Medical Research

CURE is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families.

Children's Health Foundation improves the health of children through its support of research, education, and care.

To change the lives of children with cancer through funding impactful research, raising awareness, supporting families, and empowering everyone to help cure childhood cancer. Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of 4-year-old Alexandra “Alex” Scott, who was fighting cancer and wanted to raise money to find cures for all children with cancer. Her spirit and determination inspired others to support her cause, and when she passed away at the age of 8, she had raised $1 million. Since then, the Foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement and is one of the leading funders of pediatric cancer research in the U.S. and Canada.

"Dana-Farber Cancer Institute provides expert, compassionate, and equitable care to children, adults, and their families, while advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, cure, and prevention of cancer and related diseases. We train new generations of clinicians and scientists, disseminate innovative patient therapies and scientific discoveries around the world, and reduce the impact of cancer, while at all times maintaining a focus on those communities who have been historically marginalized." - https://www.dana-farber.org/about/mission-values

The mission of the cancer research institute is to save more lives by fueling the discovery and development of powerful immunotherapies for all types of cancer.

"Cystic Fibrosis Research Institute (CFRI) is a 501(C)(3) organization founded in 1975, that funds innovative cystic fibrosis (CF) research and offers education, advocacy and psychosocial support programs and services to those with CF, as well as their families and caregivers." - https://www.cfri.org/about-us/

We give everyday men and women the chance to fight back against this terrible disease by training for, and competing in charity boxing events to raise money and awareness.

NPCF is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer. Our focus is to fund research to find less toxic, more targeted therapies by partnering with leading hospitals nationwide.

We encourage you to join the National Scleroderma Foundation, Texas Bluebonnet Chapter 2023 walk! This year, the National Scleroderma Foundation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the walk and also the 25th anniversary of the Foundation; thank you for joining us for these milestones.

Paralyzed Veterans of America, a congressionally chartered veterans service organization founded in 1946, has developed a unique expertise on a wide variety of issues involving the special needs of our members – veterans of the armed forces who have experienced spinal cord injury or dysfunction.

Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) Mission Statement The Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA) is a national, public, 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to the pursuit of scientific research leading to treatments and a cure for Friedreich’s ataxia. Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative neuro-muscular disorder. FARA's Mission is to marshal and focus the resources and relationships needed to cure FA (Friedreich’s ataxia) by raising funds for research, promoting public awareness, and aligning scientists, patients, clinicians, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies and other organizations dedicated to curing FA and related diseases.

The mission of the Rheumatology Research Foundation is to advance research and training to improve the health of patients living with rheumatic disease.

"Stephen Heywood was diagnosed with ALS at age 29. After finding no treatment options, his brother, Jamie Heywood, realized that a gap existed in the preclinical development of therapies for ALS. In 1999, Jamie founded the ALS Therapy Development Foundation, now the ALS Therapy Development Institute (ALS TDI), in the basement of his family's Newton, MA home in an effort to bridge this gap and bring effective treatments to people with ALS as quickly as possible." - https://www.als.net/about-als-tdi/

Art because organizes local fundraisers to fund research dedicated to eradicating the environmental causes of breast cancer.

The American Brain Foundation brings researchers and donors together to cure brain diseases and disorders.

"ANRF funds grants to early career scientists at a time when their ideas are ready for development into research, when support is critical and the unknown could be the path to treatments and cures that change millions of lives." - https://curearthritis.org/about-anrf/

"Children’s Cancer Fund champions kids in their fight against cancer through strategic investments in research and care in North Texas. We are a nonprofit organization based in Dallas, Texas that generates funds through several fundraising events throughout the year and private donations." - https://www.childrenscancerfund.com/our-mission

Diabetes Research Connection (DRC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing innovative Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) research by funding early-career scientists across the U.S. Through a rigorous peer-review process led by top experts in the field, DRC identifies and seed-funds high-potential, early-stage projects that might otherwise go unexplored. Our mission is to connect donors directly with promising research that advances prevention, treatment, and ultimately a cure for T1D. By empowering the next generation of researchers, we accelerate scientific discovery and provide hope to millions impacted by this chronic disease. DRC also prioritizes donor transparency, allowing supporters to see exactly how their contributions are driving progress.

