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Charities
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AIDS Action Foundation
Web Site: http://www.aidsaction.org
AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Disease Information Services of the American Social Health Association
Web Site: http://www.ashastd.org
AIDS Programs of the National Minority AIDS Council
Web Site: http://www.nmac.org
AIDS Treatment and Research Information
Web Site: http://www.projectinform.org
Allergy and Asthma Network/Mothers of Asthmatics, Inc.
E-Mail: info@aanma.org
Web Site: http://www.aanma.org
Summary: Allergy & Asthma Network Mothers of Asthmatics (AANMA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to elimiating suffering and death due to allergies and asthma through education, advocacy, community outreach, and research. Founded in 1985, AANMA offers a quarterly magazine, newsletter (eight times a year), educational books and videos, and a toll-free help line. Call 800-878-4403 or visit AANMA on the Web at www.aanma.org.
Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency National Association
Web Site: http://www.alpha1.org
Alzheimer's Prevention Foundation
Web Site: http://www.alzheimersprevention.org
Alzheimer's Research Foundation, Fisher Center
Web Site: http://www.alzinfo.org
American Association for Cancer Research
E-Mail: development@aacr.org
Web Site: http://www.aacr.org
American Association of Kidney Patients, Inc.
E-Mail: aakpnat@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.aakp.org
Summary: AAKP is a voluntary, patient organization, which for over 30 years, has been
dedicated to helping kidney patients and their families deal with the
physical, emotional and social impact of kidney disease. The programs
offered by AAKP inform and inspire patients and their families to better
understand their condition, adjust more readily to their circumstances and assume more normal, productive lives in their communities.
American Association of Suicidology
Web Site: http://www.suicidology.org
American Nonsmokers' Rights Foundation
E-Mail: anr@no-smoke.org
Web Site: http://www.no-smoke.org
Summary: Americans for Nonsmokers' Rights is the only national lobbying organization dedicated to nonsmokers' rights, taking on the tobacco industry at all levels of government to protect nonsmokers from secondhand smoke and youth from tobacco addiction. ANR pursues an action-oriented program of policy and legislation.
American Nurses Foundation
Web Site: http://www.nursingworld.org/anf
American Sleep Apnea Association
Web Site: http://www.sleepapnea.org
American Thyroid Association
Web Site: http://www.thyroid.org
Arthritis National Research Foundation
Web Site: http://www.curearthritis.org
Summary: The Arthritis National Research Foundation (ANRF) funds research dedicated to helping the over 43 million Americans who suffer with arthritis. Since 1952, we have funded highly qualified, post-doctoral researchers associated with major research institutes, universities and hospitals throughout the country seeking to discover new knowledge for the prevention, treatment and cure of arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. In each of the last five years, ANRF has increased the number of grants awarded to young investigators. This year, we will fund the projects of eight investigators for a total of over $350,000.
Ataxia Telangiectasia Children's Project
Web Site: http://www.atcp.org
Auditory - Verbal International, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.auditory-verbal.org
The Autism Society of America Foundation for Autism Research
Web Site: http://www.autism-society.org/foundation/foundation.html
Blindskills, Inc.
Web Site: http://www.blindskills.com
Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence
Web Site: http://www.bradycenter.com
Summary: The Brady Center works to reform the gun industry and educate the public about gun violence through litigation and grassroots mobilization, and works to enact and enforce sensible regulations to reduce gun violence including regulations governing the gun industry.
Brain Injury Association
Web Site: http://www.BIAUSA.org
Brain Tumor Association, American (ABTA)
Web Site: http://www.abta.org
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Web Site: http://www.breastcancerinfo.com
Cancer Aid and Research Fund
Web Site: http://www.canceraidresearch.org
Cancer Curing Society
Web Site: http://www.gerson.org
Caregivers Association of America
Web Site: http://www.nfcacares.org
CH.A.D.D. (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Disorder)
Web Site: http://www.chadd.org
Children's Heart Foundation International
Web Site: http://www.babyhearts.com
Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Association of America
E-Mail: cfids@cfids.org
Web Site: http://www.cfids.org
Summary: The Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFIDS) Association of America, Inc. is the nation's leading 501(c)(3) charitable organization dedicated to conquering CFIDS, also known as chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). The Association's education program provides the most current and accurate information on CFIDS to person with CFIDS, their family and friends, members of the medical community, the media and the general public. The goal of the Association's public policy agenda is to shift the burden of funding legitimizing science from patients to the federal government and to increase involvement of CFIDS advocates in the process of developing federal health policy as it relates to CFIDS. Since 1987, The CFIDS Association has funded more than $3.7 million in CFIDS research projects. These studies have led to promising new advances in determining the prevalence of CFIDS, understanding the possible role of viruses, defining immune abnormalities, uncovering new treatment methods and identifying genetic factors.
