| 8011 |
|
ALS
Association, The
818-880-9007
("Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association") Only
organization whose sole mission is to discover the cause and cure
for Lou Gehrig's disease through research, patient support, information,
awareness, education and advocacy.
|
| 8012 |
|
Alzheimer's
Association
800-272-3900
The only national voluntary health organization dedicated to research
and to providing support and assistance to people with Alzheimer's
disease, their families and caregivers.
|
| 9050 |
|
AMC
Cancer Research Center
800-321-1557
Recognized national
leader researching the most promising ways to prevent and control
cancer. Laboratory, clinical and community outreach programs nationwide.
Distinguished scientists with multiple awards.
|
| 8013 |
|
American
Diabetes Association
703-549-1500
Helps prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people
affected by diabetes.
|
| 8014 |
|
American
Liver Foundation
800-GO-LIVER
The only national voluntary health organization dedicated to preventing,
treating and curing hepatitis and other liver and gallbladder diseases
through research and education. 9.0%
|
| 8015 |
|
American
Lung Association
212-315-8700
Fights lung disease including asthma, emphysema, lung cancer and pneumonia.
Its work includes research, smoking and air polluiton prevention,
and public education.
|
| 8016 |
|
American
Parkinson Disease Association
800-223-2732
Dedicated to funding Parkinson's research, providing comprehensive
medical information, extensive public / professional education and
support services. 46 centers, 62 chapters, 500 support groups nationwide.
|
| 8017 |
|
Arthritis
Foundation
800-283-7800
Supports research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis
and improve the quality of life for those afflicted by arthritis.
|
| 8018 |
|
Asthma
and Allergy Foundation of America
816-842-8607
Provides professional and patient education programs, free educational
materials and asthma equipment, prescription assistance, support groups,
summer camp, scholarships and Smoke-Free Dining Guide.
|
| 8019 |
|
Brain
Injury Association of Kansas and Greater Kansas City
816-779-0272
Aims to improve the quality of life for persons with head injury,
provides support to their families and develops programs to prevent
head injury.
|
| 8020 |
|
Center
for Head Injury Services
314-983-9230
Provides services which promote independence, community and the emotional
well being of individuals with non-progressive brain impairments.
|
| 8009 |
|
Community
Health Charities
913-831-7002
Community Health Charities -- Working for a Healthy Missouri -- providing
research, public and professional education, patient, family and community
services across the state. Provided 16,250,622 units of service nationally
and $10,081,350 in grants in Missouri in 1998.
|
| 8021 |
|
Crohn's
and Colitis Foundation of America
800-932-2423
Working to improve the quality of life for Crohn's Disease and
Ulcerative Colitis patients and their families through medical research,
supportive services and education.
|
| 8022 |
|
Cystic
Fibrosis Foundation
800-FIGHT-CF
Supports cutting-edge research to cure CF, a network of care centers
and provides patient services, such as a nationwide pharmacy program.
|
| 9057 |
|
Diabetes
Research Institute Foundation
800-321-3437
Dedicated to finding a cure for diabetes through research and treatment.
Recognized worldwide for improving the quality of life for individuals
with diabetes.
|
| 9058 |
|
Endometriosis
Association
800-992-3636
Provides support, education and research on endometriosis, a painful,
chronic disease affecting five million American women and their families.
National in scope, local in services.
|
| 8025 |
|
Heart
of America Bone Marrow Registry, Inc.
816-333-0305
Recruits, manages and cares for volunteers willing to become bone
marrow donors. The program involves recruitment of volunteers through
community efforts, corporations and groups.
|
| 8026 |
|
Huntington's
Disease Society of America
212-242-1968
Promotes and supports research to find a cure for HD; helps people
and families affected by HD; educates the public and professionals
about HD.
|
| 8027 |
|
Interfaith
Residence dba Doorways
314-535-1919
DOORWAYS, an interfaith AIDS residence program, provides housing options
and services for persons living with HIV/AIDS serving Metropolitan
St. Louis. 87% of funds raised are contributed toward client services.
|
| 8028 |
|
Joshua
Child & Family Development Center
816-763-7605
Supports programs designed to improve the lives of individuals and
families living with Tourette Syndrome and its associated disorders
through research, education, social and clinical programs.
|
| 8029 |
|
Juvenile
Diabetes Foundation International
800-JDF-CURE
World's largest non-profit, non-governmental funder of diabetes research
($300 million since 1970). Mission: Find a cure for diabetes and its
complications through support of research.
|
| 8030 |
|
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society, Kansas City Chapter
913-262-1515
Dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and
myeloma and improving the quality of life for patients and families.
Contributions sustain research, education programs and patient support
services.
|
| 8031 |
|
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society, St. Louis Chapter
314-878-0780
Dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and
myeloma and improving the quality of life for patients and families.
