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The single biggest obstacle in advancing research for the early detection of lung cancer is financial support. Private gifts make it possible to accelerate the rate at which researchers can pursue their work. Support of this nature allows scientists to test new theories that otherwise cannot be explored. This initial research often leads to them receiving larger grants that allow them to continue their efforts.

Your gift could mean the difference between life and breath.

There are several ways you can donate to The Gift of Life and Breath race to help fund research at the University of Colorado Cancer Center.

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This event is not only a fundraiser, but a fun family event to promote healthy habits for our children and their families. Our kids will learn great life lessons by preparing for this race at home as well as in their PE and health classes.

This event will benefit BLS, which plays a critical role in providing a safe and supportive environment where our children can learn healthy lifestyle habits. This year, the funds raised through the Bobcat Boogie will go towards finishing the technology initiative for each classroom, replacing all the computers in the computer lab, and replacing uniforms for our athletic teams.

How Can You Help?

Register and Run!

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We can make a difference, our children deserve the best and by teaching them the basics and giving them the tools they need to make a change for themselves will drive them for years to come. Help us make a difference in the lives of our children.

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Michele Plachy-Rubin was a young wife, mother and kindergarten teacher in the Denver Public Schools when she was diagnosed with brain cancer in December of 1996. The Race for Research was conceived by Michele's friends to raise money to fund local cancer research. Tragically, Michele lost her fight with cancer in May of 1998 but The Race for Research continues as an opportunity for men, women and children to help fight cancer in Michele's memory.

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The Center for African American Health is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the African-American community.

The Center partners with a wide variety of health-education and health-delivery organizations to develop and provide culturally appropriate disease prevention and disease management programs to thousands of African Americans each year.

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We at Fetal Hope have made a point to know the sad and glaring facts behind fetal syndromes. We do this so that at some point, 200 parents do not continue to lose their unborn babies to loss, miscarriage and fetal demise. Each of these words is taboo in today’s society, when in fact, each of those babies at one point, had a life and was a plan to become a bigger part of someone else’s life. Chances are that you or someone you know has experienced a loss and it’s time to start talking about it. The more we open up to ourselves, our friends, our communities, our medical fields, and the general public at large, the higher the chances are that people with the powers that be will start listening. When they start listening, doctors will become more knowledgeable about fetal syndromes and how to treat them, women will receive increased fetal/maternal monitoring, they will receive proper diagnoses and treatment, and in the end, parents will welcome their unborn, as babies lives will be saved. YOU can help make this difference by sharing your own story or encouraging those you know who have experienced loss to do so. Together we can make a difference. Together we can save lives.

Please consider sending a video clip of your own personal loss so that others will be encouraged, or consider making a recurring donation to help us reach families in need of support during a fetal syndrome diagnosis. Let’s Start Talking About It. Let’s Start Doing.

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Jodi's Race for Awareness was the inspiration of Jodi Brammeier, a Colorado native, who was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2008. She believed she would have caught the cancer earlier had she only been more aware of the signs and symptoms. It became her goal to raise awareness through this race so that other women might find the cancer earlier, and stand a chance to win against this deadly disease.

The first race was held in June, 2010 with a record number of participants for a first time race. Unfortunately Jodi lost her battle August 3rd, less than two months after the inaugural race. However, her memory will forever live on in the race. Please join us June 2nd, 2012 for an inspiring experience! For more information, visit our Website.

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Our Mission is to benefit patients, families, the medical community, and others affected by this rare disease with energetic programs of awareness and fundraising. Action for Amyloidosis will intensify the momentum already generated by existing organizations, and seek collaborative efforts to hasten the successes for which we all so fervently strive.

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The mission of the AACR is to prevent and cure cancer through research, education, communication, and collaboration. Though its programs and services, the AACR fosters research in cancer and related biomedical science; accelerates the dissemination of new research findings among scientists and others dedicated to the conquest of cancer; promotes science education and training; and advances the understanding of cancer etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment throughout the world.

