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The Dan Marino Foundation, Inc., a 501(c) 3 organization was established in 1992 by Dan and Claire Marino, motivated by their experiences in raising their son, Michael, who is diagnosed with autism. The Foundation's mission is "empowering individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities." For over 22 years, the Foundation has served individuals with disabilities in South Florida through therapies, research, education, and employment, and raised more than $50 million to create unique and impactful initiatives in the community. Among these "first-of-their-kind" initiatives are the Miami Children's Hospital Dan Marino Center, Childnett.tv, the Marino Autism Research Institute, Marino Adapted Aquatics, Summer STEPS Employment Programs, and Marino Campus, a new post-secondary educational opportunity for young adults, ages 18-28, with autism and other developmental disabilities.

Mitchell Thorp Foundation" (MTF) supports families whose children suffer from life-threatening illnesses, diseases and disorders, by providing financial, emotional and resource support to their desperate situation.

NW Children's Foundation works to end the cycle of child abuse and neglect. Guided by the belief that all children deserve a safe and healthy start, NW Children’s Foundation is a leader in the child welfare field, impacting the lives of children and families in two distinct ways: through Grantmaking, which supports prevention, early intervention and treatment programs to heal abused children, strengthen families and help struggling youth; and Educational Outreach, by convening multiple sectors of the community to improve solutions in child welfare.

By serving at risk youth through a one-to-one mentoring program, Foundation For C.H.O.I.C.E. creates opportunities for a college education through professionally supported relationships, inspiring the student to make positive choices for their future.

Connor's Heroes Foundation builds a community of heroes who provide hope, guidance, and support to children with cancer and their families. Our vision is to make fighting childhood cancer a journey a family never faces alone.

The Pine Rest Foundation exists to provide Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services with financial resources and community support so its ministry of love and healing in Christ’s name can flourish and be enhanced.

The Do More Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity that exists to assist families with financial needs that arise as a result of a medically needy or chronically ill child. We also assist families with the costs associated with funeral expenses related to the death of a child. The Do More Foundation can assist with the expenses that are incurred and not covered by traditional health insurance. Some examples of this would be: Assistance with rent/utility bills Assistance with meals while at the hospital Assistance with gas cards for travel to and from the hospital Assistance with non-covered medical supplies

The Millie Mae Foundation was founded by Millie's parents, Jayshree and John in an effort to raise awareness for neuroblastoma and other childhood cancers, raise funds for research and cures, and to provide support to parents who are dealing with the tragedy that is childhood neuroblastoma.

The mission of Orangewood Children's Foundation is to provide life-changing prevention and intervention programs for abused and neglected children, young adults and at-risk families through one-on-one support and community partnerships to end the cycle of child abuse.

Lily's Hope Foundation answers the emergency needs of families with premature babies. Lily's Hope accomplishes this by providing resources, aid and hope to families with premature babies through our Preemie Pantry and our Packages of Hope program.

The Sunshine Kids Foundation adds quality of life to children with cancer by providing them with exciting, positive group activities, so they may once again do what kids are supposed to do . . . have fun and celebrate life!

Helping kids cope with cancer… Mikey’s Way. Our Mission at Mikey’s Way Foundation is to enrich the lives of children suffering from cancer and other life threatening illnesses. The Foundation strives to create CONNECTION and DIVERSION to help children cope with the emotional and physical hardships of long term, debilitating treatment. We accomplish this with the use of today’s technology – laptop computers, tablets, iPod Touch and other Wi-Fi ready electronics. We distribute these electronic gifts using both our Mikey’s Way Day and Mikey’s Wish List Programs.