Embedded Files
Our Mission
Established in 2019 by Paul Koors’s family and friends, this foundation honors Paul’s life and legacy. Its mission is to raise awareness of aortic dissection and support research into the disease that claimed Paul’s life suddenly and without warning in August 2018. Paul was a surgeon, musician, and devoted family man. He was just hitting his stride as a singer/guitarist/songwriter, so we want you to hear his music as well.
With the supports from friends and family, we were able to launch the Paul Koors MD Aortic Clinic in 2022 at Montefiore Hospital in New York City. In just a few years, the Koors Clinic has become essential to diagnosing and treating a wide range of pediatric aortic conditions.
More recently, we have expanded our focus to basic science research aimed at uncovering the genetic drivers of thoracic aortic disease. This is work that may help us understand why the aorta weakens in certain individuals and, one day, allow physicians to intervene before tragedy occurs. As we advance this effort, your support will help us grow the program and strengthen our data collection—critical early steps that position us to seek larger institutional funding.
How You Can Help
We encourage you to donate directly to the Paul Koors Aortic Clinic at Montefiore Hospital. Our existing assets and future contributions from family members and friends will fund the expenses required to operate the foundation. As in the past, the Foundation may sponsor aortic research symposiums, fundraising benefit dinners, music livestreams, or concerts.
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse