ABOUT THE FOUNDATION

History
The Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation was formed in 2004 through a bequest from Y.C. Ho. The Chiangs are family members of Y.C. Ho and continue to serve as directors of the Foundation. The Foundation began funding in its mission area in 2008.

Mission
The mission of the Foundation is to help improve the quality of life for patients and families facing serious illnesses.

Vision
Our vision is that all adults and children facing serious illness will be able to live as well as possible for as long as possible, and that they and their families will have access to the collaborative, supportive (palliative) care they need in order to do so.

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The Foundation was honored to be a recipient of a 2020 Presidential Citation from the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (AAHPM). AAHPM Presidential Citations are awarded to individuals or organizations that have made significant contributions to the field of hospice and palliative medicine. The Citation stated “Through the generosity of The Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation, many more Hospice and Palliative Care fellowship training programs have been able to support the training of interprofessional fellows committed to caring for the seriously ill population. The Y.C. Ho/Helen and Michael Chiang Foundation’s commitment and support of fellowship education in Hospice and Palliative Care will have a lasting effect on the care of patients with serious illness and their families.”