The Kimberly Kim Foundation, Inc.

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While being treated for ALS, Kimberly and Jin discovered that the ALS Center at Emory University was mostly self-funded. The money the ALS Center needs for research expenses, as well as patient care, is primarily derived from various fundraisers, grants, and other private donations. This type of structure causes monetary difficulties at times and stress for the individuals who must manage these resources. Jin wanted to use his business experience and contacts to help provide additional funding for the ALS Center’s Clinic. The Kimberly Kim Foundation was born.

The Emory ALS Center provides much needed support for patients with ALS in the Southeastern United States. From a practical standpoint, a patient can come to the clinic and see multiple disciplinary personnel. For example, when Kimberly goes to the clinic, she will see a respiratory therapist, a speech therapist, a nutritionist, an occupational therapist, a physical therapist, a social worker, and her neurologist. If the ALS Center’s Clinic was not available, these appointments would take considerably more time and cost considerably more money. In addition, the neurologists on staff conduct research to help find potential causes of the disease, treatments, and hopefully a cure.

While the Emory ALS Center will be the primary beneficiary of funds raised, the Foundation may also provide financial assistance that may help individuals or institutions involved in ALS research and treatment. ALS has been ignored for far too long. We hope to be a part of finding a long-overdue cure.

The Kimberly Kim Foundation, Inc. is a Georgia non-profit corporation dedicated to raising funds for the awareness, research and clinical treatment of ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) and other medical conditions.