The AACR is the oldest and largest scientific organization in the world focused on every aspect of high-quality, innovative cancer research. Its reputation for scientific breadth and excellence attract the premier researchers in the field. The programs and services of the AACR foster the exchange of knowledge and new ideas among scientists dedicated to cancer research, provide training opportunities for the next generation of cancer researchers, and increase public understanding of cancer.
To that end, the AACR:
· Including Cancer Discovery, the AACR publishes seven major peer-reviewed journals: Cancer Research; Clinical Cancer Research; Molecular Cancer Therapeutics; Molecular Cancer Research; Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention; and Cancer Prevention Research. AACR journals represented 20 percent of the market share of total citations in 2009.
· Publishes CR, a magazine for cancer survivors, patient advocates, their families, physicians and scientists. It provides a forum for sharing essential, evidence-based information and perspectives on progress in cancer research, survivorship, and advocacy.
· Convenes topical scientific conferences and an annual meeting that draws more than 17,000 participants from the cancer research community.
· Offers workshops, fellowships and grants for early-career investigators and investigators-in-training.
· Collaborates with cancer survivors, raises public awareness of the progress in and cause for hope in cancer research and advocates for strong federal research funding.

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The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives, and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.

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The American Cancer Society provides many services to cancer patients and their families. These include Reach to Recovery, a one on one breast cancer support program. Road to Recovery, a volunteer driver program to help patients get to their medical appointments. Look Good, Feel Better is a program for women going through cancer treatment to help deal with the appearance related side effects of treatment. Hotel Lodging program provides free or discounted lodging to patients traveling more the 50 miles for their treatment. We have Cancer Resource Centers, which are volunteer staffed centers that provide information, support resources, wigs, hats scarves and breast prostheses free of charge to patients and their families. We have the Patient Navigation program which is an American Cancer Society staff person who connects patients and their families with resources to help address their needs and barriers to help them through their cancer journey. The Patient Navigators use ACS programs and the many community programs available to help patients and their families.

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Vision:

To make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and their families, one day at a time.

Mission:
To help those living with cancer by providing housing, programs, and partnerships in our community.

Goals:
Facilitate optimum care by providing our immune-compromised patients a safe, clean home away from home that encourages healing Post Bone Marrow or Stem Cell Transplantation. The environment is further enhanced by the proximity to cancer treatment centers in Denver and our oversight that insures an optimal healing environment.
Offer compassion, camaraderie, support, activities, outings, group meals and other amenities for families away from home trying to deal with the toughest challenge of their lives.
Support basic oncology research at the CU Cancer Center/The Children's Hospital Program through an annual peer reviewed grant award, and physician education by supporting a visiting professor each year.
Build Partnerships in our community to strengthen the support available for families living with cancer.


Safe, Clean, free from exposure to others who may inadvertently carry infection. Our cleaning guidelines were established to provide the best possible environment to encourage and support the healing process.

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Our mission is to ensure that all people impacted by cancer are empowered by knowledge, strengthened by action, and sustained by community. This mission supports and complements the medical treatment of cancer.

Three of the most significant stressors negatively impacting the immune systems of people with cancer are unwanted aloneness, uncertainty and confusion, and loss of hope. Our programs help people learn coping skills to regain a sense of control, reduce isolation, and restore hope.

We are the Colorado affiliate of Cancer Support Community, an international nonprofit organization created from the merger of The Wellness Community and Gilda's Club Worldwide. For over 45 years, these organizations have been leaders in providing services to people with cancer, survivors, caregivers, family and friends.

More than 18,000 people in Colorado are diagnosed with cancer every year. With Cancer Support Community Colorado's help, people affected by cancer learn to actively cope with cancer, take responsibility and control of their care, and make desired lifestyle changes to improve their emotional and physical well-being.

