Meet The Charity: I'm Not Done Yet Foundation Support In Garden City

GARDEN CITY, NY — Local charities are the unsung heroes of our communities. Nonprofit and not-for-profit organizations strive to create lasting change and positively impact the lives of those around them.

Some people start organizations as a way to cope with grief, some see an issue they want to tackle, and some want to bring lasting change. Sometimes, all those reasons apply.

Patch wants to highlight your local charity and connect it with community members who want to help and do good, so that way, more people can benefit. Here is just one of many charities doing terrific work in your community.

What is your name?

Liz Menges

What is the name of your charity?

I'm Not Done Yet Foundation

What is your position within your charity?

Executive Director, Founder

What community is your organization based in
Garden City

Link to your website
www.imnotdoneyetfoundation.org

What is your mission?
I'm Not Done Yet supports adolescent and young adult cancer patients and survivors to live their lives the way they deserve.

What does your charity do to further its mission? Please list examples.
we provide grants for oncofertility preservation, fund virtual live events for patients at local hospitals, host 6 annual blood drives

What inspired you to start your charity?
The death of our son, Bobby, in 2017 after a 14-year battle with cancer

How can people help you accomplish your organization's mission or get involved in events?
Attend blood drives and donate blood, provide raffle prizes for our local events, help promote our work through your networks, help us make other connections with the adolescent and young adult providers and non-profits in the area

What is the most memorable moment you've had since starting your organization?
There are many, but reaching the $2,000,000 mark in grants given in 6 years made us super proud and grateful to be doing great work in Bobby's memory!

What are your organization's social media pages or handles?
instagram: @bmenges_imnotdoneyet, Facebook: @Bobbymengesimnotdoneyet

Do you help run a charity?

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