Contributions sustain research, education programs and patient support
services.
|
| 8032 |
|
Lupus
Foundation of America
800-558-0121
Patient-oriented organization helping people with lupus and their
families by providing information, referrals, education, crisis intervention
and support for lupus research.
|
| 8033 |
|
Midwest
Christian Counseling Center
816-561-3726
Develops and supports health programs of a preventive, diagnostic,
treatment, educational and research nature. Addresses psychological
and psychiatric disorders, as well as emotional and relationship problems.
|
| 8034 |
|
Midwest
Ear Institute
816-531-0003
Provides evaluation and treatment for children and adults with severe
hearing loss and other ear-related disorders. Contributions sustain
treatment, clinical research and education of patients, their families
and professionals in the field.
|
| 8035 |
|
Missouri
Hospice Organization
816-350-7702
Advocate for the needs of patients and their families at the end of
life. Mission is to improve education, communication, technical assistance
and referrals.
|
| 8036 |
|
Muscular
Dystrophy Association
800-572-1717
Fighting 40 neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, a nationwide
network of clinics providing comprehensive medical services, and far-reaching
professional and public health education.
|
| 9060 |
|
Myasthenia
Gravis Foundation
312-258-0522
National voluntary health agency which supports research and provides
professional education, patient care, patient services and public
information.
|
| 9037 |
|
NAMI
(National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
800-950-NAMI
A grassroots education, research and advocacy organization for families
and consumers dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by
brain disorders.
|
| 8038 |
|
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
212-986-3240
Sole national voluntary health organization dedicated to ending the
devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis through research, clinical
programs, advocacy, education and community-based client programs.
|
| 8039 |
|
NOVA
Center, Inc.
816-761-8614
NOVA specializes in working with persons from one year through adulthood
with Autism and developmental disabilities (L.D., B.D., E.M.H.). Services
include school, in-home support for families, day programs, counseling,
vocational programs and residential programs.
|
| 8040 |
|
Sickle
Cell Disease Association of America
800-421-8453
Only national voluntary organization dedicated to addressing issues
created by this inherited condition. SCDAA provides public information,
professional education and advocacy and supports research.
|
| 8030 |
|
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society, Kansas City Chapter
913-262-1515
Dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and
myeloma and improving the quality of life for patients and families.
Contributions sustain research, education programs and patient support
services.
|
| 8031 |
|
Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society, St. Louis Chapter
314-878-0780
Dedicated to curing leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and
myeloma and improving the quality of life for patients and families.
Contributions sustain research, education programs and patient support
services.
|
| 8032 |
|
Lupus
Foundation of America
800-558-0121
Patient-oriented organization helping people with lupus and their
families by providing information, referrals, education, crisis intervention
and support for lupus research.
|
| 8033 |
|
Midwest
Christian Counseling Center
816-561-3726
Develops and supports health programs of a preventive, diagnostic,
treatment, educational and research nature. Addresses psychological
and psychiatric disorders, as well as emotional and relationship problems.
|
| 8034 |
|
Midwest
Ear Institute
816-531-0003
Provides evaluation and treatment for children and adults with severe
hearing loss and other ear-related disorders. Contributions sustain
treatment, clinical research and education of patients, their families
and professionals in the field.
|
| 8035 |
|
Missouri
Hospice Organization
816-350-7702
Advocate for the needs of patients and their families at the end of
life. Mission is to improve education, communication, technical assistance
and referrals.
|
| 8036 |
|
Muscular
Dystrophy Association
800-572-1717
Fighting 40 neuromuscular diseases through worldwide research, a nationwide
network of clinics providing comprehensive medical services, and far-reaching
professional and public health education.
|
| 9060 |
|
Myasthenia
Gravis Foundation
312-258-0522
National voluntary health agency which supports research and provides
professional education, patient care, patient services and public
information.
|
| 9037 |
|
NAMI
(National Alliance for the Mentally Ill)
800-950-NAMI
A grassroots education, research and advocacy organization for families
and consumers dedicated to improving the lives of those affected by
brain disorders.
|
| 8038 |
|
National
Multiple Sclerosis Society
212-986-3240
Sole national voluntary health organization dedicated to ending the
devastating effects of Multiple Sclerosis through research, clinical
programs, advocacy, education and community-based client programs.
|
| 8039 |
|
NOVA
Center, Inc.
816-761-8614
NOVA specializes in working with persons from one year through adulthood
with Autism and developmental disabilities (L.D., B.D., E.M.H.). Services
include school, in-home support for families, day programs, counseling,
vocational programs and residential programs.
|
| 8040 |
|
Sickle
Cell Disease Association of America
800-421-8453
Only national voluntary organization dedicated to addressing issues
created by this inherited condition. SCDAA provides public information,
professional education and advocacy and supports research.
|