Our services include support, education, healthy lifestyle programs, social activities, and information and referral. They are available for people across the cancer continuum and are currently offered at sites in the Denver metro area comfortable and convenient for people with cancer, survivors, caregivers, family and friends.

All services and programs of Cancer Support Community Colorado are offered free of charge to the participants, a policy especially important since financial burdens often add to the stress of cancer.

Here's what participants say about how they've benefited from Cancer Support Community Colorado programs:

"Allowed me to recognize, acknowledge and release situations, thoughts and feelings. Very empowering."

"Brought peace into my life. Helped with my anger."

"Learning about other people's journeys. I am not really exposed to others with cancer so this has been good for me."

"It has helped me learn to relax more and be more creative. It was great to have more connection with others who are also having to make the journey through cancer recovery."

"I received comforting support from the group and have learned I am not a statistic or a number."

"Excellent - please have more!"

Your support helps us reach even more people in the Denver metro area who are impacted by cancer. Together we can ensure that no one faces cancer alone!

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Casting for Recovery is a national non-profit support and educational program for women who have or have had breast cancer.

We provide an opportunity for women whose lives have been profoundly affected by the disease to gather in a beautiful, natural setting and learn fly-fishing, "a sport for life." Just as importantly, we offer an opportunity to meet new friends and have fun.

Our weekend retreats incorporate counseling, educational services and the sport of fly-fishing to promote mental and physical healing.

Founded in 1996, Casting for Recovery has been offering free retreats across the country. We rely on local volunteers and organizations to support our community based retreats.


Why fly fishing and breast cancer?

To Fish is to Hope (c)

The retreats provide an avenue for social support and group interactions, reducing the feeling of isolation many survivors might have.

The dynamics of fly fishing provide a healing connection to the natural world, relieving everyday stressors and promoting a sense of calm.

Fly fishing techniques provide a gentle exercise for joint and soft tissue mobility.

The retreats offer a forum for women with similar experiences to meet, learn a new skill and gain a respite from their everyday concerns.

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Cheryl Shackelford Foundation is committed to raising public awareness and educating women in Colorado regarding the symptoms, risk factors, and facts about ovarian cancer. Our goals are to increase the rate of early detection of ovarian cancer and assist those women diagnosed with the disease in a supportive role.

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Cheryl Shackelford Foundation is committed to raising public awareness and educating women in the state of Colorado regarding the symptoms, risk factors, and facts about ovarian cancer. Our goals are to increase the rate of early detection of ovarian cancer and assist those women diagnosed with the disease in a supportive role. To support our mission, CSF offers various programs and activities:

-To promote September as National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month by distributing educational materials such as symptom cards, fact sheets and teal ribbon pins to the public.

-To organize "A Teal Soiree", an annual fundraiser to benefit ovarian cancer patients in Colorado.

-To work with state and local media to spread awareness of ovarian cancer in Colorado.
-To provide free patient "comfort kits" to any woman in Colorado who is newly diagnosed or currently in treatment.
-To participate in other ovarian cancer awareness special events.

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Every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy.
Thank you for supporting Children's Hospital Colorado and its Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. Now in its second century, Children's Hospital sees more, treats more and heals more kids than any hospital in our seven-state area. Through community engagement and a commitment to world-class, family-centered care, research, education and advocacy, Children's envisions a world where every child has the opportunity to grow up healthy.

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The Colorado Cancer Coalition is a unique gathering of organizations and individuals with interest in the prevention and control of cancer in Colorado. The Coalition dedicates itself to achieving increased prevention, research, early detection, and improved treatment of cancer for all Coloradoans in the coming decade.