The Chordoma Foundation is a nonprofit organization working to improve the lives of those affected by chordoma and lead the search for a cure. We envision a future in which everyone affected by chordoma is able to overcome the disease and maintain their quality of life.

We strive to strengthen community, impact patient lives and bring forth cures to sarcoma cancers by funding all phases of research for all types of sarcomas.

COORDINATING AND FUNDING RESEARCH NECESSARY TO FIND A CURE FOR DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY.ALSO IMPROVING THE CARE AND HEALTH OF DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DISTROPHY PATIENTS

The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community.

"OUR MISSION: To lead the fight against colorectal cancer (CRC) by supporting research that will lead to the prevention of, therapy for, and eradication of CRC in our lifetime, educating the public and the healthcare community about CRC and the most effective strategies for preventing the disease and advocating for equal access to quality of life-affirming, fertility-preserving treatment for all patients and caregivers." - https://coloncancerfoundation.org/about/

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THE MISSION OF THE AACR IS TO PREVENT AND CURE CANCER THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION, AND COLLABORATION. THROUGH ITS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, THE AACR FOSTERS RESEARCH IN CANCER AND RELATED BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE; ACCELERATES THE DISSEMINATION OF NEW RESEARCH FINDINGS AMONG SCIENTISTS AND OTHERS DEDICATED TO THE CONQUEST OF CANCER; PROMOTES SCIENCE EDUCATION AND TRAINING; AND ADVANCES THE UNDERSTANDING OF CANCER ETIOLOGY, PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.

THE FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO FINDING A CURE FOR PARKINSON'S DISEASE THROUGH AN AGGRESSIVELY FUNDED RESEARCH AGENDA AND TO ENSURING THE DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED THERAPIES FOR THOSE LIVING WITH PARKINSON'S TODAY.

Setting Scoliosis Straight Foundation falls under the Nerve, Muscle & Bone Diseases Research category: Organizations that conduct research which can be used to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases or conditions that affect the nerves, muscles or bones. The related medical specialty is orthopedic surgery.

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HJF partners to advance military medicine for our nation's warfighters. As a global nonprofit organization authorized by Congress, HJF provides scientific, administrative and program management services to researchers and clinicians. HJF serves as a trusted link between the military medical community, federal and industry partners, and millions of American service families, veterans, and civilians who benefit from its important work. Our warfighters commit to serving the United States of America. HJF helps ensure that military medical innovations become products as quickly and safely as possible, to strengthen the health and well-being of these patriot's during and after their service. HJF efforts also support the adoption of advances in military medicine into the civilian sphere to benefit global public health. HJF is a diligent steward of funds from government awards, industry partnerships, and private donations all focused on the goal of advancing military medicine.

THE SCRIPPS RESEARCH INSTITUTE ("TSRI") PERFORMS HIGH IMPACT BASIC BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, IMPROVES THE HUMAN CONDITION BY FOSTERING TRANSLATION OF ITS DISCOVERIES INTO USEFUL PRODUCTS AND ENGAGES IN THE HIGHEST QUALITY GRADUATE SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION AND POST GRADUATE SCIENTIFIC TRAINING. TSRI IS KNOWN FOR ITS ENTREPRENEURIAL ENVIRONMENT AND ITS EMPHASIS IN RESEARCH RELATING TO SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY, THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND ACTIVITY AND CHEMICAL BIOLOGY.

Lifespan.io is a non-profit organization that focuses on advancing and supporting research in the field of longevity and aging. Our goal is to extend the healthy lifespan of all people who desire it, and improve the quality of life at all ages.

THE SPECIFIC AND PRIMARY PURPOSE of the Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope IS TO DIRECTLY ENGAGE IN THE ACTIVE CONDUCT OF MEDICAL RESEARCH. Please see Schedule O for a continuation of our mission.

"Founded in 1999 by Terry Heiman-Patterson, MD, and Jeffrey Deitch, PhD, the ALS Hope Foundation provides funding for the MDA/ALS Center of Hope, one of the first multidisciplinary ALS clinics in the country (started at Hahnemann Hospital), and the Dr. Robert Sinnott Research Lab, both located at Temple University Lewis Katz School of Medicine. The Foundation exists to make a difference in the lives of people living with ALS and their loved ones through care, education and research." - https://www.alshf.org/about-the-foundation

TO DRIVE A NEW ERA OF DISCOVERY IN DISEASE ORIENTED SCIENCE AND TO MENTOR TOMORROW'S LEADERS IN AN INSPIRING AND DIVERSE ENVIRONMENT.

