WHO WE ARE
The Parker Reese Foundation exists to fight the congenital diaphragmatic hernia birth defect. The Parker Reese Foundation is committed to providing quality care and support efficiently and effectively for the individuals and families they serve by funding medical research, advocating public awareness campaigns, supporting all who have been affected by the congenital diaphragmatic hernia birth defect.
It is our mission to disseminate timely and useful information to the medical community, to encourage and fund research to enhance productivity in finding a cause and to successfully help those diagnosed with a congenital diaphragmatic hernia find effective treatment and sustaining all who seek out our organization.
The Parker Reese Foundation is a nonprofit corporation incorporated under the laws of the state of North Carolina.
We are a tax exempt public charity under section 501c3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Service. To verify the legitimacy
of our organization you may contact the IRS at their toll free number (877) 829-5500. Our Federal Tax Identification Number is 26-1737136.
WHAT WE DO
The Parker Reese Foundation assists families diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) with expenses associated with traveling to the appropriate medical facility for treatment, provides cost free housing (Parker?s House) for the families of babies treated at Duke University Medical Center or UNC Chapel Hill.
Parker?s House was started on May 6, 2008 for families delivering a baby with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) or coming back for follow up appointments and/or surgeries at Duke University Medical Center or UNC Chapel Hill. Families can stay overnight or for months completely cost free.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Jessica Singletary - jessica@theparkerreesefoundation.com
Vice President - Marion Acord - marion@theparkerreesefoundation.com
Secretary - Ashley Standifer - ashley@theparkerreesefoundation.com
Director - Rob Maguire - rob@theparkerreesefoundation.com
Director - Venus Standard - venus@theparkerreesefoundation.com
NORTH CAROLINA COMMITTEE:
Ashley Bryant
Alison Carroll
Heather Dove
Ruby Hickman
Shannon Nance
Jennifer Powers
Tonya Hall-Suggs
Caroline Wells