Cleft Palate Foundation
E-Mail: cleftline@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.cleftline.org
Summary: Our mission is "to educate, support research, and facilitate family-centered
care for individuals affected by facial birth defects."
Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation
Web Site: http://www.diabetesaction.org
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund
Web Site: http://www.diabetesaidresearch.org
Diabetes Trust Fund
E-Mail: dfund@diabetestrustfund.org
Web Site: http://www.diabetestrustfund.org
Summary: The Diabetes Trust Fund is dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes, the funding of diabetes research, the education and training of health care professionals in the care and treatment of diabetes. We advocate and assist in the detection and effective treatment of those afflicted with diabetes. The Diabetes Trust Fund is a non-profit health organization located in Birmingham, Alabama. The DTF was founded in 1964 by the late Dr. Buris R. Boshell a world renowned physician involved in diabetes research and the care and treatment of diabetics everywhere.
Dystonia Medical Research Foundation
Web Site: http://www.dystonia-foundation.org/
Educational and Research Foundation for the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Web Site: http://www.aafprs.org
Eye and Tissue Banks International
Web Site: http://www.tbionline.org
Eye Bank Association of America
Web Site: http://www.restoresight.org
Find-A-Cure for Children with Duchenne
Web Site: http://www.findacure.com
Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network
Web Site: http://www.foodallergy.org
Foundation of America Cancer Recovery
Web Site: http://www.wellness-community.org
Glaucoma Foundation
Web Site: http://www.glaucoma-foundation.org
Gluten Intolerance Group (GIG)
E-Mail: info@gluten.net
Web Site: http://www.gluten.net
Summary: The Gluten Intolerance Group is dedicated to assisting persons with celiac disease (CD) and/or dermatitis herpetiformis (DH), their families, the
public and health care professionals through education, early detection, dietary intervention, counseling, research and continued support and education. GIG prides itself on providing cutting-edge, well-documented, reliable information. We are active members of a number of national associations important to furthering our mission and goals. We office a number of outreach programs, including our annual education conference, GIG Kids Camp, support groups and partnerships.
Heartbeat International
Web Site: http://www.heartbeatintl.org
Hepatitis Foundation International
Web Site: http://www.HepFI.org
Hereditary Disease Foundation
Web Site: http://www.hdfoundation.org
Hospice Foundation of America
E-Mail: hfa@hospicefoundation.org
Web Site: http://www.hospicefoundation.org
Summary: Hospice Foundation of America is a non-profit, grassroots foundation dedicated to providing leadership in the application of hospice principles, informing the public about end-of-life care, and training health care workers and the families they serve in issues related to loss.
Human Growth Foundation
E-Mail: hgf1@hgfound.org
Web Site: http://www.hgfound.org
Summary: The Human Growth Foundation helps parents of children, and adults, who have disorders of growth or growth hormone deficiency through research, education,
support, and advocacy.
Huntsman institute for cancer research
Web Site: http://www.hci.utah.edu
Joslin Diabetes Center
E-Mail: stephen.mally@joslin.harvard.edu
Web Site: http://www.joslin.org
Summary: For 101 years, Joslin Diabetes Center has been internationally recognized for its leadership in diabetes research, patient care and training. Our principles since 1898 have been "Preeminence in the study of diabetes and
the care of those with diabetes." The focus of this mission distinguishes Joslin from all other institutions. Joslin is the world's largest institution dedicated exclusively to diabetes, and is unique in its commitment to both patient care and research.
