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Wigs for Kids provides hair replacement systems to children under the age of 18 who have lost their hair as a result of medical treatments, health conditions, or burn accidents. When children lose their hair, whether as a result of medical treatments, health conditions or burn accidents, they don't just suffer physically. The change in their appearance can drastically undermine their self-image and sabotage their self-esteem. To help heal the pain of these struggles, Certified Cosmetic Therapist Jeffrey Paul founded Wigs for Kids, a nonprofit organization that has been serving children suffering from hair loss since 1981. Wigs for Kids is a cooperative effort among Certified Cosmetic Therapists throughout North America who share a common goal. “Children shouldn’t have to worry about how they look, especially when they’re in the middle of a health crisis,” says Jeffrey Paul. “We want to give these kids the opportunity to feel good about themselves again.” The value of all children’s wigs Hair Replacements is $1,800. “These are custom-made Hair Replacements,” says Jeffrey Paul. “Each prosthesis is hand-tied and is made completely from human hair. We make sure they look just like a child’s own hair.” “They won’t come off on the baseball field or in the playground,” he adds. “Kids can count on them. And because kids look just the way they did before, they feel better about themselves. They look in the mirror and their eyes light up. To see that light in their eyes … that’s priceless.”

We aim to lessen suffering and to empower the under-served through education and healthcare.

Women’s Voices for the Earth amplifies women’s voices to eliminate the toxic chemicals that harm our health and communities.

The mission of AIDS Action Committee is to stop the AIDS epidemic and related health inequities by eliminating new infections, maximizing healthier outcomes of those infected and at risk, and attacking the root causes of HIV/AIDS. To achieve this mission AAC provides services to the individual and addresses the root causes of the epidemic

TO RAISE MONEY FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES AFFECTED BE LEUKODYSTROPHIES

The Sturge-Weber Foundation’s (the SWF) international mission is to improve the quality of life and care for people with Sturge-Weber syndrome and associated Port Wine Birthmark conditions through collaborative education, advocacy, research and friendly support.

To help refugees rebuild safe, sustainable lives in Denver through supportive networks of people, services and community activities.

The Foundation's vision is: "To create a community where patients, healthcare professionals and researchers come together to conquer the complexities of Sjögren's." The Foundation's mission is to: * Support Sjögren’s patients and their loved ones through education, resources and services * Provide credible resources and education for healthcare professionals * Serve as the voice for all Sjögren’s patients through advocacy and awareness initiatives * Lead, encourage and fund innovative research projects to better understand, diagnose and treat Sjögren’s

Child Family Health International (CFHI) provides community-based global health education programs for students and institutions. Our unique model fosters reciprocal partnerships and empowerment in local communities, transforming perspectives about self, healing and global citizenship.

Kyleigh’s Cure's mission is to help find a treatment, or cure for galactosemia. Galactosemia is an extremely rare disease in which too much galactose is produced in the blood. At this time, there is currently no cure, or treatment for galactosemia. The disease is so rare; there is minimal funding for research. Our fundraising efforts help the research continue, and give Kyleigh the opportunity of a normal life someday.

We provide information, education, support and advocacy for people with hearing loss in Contra Costa, Eastern Alameda and Southern Solano counties. Hearing loss affects all parts of your life; communicating with loved ones, colleagues and friends; going to the grocery store, pharmacy, doctors appointment; and entertainment and sporting events. We help each other learn how to live functional lives with a difficult disability.

To provide a safe, supportive, empowering environment for youth and families. Our programs and services help young people develop healthy interpersonal relationships, acquire academic achievement, manage social and cultural interactions, facilitate the exploration of spirituality and teach independent living skills.