The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) exists for one reason: to accelerate the next generation of Parkinson’s disease (PD) treatments. In practice, that means identifying and funding projects most vital to patients; spearheading solutions around seemingly intractable field-wide challenges; coordinating and streamlining the efforts of multiple, often disparate, teams; and doing whatever it takes to drive faster knowledge turns for the benefit of every life touched by PD.

In principle, it means leveraging our core values of optimism, tenacity, collaboration, boldness, adaptability and curiosity in problem-solving to work on behalf of the 6 million people worldwide living with Parkinson’s.

The Michael J. Fox Foundation is 501(c)3 non-profit (EIN #13-4141945).

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To learn more about this charity and how you can help please visit: https://www.michaeljfox.org/

Camp Watchme is North America's first and only summer camp for children (ages 5-17) with lymphedema and their caregivers. Each child is encouraged to bring a parent or caregiver to join them. Camp Watchme allows children to have the quintessential summer camp experience, meet other children with the same disease, learn more about lymphedema, and receive treatment from certified lymphedema therapists. Through group sessions, parents receive invaluable education and emotional support and see their children thrive.

Camp Watchme is hosted by Brylan's Feat Foundation (BFF), a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to providing essential resources to the pediatric lymphedema community. BFF's mission is to assist in providing necessary treatment to pediatric lymphedema patients who are in need, help raise awareness, and promote education about this disease. To date, BFF has provided life-changing education and treatment for children in over 30 countries worldwide.

The STXBP1 Foundation is a parent-led advocacy organization Leading the Charge for a Cure to epileptic encephalopathies and related neurodevelopmental disorders caused by changes in the STXBP1 gene.

The foundation is comprised of a diverse team of families and their supporters, scientists, and medical professionals dedicated to ending STXBP1 Disorders. In fostering partnerships with physicians, researchers, and other foundations, the foundation shares learnings and efficiencies to increase awareness of this rare genetic disorder and identify therapeutic strategies. The foundation believes that they are accelerating the development of improved therapies and ultimately ending STXBP1 Encephalopathy through their work.

Provides immediate and ongoing financial assistance to the families of FDNY, NYPD, and PAPD heroes killed in the line of duty including those who died due to COVID-19. Since our organization was founded in 1985, we have distributed approximately $155 million dollars to the families of our fallen first responders. Our organization prioritizes our families first, this allows us to give us much back as possible to those who lost a loved one in the line of duty.

For over 100 years, the American Cancer Society (ACS) has worked relentlessly to save lives and create a world with less cancer. Together with millions of our supporters worldwide, we help people stay well and get well, find cures, and fight back against cancer

Established in 1985, The ALS Association is the only national non-profit organization fighting Lou Gehrig’s Disease on every front.  By leading the way in global research, providing assistance for people with ALS through a nationwide network of chapters, coordinating multidisciplinary care through certified clinical care centers, and fostering government partnerships, The Association builds hope and enhances quality of life while aggressively searching for new treatments and a cure.

From its inception in 1899, Calvary Hospital has been faithfully devoted to providing palliative care to adult patients in the advanced stages of cancer, addressing the symptoms of the disease, not its cure. A voluntary, not-for-profit hospital, operated in connection with the Archdiocese of New York, Calvary continues to embody this tradition of caring through the services and programs offered and through the dedication and concern shown by its staff members.

As the pediatric hospital at Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Children’s Center brings the collaborative multi-disciplinary might and expertise of this venerable institution to bear in treating every child that crosses its threshold.

The Food Bank for Westchester's mission is to lead, engage and educate the Westchester community in creating a hunger-free environment

Rosary Hill is a free home for persons who cannot afford to pay for care. No payment of any kind is accepted from patients or their families, nor from the government.

The Leukemia Research Foundation is dedicated to conquering all blood cancers by funding research into their causes and cures, and enriching the quality of life of those touched by these diseases.

The mission of Cleveland clinic is to provide better care of the sick, investigation into their problems, and further education of those who serve.

The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves United States military personnel wounded or injured in service to our nation, and their families.  Supporting these heroes helps repay the debt all Americans owe them for the sacrifices they have made in service to our nation.  They are, in the words of our founder, the late Zachary Fisher, “our nation’s greatest national resource,” and they deserve all the help that our nation can provide.  The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund is a leader in meeting this important national mission

The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a nationwide network of people dedicated to working together to advance research, support patients and create hope for those affected by pancreatic cancer.

Robin Hood is New York's largest poverty-fighting organization, and since 1988 has focused on finding, funding and creating programs and schools that generate meaningful results for families in New York's poorest neighborhoods.  Since its founding, Robin Hood has raised more than $1.95 billion in dollars, goods and services to provide hundreds of the most effective soup kitchens, homeless shelters, schools, job-training programs and other vital services that give New York’s neediest citizens the tools they need to build better lives.  In addition, Robin Hood's board of directors pays all administrative, fundraising and evaluation costs, so 100% of your donation goes directly to organizations helping New Yorkers in need.

Firmly committed to curing prostate cancer, the Prostate Cancer Foundation is the leading philanthropic organization funding and accelerating research globally. Since 1993, our unique strategies for identifying and investing in the most promising research programs have generated life-saving results. We channel resources to the world’s top scientific minds—cutting red tape and encouraging collaboration to speed breakthroughs.

JDRF is the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. With the generous help of our supporters, JDRF is pursuing a diversified, dynamic research agenda aimed at moving us ever closer to a world without T1D.

Alzheimer’s is a progressive brain disease that causes problems with memory, reasoning, behavior and motor skills. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s slowly worsen over time, and the disease is ultimately fatal.

Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia, which is defined as a loss of cognitive functioning and behavioral abilities that interferes with daily life. Other forms of dementia include vascular dementia, dementia with Lewy bodies, and frontotemporal dementia. Each of these diseases has its own set of specific symptoms.

Risk for Alzheimer’s increases greatly with age. After reaching 65, one’s risk of developing Alzheimer’s doubles roughly every five years, reaching almost fifty percent by age 85. When the disease begins before the age of 65, it is known as early-onset or younger-onset Alzheimer’s.

The American Cancer Society is a global grassroots force of 2 million volunteers saving lives in every community. As the largest voluntary health organization, the Society's efforts have contributed to a 25 percent decline in the cancer death rate in the U.S. since 1991, driven by less smoking, better treatments, and earlier detection. We're finding cures as the nation's largest private, not-for-profit investor in cancer research, ensuring people facing cancer have the help they need and continuing the fight for access to quality health care, lifesaving screenings and more.

Melanoma is less common than some other types of skin cancer, but it is more likely to grow and spread. Taking proper precautions when in the sun and keeping a lookout for abnormal moles can help lower your risks of getting melanoma, as well as other skin cancers.