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The Adey Tsegaye Foundation (ATF) is a 501(c)(3) founded in 2023 and headquartered in New York City, where Dr. Adey Tsegaye lived for most of her life (EIN: 93-4400613). Dr. Adey Tsegaye was a distinguished physician who made significant contributions to the field of Pulmonary and Critical Care in the United States and internationally. She was recognized as a leader, most recently serving as the Director of Medical Intensive Care Unit at Long Island Jewish, Northwell in New York City. Her calm leadership was particularly evident during the tumultuous times of COVID-19,which significantly impacted her hospital. She also maintained a deep commitment to her home country of Ethiopia. Her enduring legacy includes numerous volunteer trip to Ethiopia and her steadfast support for Paulos, Tikur Anbessa and other Ethiopian hospitals where she generously shared her expertise and knowledge.

Adey Tsegaye Foundation (ATF) was established to continue the legacy and gifts that Adey made to the field of Pulmonary Critical Care.

Enhancing Medical Resources in Ethiopia: As a first step towards achieving this goal, ATF will facilitate the donation of a bronchoscope to a teaching hospital in Ethiopia for the training of physicians and evaluation of patients in the Pulmonology and Critical Care Unit.
Fostering Collaborative Excellence: ATF will establish ongoing collaborations with teaching hospitals in Ethiopia, explore training partnerships with US-based hospitals, and enhance excellence by supporting outstanding medical professionals through annual recognition awards, etc., for the advancement of healthcare in Ethiopia.

The Adey Tsegaye Foundation- Second Annual Fundraiser Dinner