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WE WORK TO FILL IN THE GAPS NEEDED TO CREATE REAL CHANGE AND BUILD A MORE INCLUSIVE FUTURE FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES. WE PROVIDE PRACTICAL FAMILY SUPPORT, FUND SMA RESEARCH, AND ARE BUILDING THE FIRST INCLUSIVE PLAYGROUND IN SANTA BARBARA.

Lakeridge Health invests in equipment to pinpoint and treat health problems quickly and accurately to meet the healthcare needs of Durham Region families. Our medical professionals deliver the quality health care our families have come to expect by using the latest technology. Lakeridge Health is always in need of new equipment and depends entirely on community support to get it. Not many people know that the Provincial Government covers only operating costs of hospitals but does not fund the purchase of equipment. This is why donations from the community are so important. By investing in new technology used in patient care, your contributions go a long way in helping our families, neighbours and friends continue to get the best healthcare possible. High priority programs include: •Kidney and Diabetes Care •Surgery •Emergency and Critical Care •Clinical Support Services

We are starting a research department at Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  We are raising money to fund research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We have 2 sons that were diagnosed in 2009 with this horrible disease.  We are searching for a cure for this disease which is 100% fatal by early 20's and crippling by age 12.

TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AFFECTED BE LEUKODYSTROPHIES

NPF’s mission: “to drive efforts to cure psoriatic disease and improve the lives of those affected.”

Founded in 2004 to provide the Deaf equal access to mainstream products, services and amenities through Sign Language TV, media, music and film.

Picking Me advocates mMental health awareness and acceptance for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors- such as Dermatillomania aka Skin Picking Disorder- for sufferers, supporters, and educational communities alike, encouraging individuals to take control back from the OCD related disorder by sharing why they are #PickingMe over their BFRB.

The mission of the organization is to enable individuals with sickle cell anemia to live lives to the extent possible unhampered and uncompromised by their sickle cell conditions, while increasing knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease as a health problem through professional standards of administration, health care, public relations and fundraising.

1) To provide the LATEST MEDICAL / RESEARCH information and EDUCATION so that they may make wise medical decisions and continue their independence despite their vision. Provide information and research data to the medical and research community so that they may join in our fight against blindness. The AFI International Aniridia Medical Registry and Gene Bank is the main project of our research. 2) To SUPPORT the low vision / blind people born with aniridia and their families who struggle emotionally and financially due to having aniridia. To assist them in accomplishing their dreams and remain independent, self sufficient and a productive member of society. 3) To help fund RESEARCH especially the AFI created program which collects DNA samples, comphrehensive medical questionaires, and clinical photographs to add knowledge to physicians and advance research. Our international faculty of AFI Medical Advisory and Scientific Boards assist us with this program. We also help fund research and patient care services as funds allow and look forward to raising funds to expand our efforts to stop this genetic condition from continuing into future generations.. 4) To further PUBLIC AWARENESS about all the conditions that make up aniridia, and the misconceptions of people who are blind or low vision,

VBF provides support and informational resources for individuals affected by vascular birthmarks and their caregivers, and sponsors conferences, clinics, education, and relevant research.

To find treatments and a cure for the rare cancer, Epithelioid Hemangioendothelioma (EHE), by advancing research and driving collaboration between patients, researchers, and clinicians.

Talbot Hospice offers Hope, compassionate support and service to all members of our community facing end-of-life issues. We provide patient and family care, community education and advocacy while respecting both curative and palliative treatment choices.