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Colorado Cancer Research Program (CCRP) brings revolutionary cancer treatment, prevention, and symptom control options to patients in Colorado. CCRP provides patients the opportunity to have these advanced opportunities in their local community. These trials give the patient direct impact, not only in the potential outcome of their individual situation but also the broader population as a whole. During the history of CCRP, many of the cancer treatment and prevention trials that CCRP participated have become the standard of care for cancer treatment as well as known measures to prevent cancer. Today CCRP is a partnership between 120 community oncologists and 17 hospitals throughout Colorado. CCRP is able to bring directly to our medical partners and their patients the most cutting edge cancer treatment and cancer control options. This unique partnership allows patients to receive these advanced options by their own doctor, in their own community. In its 25 year history, CCRP has brought 349 research trials to over 4,200 patients in Colorado. Additionally, all of CCRP’s financial resources remain in Colorado, to support Coloradoans. Until there is a cure, CCRP is committed to continue to bring these advanced treatment options not only to those directly impacted by cancer today, but to make a difference in future generations.

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Ovarian cancer is the most deadly of gynecological cancers and early detection is the key to long-time survival. Perhaps you know someone who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. If so, you know that she celebrates each day as a gift – and it’s not a gift she takes for granted. She hopes that in her lifetime, there will be a better diagnostic test, a better treatment, and maybe even a cure. In the meantime, she can turn to the Colorado Ovarian Cancer Alliance (COCA) to provide survivor support, education and advocacy. Survivor Support: COCA offers monthly support groups to provide ovarian cancer survivors a place to share thoughts and feelings, discuss medical research, and learn about ovarian cancer and how to access financial resources and appropriate health care. Advocacy: COCA advocates for excellence in health care for, and increased research on, ovarian cancer. Education: COCA raises awareness about symptoms and risks via survivors putting a face on this illness by sharing their stories with medical students in addition to providing speakers to clubs, organizations and groups interested in learning about ovarian cancer. COCA needs your help! We rely on your contributions to fund the critical education, advocacy and support that we offer Colorado women.

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation of Colorado grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy. Founded in 1983, the chapter has granted more than 3,300 wishes to eligible Colorado children. The Colorado chapter is part of the largest wish-granting organization in the world, with 65 chapters in the United States and its territories, along with 27 international affiliates on five continents. Make-A-Wish estimates a positive impact on more than 300,000 individuals each year.

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Jordan's Angel Foundation Is dedicated to caring for families with childhood cancer by providing financial and in-kind assistance. In addition, Jordan's Angel Foundation desires to promote childhood cancer awareness.

Purpose of Foundation:
Jordan's Angel Foundation was established in memory of eight-year-old Jordan Richey and her seven -year battle against leukemia. Throughout this experience it was apparent that many families with children in pediatric oncology had unmet emotional and financial needs. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for families of children with cancer and their special needs. In order to meet the needs of these children and their families we will assist with the funding for counseling, recreational opportunities, family financial needs, assistance for parents to be with their children during medical treatment, airfare for grandparents to be with family, grocery and gas cards, fun-filled parties to offer hospitalized children comfort, companionship, and opportunities for the family to create lasting memories with the child.

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The Cancer Fitness Institute, formerly known as Summit Cancer Solutions, provides individualized exercise programs to cancer survivors through community recreation centers. Since 1998, we have helped over 1400 cancer survivors.

The Cancer Fitness Institute now provides training on its turnkey Summit Cancer Solutions/CancerFit cancer exercise program to qualified exercise professionals. This training program enables the Cancer Fitness Institute to broaden its impact by creating a small army of cancer-trained exercise professionals. Cancer survivors across Colorado, and beyond, will have access to exercise programs tailored to their needs in their communities!

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The mission of Dani's Foundation, a charitable organization that was formed in 1999, is to find the cause and the cure for sarcomas that are affecting children and young adults.
Dani's Foundation is dedicated to advancing a global initiative that will be aimed at:


Funding research that will find the cause and the cure for sarcomas including Ewing's Sarcoma (EWS), osteosarcoma and the other fomrs of sarcomas that affect children and young adults.
Funding studies that will target improved treatment protocols for all sarcoma patients.
Implementing community education programs that will inform the public on the varieties of sarcomas.
Providing valuable resource information for sarcoma patients and medical professionals.

