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The mission of The Lustgarten Foundation is to advance the scientific and medical research related to the diagnosis, treatment, cure and prevention of pancreatic cancer; and to provide patients and families with the information they need to make informed decisions about their care.

Gilda's Club Madison creates a community of free emotional support, cancer education, and hope for children and adults with any cancer diagnosis and those who care for them.

Our mission is to find a cure and improve the quality of life for those affected by cholangiocarcinoma (bile duct cancer). Founded in 2006, the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation provides education and collaborative opportunities for patients, caregivers, doctors, researchers, industry, and other partners invested in bile duct cancer. We provide services throughout the United States and internationally. In addition to funding research, services include an annual three-day conference, complimentary publications in four languages (English, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese), a free online book "100 Questions and Answers About Biliary Cancer", an informational website, a patient registry, phone/email support and a robust discussion board.

The mission of Casting for Recovery (CfR) is to enhance the quality of life of women with breast cancer through a unique program that combines breast cancer education and peer support with the therapeutic sport of fly fishing. The retreats offer opportunities for women to find inspiration, discover renewed energy for life and experience healing connections with other women and nature. CfR’s retreats are open to breast cancer survivors of all ages, in all stages of treatment and recovery, and are free to participants. On a physical level, the gentle, rhythmic motion of fly casting is similar to exercises often prescribed after surgery or radiation to promote soft tissue stretching. On an emotional level, women are given the opportunity to experience a new activity in a safe environment amongst a supportive group of peers. The retreats provide resources to help address quality of life issues after a breast cancer diagnosis, and a new outlet – fly fishing – as a reprieve from the everyday stresses and challenges of their cancer.

Chai Lifeline’s guiding principles are: That seriously ill children need and deserve as happy and normal a childhood as possible; That illness affects each member of the family; That the well-being of an ill child is impacted by the well-being of his or her family; That pediatric illness can have a devastating financial effect on families. With this in mind, Chai Lifeline strives to: Find ways to bring joy to the lives of our young patients and their families through creative, innovative, and effective family-focused programs, activities, and services; Engender hope and optimism in children, families, and communities; Educate and involve communities in caring for ill children and their families; Provide unparalleled support throughout the child’s illness, recovery and beyond; Build communities among children and families living with illness or loss that allow them to engage, strengthen, and encourage one another; Offer all services free of charge to ensure that every family has access to the programs it needs.

The Mission of The Ferrari Kid is to provide a "Celebrity" for a day experience for kids coping with cancer, and other severe medical issues. coping with cancer, and other medical issues. coping with cancer, and other medical issues they suffer from Our long term Vision is to provide a life changing experience for every child suffering in every community we serve. We provide each child a day of fun filled with love, hope and encouragement thru our CORE VALUES: Love- Unconditionally, reminding every child we serve they are loved. Hope-Positively filling their Hope tank, with words of affirmations. Encouragement- Reminding them, that they are PRICELESS and a gift from GOD. Community - Build a community to support each other during a difficult time. Compassion - Demonstrate

To spread love, hope and joy to children affected by cancer or a chronic illness. The Valentine Project cultivates compassion by engaging volunteers who make custom care packages for each child. The Valentine Project makes sure each child receives a care package, delivered to their doorstep, by Valentine's Day.