Specific Illnesses

AIDS

AIDS Healthcare Foundation-global organization providing cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to over 100,000 people in 22 countries.

Therapeutic Research Institute-Development and world-wide dissemination of effective alternative health care strategies without charge.

ALZHEIMER’S AND DEMENTIA

Alzheimer’s Foundation of America-to provide optimal care and services to individuals confronting
dementia, and to their caregivers and families through member organizations dedicated to improving
quality of life.

Alzheimer’s Foundation-the world’s leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Contact 24/7 at 1.800.272.3900

Huntington’s Disease Society of America-fighting HD and improving the lives of people with HD and their families

Lewy Body Dementia Association-dedicated to raising awareness of the Lewy body dementias (LBD), supporting patients, their families and caregivers, and promoting scientific advances

ARTHRITIS

Arthritis Foundation-not-for-profit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.

CANCER

American Cancer Society-a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

American Oral Cancer Clinic-almost 50 years of treating patients with tumors and cancer of the Head and Neck

Christians Overcoming Cancer- The organization provides awareness, emotional support and financial relief services to cancer patients in active treatment.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society-to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families

Livestrong-Provides free, confidential, one-on-one support and resources to anyone affected by cancer, including those who have cancer, loved ones, caregivers, friends and health care professionals.

Lotus Survival Foundation Provides education and access to resources meant to assist those who have been affected by, or concerned about breast cancer.

National Cancer Institute.-part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is the Federal Government’s principal agency for cancer research and training.

Prostate Cancer Awareness Project-to significantly increase the prostate cancer survivor rate by dramatically increasing the rate of early detection

Prostate Cancer Foundation-philanthropic source of support for prostate cancer research to discover better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer.

Susan G. Komen for the Cure (breast cancer)-global leader of the breast cancer movement, with a grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, working together to save lives, empower people, ensure quality care for all and energize science to find the cures.

Therapeutic Research Institute-Development and world-wide dissemination of effective alternative health care strategies without charge. 

Us TOO International Prostate Cancer Support and Education Network-a grassroots network of 325 support groups worldwide, providing men and their families with free information, materials and peer-to-peer support so they can make informed choices on detection, treatment options and coping with ongoing survivorship.

CARDIOVASCULAR

American Heart Association-a national voluntary health agency whose mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke.

National Stroke Association- to reduce the incidence and impact of stroke by developing compelling education and programs focused on prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and support

DIABETES

American Diabetes Association-The association’s purpose is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

LIVER

American Liver Foundation-to facilitate, advocate and promote education, support and research for the prevention, treatment and cure of liver disease

MUSCULAR

ALS Association- leads the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships.

Muscular Dystrophy Association-nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research

National Multiple Sclerosis Society-addresses the challenges of living with MS, funds research, drives change through advocacy, educates, provides programs and services.

PULMONARY

American Asthma Foundation-the only national organization funding research into the causes of asthma, which affects more than 24 million Americans.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Organization–help increase awareness about COPD, its management, and resources available to individuals with COPD and their caregivers.

Mesothelioma Treatment-online resource for locating mesothelioma news, asbestos facts and treatment options

RENAL FAILURE

National Kidney Foundation-dedicated to preventing kidney and urinary tract diseases, improving the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by kidney disease

American Kidney Fund-to fight kidney disease through direct financial support to patients in need; health education; and prevention efforts.