The 413 Foundation History

The 413 Foundation was set up by Dr. Albert E. Russell to honor his late wife, Dr. Tomeka D. Russell.  The Foundation began as a simple idea so that Dr. Tomeka Russell's legacy would live on past her earthly time.  The name is derived from the date of her passing, April 13th and also from Danielle's favorite scripture, Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."     

The 413 Foundation Mission

The 413 Foundation’s mission two fold:

To serve humanity through financial contributions to 1. Educational pursuits of African-American female undergraduate students with medical school aspirations [Dr. Tomeka D. Russell Scholarship Fund] 2. Academic cancer research groups [TDR413 Grants] and 3. Cancer advocacy groups [TDR413 Donations]. 

To serve humanity through: 1. Stimulating awareness in the African-American community regarding triple negative breast cancer  2. Disseminate information to benefit populations most affected by the disease 3. Provide access to resources for female veterans of the armed forces whose breast cancer is service connected.

The 413 Foundation Programs

The Dr. Tomeka D. Russell Scholarship Fund

The Dr. Tomeka D. Russell Scholarship Fund provides financial assistance to female, African-American students from the states of Alabama, Florida or Georgia who plan to attend medical school.  Students must be enrolled in a university and may be Freshmen-Senior classification.   Two scholarships per academic year are awarded.  Applications open in November (for Spring Semester disbursement) and in May (for Fall Semester disbursement).  Applications can be submitted online through this website.

TDR413 Grants

The 413 Foundation is passionate about cancer research and finding a cure for breast cancer.  Academicians engaged in cancer research with a particular focus on triple negative breast cancer may submit grant applications to the foundation.  Applications can be submitted online through this website.

TDR413 Advocacy

The 413 Foundation is passionate about cancer patient advocacy.  We donate a portion of all charitable contributions to cancer advocacy groups.