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The mission of Hospice of the Valley is to affirm dignity and hope for those facing serious illness by providing comfort through compassionate palliative, hospice and grief care. We strengthen our community through advocacy, education, research and volunteerism.   We are committed to serving our diverse communities and honor all cultures, beliefs, and traditions. We provide equitable access to care for all patients and families—regardless of their financial ability.

The Progeria Research Foundation's (PRF) mission is to find treatments and the cure for Progeria and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease. Progeria is a fatal, 'rapid aging' disease that afflicts children, who die of heart disease at an average age of 14 years. PRF was founded in 1999 in response to the complete lack of resources and research on Progeria, and is the only organization in the world solely dedicated to discovering treatments and the cure for this devastating condition.

In the spirit of the Fifth Commandment, as illuminated by the traditions of the Jewish people, our mission is to honor our elders, by respecting and promoting their independence, spiritual vigor, dignity, and choice, and by recognizing that they are a resource to be cherished.

The mission of The Heart2Heart Foundation is to inspire and enable women and their loved ones to take action that prevents heart attack, stroke and premature death.

The Village Network is an experienced, multi-discipline behavioral health nonprofit organization helping youth and families become resilient, healthy and have brighter futures.

MHI was created to level the healthcare playing field by promoting, educating and ensuring equal healthcare access and treatment for underserved and vulnerable communities. A non-proft 501(3) organization, MHI provides a holistic, full circle life approach to healing and wellness by focusing on the participation, education, and training of adults as well as offering hands-on enrichment and STEAMH career experiences to aspiring and promising young people in the community

Founded in 2009, The Grassroot Project (TGP) uses the power of sports and the platform of athlete role models to educate, inspire, and mobilize youth to live healthy lives. We are a team of more than 1,000 NCAA varsity athletes and 5,000 DC teens who are committed to making our city healthier. The Grassroot Project capitalizes on the excitement, relatability, and popularity of sports to provide much-needed health literacy and social empowerment programs to DC teens. The only way for us to succeed is to believe in the power of youth to make a difference. In addition to providing health education to DC teens, we invest in the leadership training, cultural competency, and professional skills of hundreds of NCAA varsity athletes who serve as our program facilitators. Also known as Athletes United For Social Justice.

Hospice of the Foothills affirms life and promotes dignity at the end-of- life by providing professional, comprehensive and compassionate care to the patients, their loved ones, and the community.

Hospice of the Piedmont is an organized, not for profit program that, upon informed choice, provides palliative care, health care, and supportive services to patients, their families, and significant others in both home and facility-based settings. Physical, social, spiritual, and emotional care is provided during the last stages of illness, during the dying process, and during bereavement by a medically directed interdisciplinary team. Hospice of the Piedmont serves patients from four North Carolina counties: Guilford, Forsyth, Randolph and Davidson.

Established in 1998, The Eye Cancer Foundation is an educational and supportive resource for eye cancer patients, their families, and physicians. Our mission is two-fold: one part focused on multi-center research of new diagnostic treatments for eye cancer research, the other focused on providing much needed, world-wide patient support services. Our mission is to create a world-class resource for patients and their families diagnosed with ocular tumors, radiation macular degeneration, and related ophthalmic conditions. We want to help you, your children and families around the world. ECF Specific Goals: 1) Find cures for patients with ocular tumors and related eye diseases. 2) Provide eye cancer specialists for unserved and underserved countries. 3) Coordinate international cooperative evaluations of new methods of diagnosis and treatment. 4) Support family and patient support programs to ease emotional stress and real-life adjustment issues related to eye cancer. 5) Promote transparency related to doctors and patient outcomes. 6) Promote quality assurance and education for eye cancer specialiatly centers. 7) Empower patients to find the resources to improve their lives.

The cornerstone of hospice and palliative care is the belief that individuals and families coping with incurable and progressive illness should be cared for compassionately. Hospice by the Bay's mission is to alleviate pain; to prevent and treat conditions that might otherwise threaten the quality of life; and to provide support to the patient's family and loved ones, including grief counseling for adults, teens and children.

Canadian foundation which raises money solely for cancer research in Terry's name while at the same time is a leader among charitable organizations in maintaining low administrative and fundraising cost ratios. Currently, more than 85 cents of every dollar raised goes towards finding a cure for cancer. Please visit www.terryfox.org to learn more.