Non-Profit Partnerships
Axiom REACH partners with a number of other non-profits to collaboratively address our mission of combatting cancer and rare diseases in the neediest communities.
Press Releases
Dr. Thomas Fu
Dr. Fu is an emergency medicine physician and health tech entrepreneur based in the Boston area. A graduate of Duke’s emergency medicine residency program and Wharton’s MBA program, Dr. Fu has advised hospital systems as a McKinsey consultant and helped launch Quest Diagnostics’ mobile health platform. He is also the co-founder of Enabled Health, an AI-powered bedside therapy platform for hospitalized patients.
Earlier in his career, Dr. Fu founded a microfinance NGO recognized by the Clinton Foundation and contributed to a global vaccine delivery initiative that partnered with telecom providers to address last-mile access challenges. His work reflects a passion for scalable solutions, health equity, and technology-driven transformation in patient care.
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Khurshid and Dr. Fu to the Axiom REACH Board,” said Hafiz Sikder, Founder and President of Axiom REACH Foundation. “Their unique backgrounds and unwavering commitment to service will bring invaluable perspective as we expand our work across pediatric cancer, rare diseases, and health equity.”
Dr. Naila Khurshid
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Dr. Khurshid is a seasoned and compassionate primary care physician with over 30 years of experience serving patients in the greater Chicago area. Board-certified and deeply respected in her community, she is known for her clinical excellence and empathic approach to care. Her patients value the time, attention, and humanity she brings to every visit.
Outside the clinic, Dr. Khurshid is actively involved in her local religious institution and has volunteered at a domestic violence shelter, reflecting her lifelong dedication to service, social justice, and women’s empowerment. Her values align seamlessly with the mission of Axiom REACH, and we are honored to welcome her to the Board.
The Axiom REACH Foundation is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished leaders to its Board of Directors: Dr. Naila Khurshid and Dr. Thomas Fu. Their deep commitment to compassionate care, equity, and innovation will further strengthen REACH’s mission to support underserved communities through impactful healthcare initiatives.
American Cancer Society
Axiom REACH provided urgent housing and operating support for Hope Lodge.
Hope Lodge is a facility that has served as a free place to stay for cancer patients who must travel to access their treatments. When Hope Lodge NYC was forced to close due to COVID-19, Axiom REACH provided urgent funding for the ACS Hotel Partners Program. This critical support enabled three families, who had traveled to find their best hope of effective treatment, to remain in New York City and to be housed in nearby hotels.
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Maria Teresa’s Story
UBER Health
University Hospital
Transportation to treatment and medical appointments
The University Hospital of New Jersey first launched an initiative in 2019 to help reduce the number of patients missing treatments and other health appointments due to a lack of transportation. Despite its success, the program needed additional funds to continue. Axiom REACH provided a grant of $10,000 to provide 800 patient rides and to help restart this important program in partnership with UberHealth.
Janine Evans, LCSW, OSW-C
RUTGERS CINJ AT UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT ONCOLOGY
205 S ORANGE AVE A-LEVEL
NEWARK, NJ 07103-2785
800 rides
Pediatric Oncology
Patient Assistance Program
Axiom REACH​ has partnered with the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, a non-profit organization serving the families of children met with severe illness in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, to provide patient specific support for children struggling with cancer. To date, REACH has donated over $76,000 to support critical pediatric oncology care through this partnership.
