Specifically Named Diseases

The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

THE SAN DIEGO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER ENHANCES AND SUSTAINS THE HEALTH & WELL-BEING OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, QUEER, TRANSGENDER, NONBINARY, IMMIGRANT, AND HIV COMMUNITIES TO THE BETTERMENT OF OUR ENTIRE SAN DIEGO REGION.

TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DRUGS TO TREAT CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE (CMT), TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH CMT AND ULTIMATELY, TO FIND A CURE.

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE MICHIGAN COUNTIES OF WAYNE, OAKLAND, MACOMB, ST. CLAIR, SANILAC AND LAPEER WITH FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS AND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, SINCE INCEPTION, IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND HUMANE CARE TO PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE OVERALL GOAL OF CARE IS MAINTENANCE OF THE PATIENT'S HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOME AND WORK ENVIRONMENT WHILE MAINTAINING SAFETY AND COMFORT. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED WITHIN SCHEDULE O.

SEE SCHEDULE O

RAISE FUNDS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS; MEET EVER-INCREASING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH GAUCHER DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILIES.

PXE INTERNATIONAL INC. INITIATES AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH, EDUCATES CLINICIANS, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY PSEUDOXANTHOMA ELASTICUM (PXE).

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY HEMANGIOMAS, PORT WINE STAINS AND OTHER VASCULAR BIRTHMARKS AND TUMORS, AND SPONSORED RELEVANT RESEARCH

PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH IN THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF BRAIN TUMORS

Disseminate polio related information through various media. Grants for polio related research. Aid individuals needing orthopedic equipment (braces,shoes,etc).

THE AMERICAN HEADACHE SOCIETY (AHS) IS A NONPROFIT PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS DEDICATED TO THE STUDY AND TREATMENT OF HEADACHE AND FACE PAIN IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE CARE AND LIVES OF PEOPLE LIVING WITH HEADACHE DISORDERS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS MISSION, AHS PROMOTES THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AND IDEAS CONCERNING THE CAUSES AND TREATMENTS OF HEADACHE AND RELATED PAIN DISORDERS; EDUCATES PHYSICIANS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, AND THE PUBLIC; AND ENCOURAGES SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH.

TO RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT THE BARBARA DAVIS CENTER FOR CHILDHOOD DIABETES, WHERE THOUSANDS OF PATIENTS OF ALL AGES FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD RECEIVE THE FINEST DIABETES CARE AVAILABLE.

To serve the fellowship of Adult Children of Alcoholics (ACA) worldwide and through its agency to help those seeking recovery from the effects of an upbringing in an alcoholic or otherwise dysfunctional environment. The means for recovery is provided through sharing information and personal experiences with one another and using the 12 steps and 12 traditions as a basis for this sharing. By doing so, the intent is to better the individual's life experiences and hence the communities wherein they reside.

To promote research and education for the diagnosis, treatment and cure of mitochondrial disorders and to provide support to affected individuals and families.

OUR LONG-TERM VISION IS A WORLD WITHOUT BATTEN DISEASE. OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT BATTEN FAMILIES, FUND AND FACILITATE RESEARCH AND ADVOCATE FOR TREATMENTS AND A CURE.

TO ENHANCE EDUCATIONAL, WORK AND LIFE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH OR AT RISK OF DISABILITIES BY EMPOWERING THEM AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH SCREENING, IDENTIFICATION, INFORMATION, TRAINING AND MENTORING, AND BY PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY.

THE DEFEAT DIABETES FOUNDATION, INC. IS COMMITTED TO THE PREVENTION, EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND EFFECTIVE SELF-MANAGEMENT OF THE GLOBAL EPIDEMIC, DIABETES. WE WORK WITH INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS WORLDWIDE THROUGH OUR AWARENESS, INTERACTIVE AND ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.

WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS LIVING WITH DUP15Q SYNDROME AND OTHER RELATED RARE DISEASES TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL BY ADVANCING BREAKTHROUGH RESEARCH AND LIFE-CHANGING THERAPEUTIC TREATMENTS, SUPPORTING FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DUP15Q, AND PROMOTING ADVOCACY. WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE FAMILIES, CLINICIANS, AND ADVOCATES ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DUP15Q TO LIVE FULL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES.

TO IMPROVE EVIDENCE-BASED CARE AND OPTIMIZE THE OUTCOMES OF PATIENTS WITH HPB DISORDERS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY:DISSEMINATING RESEARCH FINDINGS AND BEST TREATMENT PRACTICES ADVANCING HPB SPECIFIC TRAINING.

THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION EXISTS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CARE AND LIFE FOR PERSONS BLEEDING DISORDERS, THROUGH ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PEER AND RESOURCES SUPPORT.

THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING WITH LUPUS THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH WITH THE GOAL OF FINDING A CURE.