Everyone wants your money! But how do you pick the right charity? Ask these questions: Whom (exactly) are you giving to? How will your donation be spent? Does this fit into your giving plan? * WHEN CONSIDERING CHARITABLE DONATIONS, PLEASE CONSIDER PRO-LIFE ORGANIZATIONS. In addition to our efforts at doing business with only pro-life businesses, we must not directly support abortion by contributing to organizations supporting embryo and/or fetal tissue research. Anyone supporting this type of research is supporting the killing of human babies at various stages of growth and development. Many of our loved ones have been afflicted with, or even died from these diseases. We want to do something so others don't have to suffer as they did/do. But we must always keep in mind that THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS. ASSOCIATIONS ALZHEIMER'S CANCER CARDIAC (HEART) CYSTIC FIBROSIS DIABETES MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY VETERANS OTHER ASSOCIATION DESCRIPTIONS & CONTACT(S) |
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| ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION/ Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, Inc. 24-Hour Contact Center Phone: 800.272.3900 E-mail: info@alz.org Public Policy Division National Office National Processing Center Des Moines Office |
The Alzheimer’s Association, the world leader in Alzheimer research and support, is a voluntary health organization dedicated to finding preventions, treatments and, eventually, a cure for Alzheimer dementia. Our mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research and to enhance quality care and support for individuals, their families and care partners. More | ||
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| ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH 15825 Shady Grove Road, Suite 140 Rockville Drive, MD 20850 Phone:301.948.3244 or 800.437.242 •Website |
Alzheimer's Disease Research (ADR), a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation, was established in 1985 to fund research on and educate the public about Alzheimer's disease. Since the program's inception, ADR has awarded more than $40.6 million to support promising research in fields ranging from molecular biology to epidemiology. AHAF is honored to have played a role in Dr. Stanley Prusiner's Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1997 for his landmark research on prions. More than $1.2 million in research grants has been awarded to Dr. Prusiner through its ADR program to develop his prion theory as a model for Alzheimer's disease. |
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| AMERICAN HEALTH ASSISTANCE FOUNDATION 22512 Gateway Center Drive Clarksburg, Maryland 20871 Phone:800.437.2423 or 301.948.3244 Fax:301.258-9454 •Website |
The American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit charitable organization that has dedicated over 30 years to funding research on age-related and degenerative diseases, educating the public about these diseases, and providing emergency financial assistance to Alzheimer's disease patients and their caregivers. More
Established in 1973 (see ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE RESEARCH, MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH) |
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| AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Phone: 800.ACS.2345 •Website |
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is a nationwide, community- based voluntary health organization. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the ACS has state divisions and more than 3,400 local offices. More |
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| AMERICAN INSTITUTE FOR CANCER RESEARCH 1759 R Street NW Washington, DC 20009 Phone: 800.843.8114 or 202.328.7744. Fax:202-328-7226 E-mail: aicrweb@aicr.org •Website |
Since its founding in 1982, the American Institute for Cancer Research has grown into the nation's leading charity in the field of diet, nutrition and cancer. AICR supports research into the role of diet and nutrition in the prevention and treatment of cancer. It also offers a wide range of cancer prevention education programs. AICR is the cancer charity that fosters research on diet and cancer prevention and educates the public about the results. More |
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| CANCER LEADERSHIP COUNCIL Contact To: Elizabeth Goss 1301 K Street, N.W., Suite 800 East Washington, DC 20006 Phone: 202.626.3970, Fax:202.626.3961 E-mail: info@cancerleadership.org •Website |
The Cancer Leadership Council (CLC) was formed in 1993 by eight cancer patient organizations that wished to voice the concerns of cancer survivors during the debate on reform of the health care system. At that time, the CLC focused on initiatives that would guarantee cancer survivors access to high quality care provided by cancer specialists. More |
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| HOLDEN COMPREHENSIVE CANCER CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF IA PO Box 4550 Iowa City, IA 52244-4550 Cancer Center Admin: 319-353-8620 Clinic Reception: 319-356-4422 Cancer Information Service: 800-237-1225 Breast Imaging Center: 319-356-4369 Otolaryngology (Head and Neck) Cancer Clinic: 319-356-3574 Radiation Oncology Clinic: 319-356-7598 E-mail: cancer-center@uiowa.edu •Website |
The Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Iowa is dedicated to bringing world class research and cancer care to Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond. Founded in 1980, Holden Cancer Center. More | ||
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| KIDNEY CANCER ASSOCIATION Phone: 800.850.9132 , Fax:847.332.2978 E-mail: office@curekidneycancer.org •Website |
The Kidney Cancer Association is a membership organization made up of patients, family members, physicians, researchers, and other health professionals More |
