What is DimoStrong?
DimoStrong is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based in Elgin, IL. We are passionate about raising awareness of autoimmune disease and helping families who are undergoing treatment or working towards a diagnosis.
The DimoStrong Foundation is named for Anthony “Dimo” Dimiceli. Dimo suffered from an undiagnosed autoimmune disease for five years. During those years, he maintained an amazing attitude and remained strong despite the challenges of attending his first years of college, his job as a CNA and the struggles of fighting an undiagnosed autoimmune disease.
Dimo made a great impression on everyone he met with his fun-loving personality and kindness. He had a passion for the medical field and was always eager to read, listen or attend anything that would offer him more knowledge. Like anyone his age, he was in that transition between the care-free life of a kid and an adult with responsibilities. On many occasions, he talked about how he wanted to leave his mark on the world by doing something that made an impact on people’s lives.
It is with that inspiration that we established the DimoStrong Foundation.
Throughout the year, we spread awareness through Social Media and various fundraising efforts in the Chicagoland area. We have also established the DimoStrong Family Assistance Fund at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. All proceeds from our events go directly to the Fund with 4% of our online donations going toward administrative costs.