The Feldman Family Foundation supports patients, families, and caregivers impacted by pulmonary fibrosis. We raise awareness and fund programs with partners that create a powerful difference for those living with and learning about the disease.
Mitchell Feldman
President
"The Feldman Family Foundation is a family formed charitable organization that was created to honor the life of our father Irv Feldman and to help other people impacted with the horrific disease of Pulmonary Fibrosis. We are passionate about making a difference!"
Laurence Feldman
Vice President
"I cannot think of a more profound way to honor Dad's memory than to start the Foundation and raise money for patients and caregivers impacted by Pulmonary Fibrosis.
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After recently co-chairing our 11th Annual Texas Hold 'Em and Casino event, my heart is filled with both purpose and pride. I know our mission continues to make a positive and lasting impact on others' lives and we do it all in Irv's name."
Wendee (Feldman) Cole
Secretary
"Watching my dad struggle to breathe in his final weeks, I saw how much our family needed help. After his passing, we started FFF to support others going through the same thing. A decade later, I'm incredibly proud of what we've achieved."
Mara Feldman-Fox
Treasurer
"Serving as FFF's Treasurer is an honor or me. Our family has always been super close and fun-loving. Irv's sharp and keen sense of humor even through his last difficult years is forever embedded in all of us as we continue to raise awareness and funds for pulmonary fibrosis."
Dr. Patti Tuomey
Executive Board Director
"I lost my mom and other close friends and family to lung disease. I found it absolutely heartbreaking to see them struggle. I was so fortunate to meet the Feldman family. We each had experienced the profound loss of loved ones share a hopefulness and motivation to support those individuals dealing with pulmonary fibrosis."
Gail Heiteen
Executive Board Director
"Serving on the Foundation board is an incredible rewarding experience, as it allows me to work closely with the family who share a deep commitment to giving back. Being part of this close-knit group not only strengthens my personal connection to the Foundation's mission but also deepens my sense of responsibility to help carry forward the family's legacy of impact."
And Our Event Chair Coordinator
Morgan (Fox) Shutman
Event Chair Coordinator
"I have been part of the poker tournament since day one, from serving drinks to mangaging registration. Our event is more than just a night of fun; it's about making a real impact for those battling pulmonary fibrosis. I am thrilled to be able to carry on this mission."
The Feldman family created the Feldman Family Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, in 2018 after five years of growing our fundraising efforts and working diligently to make a difference in the lives of those affected by pulmonary fibrosis. Our father passed from the disease in 2013, and since that time we have enhanced and grown our outreach and developed a large-scale event that today is recognized as one of the largest Texas hold’em charity events in the state of Illinois. Even more important, our tournament—the Irv Feldman Texas Hold ‘Em Annual Tournament & Casino Night—is one of the largest third-party charity events in the country dedicated to the fight against pulmonary fibrosis.