FOUNDATION MISSION
Every day, the lives of women and girls are threatened by Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) due to tampon use and lack of education regarding the associated risks, dangers, signs, and symptoms of this serious and preventable illness.
Our mission is to make the world safer for our daughters, sisters, friends, and wives. Our foundation has been making a difference worldwide from speaking engagements and articles in international publications to working with legislators creating bills that change women's healthcare. We will not rest until women have been empowered with the necessary, life-saving educational materials to help prevent complications and needless deaths from mTSS.
The Maddy Massabni Foundation for Menstrual Toxic Shock Awareness was founded in honor of Maddy Massabni, who died at the age of 19 from Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome on March 30, 2017. We have made it our lives' work to increase awareness of Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (mTSS) through education and legislative advocacy to save lives.
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ABOUT THE FOUNDERS
Dawn Massabni
Dawn Massabni earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Throughout her professional career, she demonstrated exceptional leadership and organizational development skills, managing more than 100 interns and designing several training programs that were implemented across her former organization and continue to be utilized today. Her expertise in leadership development was further recognized when her article on a management training program was published in R&D Army Magazine.
For more than 20 years, Dawn has dedicated countless volunteer hours to community organizations, including schools and youth programs, reflecting her longstanding commitment to service and mentorship.
Today, Dawn serves as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and is the Founder and CEO of the Don’t Shock Me – Maddy Massabni Foundation for Menstrual Toxic Shock Syndrome (MTSS) Awareness. Through her foundation, she leads a global
George Massabni
George Massabni earned his Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and his Master’s degree in Criminology from the University of Tampa. After graduation, he coached a successful collegiate lacrosse program before dedicating his career to education. He is a member of the National Society of Leadership and Success, and is skilled in management, leadership, communications, writing, and research.
Today, George serves as a Special Needs Teacher at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School, where he is committed to making a meaningful and lasting impact on his students’ lives. He also serves as Assistant Coach for the varsity lacrosse, varsity soccer, and men’s swim teams, and coaches Team 91 Club Lacrosse during the summer. George’s passion for mentorship and service is deeply rooted in his love for his sister, Maddy, whose spirit continues to inspire his dedication to helping others and strengthening the community each day. George will always have Maddy, his sister and best friend, by his side. They are always and forever each other's world.
