Network (SN) in February, 1992.

Earl was definitely a "can do" kind of man. He didn't complain about sarcoidosis, instead, he started the awareness network to help solve the mystery of his disease.

To quote the founder: "Six years ago, I decided to learn all that I could abut sarcoidosis and share that information with those who have similar questions about this disease. I am particularly concerned about the lack of knowledge about sarcoidosis by many health care providers".

Earl put his workethics to the test as he researched sarcoidosis and shared what he learned with others afflicted by this disease. He also worked tirelessly to encurage and motivate patients battling this mysterious disease. The SN has grown tremendously since its inception and now has contact with people all over the world.

In 1996, the network became the Sarcoidosis Network Foundation, Inc. (SNF). Some of his contributions by his labor of love are a quarterly newsletter, monthly support meetings, literature on sarcoidosis, an information hot line, and an Annual Awareness Day Conference and Workshop.

Medical Advisors

Bernard Hardy, M.D.
Private Practice

Albert Niden, M.D.
USC School of Medicine

Jack Lieberman, M.D.
Prof Emeritus-UCLA

Hidenoubi Shigemitsu, MD.
USC School of Medicine

Catherine Sassoon, M.D.
Dept. of Veteran Affairs / UCI Medical Center

Om P. Sharma, M.D.
USC School of Medicine

Dr. Darryl M. Sexton Emeritus
City Health Officer, Long Beach, CA

Board of Directors

Charles Walker

Ruth Jacobs

Fay Marshall

Brenda Daniels

Bridgett Marsalis

Gloviestyne Parker

Manuel Maldonado

Jean Johnson-Bell

Dorothy Walker

Officers