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| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 Phone: 914-949-5213 or 800-955-4572 Fax:914-949-6691 Local Chapter |
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. More | ||
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| NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE Phone: 800-422-6237 E-mail: cancergovstaff@mail.nih.gov •Website |
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) is a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), one of eight agencies that compose the Public Health Service (PHS) in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). The NCI, established under the National Cancer Act of 1937, is the Federal Government's principal agency for cancer research and training. More |
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| THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S CANCER SOCIETY 1015 Locust, Suite 600 St. Louis, MO 63101 Phone: 314-241-1600 Fax: 314-241-1996 P.O. Box 23050 |
In 1987, a relatively new and expensive procedure known as bone marrow transplantation (BMT) was gaining prominent recognition as a viable treatment for cancer. Despite this recognition, most insurance companies considered BMTs experimental and would not pay for them. More |
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| NATIONAL COALITION FOR CANCER RESEARCH 2300 N Street, NW. Washington, D.C. 20004 •Website |
Established in 1986, The National Coalition for Cancer Research is a nonprofit organization comprising national organizations dedicated to the eradication of cancer through a vigorous public and privately-supported research effort. More |
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| NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR CANCER RESEARCH 4600 East Highway, Suite 525 Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Phone: 800-321-CURE or 301-654-1250 E-mail: cure@nfcr.org •Website |
The National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR) was founded in 1973 to support cancer research in the laboratory. NFCR research conducted at both the cellular and molecular levels is leading to better prevention, earlier diagnosis, new treatments and eventually a cure of cancer. |
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| SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION 5005 LBJ Freeway, Suite 250 Dallas, TX 75244 Phone: 972-855-1600 Fax: 972-855-1605 Helpline: 1.800 I'M AWARE •Website |
For more than 20 years, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and community-based outreach programs. More |
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| LANCE ARMSTRONG FOUNDATION P O Box 161150 Austin, TX 78716-1150 Phone: (512) 236-8820 •Website |
The Lance Armstrong Foundation (LAF) believes that in your battle with cancer, knowledge is power and attitude is everything. Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and cycling champion Lance Armstrong, the LAF provides the practical information and tools people living with cancer need to live strong. More |
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| CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION 6931 Arlington Road Bethesda, Maryland 20814 Phone: 301-951-4422 or 800-FIGHT CF/800-344-4823 FAX 301-951-6378 E-mail: info@cff.org •Website |
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States. A defective gene causes the body to produce an abnormally thick, sticky mucus that clogs the lungs and leads to life-threatening lung infections. These thick secretions also obstruct the pancreas, preventing digestive enzymes from reaching the intestines to help break down and absorb food. |
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| AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION National Office, 1701 N. Beauregard Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22311 Phone: (703) 549-1500 E-mail: AskADA@diabetes.org •Website |
The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of communities. More |
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| JUVENILE DIABETES FOUNDATION 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005-400 Phone 1-800-533-CURE or (212) 785-9595 FAX (212) 785-9595 E-mail: info@jdrf.org •Website |
JDRF is the leading charitable funder and advocate of type 1 (juvenile) diabetes research worldwide. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research. More |
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| AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION National Center. 7272 Greenville Avenue Dallas, TX 75231 Iowa Office |
Our mission is to reduce disability and death from cardiovascular diseases and stroke. That single purpose drives all we do. The need for our work is beyond question. More |
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| MACULAR DEGENERATION RESEARCH 22512 Gateway Center Drive Clarksburg, Maryland 20871 Phone: 800-437-2423 or (301) 948-3244 Fax: (301) 258-945 •Website |
See American Health Assistance Foundation Macular Degeneration Research, a program of the American Health Assistance Foundation, was established in 1997 to fund research on and educate the public about macular degeneration. Since program's inception, MDR has awarded over $2.4 million to support basic research into the causes and potential treatments of this disease. More |
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| MARCH OF DIMES 1275 Mamaroneck Avenue White Plains, NY 10605 March of Dimes, Donor Service Center |
We're dedicated to improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality. More | ||
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| •THE MICHAEL FUND 500 A Garden City Drive Pittsburgh, PA. 15146 Phone: 412-823-6380 Website |
Is an organization dedicated to intertwining scientific research for the prevention of genetic defects and the pro-life philosophy. More | ||
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| MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA National Headquarters 706 Haddonfield Road Cherry Hill, New Jersey 08002 Phone:800-532-7667 or 856-488-4500 Fax:856-661-9797 E-mail: webmaster@msaa.com •Website |
