A Farmer’s Journey Through the Cost of Cancer Care in India
For Narayan, a cancer diagnosis brought significant financial strain to a farming family navigating making a living from the land.
Category: Patient Support & Advocacy
From Lived Experience to Purpose: How Rushmie Supports Her Community in Sri Lanka
When Rushmie was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) in 2004, she never imagined that the experience would one day shape how she showed up for others. At the time, Rushmie was living and working overseas, focused on her career and future. She described herself as naturally introverted and happiest working behind the scenes. Her….
Meet the Max Team – Jubril
Meet Jubril! He’s been with The Max Foundation since 2023, working as a Program Coordinator in our Africa region. Learn more about why he started with the organization, what his work week looks like, and a special memory he had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation, and why does our….
Meet the Max Team – Natia
She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2025, working as a Program Coordinator in our Asia and Eastern Europe region. Learn more about why she started with the organization, what her work week looks like, and a special memory she had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation, and why does….
Living With Lung Cancer
By Elizabeth Renal Nurse at The Nairobi Hospital in Kenya My name is Elizabeth. I am 41 years old, a proud wife, and a devoted mother to three beautiful children, a 19-year-old son, 13-year-old daughter, and 5-year-old son. By profession, I am a renal nurse at The Nairobi Hospital. Before my diagnosis, health and vitality….
Meet the Max Team – Steven
Meet Steven! He’s been with The Max Foundation since 2025, working as a Program Coordinator in our India region. Learn more about why he started with the organization, what his work week looks like, and a special memory he had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation, and why does our….
Meet the Max Team – Karen
Meet Karen! She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2024, working as a Program Coordinator in our Latin America region. Learn more about why she started with the organization, what her work week looks like, and a special memory she had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation, and why does….
Max Team Insights on Cultural Diversity Day 2026
Across our global team, cultural context shapes how we connect and show up for patients every day. From understanding stigma to honoring the role of family and community, our colleagues bring deep local insight that makes care more human and relevant. For Cultural Diversity Day, we asked regional team members who work directly with the….
Meet the Max Team – Nur Iklil
Meet Nur Iklil! She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2023, working as a Program Coordinator in our Asia and Eastern Europe region. Learn more about why she started with the organization, what her work week looks like, and a special memory she had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation,….
Meet the Max Team – Melisa
Meet Melisa! She’s been with The Max Foundation since 2015, working as a Program Officer in our Latin America region. Learn more about why she started with the organization, what her work week looks like, and a special memory she had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation, and why does….
Meet the Max Team – Ashok
Meet Ashok! He’s been with The Max Foundation for six years, working as an Office Admin Assistant for our India region. Learn more about why he started with the organization, what his work week looks like, and a special memory he had with a patient. What drew you to join The Max Foundation, and why….
