About Us
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
Earl Jacobs, Jr.
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 work ethics to the test as he researched sarcoidosis and shared what he learned with others afflicted by this disease. He also worked tirelessly to encourage 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
Kamyar Afshar, DO
Director, Advanced Lung Disease Program
UC San Diego Health
La Jolla – San Diego, CA
Rajkumar Dasgupta, M.D., FACP, FCCP, FAASM
Professor of Clinical Medicine USC
Division of Critical Care and Sleep Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Bernard Hardy, M.D
Chief Medical Officer
South Bay Family Health Care
Torrance, CA
Thomas Mahrer, M.D., F.C.C.P.
Assistant Clinical Professor UCLA School of Medicine
Pulmonary Medicine – Kaiser Hospital
Los Angeles, CA
Binh Ngo, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Clinical Dermatology
USC Keck School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Catherine Sassoon, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care
VA Long Beach health Care System
Long Beach, CA
Darryl M. Sexton, M.D. (Emeritus)
City Health Officer
Long Beach Health and Human Services
Long Beach, CA
Board of Directors
Fay Marshall
Jennifer Gibson
Charmaine McFarlane
Executive Board
Ruth Jacobs
President
Charles Walker
Vice President
Dorothy Walker
Secretary
Jean Johnson-Bell
Treasurer
"Helping to Solve the Mystery of Sarcoidosis"