These are some of the sites that give hope.
We give a portion of our proceeds to the organizations with
an 
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information.
American
Cancer Society is dedicated to
helping everyone who faces cancer through research, patient services,
early detection, treatment, and education.
American
Diabetes Association is working to
prevent
and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by
diabetes.
Susan G.
Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and its
Affiliates are fighting to eradicate breast cancer as a
life-threatening disease by funding research grants and supporting
education, screening and treatment projects in communities around the
world.
National Alopecia Areata Foundation
SMA Support, Inc.
Did you know that Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), is the #1 genetic
killer of children under 2 years of age? It can strike a person any
time throughout their life. Educate yourself about this disease and
find support at this website.
Miracle For Madison
Madison Reed, age 8, was born with SMA. This site has Madison's story
and her family's inspirational journey to raise money and awareness for
this disease. Learn about the Miracle for Madison fund which raises
money for research at OSU medical school to help find a cure. Thanks to
Aunt Fran Lally for educating us about this disease!
Semicolon Club of America - A humorous site with serious info about colon cancer.
The Colossal Colon, Rolling to Recovery
- Visitors who crawl through the Colossal Colon will see examples of
many colon diseases, including Chrohn's disease, diverticulosis,
ulcerative colitis, hemorrhoids, cancerous and non-cancerous polyps,
and various stages of colon cancer. Actual colonoscopy footage was used
to ensure that the Colossal Colon was as realistic as possible. Special
thanks to Maggie Tierney with the Screen for Life program at the Glens
Falls Hospital and Hannah Vogler, the cousin of Amanda, to whom the
Colossal Colon is dedicated to.
Headcovers
Unlimited offers hats, turbans and wigs for hairloss from
chemotherapy, alopecia and other medical hairloss.
Breast Cancer Research
Society is the first and largest national organization dedicated
solely to funding clinical and genetic research on breast cancer.
Awarded 4 stars for fundraising.
American Chronic Pain
Association - The American Chronic Pain Association (ACPA) is a
non-profit, tax exempt organization with more than 800 chapters in the
United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, England,
Ireland, Scotland and Russia. Our purpose is to provide a support
system for those suffering with chronic pain through education and
self-help group activities. We seek to get members out of the patient
role and back to being a person.
Cancer Care -
Since 1944, Cancer Care has been dedicated to providing emotional
support, information, and practical help to people with cancer and
their loved ones. As the oldest and largest national nonprofit agency
devoted to offering professional services, Cancer Care has helped over
a million people nationwide through its toll-free Counseling Line and
teleconference programs, its office-based services, and via the
Internet. All services are provided free of charge and are available to
people of all ages, with all types of cancer, at any stage of the
disease. Cancer Care's reach, including its cancer awareness
initiatives, also extends to family members, caregivers, and
professionals, providing vital information and assistance
The
Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, founded in 1993, is a U.S. initiative of
Avon Products, Inc. Its mission has been to provide women,
particularly those who are medically underserved, with direct access to
breast cancer education and early detection screening services:
mammograms and clinical breast exams.
Breast
Cancer Network joined in the fight against breast cancer through
research, information, and support services.
Women's
Wellness Discussion Forum - Women's
Wellness discusses breast cancer, wellness and menopause and offers
research, postcards and a discussion list. This is the home page for
our discussion list.
Mayday
Pain Resource Center at the City of Hope
Hair Loss - Doctor's
Guide to the Internet Hair Loss
- Doctor's Guide to the Internet The latest medical news and
information for people or friends/parents of people experiencing hair
loss. Current Content Medical News and Alerts Hair Loss Information
Discussion Groups and Newsgroups.
Oprah - Because she offers inspiration to us all.
Soundswrite Productions,Inc. produces,
manufactures and distributes the music of Debbie Friedman as well as
other Jewish music for all ages.
