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To prevent blindness and preserve sight through direct services and programs, education and advocacy.

WHO WE ARE THE VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU MEMORIAL (VOOM) FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE STANDARD OF CARE AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE MEDICAL PROGRAM IN NIGERIA. VOOM FOUNDATION WAS BORN FROM THE VISION OF DR. VINCENT OHAJU, CHIEF OF SURGERY & MEDICAL DIRECTOR FOR TRAUMA SERVICES AT CHI ST. JOSEPH HEALTH IN BRYAN, TEXAS. ORIGINALLY FROM THE TOWN OF IHITTE, IN SOUTH EASTERN NIGERIA, DR. OHAJU HAD PERSONALLY WITNESSED THE EFFECTS OF INADEQUATE AVAILABLE MEDICAL CARE ON FRIENDS AND FAMILY. HIS FATHER, VINCENT OBIOMA OHAJU PASSED AWAY IN 1983 AT THE AGE OF 56 DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM PULMONARY ASPIRATION. A SIMPLE PROCEDURE SUCH AS BRONCHOSOCOPY READILY AVAILABLE IN EVEN THE SMALLEST HOSPITAL IN THE UNITED STATES COULD HAVE PREVENTED HIS DEMISE. IT WAS A CLOSE AND PERSONAL REMINDER TO DR. OHAJU THAT OVER 95% OF THE PEOPLE IN NIGERIA LIVE WITHOUT ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SERVICES. IN 2016 THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION RANKED NIGERIA 163 OUT OF 190 COUNTRIES IN HEALTHCARE. THE NIGERIAN HEALTHCARE SYST

In 1973 as a result of the need for profound changes in mental health services the Alliance was incorporated in Los Angeles as the Coalition of Spanish Speaking Mental Health Organizations (COSSMHO). Since then the organization has grown and expanded to reflect the changing needs of the people and communities served. Today, the National Alliance for Hispanic Health is the premier science-based and community-driven organization that focuses on the best health for all. Community-based members provide services to more than 15 million Hispanics throughout the U.S. every year and national organization members provide services to more than 100 million people annually.

The Spastic Paraplegia Foundation is committed to promoting research to find cures for Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia and Primary Lateral Sclerosis, to educating people and their families affected by these conditions to help them live full and productive lives and to creating opportunities for mutual support and sharing

The Will Rogers Motion Picture Pioneers is a health charity dedicated to perpetuating the memory of Will Rogers by operating three unique programs: Will Rogers Institute, Brave Beginnings, Pioneers Assistance Fund willrogersmotionpicture.org

Old Field Planters, Inc. is a family owned and operated 501c3 non for profit organization that was started in honor of Ned K. White & Lillie V. White to support talented young people pursue higher education. Mission: Sow seeds of health and prosperity through health literacy, higher education, and global health awareness through service and genuine generous support that ultimately ensures the “Gifts of Living: Life, Health, Strength, and Nourishment of body and soul and mind”.

To provide wellness and healing related training and technical assistance to Indian tribes and organizations throughout the nation that is based in Native culture. " " - - - - - - - -

The Acoustic Neuroma Association is the premier resource for the acoustic neuroma community. We inform, educate, and support those affected by acoustic neuroma brain tumors.

The mission of the Sacramento Life Center is to offer compassion, support, resources and free medical care to women and couples facing an unplanned or unsupported pregnancy in the greater Sacramento region.

To provide life-changing opportunities through sports and physical activity to individuals who are blind and visually impaired.

We teach people how to be better - less anxious and more effective - patients.

Vulvar cancer reported cases is rising. The American Cancer Society estimates that in year 2021: 6120 new cases of vulvar cancer will result in 1,550 deaths. Each day, in the United States alone, this equates to: 17 new diagnoses, and 4 deaths, per day. It is estimated, in the United States alone = 1 in 333 women will succumb to VULVAR CANCER in their lifetime!The Suzanne Lee Prince Foundation MISSION:- to empower all women to be PROACTIVE with their health care through education about this undiscussed and forgotten cancer. The Suzanne Lee Prince Foundation is a 100% volunteer unsalaried board member organization. 100% of all funds generated are spent on operation costs like printing, mailing, phone fees, website maintenance.