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. Since 2006, we’ve been providing 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 free of charge to parents 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
Laura Drake, Vice President
Robert Gregor, Treasurer
Paul Lockwood, Secretary
Alexandra Buczek
Karen Keller
Timothy Lawn, Esq.
Paul MacDonald
Basim Moore
Joann Sullivan
Gerald Szucs, PhD
Richard Szucs
EMERITUS
Anthony Luberti, MD
Frances McNesby, MD
PROFESSIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Angela Brown, MD, Frankie’s World Medical Director
Marianne Carroll, RN, Frankie’s World Administrator
Paul Lockwood, Secretary
Maria Binck
Samantha Cicchini
Maryanne DeLacy, RN
Robin Dixon, RN
Dana Feinstein, Esq.
Janet Nwaukoni, DO
Jay O’Neal, PT
Gina Siconolfi, PT, PhD
