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The Orthopaedic Foundation for Active Lifestyles encourages general practitioners and other members of the professional allied health care community whose practices include the care of persons with sports-related musculoskeletal injuries to participate in educational courses and hands-on laboratory workshops concerning advances in orthopaedic surgery, physical medicine and rehabilitation.   The Foundation is dedicated to the development and presentation of unique continuing medical education and research programs for physicians, health care professionals and interested community groups. Its focus is:

Founded in 1914, the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) promotes the sexual health of individuals, families and communities by advocating sound policies and practices and educating the public, professionals and policy makers, in order to foster healthy behaviors and relationships and prevent adverse sexual health outcomes.

From the website: "We are the only Hong Kong charity dedicated to gynaecological cancers. The Karen Leung Foundation’s mission is to save lives by reducing the impact of gynaecological cancers in Hong Kong. We envision a world where women have every opportunity to live healthy and fulfilling lives free from gynaecological cancers."

The Hendren Project (THP) mission is to provide sponsor-supported digital resources that enable a global pediatric surgical community to help one another better serve children with complex surgical issues throughout their lives. The digital resources are provided to THP members without charge through the THP website.

The Cystinosis Research Network, founded in 1996, grew out of the need to find improved treatments and a cure for cystinosis. Cystinosis Research Network is comprised entirely of volunteers that raise funds for cystinosis research, increase cystinosis education and awareness, and support cystinosis families.

ICRF was founded in 1975 by a group of American and Canadian medical researchers, oncologists, and lay people who were committed to the growth and development of Israel and to combating the worldwide scourge of cancer. These visionaries were determined to harness Israel's educational and scientific resources in the fight against cancer, while stemming the "brain drain" of Israel's best and brightest scientists. Their solution: providing funds for postdoctoral fellowships for young Israeli M.D's and Ph.D.'s. Their solution worked. In addition to ICRF's many achievements and medical breakthroughs by ICRF-supported scientists, the organization now has operating chapters in six cities in three countries - the United States, Canada and Israel -- with its international headquarters in New York City, plus active Boards of Directors for each chapter, an International Board of Trustees, and International Scientific Council, a Scientific Review Panel and a Scientific Advisory Board.

The mission of Southeastern Guide Dogs is to create and nurture a partnership between a visually impaired individual and a guide dog, facilitating life's journey with mobility, independence and dignity.

The Foundation Fighting Blindness, Inc. is the world’s leader in providing awareness and funding that drives the research that will provide preventions, treatments and cures for people affected by retinal degenerative diseases.

The Cornelia de Lange Syndrome (CDLS) foundation is a family support organization which exists to ensure early and accurate diagnosis of CDLS, promote research into the causes and manifestations of the syndrome, and help people with a diagnosis of CDLS and others with similar characteristics make informed decisions throughout their lives. Reaching out, providing help and giving hope.

Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America (MGFA) is committed to finding a cure for Myasthenia Gravis and closely related disorders, improving treatment options, and providing information and support to people with Myasthenia Gravis through research, education, community programs and advocacy.

Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), 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. PVA will use that expertise to be the leading advocate for: - Quality health care for our members - Research and education addressing spinal cord injury and dysfunction - Benefits available as a result of our members military service - Civil rights and opportunities which maximize the independence of our members and all people with disabilities. For more than 60 years, PVA has fought for our veterans who answered the call when our nation asked for their service . . . and in return, they have given up their freedoms to protect ours.

We fund and provide long-lasting insecticidal nets (LLINs) to protect those at risk from malaria.