The Lauren Marie LeVert Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization • EIN: 85-2963951 • All donations are tax-deductible
About the Lauren Marie LeVert Foundation
The Lauren Marie LeVert Foundation to Cure Schizophrenia is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating research, advancing innovative treatment, and improving care for individuals living with schizophrenia. By bringing together researchers, healthcare professionals, advocates, donors, and community partners, the foundation works to create meaningful progress toward better treatments and ultimately a cure.
A Story That Started a Movement
In 2010, the LeVert family lost Lauren Marie LeVert to schizophrenia after years of witnessing the devastating impact the illness can have on individuals and those who love them. Their journey exposed not only the challenges of living with schizophrenia, but also the urgent need for better research, improved treatment options, and greater support for families navigating the disease.
Rather than allowing that loss to define the future, Lauren’s legacy became the inspiration for creating a foundation dedicated to accelerating research, advancing innovation, and working toward a future where schizophrenia can be better treated, and ultimately cured.
Every initiative of the foundation is rooted in Lauren’s story and driven by the hope that fewer families will experience the same journey.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To accelerate research, support scientific innovation, and advance better treatment and care for individuals living with schizophrenia while working toward a future where the disease can be effectively treated and ultimately cured.
Vision
We envision a world where schizophrenia is better understood, diagnosed earlier, treated more effectively, and ultimately cured through groundbreaking research, collaboration, and innovation that restore hope and improve lives.
Understanding Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is one of the world’s most complex and misunderstood mental illnesses, affecting millions of individuals and families. Although significant progress has been made in understanding the disease, current treatments primarily focus on managing symptoms rather than addressing its underlying causes. Many individuals continue to face lifelong challenges related to healthcare access, housing, employment, social stigma, and quality of life.
The Lauren Marie LeVert Foundation believes that advancing scientific research, fostering collaboration, and supporting innovative programs are essential steps toward improving treatment, transforming care, and ultimately finding a cure for schizophrenia.
Care • Connect • Cure
Everything the Lauren Marie LeVert Foundation does is guided by three core pillars. Together, they represent a comprehensive approach to improving lives today while accelerating scientific discoveries that will transform tomorrow.
Voices of Hope
“After my son’s diagnosis, we felt completely lost. Seeing this foundation invest in research and family support gave us hope that better treatments, and one day a cure, are possible.”
Emily Reynolds
Family Member
“Bringing researchers together is one of the best ways to accelerate progress. I’m encouraged by the foundation’s commitment to collaboration and advancing schizophrenia research.”
Michael Thompson
Research Collaborator
“Volunteering here has shown me how much a caring community can make a difference. Every event helps raise awareness while giving hope to families facing schizophrenia.”
Jessica Larson
Volunteer
“Supporting research today creates better opportunities for patients tomorrow. I admire the foundation’s focus on innovation, education, and improving outcomes for those living with schizophrenia.”
David Kim
Mental Health Professional
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