Find Diseases Of Specific Organs Nonprofits and Charities

  dberger1 wrote:

MISSION: Gift of Life facilitates bone marrow transplants for patients around the world by increasing the representation of donors of Jewish ethnic ancestry in the international registry. SERVICES: Recruitment Development Community recruitment campaigns... more »

  Writer wrote:

I'll be honest--I'm a little biased because I volunteer for Lyme Warrior--but this is an INCREDIBLE nonprofit that does such amazing work. Not only does LW do major things to spread awareness and raise money for Lyme disease, but LW also supports it's... more »

  Eric O. wrote:

I am a current student in the braille literacy program. I recently enrolled after losing the last of my sight. So far, the school administration and professors have been of invaluable help in getting me started toward a life of increased independence.... more »

  Writer wrote:

Experienced and well organized management team, transparent, the team of UMR are committed to helping others. more »

  Fijiboy wrote:

This charity is purely volunteer based and I am so thrilled to have contributed to its cause of bringing healthcare to the poor in the South Pacific. The charity was quick to update its donors on how the contributions were used though a dedicated page... more »

  petha wrote:

They have a flourishing message board that has helped thousands of people. In addition they provide education to medical providers, patients, caregivers and the general public. They also develop educational programs for clinicians who treat viral hepatitis... more »

  chasingbliss wrote:

The ICA is a wonderful organization dedicated to supporting IC patients and their friends & family. They are focused on educating and informing us about current research, news and advocacy through excellent publications such as the ICA Update and the... more »

  Keva D. wrote:

This foundation helps families who wouldn’t otherwise qualify for assistance but need it. Our system is broke and Remingtons Heart gives those of us who are trying to make all the ends meet while caring for a critically ill baby Hope. It’s hard... more »

  Sheila Bevins R. wrote:

I've been working with Zaggo and serving on the Board since May 2006. It has been an honor and a privilege to work with this team of brilliant individuals and stand behind a product that I believe is essential in helping anyone with a chronic or severe... more »

  Jimbo wrote:

I got Hepatitis C from tainted blood during a transfusion in Viet Nam in 1969. Upon being diagnosed with Hep C in 1996 I began attending a support group sponsered by the Hep C Connection. I soon realized that I was more suited to giving support than receiving... more »

  cmccomb wrote:

My daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when she was six years old. I often marvel at how well she has adapted, given that her life after diagnosis was filled with needles, insulin, and constant queries about how she felt and what she had eaten.... more »

  Don S.3 wrote:

Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) kills approximately 2000 students in America each year, usually during, or following strenuous activities. After the category of “Accidents,” “Heart Disease” is the second leading cause of death among persons under... more »

  silf wrote:

Great people, great help. My friend needed a mammogram and they found places where she could get it for free. I checked out the skin cancer pix and thought I had skin cancer. They helped me understand what skin cancer is and how to get a local doctor. Wonderful... more »

  mellowswan wrote:

Mellowswan Foundation We are a international all volunteer, medical charitable non profit foundation. Our goal is to provide medical care for deformed orphans worldwide. Our volunteers work around the world researching clinics and doctors... more »

  shnkennedy wrote:

My husband died of pancreatic cancer in 2007. Since then I have tried to find a way to combat this horrible disease, so that no other family would have to go through what we have been through. This year I organized a walk to raise money for pancreatic... more »

  camper wrote:

I cannot speak highly enough about my experience at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp. As a child with a serious medical condition, "normal" is something you don't get to experience. But at camp, the fact that every kid has an illness makes it normal. The... more »

  Taylor13 wrote:

I'm writing this review from the perspective of a husband that saw the birth of this organization as my late wife, Jamie Diane Gibson Hartley, turned her dream into a reality: to help those struggling with her same disorder become more self-reliant like... more »

  lonecanyonrider wrote:

It was a lifesaver for me to find this forum. Valuable info was made available as well as an extensive support group. more »

  Mary wrote:

When our son was born with a collodian membrane covering his body, and the doctors in our major-city hospital had to run to the medical library to be able to diagnose him, FIRST came into our lives as a comforting and knowledgeable resource. This caring... more »

  jennifer.d.pettit wrote:

I was diagnosed with Sjogren's at 15 (over a decade ago). Since that time, I have interacted with quite a few foundations, as a patient, health activist, and even professionally in my role as an auditor (my clients include not-for-profit organizations).... more »

  VFB22 wrote:

I stumbled upon HFI's website and after a few phone calls made arrangements to volunteer my time. I was amazed that a small nonprofit would have such a big impact in the health arena. HFI operates a hepatitis hotline and the calls fielded and people... more »

  Teresa wrote:

I have been a volunteer with the Children's Skin Disease Foundation for the past four years. It has been a wonderful experience, seeing these very ill and disfigured children experience the freedom of playing and spending time with other children just... more »

  MichaelFeldstein wrote:

There is much misinformation and superstition regarding the permissibility of organ donation under Jewish law. The Halachic Organ Donor Society has been a very important educational resource for those seeking more information about the subject. Particularly... more »

  kidneyhealth wrote:

In 2017 my husband was diagnosed with kidney failure and told he needed to consider going on the kidney transplant list. I knew I needed to learn as much as possible for the journey we were about to take. After searching the web, I landed... more »

  Melissa's F. wrote:

During 2014 I have hosted 2 t-shirt fundraisers for IFFGD so that fund would be donated for Gastroparesis Research. And I have 2 more fundraisers planned where a % of sales at my online store www.GPfight.com (where you can learn more about gastroparesis... more »