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"Helping One Heart At a Time" Boston Cardiac Foundation (BCF) is a non-profit organization that brings medical technologies and services to less developed countries around the world. It is our mission to provide advanced medical technologies and cardiac care to indigent patients around the world. In addition we aim to carry on educational and ancillary activities related to cardiac care for the indigent. The BCF team is made up of physicians, nurses and technologists and performs cardiac procedures such as pacemaker implantation free of charge for patients who otherwise would not be able to afford it. Many of these individuals would not survive without these life saving operations. Team members have been traveling around the globe on charitable missions for over 22 years. It is our mission to provide quality healthcare, to those in need, free of charge and better their lives forever.

The mission of Sacred Valley Health is to promote health in the underserved rural communities of Peru's sacred valley.

Guided by a passion to educate and empower patients to pro-actively inquire about the short and long term side effects of prescription medicine before accepting them, MedShadow Foundation seeks to help people understand the risks & benefits of medicines and prompt discussions between the patient and health care provider. This includes asking deeper questions to a physician or pharmacist, looking at the pros and cons of prescription drugs, and if appropriate, exploring other options. We empower our readers to learn about prescription drugs and become an engaged advocate in their own health and wellbeing.

Economic empowerment is the underlying goal of all that we do at Destination Tomorrow. We focus on education and practical life skills that take our clients off the path to needing emergency treatment, housing or healthcare services. We believe it is more helpful to empower them to avoid crisis situations, via offerings such as a financial literacy program in collaboration with TD Bank, a four-week job readiness program, and sexual health education.

Hip Hop Public Health creates research-based educational resources by harnessing the power of music and culture to improve health in communities that are underserved. Our vision is to achieve universal health literacy and health equity.

Raise crucially needed awareness of Lewy Body Dementia through the dissemination of information to health care professionals and the general public. Offer loving support and services to people with LBD and their care partners. Promote essential scientific advances and research.

Peggy Lillis Foundation is building a nationwide clostridium difficile awareness movement by educating the public, empowering advocates, and shaping policy.

Bring education/awareness to TBI and the impacts of having a hidden disease. Give back to the community to receive treatment and support TBI research, and promote kindness, especially to those who are fighting a battle you know nothing about.

TO COORDINATE SERVICES AMONG PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES FOR SPECIALIZED POPULATIONS TO ENSURE SERVICE CONTINUITY, REDUCE DUPLICATION, AND ASSIST INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN ACCESSING APPROPRIATE MENTAL HEALTH, INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES AND DRUG AND ALCOHOL SERVICES.

Jackson Autism Support Network is a non-profit organization founded by parents of children with autism. JASN's mission is to educate the community and support families affected by autism.

To advance awareness, research, treatment, and education and to improve the quality of life for all people affected by brain injury.

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired is a not-for-profit agency committed to providing the highest quality educational, clinical, vocational, and rehabilitation services for children, youth and adults who are blind or visually impaired, including deaf-blind and multi-disabled. Through its comprehensive range of programs and services, The Lighthouse respects personal dignity and partners with individuals to enhance independent living and self-sufficiency. The Lighthouse is a leader, innovator, and advocate for people who are blind or visually impaired, enhancing the quality of life for all individuals involved at the Lighthouse, and for the community.