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Fox Chase's mission is to reduce the burden of human cancer through the pursuit of knowledge in basic biological research; to conduct research specifically related to cancer causes, prevention, and treatment; and to apply this knowledge to the prevention of cancer and the treatment of cancer patients. Fox Chase has the oldest and third-largest cancer center support grant from the National Cancer Institute and is the oldest cancer specialty hospital in the nation. In January 2000, Fox Chase opened the nation's first facility devoted to comprehensive cancer prevention research. SEE ALSO this site's listings for the American Oncologic Hospital and the Institute for Cancer Research, which comprise the Fox Chase Cancer Center.

TO PROVIDE A HOME AND AN EXTENDED FAMILY TO PERSONS WITH TERMINAL ILLNESSES SO THEY CAN DIE WITH DIGNITY SURROUNDED BY THE UNCONDITIONAL LOVE OF GOD. WE WILL USE OUR LIVED EXPERIENCE AS A RESOURCE FOR OTHERS.

The mission of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care is to bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people who are affected by life-limiting illness or by grief. And, our vision is each person in our community is valued from life through death and each family is supported in their grief. See also Kansas City Hospice Foundation.

With the success of the Salk vaccine in the mid 1950s, the March of Dimes turned its focus on birth defects, low birth weight and infant death. Over the past 75 years, March of Dimes' cutting edge research and innovative programs have saved millions of babies from death or disability. We are committed to educating medical professionals and the public, supporting research, providing comfort and support to families in NICUs, and advocating for moms and babies. All mothers and babies deserve access to the tools they need for the success of their families, so that the future is brighter for all. Every Mom. Every Baby.

New Directions believes that people who have disabilities deserve the same opportunities in life that others expect and enjoy. Our profoundly enriching travel programs expand the self-esteem of every traveler. Whole new worlds of understanding open for both participants and the general population. Through these unique programs, people with disabilities are increasingly understood, appreciated and accepted as important and contributing members of our world. Changing the way the world views disability— one adventure at a time.

Planned Parenthood Columbia Willamette's mission is to provide, promote, and protect access to sexual and reproductive health care.

Dementia Society raises awareness and education across the United States and Canada for the syndrome known as Dementia (including Alzheimer's disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy body, FTD, and other causes). We connect families to local resources; create meaningful therapeutic moments for those living with Dementia and their caregivers through non-medical programs that include music, movement, and the arts. We recognize and invest in outstanding Dementia care, innovation, and research.

PERIOD. is a global youth-powered non-profit that strives to end period poverty and stigma through advocacy, education, and service. PERIOD. equips and trains youth leaders with the tools and resources needed to end period poverty in their lifetime.

Nationwide Children's Hospital (Nationwide Children's) believes that no child should be refused necessary care and attention for lack of ability to pay. Upon this fundamental belief, Nationwide Children's is committed toprovidingthe highest quality Patient CareAdvocacy for children and familiesPediatric ResearchEducation of patients, families and future providersOutstanding service to accommodate the needs of patients and families.

The Children's Tumor Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to finding effective treatments for the millions of people worldwide living with neurofibromatosis (NF), a term for three distinct disorders: NF1, NF2, and schwannomatosis.  NF causes tumors to grow on nerves throughout the body and can lead to blindness, bone abnormalities, cancer, deafness, disfigurement, learning disabilities, and excruciating and disabling pain.   NF affects one in every 3,000 people, more than cystic fibrosis, Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and Huntington’s disease combined.  The Children’s Tumor Foundation funds critical research into neurofibromatosis.  In addition to benefiting those who live with NF, this research is shedding new light on several forms of cancer, brain tumors, bone abnormalities, and learning disabilities, ultimately benefiting the broader community.

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The mission of the Doernbecher Children's Hospital Foundation is to act as an advocate for excellence in children's health care in Oregon and the surrounding region though the support of Doernbecher Children's Hospital, an integral part of the Oregon Health& Science University's children's health care services.  For donations, use OHSU Foundation, Tax ID 23-7083114