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Oceana, the world's largest international organization focused exclusively on ocean conservation, was founded in 2001 by a group of leading foundations concerned that although the oceans constitute over 70 percent of the earth's surface, an extremely small percentage of environmental funding was dedicated to protecting them.  Oceana's campaigns are designed to change that by forcing clear, identifiable policy changes with real "in the water" results, usually in three to five years. Our international campaigns in North America, Europe, Chile, and Belize are focused on the actions agreed on by scientists throughout the world as necessary to preserve and restore marine life: Protect seafloor habitat from destructive bottom trawling; Set and enforce reasonable catch limits for commercial fishing; Stop subsidizing overcapacity in commercial fishing fleets; Stop marine pollution, particularly carbon dioxide emissions that are making the oceans more acidic; Oceana sets annual goals toward achieving specific changes and holds itself strictly accountable to its Board, funders, and supporters.  Since inception, Oceana has achieved dramatic success in protecting the world's oceans in targeted, practical ways.

Wings for Life USA is a non-profit 501(c)(3) spinal cord research foundation with a mission to find a cure for spinal cord injury. We fund cutting-edge scientific research and clinical trials in the USA and around the globe to heal the injured spinal cord. Progress in spinal cord research is largely driven by private funding, so donations from individuals and companies are essential. 100% of all donations are used for research purposes because the Red Bull company bears all of the administrative costs of our foundation.

City of Hope, an innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution, is dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer and other life-threatening diseases, guided by a compassionate, patient-centered philosophy and supported by a national foundation of humanitarian philanthropy. City of Hope is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people with cancer, diabetes and other serious illnesses. Our mission is to transform the future of health care by turning science into a practical benefit, hope into reality. We accomplish this by providing outstanding care, conducting innovative research and offering vital education programs focused on eliminating these diseases. Founded in 1913, City of Hope is one of only 41 comprehensive cancer centers in the nation, as designated by the National Cancer Institute. Our role as leaders in patient care, basic and clinical research, and the translation of science into tangible benefit is widely acknowledged. Our community includes research associates, scientists, doctors, nurses, allied health professionals, graduate students, fundraising specialists, marketing professionals, volunteers and an extensive support staff. We are united by our desire to find cures, save lives and transform the future of health. Every discovery we make and every new treatment we create gives people the chance to live longer, better and more fully. City of Hope continues to be a pioneer of patient centered care and remains committed to its tradition of exceptional care for patients, families and communities. Each day, we live out our credo: "There is no profit in curing the body, if, in the process, we destroy the soul."

To optimize philanthropy in support of the mission and future of the Children's Hospital of Chicago medical center.

Mission Statement To serve our communities as an internationally-recognized pediatric and obstetric hospital that: advances family-centered care; fosters innovation; translates discoveries; educates health care providers and leaders; and advocates on behalf of children and expectant mothers.

from the website: "… facilitating the advancement of STEM/STEAM education for brilliant Gen Ys and Gen Zs … providing financial support to Millennials and Post-Millennials with groundbreaking ideas. Our mission is to provide these young innovators with the resources necessary to foster their vision, finance their education, and supply whatever is necessary to fulfill their dreams."