St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is one of the world's premier centers for research and treatment of catastrophic diseases in children, primarily pediatric cancers.
The mission of the hospital is to find cures for children with catastrophic illnesses through research and treatment.
Research efforts are directed at understanding the molecular, genetic and chemical bases of catastrophic diseases in children, identifying cures for such diseases and promoting their prevention. Research is focused specifically on cancers, acquired and inherited immunodeficiencies and genetic disorders.
About 4,500 patients are seen at St. Jude yearly, most of whom are treated on a continuing outpatient basis as part of ongoing research programs. The hospital also maintains 58 beds for patients requiring hospitalization during treatment.
The Smile Train
The Smile Train is dedicated to helping the millions of children in the world who suffer from cleft lip and palate through free surgery for children, free training for doctors and research to find a cure.
All of the free surgery and related treatment that the Smile Train sponsors is performed by a local medical team in a local hospital in a developing country. This "teach a man to fish" strategy builds in-country capacity while helping very poor but very proud communities become self-sufficient one smile at a time.
100% of donations go towards the programs needed to deliver new smiles and new hope to children.
American Cancer Society
With chartered divisions throughout the country and over 3,400 local offices, the American Cancer Society (ACS) is committed to fighting cancer through balanced programs of research, education, patient service, advocacy, and rehabilitation.
A number of organizations raise money every year for research, cancer awareness, patients, and programs of the American Cancer Society. A couple that we'd like to mention are the Relay for Life and the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer.
National Jewish Medical and Research Center
Toys for Tots
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
The primary goal of Toys for Tots is to deliver, through a shiny new toy at Christmas, a message of hope to needy youngsters that will motivate them to grow into responsible, productive, patriotic citizens and community leaders.
Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation (MHOF)
The Mr. Holland's Opus Foundation supports music education and its many benefits through the donation and repair of musical instruments to under-served schools, community music programs and individual students nationwide.
MHOF was inspired by the acclaimed motion picture Mr. Holland’s Opus, the story of the profound effect a dedicated music teacher had on generations of students. The film's composer, Michael Kamen, founded MHOF in 1996 as his commitment to the future of music education
Kidsave Organization
Every child needs a family. Kidsave is a volunteer-driven organization that is working to move older children out of orphanages and foster care and into permanent, loving families.
Kidsave helps older children without parents meet people who often end up adopting, mentoring or staying connected to them.
Make a Wish Foundation - Wish-A-Mile (WAM) Bicycle Tour
The Make a Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength, and joy. They provide a chance for our courageous kids to realize their dreams and focus on special times created just for them.
World Emergency Relief
(WER)
Since 1991, World Emergency Relief has been a leader in promoting the responsible and ethical use of “gifts-in-kind” at their own projects worldwide, as well as projects shared with other outreaches.
WER receives daily requests for commodities. They verify needs and cultural appropriateness of supplies they can procure. They then seek those supplies from corporate donors and other charities. Before shipping, they check that supplies are safe and usable, and often must obtain import permission from foreign embassies in the U.S.
The American Red Cross
The American Red Cross was created in 1881 to serve America in peace and in war, during times of disaster and
national calamity.
The Red Cross is committed to saving lives and easing suffering. This diverse organization serves humanity and helps you by providing relief to victims of disaster, both locally and globally. The Red Cross is responsible for half of the nation's blood supply and blood products. The Red Cross is America's most trusted charity, and it needs the support of
compassionate Americans to succeed.
Shriners Hospital for Children
Shriners Hospitals for Children is a one-of-a-kind international health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing specialty pediatric care, innovative research and outstanding teaching programs.
Children up to the age of 18 with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate are eligible for admission and receive all care in a family-centered environment at no charge – regardless of financial need.
Americas Second Harvest
(WER)
Food provides the foundation for success and growth in life. Unfortunately, for 35 million Americans - - including more than 9 million children - - hunger is an everyday reality. Through the power of this network, every dollar donated buys 16 meals, and the hope of a brighter and more fulfilling tomorrow. America's Second Harvest, the Nation’s Food Bank Network, helps provide 20 pounds of food and grocery products to men, women and children facing hunger in our country.
Children's National Medical Center
Children’s National Medical Center is the only exclusive provider of pediatric care in the metropolitan Washington area and is the only freestanding children’s hospital between Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Norfolk, and Atlanta. Serving the nation’s children for more than 130 years.
Each year the Washington Post Campaign for Children's raises money for Children's National Medical Center, one of the nation's leading pediatric hospitals. All of the money that is raised goes to pay the medical bills of poor children. No patient from the Washington area is ever turned away from Children's.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invested more than $550.8 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.
