CHARITIES
LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
Description: The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.
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LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
Description: The Lupus Foundation of America, Inc. (LFA) is the foremost national nonprofit voluntary health organization dedicated to finding the causes of and cure for lupus and providing support, services and hope to all people affected by lupus.
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What is Lupus?
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). There is currently no cure – only treatment.
In lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system, which is the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria and germs and causes it to destroy your bodies healthy tissues. This can cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body.
Despite growing research and understanding many people are not aware of lupus or the effects it can have on sufferers. To find out more information about lupus click here.
What does the LFA aim to do?
The LFA energetically pursues its mission through five program objectives:
1. Provides direct financial support to researchers through LFA's own national research program, Bringing Down the Barriers
2. Advocates for increased public and private sector support for research on lupus
3. Translates research findings into medically sound information and programs for people with lupus, their families, physicians, and other health professionals
4. Heightens public awareness of the impact of lupus
5. Supports individuals with lupus, their families and caregivers
Why the LFA?
When my sister, Marie, was thirteen she was diagnosed with lupus and has been on medication to treat it ever since.
Despite a tedious daily drug routine, multiple hospital visits and check-ups, ignorance by some members of the general public Marie has never once complained about her condition and has always just got on with her life. She truly is a credit to anyone associated with the disease and this is why the LFA is my number one Charity.
Lupus is a chronic, autoimmune disease that can damage any part of the body (skin, joints, and/or organs inside the body). There is currently no cure – only treatment.
In lupus, something goes wrong with your immune system, which is the part of the body that fights off viruses, bacteria and germs and causes it to destroy your bodies healthy tissues. This can cause inflammation, pain, and damage in various parts of the body.
Despite growing research and understanding many people are not aware of lupus or the effects it can have on sufferers. To find out more information about lupus click here.
What does the LFA aim to do?
The LFA energetically pursues its mission through five program objectives:
1. Provides direct financial support to researchers through LFA's own national research program, Bringing Down the Barriers
2. Advocates for increased public and private sector support for research on lupus
3. Translates research findings into medically sound information and programs for people with lupus, their families, physicians, and other health professionals
4. Heightens public awareness of the impact of lupus
5. Supports individuals with lupus, their families and caregivers
Why the LFA?
When my sister, Marie, was thirteen she was diagnosed with lupus and has been on medication to treat it ever since.
Despite a tedious daily drug routine, multiple hospital visits and check-ups, ignorance by some members of the general public Marie has never once complained about her condition and has always just got on with her life. She truly is a credit to anyone associated with the disease and this is why the LFA is my number one Charity.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Description: In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision.
Young people need to know that someone cares about them.
Young people need to know that someone cares about them.
Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA
Description: In every community, boys and girls are left to find their own recreation and companionship in the streets. An increasing number of children are at home with no adult care or supervision.
Young people need to know that someone cares about them.
Young people need to know that someone cares about them.
Boys & Girls Clubs offer that and more. Club programs and services promote and enhance the development of boys and girls by instilling a sense of competence, usefulness, belonging and influence.
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.
Boys & Girls Clubs are a safe place to learn and grow – all while having fun. They are truly The Positive Place For Kids.
Our Mission:
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
A Boys & Girls Club Provides:
A safe place to learn and grow...
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals...
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences...
Hope and opportunity.
The Scope of the Movement:
Helping Kids BE GREAT!
In 2008, Boys & Girls Clubs achieved great things by making a positive impact in communities around the world. Recognizing the challenges young people face, we launched a five-year strategic plan that focuses on three key outcomes for our youth: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The theme of this year's annual report, BE GREAT, emphasizes youth advocacy and demonstrates how Clubs help kids be their best.
To enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
A Boys & Girls Club Provides:
A safe place to learn and grow...
Ongoing relationships with caring, adult professionals...
Life-enhancing programs and character development experiences...
Hope and opportunity.
The Scope of the Movement:
- More than 4.2 million young people served annually through membership and community outreach
- Some 4,000 Club locations
- Locations in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands and on U.S. military bases around the world
- More than 50,000 trained professional staff
Helping Kids BE GREAT!
In 2008, Boys & Girls Clubs achieved great things by making a positive impact in communities around the world. Recognizing the challenges young people face, we launched a five-year strategic plan that focuses on three key outcomes for our youth: academic success, healthy lifestyles, and good character and citizenship. The theme of this year's annual report, BE GREAT, emphasizes youth advocacy and demonstrates how Clubs help kids be their best.
DISABILITY SNOWSPORT UK
Description: DSUK is a people-centred organisation with a unique sense of purpose: that anyone regardless of their disability can take part in and enjoy the thrill of snowsport.
For nearly 30 years we have applied exceptional know-how and adaptability to enable those with a disability to experience the joy of skiing alongside the able-bodied.
For nearly 30 years we have applied exceptional know-how and adaptability to enable those with a disability to experience the joy of skiing alongside the able-bodied.
We provide exciting and life enhancing activities for individuals or groups who require adaptive equipment and/or special instruction and support.
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DISABILITY SNOWSPORT UK
Description: DSUK is a people-centred organisation with a unique sense of purpose: that anyone regardless of their disability can take part in and enjoy the thrill of snowsport.
For nearly 30 years we have applied exceptional know-how and adaptability to enable those with a disability to experience the joy of skiing alongside the able-bodied.
For nearly 30 years we have applied exceptional know-how and adaptability to enable those with a disability to experience the joy of skiing alongside the able-bodied.
We provide exciting and life enhancing activities for individuals or groups who require adaptive equipment and/or special instruction and support.
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Our work is acknowledged and applauded throughout the world because of our:
Knowledge
- Highly qualified and experienced instructional staff
- Up to date with the latest developments in adaptive skiing and equipment
- We have been providing skiing activities since 1976
- We have a unique heritage and philosophy
- Greater self confidence, improved co-ordination, increased independence, improved social skills, better decision making and improved self esteem are just some of the benefits gained
- People achieving their potential
- Overseas activity weeks, adaptive snowsport school in Scotland, local groups, schools and youth programmes, support for the British Disabled Ski Team
- Training for instructors, volunteers and ski centre staff
- Advice and encouragement