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United Cerebral Palsy of Mobile's mission is to promote the independence, productivity, and full citizenship of people with disabilities.

A not-for-profit organization that brings together financial and human resources in a common cause. Our focus is to meet urgent human care needs by supporting health and social service programs essential to our community. To learn more about United Way of Thunder Bay, visit our web site: www.unitedway-tbay.on.ca

The ALS Association's mission is to lead the fight to cure and treat ALS through global, cutting-edge research and to empower people with Lou Gehrig's Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support. As one of The ALS Association's leading chapters, the Greater New York Chapter plays a major role in promoting the mission of The ALS Association by: - Providing quality services to patients and families living with ALS throughout the greater New York area, including New York City, Long Island, Westchester County, the Hudson Valley, and northern and central New Jersey. - Funding aggressive, cutting-edge research to find a cure that utilizes the newest techniques and fosters collaborative initiatives among government agencies, the private sector and scientists. - Supporting The ALS Association's national advocacy program to expand government support of research and elicit programs to make treatments and care accessible and affordable for all ALS patients. - Heightening awareness of ALS in order to stimulate volunteerism, scientific and healthcare community activism, and public support that is essential to the fight against ALS.

To discover treatments and a cure for ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), and to serve, advocate for, and empower people affected by ALS to live their lives to the fullest.

The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund is a national, volunteer driven charity providing financial support to breast cancer patients. There are two sides to every story about breast cancer. For the most part, the story is about pink ribbons and working towards a future where it doesn’t exist. But that ‘s just one side of the story…and it’s not ours. Ours is a story of breast cancer patients taking on debt to pay for food and shelter and medications - as well as other expenses. Ours is the all too common story of struggling, not to survive, but to afford to survive. But, it’s a story were here to change. The Canadian Breast Cancer Support Fund provides short-term financial support for breast cancer patients… so they can focus, simply and solely, on fighting their disease.

Started in August 2009 by Elizabeth Pilgrim of Bay Roberts, Newfoundland, The Angel Fund Corp. provides financial assistance to breast cancer patients in the Conception Bay North area who find themselves in financial distress due to their diagnosis. We provide funds to cover prosthetics, wigs, medication not covered by insurance, transportation costs, nutrition...whatever the need may be. Our funds come from our own fundraising efforts and the kind donations of individuals and corporations.

Founded in 2004, George Mark Children's House (George Mark) is the first freestanding, independent pediatric palliative care facility in the United States. George Mark is providing cutting-edge, interdisciplinary medical and psychosocial services to children and young adults facing life-limiting illness and their families, in a warm, inclusive, home-like setting. The mission of George Mark Children's House is to provide the highest quality of care and to minimize suffering by addressing the physical, emotional and psychosocial needs of the entire family. George Mark serves all medically eligible children regardless of geographical location. The majority of our patients are from California, with many residing in the San Francisco Bay Area

Music Therapy is the skillful and creative use of music to improve the health, well being and quality of life of those treated. Qualified accredited music therapists help people of all ages and abilities to reach their fullest potential through music. Music therapy focuses on the specific needs of each individual. Treatment through music therapy can: - Increase self expression and improve communications skills - Improve social skills and promote interaction - Increase relaxation and reduce anxiety - Increase mobility and improve motor skills - Promote learning and increase attention - Explore and resolve personal issues The Canadian Music Therapy Trust Fund is a registered non-profit charitable organization that has been funding music therapy programs across Canada since 1993. Our mandate is to integrate, educate, celebrate and promote all facets of music therapy.

The Tanzanian Children's Fund works to ensure that all children and families in the Karatu region of northern Tanzania lead healthy and productive lives and have the opportunity to become positive agents of change for their country. In order to achieve our goals, TCF provides a loving and permanent home for marginalized children at the Rift Valley Children's Village. However, TCF also recognizes that the best way to promote the well-being of all children is to provide access to high-quality education, free healthcare, and economic trainings and loans to the entire community. Our innovative, multi-pronged approach to addressing systemic poverty is what has enabled us to have a deep impact and catalyze real and lasting change.