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for those affected by multiple sclerosis... More |
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| •NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY 733 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-3288 Website |
Founded in 1946, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society supports more MS research, offers more services for people with MS, provides more professional education programs, and furthers more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world... More |
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| MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION National Headquarters 3300 East Sunrise Drive Tucson, AZ 85718-3208 Phone: (520)529-2000 or (800) 572-1717 FAX (520)529-5300 •Website |
The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency - a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. More | ||
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| •MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY FAMILY FOUNDATION 2330 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46208-5730 Phone: 317.923-6333; 800.544.1213 FAX: (317) 923-6334 E-mail: mdff@prodigy.net Website |
Established in 1958, the Foundation has only one mission; to provide adaptive equipment and emotional support to individuals and families affected by one of over forty neuromuscular diseases covered under our program.. More | ||
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| POPULATION SERVICES INTERNATIONAL (PSI) 1120 19th Street, NW. Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 Phone: (202) 785-0072 Fax: (202) 785-0120 •Website |
PSI uses social marketing to deliver health products, services and information that enable low-income and other vulnerable people to lead healthier lives. More | ||
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| ROTARY INTERNATIONAL One Rotary Center- 1560 Sherman Ave. Evanston, IL 60201, USA Telephone: 847-866-3000 Fax: 847-328-8554 or 847-328-8281 •Website |
Rotary is a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders that provides humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards in all vocations, and helps build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries. More |
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| ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S RESEARCH HOSPITAL 332 N. Lauderdale Memphis, TN 38105 Phone: (901) 495-3300 Fax: (901) 525-2720 •Website |
St. Jude is unlike any other pediatric treatment and research facility anywhere. Discoveries made here have completely changed how the world treats children with cancer and other catastrophic illnesses. More | ||
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| UNICEF Mail Address: United States Fund for UNICEF 125 Maiden Lane, 11th Floor New York, NY 10038 Visitors' Address: |
UNICEF is the driving force that helps build a world where the rights of every child are realized. We have the global authority to influence decision-makers, and the variety of partners at grassroots level to turn the most innovative ideas into reality. More | ||
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| UNITED WAY 701 North Fairfax Street Alexandria, VA 22314 Phone: (703) 836-7112 Website |
The mission of United Way is to improve people's lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities. More | ||
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| AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION 61 Broadway, 6th Floor NY, NY 10006 Phone: 1-800-LUNGUSA •Website |
The American Lung Association® is the oldest voluntary health organization in the United States, with a National Office and constituent and affiliate associations around the country. Founded in 1904 to fight tuberculosis, the American Lung Association® today fights lung disease in all its forms, with special emphasis on asthma, tobacco control and environmental health. More |
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| DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS National Headquarters: 3725 Alexandria Pike Cold Spring, KY 41076 Mailing Address: |
Treaties are signed and the battles of nations end, but the personal battles of those disabled in war only begin when the guns fall silent. These men and women must struggle to regain health, reshape lives shattered by disability, learn new trades or professions, and rejoin the civilian world. At each step, they need help to help themselves. More | ||
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| NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND 1800 Johnson Street Baltimore, Maryland 21230 Phone: 410-659-9314 E-mail: nfb@nfb.org •Website |
The National Federation of the Blind (NFB) is the largest organization of the blind in the world. Founded en 1940, the Federation's purpose is to help blind people achieve self-confidence, self-respect, and self-determination. Our goal is the complete integration of the blind into society on a basis of equality. |
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| PARENT PROJECT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY Development Office 158 Linwood Plaza, Suite 220 Fort Lee, NJ 07024 Phone: 201-944-9985 Toll-free: 800-714-5437 Fax: 201-944-9987 info@parentprojectmd.org Corporate Office |
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) is the largest nonprofit organization in the United States focused entirely on Duchenne.
We take a comprehensive approach in the fight against Duchenne—funding research, raising awareness, promoting advocacy, connecting the community, and broadening treatment options. More |
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= Indirect support or questionable support of stem cell research.
Dubuque County Right to Life | 2205 Carter Road | Dubuque, Iowa 52001 | 563.556.5960
An affiliate of Iowans for L.I.F.E.