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The KNOR Foundation for Cancer Research is a namesake, charitable organisation established in honour of a mother, humanitarian and community philanthropist, Harriet Knor. The Foundation was founded in 2007 by a group of Cobourg women who were touched by the determination of a young student. Kristy MacDonald was third-year biology student (and childhood friend of Harriet’s daughter, Leah), who, upon learning of Harriet’s diagnosis, aspired to find a summer placement in a cancer lab. However, the limited funding and resources available to undergraduate students in Canada made it impossible for Kristy to find a clinic or professor that could afford to accept her. It is this story that inspired the KNOR core values—Knowledge, New Minds, Opportunity and Research—along with the women’s commitment to ensure that aspiring students have the chance to make a difference in their community and in the lives of people living with cancer.

To provide social, holistic and physical support to communities in need through improving cancer care and management for female patients and their caregivers by providing hostel accommodation to those who come from rural areas in order to receive their treatment from the Uganda Cancer Institute at Mulago Hospital. These women would otherwise have nowhere to stay in the city. In addition to hostel accommodation, Patient Relief Mission (PRM) provides three meals a day, transportation to and from the hospital, psycho-social support, and skills training for both patients and care-givers. Through these services, PRM is not only providing opportunities for the women to receive the cancer treatment they need but also equipping them to return to their homes with skills to financially support themselves and their families. The organization's services are implemented by committed and well-trained staff and volunteers.

Providing free shuttle service to children and youth with cancer from their communities to the public hospital , offering food, counseling and recreational and educational activities during their medical stay, contributing to the overall development of the patient through an optimal balance between his life and illness.

Our mission is to provide assistance to seriously ill children and their families. Every day we help seriously ill children hospitalized at the National Institute of Cancer, at the Pediatric Clinic of Neurosurgery and at the Western Ukrainian Specialized Pediatric Medical Center. In 7 years we helped for the total amount of more than 20 000 000 UAH. Almost a third of these funds were used for medicines and medical supplies. We purchased modern equipment for operating rooms and diagnostic laboratories of the hospitals. We renovated an operating room, patient rooms, a kitchen and a game room at the Pediatric Clinic for Neurosurgery, a game room at the Western Ukrainian Specialized Pediatric Medical Center, psychologists' room and physical therapy room at the National Institute of Cancer. We paid for treatment in foreign clinics for four children. We provided more than 20 families with air plane tickets for treatment abroad. Our experts work at the hospitals. We finance the work of psychologists in all the departments that we support and the work of two physiotherapists at the National Cancer Institute. Every day 5-6 families live in our Center for Children Affected by Cancer Dacha. Since opening we have provided free accommodation for about five hundred families. In 2010 we opened a representative office in Lviv which is engaged in the projects related to migration processes in Ukraine.

The idea for A Free Bird™ was born out of the creative energy experienced firsthand by singer/songwriter and makeup artist, Godni Amir, founder and president of the organization. When Godni’s voice teacher, Gail found out her husband had been diagnosed with cancer, she had to stop teaching and become his primary caregiver. Soon after, she was also diagnosed with cancer. Although she and her husband struggled to defeat the disease, she never gave up her passion for the arts! Deeply touched by Gail’s determination to continue teaching and pursuing her creative endeavors, Godni was inspired to write music and poetry that reflected her benevolent spirit, which lead to the creation of a poem called “A Free Bird.” After seeing how creative energy could provide solace and inspiration to cancer patients, Godni wanted to share the healing power of the arts with others. A Free Bird™ was then created, delivering the message that everyone should have the opportunity to express themselves and fly free.

To advance the education of students attending St. Matthew High School by providing scholarships/bursaries to grade 12 students who will be attending post-secondary education in a program that is of artistic nature, such as, fashion design, music, literature, and drama. To disburse funds to a qualified donee - the Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada.

As the first chapter in Virginia, we are looking to spread the word about our mission and welcome more members and more chapters across the region! Cancer research will lead to a possible cure or less difficult treatment for future generations. Let’s keep up the good fight, one step, one dollar, one year at a time!

The Jennie Goas Silverman Foundation was created with love by some of Jennie's closest friends to honor her spirit, sparkle and brilliance. Jennie was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in June of 2016 and fought a hard battle with this devastating disease until she passed away on May 20, 2017. Jennie was a special person who impacted the lives of the people she touched. First and foremost she was a daughter, sister, wife and friend, and she always took those roles seriously. Next, she was a teacher, a high school math teacher in the CPS system. She was beautiful inside and out, she was generous, she was brilliant, she was humble and she was kind. These qualities have inspired us to create this foundation and continue to help her spirit live on through philanthropy. The Jennie Goas Silverman Foundations fundraising efforts have a dual approach: 1) Raise funds to award a qualified senior year student(s) in the communities Jennie taught with a scholarship to attend a 4-year college. 2) Raise funds and awareness for Triple Negative Breast Cancer research. Through our mission we hope to give back to the community Jennie lived and worked in and continue to fight in her honor to find a cure for triple negative breast cancer.

The Peter J. Herchenbach Memorial Scholarship Fund is a recognized 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation that helps high school students that are fighting cancer or other life threatening diseases. We offer $5,000 college scholarships that support anyone whose high school experience is being overshadowed by their disease. We want to help these gallantly fighting young adults by investing in their college education.

HealthCode's mission is to empower people to live healthier lives, free from preventable diseases. We envision a future in which everyone can enjoy the benefits of a healthy life, free from preventable chronic diseases (heart disease, diabetes, obesity, certain forms of cancer). We see a future where, with awareness, education and motivation, everyone can live healthier and happier. https://healthcode.org/about-us/

Dynamo and Dash Charities believes in using the sport of soccer to support communities in the greater Houston area. We are committed to leveraging the passion of our players, our staff, and our fans to provide resources and education that positively impact lives in our community. We focus on 5 pillars of Impact in the city of Houston: 1-Youth development through education and soccer 2- Food Insecurity 3- Military and Veteran Support 4- Cancer support and awareness 5- Sustainability

Mission Statement: The Binaytara Foundation seeks to improve healthcare in resource poor communities and improve cancer care worldwide by collaborating with national and international organizations to: 1.) develop healthcare manpower in underserved areas 2.) improve access to cancer care by establishing direct care facilities and services 3.) promote the practice of evidence based medicine by providing research grants to young physicians and healthcare providers in training 4.) improve knowledge and competence of healthcare professionals by offering them continuing educational materials though live and virtual meetings, webinars, and other educational forums. Our Values: As individuals who grew up in Nepal, and were edified by higher education and professional training in their home countries and in the United States, BTF co-founders maintain a strong sense of responsibility towards helping improve healthcare in resource poor communities. BTF board members, volunteers, associates, and donors are individuals highly motivated to help the less privileged people around the world. Our philosophy is "Countries have man-made boundaries, humanity does not." We invite you to join hands with us in helping improve healthcare near and far.