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Okizu (oak-eye-zoo) comes from the Sioux language and means unity, to come together, to heal from a hurt, to make whole.The mission of Okizu is to help all members of families affected by childhood cancer to heal through peer support, respite, mentoring, and recreational programs.

Providing professional support for children throughout a parent's illness.

Young Fighters Foundation (YFF) Fund is a non-profit organization registered with the State of PA with a mission to create awareness and raise funds for medical resource development of childhood cancer in developing countries. YFF is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt non-profit organization registered in the State of Pennsylvania.

Jazz for Prostate Cancer Awareness™ (Jazz4PCA) is a registered 501(c)(3) organization focused in raising prostate cancer awareness while raising funds for free cancer screenings. Utilizing the draw and appeal of live jazz music, Jazz4PCA’s mission is to advocate men’s wellness, with help from partnering services rendered from restaurants, music venues, notable musicians, professional healthcare practitioners, and other non-profit organizations.

The mission of the national NF Network is to find treatments and a cure for neurofibromatosis by promoting scientific research, improving clinical care, providing outreach through education and awareness, while offering hope and support to those affected by NF.

The Charlotte Maxwell Clinic's mission is to support and empower low-income women with cancer by providing free access to compassionate, integrative care, including acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, guided imagery, movement, and nutritional advice. These evidence-based modalities offer relief from the side effects of cancer and its treatments, and contribute to increased rates of survival and quality of life. They are rarely covered by insurance and are too costly for women living in poverty. Since 1991, CMC has provided integrative cancer care and health education free of charge to thousands of underserved women with cancer. Our vision is that all low-income women with cancer achieve the highest attainable health during their cancer journey.

To improve the lives of individuals and families affected by hereditary breast, ovarian, and related cancers.

Shanti Project exists to enhance the health, quality of life and well-being of people with terminal, life-threatening or disabling illnesses or conditions. Through a continuum of services, including in-home and onsite patient and care navigation, emotional and practical support and preserving the human-animal bond, Shanti strives to achieve the highest medical and quality of life outcomes for San Francisco’s most vulnerable.

Every day, 43 families learn that their child has cancer. These families are rushed to the hospital to begin treatment - scared, alone, and without any basic amenities. That's where we step in. We have been where you are. We know how much comfort the little things can bring, like a letter of personal encouragement, a bottle of shampoo, or a clean pillowcase for your child to lay on. Learn how we're making a difference today.

The mission of the CT Cancer Foundation is to provide financial assistance to CT cancer patients and their families to help with basic living expenses, such as rent, mortgage, and utilities, and to fund research.

Helps people with cancer and their loved ones deal with the emotional and physical impact of cancer through professionally facilitated programs of emotional support, education, wellness and hope. All programs are provided free of charge.

Wistar is a world leader in early-stage discovery science in the areas of cancer, immunology and infectious disease. The Institute is committed to accelerating research advances from bench to bedside through brilliant science and distinctive approaches to collaboration among scientific investigators and academic and industry partners. Wistar's single-minded focus is on making discoveries that will change the future of human health.