Get To Know Us
Frankie's World Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 non-profit children's charity, run by an all-volunteer board of directors, that operates Frankie's World Medical Day Care Center in Philadelphia. We provide a preschool experience for children who, because of their medical diagnosis, would otherwise be isolated at home with a private-duty nurse or institutionalized. Children at Frankie's World receive a pre-kindergarten education while being safely monitored by pediatric nurses.
Our Mission
Frankie's World Foundation provides for the health and well-being of children with medical needs by establishing high-quality care centers, advocating for caregivers, and creating innovative programs. We encourage and support each child to achieve his or her individual potential - physically, socially and intellectually.
Meet Our Board of Directors
CO-FOUNDERS
Gerald Szucs, PhD
Marianne Buczek-Szucs (1951-2015)
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Conny Lockwood, President
Richard Szucs, Vice President
Robert Gregor, Treasurer
Paul Lockwood, Secretary
Alexandra Buczek
Laura Drake
Stephen Janczewski
Karen Keller
Timothy Lawn, Esq.
Paul MacDonald
Basim Moore
Anthony Stover
Joann Sullivan
Gerald Szucs, PhD
EMERITUS
Anthony Luberti, MD
Frances McNesby, MD
James Murray, Sr.
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Angela Brown, MD, Medical Director
Marianne Carroll, RN
Dana Feinstein
Sheree Jackson
Hillary Linehan
Robin Mack
Andrew Merrell, SLT
Phyllis Taylor, RN
