
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.
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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
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 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.
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Medical Advisors
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Bernard Hardy, M.D.
Private Practice
Pasadena, CA
Albert Niden, M.D. (Emeritus)
USC School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
Kamyar Afshar, M.D.
USC School of Medicine
Los Angeles, CA
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Catherine Sassoon, M.D.
UCI School of Medicine
Irvine, CA
VA Medical Center, Long Beach CA
Darryl M. Sexton M.D. (Emeritus)
Long Beach Department of Health
and Human Services
Long Beach, CA
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Board of Directors
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Brenda Daniels
Jennifer Gibson
Ruth Jacobs
Jean Johnson-Bell
Fay Marshall
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Gloviestyne Parker
Anna Titus
Charles Walker
Dorothy Walker
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Officers
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President
Vice President
Secretary
Treasurer
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Ruth Jacobs
Charles Walker
Dorothy Walker
Jean Johnson-Bell
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