Leukemia Clinical Research Foundation
Web Site: http://www.lprf.org
Loma Linda University Medical Center
Web Site: http://www.llu.edu
Lymphoma Education and Research
Web Site: http://www.cfl.org
Mercy Medical Airlift
Web Site: http://www.mercymedical.org
Myelin Project
Web Site: http://www.myelin.org
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)
E-Mail: themmrf@themmrf.org
Web: http://www.multiplemyeloma.org
Summary: The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to accelerating the search for a cure for multiple myeloma. The MMRF focuses on the following five goals:
- Raising awareness of multiple myeloma
- Funding research in the field of multiple myeloma
- Fostering collaboration among researchers worldwide
- Providing information to patients and family members
- Advocating optimal patient care
Narcolepsy Network
Web Site: http://www.narcolepsynetwork.org
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Web Site: http://www.naaf.org
National Association of Hospital Hospitality Houses
Web Site: http://www.nahhh.org
National Citizens' Coalition for Nursing Home Reform
Web Site: http://www.nccnhr.org
National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship(NCCS)
E-Mail: info@nccs.org
Web Site: http://www.cansearch.org
National Foundation for Facial Reconstruction
Web Site: http://www.nffr.org
National Foundation for Transplants
E-Mail: NFTpr@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.transplants.org
Summary: Provides assistance to organ and bone marrow transplant patients nationwide when they need to raise money for transplant-related costs and medications.
National Gaucher Foundation
Web Site: http://www.gaucherdisease.org
National Graves' Disease Foundation
Web Site: http://ngdf.org
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Web Site: http://www.nationaljewish.org
National Lymphedema Network
E-Mail: nln@lymphnet.org
Web Site: http://www.lymphnet.org
Summary: "The National Lymphedema Network (NLN), founded in 1988, provides guidance and education about primary and secondary lymphedema to lymphedema patients, those at-risk (such as cancer patients), health care professionals and the general public. Services include: nationwide referrals to treatment centers and specialists, support groups, net pals/pen pals; a quarterly newsletter; toll-free Infoline (1-800-541-3259); direct dial support (510-208-3200), and a biennial international conference on lymphedema."
North American Menopause Society
E-Mail: info@menopause.org
Web Site: http://www.menopause.org
Summary: Founded in 1989, The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) is North America's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting women's health during midlife and beyond through the understanding of menopause. Its multidisciplinary membership of 2,000 leaders in the field -- including clinical and basic science experts from medicine, nursing, sociology, psychology, nutrition, anthropology, epidemiology, and education -- allows NAMS to be the preeminent resource on all aspects of menopause to both healthcare providers and the public.
Obsessive-Compulsive Foundation
Web Site: http://www.ocfoundation.org
Oncology Nursing Society Foundation
Web Site: http://www.ons.org
Paralyzed Veterans Of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation
Web Site: http://www.pva.org/scrf
Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation
Web Site: http://www.pcrf-kids.com
Planned Parenthood Foundation
Web Site: http://www.plannedparenthood.org
Prostate Cancer Research Institute
Web Site: http://www.prostate-cancer.org
Pulmonary Hypertension Association
Web Site: http://www.phassociation.org
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association of America
E-Mail: Jwbroatch@aol.com
Web Site: http://www.rsds.org
RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association
Web Site: http://www.resolve.org
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation
Web Site: http://www.rls.org
S.E.E. (Surgical Eye Expeditions) International
Web Site: http://www.seeintl.org
Scleroderma Research Foundation
Web Site: http://www.srfcure.org
Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation Inc.
E-Mail: ssf@sjogrens.org
Web Site: http://www.sjogrens.org
Summary: The SSF is a not-for profit organization, founded in 1983, whose mission is to educate patients and their families and the medical community on Sjogren's syndrome, encourage research for better treatments and a cure, and be the advocate for the 4 million Americans with Sjogren's syndrome.
Starkey Hearing Foundation
Web Site: http://www.hearingaid.org
Stuttering Foundation of America
Web Site: http://www.stutteringhelp.org
Thyroid Foundation of America
Web Site: http://www.allthyroid.org
Thyroid Society for Education and Research
Web Site: http://www.the-thyroid-society.org
Vegetarian Resource Group
Web Site: http://www.vrg.org
Wheelchair Sports, USA
Web Site: http://www.wsusa.org
World Federation for Mental Health
Web Site: http://www.wfmh.com
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