"Our mission is to end childhood cancer through awareness, support, and the gift of hope. We do this through the collection of cool, fun bandages for kids and by raising money for pediatric cancer research." - https://noahsbandageproject.com/

"Founded in 2003, the Canadian Coalition for Global Health Research (CCGHR) is a knowledge network promoting equity in health worldwide. We are a member-based, not-for-profit organization representing global health students, researchers and practitioners at institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across Canada and globally." (from ccghr.ca)

THIRD SECTOR NEW ENGLAND STRENGTHENS ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOWARDS A JUST AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY.

"We support research and education that lead to improved quality of life for individuals with ASXL syndromes. We're a family-led organization supporting research to increase the understanding of the ASXL gene family and improve care for those living with Bohring-Opitz, Shashi-Pena, and Bainbridge-Ropers Syndromes." - https://www.arrefoundation.org/arre-foundation

TO HELP DOCTORS IMPROVE THE SURVIVAL AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE SUFFERING FROM HEART AND VASCULAR DISEASE THROUGH INNOVATION, INVESTIGATION AND EDUCATION.

THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL, CHARITABLE, ELEEMOSYNARY FOUNDATION ORGANIZED TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL, RESEARCH, CLINICAL AND OTHER FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AND THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOSPITAL AUTHORITY.

THE IMMUNE DEFICIENCY FOUNDATION (IDF) IMPROVES THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE AFFECTED BY PRIMARY IMMUNODEFICIENCY THROUGH FOSTERING A COMMUNITY EMPOWERED BY ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH. IDF SEEKS TO ENSURE THAT EVERYONE IN THE U.S. AFFECTED BY PI HAS A FULLY INFORMED UNDERSTANDING OF THE PI DIAGNOSIS THAT AFFECTS THEM, ALL AVAILABLE TREATMENT OPTIONS, THE EXPECTED STANDARD OF CARE, AND ALL OF THEIR OPPORTUNITIES FOR CONNECTION AND SUPPORT WITHIN THE PI COMMUNITY.

MAPS IS A RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS MEDICAL, LEGAL, AND CULTURAL CONTEXTS FOR PEOPLE TO BENEFIT FROM THE CAREFUL USES OF PSYCHEDELICS AND MARIJUANA THROUGH 1) CLINICAL RESEARCH AND THERAPIST TRAINING; 2) HONEST PUBLIC EDUCATION; 3) HARM REDUCTION; AND 4) ADVOCACY.

The mission of the Scleroderma Research Foundation is to fund and facilitate the most promising, highest quality research aimed at new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for scleroderma

TO AID THE ALLIANCE FOR CLINICAL TRIALS IN ONCOLOGY NATIONAL CLINICAL TRIALS COOPERATIVE GROUP AND SUPPORT THE CLINICAL TRIALS AND LABORATORY RESEARCH OF THE ALLIANCE, AS WELL AS EFFORTS TO EDUCATE THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY ON METHODS OF CANCER DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT, AND PREVENTION. THE RESULTS OF ALLIANCE RESEARCH ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.

SFN'S MISSION IS TO: 1. ADVANCE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE BRAIN AND THE NERVOUS SYSTEM BY BRINGING TOGETHER SCIENTISTS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, BY FACILITATING THE INTEGRATION OF RESEARCH DIRECTED AT ALL LEVELS OF BIOLOGICAL ORGANIZATION, (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O)

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TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF VETERANS THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION CONDUCTED AT THE VA PUGET SOUND HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND THE MANN-GRANDSTAFF VA MEDICAL CENTER.

THE MISSION OF INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY FOR PHARMACOECONOMICS OUTCOMES RESEARCH (ISPOR) IS TO PROMOTE HEALTH ECONOMICS AND OUTCOMES RESEARCH EXCELLENCE TO IMPROVE DECISION MAKING FOR HEALTH GLOBALLY.