"access: The journey of giving" NOF's 15th Anniversary commemorative magazine
A journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. That single step of an idea, from two people brainstorming while driving home led to establishing the Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation, a non-profit that has now officially journeyed 15 years.
This commemorative magazine looks back, takes stock of the present, and looks forward to the future of global neurosurgical care towards making it accessible to those who need it most. It also tells the story of how doctors, health care professionals, donors, executives, administrators, volunteers, and patients’ lives intersect through the community that NOF has built.
The ties that bind this community together remain strong and can only be attributed to the shared concept of giving. It also takes it a step further, making giving a lifestyle that continues to this day in pursuit of NOF’s vision: creating a world where everyone has access to safe, adequate neurosurgical care.
This commemorative magazine looks back, takes stock of the present, and looks forward to the future of global neurosurgical care towards making it accessible to those who need it most. It also tells the story of how doctors, health care professionals, donors, executives, administrators, volunteers, and patients’ lives intersect through the community that NOF has built.
The ties that bind this community together remain strong and can only be attributed to the shared concept of giving. It also takes it a step further, making giving a lifestyle that continues to this day in pursuit of NOF’s vision: creating a world where everyone has access to safe, adequate neurosurgical care.
DR. PHILIPP ALDANA RECEIVES THE AANS 2026 "HUMANITARIAN AWARD"
"Congratulations to Philipp Aldana, MD, FAANS, FAAP, recipient of the 2026 Humanitarian Award. His work in global neurosurgical outreach, pediatric
neuroscience research and capacity building has improved care for underserved communities worldwide." - American Association of Neurological Surgeons
NOF RECEIVES ONE OF THE HIGHEST RECOGNITIONS FROM THE PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT
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(L-R) Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) Chair Dante Francis Ang II, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, President Marcos, Jr.,
and NOF Founders Carmina Montesa Aldana and Dr. Philipp Aldana
The Neurosurgery Outreach Foundation (NOF), a Florida-based non-profit organization, was conferred the 2024 Presidential Awards for Filipino Individuals and Organizations Overseas (PAFIOO) by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. in formal ceremonies at the Malacañan Palace on December 11th 2024. The PAFIOO is one of the highest recognitions conferred by the President of the Republic of the Philippines upon outstanding overseas Filipinos and foreign individuals and organizations.
NOF was one of the awardees in the “Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino” (Service to the Fellow Filipino) category. It honors NOF’s significant impact to their host country and to the Philippines’ development and progress, in particular its dedication and contribution to delivering, advancing the quality and accessibility of neurosurgical treatment. A "Gawad ng Pangulo" (Honor from the President) medallion was given.
PAFIOO celebrates exceptional achievements and meaningful contributions that have advanced the welfare of overseas Filipinos, supported national development efforts, or raised the international profile of the Filipino diaspora.
NOF is one among thirteen (13) distinguished and outstanding overseas Filipinos and foreign-based organizations from nine (9) different countries who received this biennial award.
NOF was one of the awardees in the “Lingkod sa Kapwa Pilipino” (Service to the Fellow Filipino) category. It honors NOF’s significant impact to their host country and to the Philippines’ development and progress, in particular its dedication and contribution to delivering, advancing the quality and accessibility of neurosurgical treatment. A "Gawad ng Pangulo" (Honor from the President) medallion was given.
PAFIOO celebrates exceptional achievements and meaningful contributions that have advanced the welfare of overseas Filipinos, supported national development efforts, or raised the international profile of the Filipino diaspora.
NOF is one among thirteen (13) distinguished and outstanding overseas Filipinos and foreign-based organizations from nine (9) different countries who received this biennial award.
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- Edible Northeast Florida Magazine
- Channel 4 News (Saturday, November 7, 7:45 a.m.)
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