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1) To provide the LATEST MEDICAL / RESEARCH information and EDUCATION so that they may make wise medical decisions and continue their independence despite their vision. Provide information and research data to the medical and research community so that they may join in our fight against blindness. The AFI International Aniridia Medical Registry and Gene Bank is the main project of our research. 2) To SUPPORT the low vision / blind people born with aniridia and their families who struggle emotionally and financially due to having aniridia. To assist them in accomplishing their dreams and remain independent, self sufficient and a productive member of society. 3) To help fund RESEARCH especially the AFI created program which collects DNA samples, comphrehensive medical questionaires, and clinical photographs to add knowledge to physicians and advance research. Our international faculty of AFI Medical Advisory and Scientific Boards assist us with this program. We also help fund research and patient care services as funds allow and look forward to raising funds to expand our efforts to stop this genetic condition from continuing into future generations.. 4) To further PUBLIC AWARENESS about all the conditions that make up aniridia, and the misconceptions of people who are blind or low vision,

We are starting a research department at Monroe Carell Jr Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.  We are raising money to fund research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. We have 2 sons that were diagnosed in 2009 with this horrible disease.  We are searching for a cure for this disease which is 100% fatal by early 20's and crippling by age 12.

Founded in 2004 to provide the Deaf equal access to mainstream products, services and amenities through Sign Language TV, media, music and film.

To nurture and empower women in their personal and professional walks in life: supporting their transformation through counseling and education.

The mission of the organization is to enable individuals with sickle cell anemia to live lives to the extent possible unhampered and uncompromised by their sickle cell conditions, while increasing knowledge and understanding of sickle cell disease as a health problem through professional standards of administration, health care, public relations and fundraising.

KHF helps children with hemophilia and similar bleeding disorders.

Picking Me advocates mMental health awareness and acceptance for Body Focused Repetitive Behaviors- such as Dermatillomania aka Skin Picking Disorder- for sufferers, supporters, and educational communities alike, encouraging individuals to take control back from the OCD related disorder by sharing why they are #PickingMe over their BFRB.

We support artists who raise awareness about dementia and who inspire creativity in people with dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease.

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Our mission is to mobilize a community for patient support and advocacy, as well as drive and support impactful research that translates into advances for patients with migraine and other disabling diseases that cause severe head pain. Our core beliefs guide everything we do, from the research we promote to our efforts to build a supportive, welcoming community for all people living with migraine. Advocacy and education is the only way we will increase awareness and recognition of migraine for the disabling disease it truly is.

EDUCATION/SUPPORTING RESEARCH & FAMILIES AFFECTED BY KAWASAKI DISEASE IN KIDS.

Jack’s Corner is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life and finding a cure for children with SPG50 through the acceleration of gene therapy treatments, funding of research, and raising awareness of the disease.SPG50 is an ultra-rare neurodegenerative disease that affects children. The disease causes spasticity that starts in chldren's legs, slowly taking away their ability to walk. The spasticity then takes away their ability to use their hands, and ultimately, their mental capacity.