Take Part Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping children with rare and undiagnosed diseases thrive.
Take Part identifies existing medical research for rare pediatric conditions that likely will not be able to find funding elsewhere and funds it until it reaches the point where the research team can apply for funding from larger organizations and foundations. Take Part also provides funding for families who are denied access to genetic testing by their insurance but need testing to help diagnose their child in order to receive coverage for their needs. Take Part Foundation believes it can help kids with rare disease kids thrive through research, resources, and a place to tell their story.
Matt and Maria Granados are parents to 8-year-old Natalie, who suffers from a genetic disorder called PYROXD1. They are a family of faith—and a family of action. Tired of waiting for answers that would likely not come in time to save their daughter, they felt called to create the Take Part Foundation, funding research to find answers for Natalie and others like her.
Matt Granados is co-founder of the Take Part Foundation, and CEO and founder of Life Pulse Inc., a company that helps individuals and organizations achieve their desired results with current resources. He has over 14 years of experience in leading and growing businesses, nonprofits, and coalitions across various industries and sectors.
As a productivity coach and speaker, Matt has developed and delivered effective and easy-to-duplicate systems that enhance the life and performance of anyone, from corporate teams and CEOs to business owners and individuals. He is passionate about connecting purpose and career and empowering people to live intentionally and productively. Matt has spoken at numerous conferences and events, and has authored multiple books and articles on productivity and motivation.
Maria’s mission is to empower people to live a full and powerful life through both nonprofit and for-profit ventures. As Executive Director of the Take Part Foundation, Maria advocates and advances research funding for rare pediatric diseases across
the globe. She works closely with small research teams on groundbreaking, life-saving therapies and cures to complete their research in order to take the next step — applying for funding from major pharmaceutical companies and research organizations. Maria is also the co-founder of LifePulse, Inc.
where she assists mission-driven organizations, teams, families, and individuals build productive and intentional lives. Believing that there is a gap between personal and professional development, she believes in LifePulse’s mission to bridge that gap, and provides life-changing team trainings to help individuals connect who they are to everything they do.
Every project that is funded by the Take Part Foundation is evaluated by our board of advisors which ensures thoughtful oversight. Our distribution of funds is based on a thorough review of the project plan, validity of the theory and the likelihood that the findings will help accelerate medical advances more children can live to see a solution for their fight.
Take Part Foundation does not have any formal partnerships beyond our current projects. However, we find that most of the children and families we support have come to us through the National Organization of Rare Diseases or the Undiagnosed Disease Network . Because we serve children who are stuck between diagnosis and prognosis, we are a great landing place for anyone trying to find answers when science lags behind what’s needed for a cure to save lives.
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