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DenUM inspires hope as an advocate and trusted provider of needed services.

DenUM supports families in crisis with food, housing, and employment assistance to ensure long-term stability. More than 68,000 services are provided annually to help vulnerable families in our community.

Please support this service-oriented, in-the-trenches, day-to-day urban ministry by contributing financially TODAY!

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Denver Children's Home, located less than four blocks from City Park, restores hope and health to traumatized children and families through a comprehensive array of therapeutic, educational, and community-based needs.

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Denver City Lax is a Colorado non-profit organization developing a sports-based youth development program that involves elementary and middle school students playing lacrosse in underserved neighborhoods in the Denver metro area.

US Lacrosse, the national governing body for lacrosse, selected Denver City Lax as a BRIDGE affiliate to join other urban lacrosse programs around the country dedicated to Building Relationships to Initiate Diversity, Growth and Enrichment through the sport of lacrosse.

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The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Colorado grants the wishes of Colorado children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

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Are you training hard for the Denver Marathon this fall? Need a little extra motivation? Join the Make-A-Wish Marathon Team and help make wishes come true with every stride you take.

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We are so excited to be supporting four great charities. You can fundraise/donate to a specific charity, or if you would like to support them all, please make a donation here and we will split the donation equally amongst these great charities.

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Healthy Learning Paths is a nonprofit partnership of medical and educational professionals who recognize and teach the critical connection between wellness and learning for children’s success. Interactive, hands-on programs are taught by licensed experts who provide comprehensive resources for teachers, childcare professionals, parents and children. Topics include sleep, mental health, nutrition, activity, social behavior, advocacy and more.

Healthy Learning Paths offers:
• Community programs for parents
• Training programs and conferences for childcare professionals
• Professional development programs and conferences for educators
• Be Well Learn Well© school wellness programs for area preschools and elementary schools

Accomplishments:
Healthy Learning Paths has provided programs teaching the critical connections between health and learning to over 6000 children, parents, childcare professionals and teachers in Colorado.

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Freedom Service Dogs (FSD) enhances the lives of people with disabilities by rescuing dogs and custom training them for individual client needs. FSD provides lifetime support to its client-dog partners to encourage increased independence and the loving, therapeutic bond between canine and human.

We do not breed dogs for the purposes of our mission. All of the dogs we use are rescues, almost entirely from shelters across the Metro Denver area and the Front Range. Any dog that does not fulfill all the comprehensive training requirements is found an adoptive home. The all inclusive expense for custom training from start to finish is generally $20,000-$25,000 – but clients are not charged for our service. We focus our efforts on donating these wonderful animals to disabled people throughout our community to help promote independence in their difficult daily lives.

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The mission of the Gabby Krause Foundation is to make a difference in the lives of children and their families who are faced with fighting cancer and other long-term childhood illnesses.

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The Gabby Krause Foundation is a network of caring people who want to make a difference in the lives of children with cancer and other long-term illnesses. The signature project of the Foundation is Bags of Fun.

Bags of Fun are filled with educational, interactive, and silly toys that give a child a better day, a smile, and something to focus on other than their illness. To parents carrying a heavy burden, the bags bring relief, joy, and a sense that someone understands.

The Gabby Krause Foundation was started to fulfill Gabby’s wish that every child have a Bag of Fun and the foundations goal is to expand Bags of Fun to other cities.

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The Generations Cancer Foundation mission is to raise awareness and funds for cancer research; and to distribute those funds to other cancer organizations while engaging people of all generations in philanthropic work for the future of our community.
The Generations Cancer Foundation, a 100 percent volunteer organization, boasts a committee of 70+ individuals. Each member is personally dedicated to the prevention and research of cancer. Some have stories of their own triumph, some have family member who are battling the disease, and sadly, some have lost friends or family to the disease. Others just want to do their part to try and conquer this illness. Each member personally contributes his or her time to this cause.

Each year, we choose a beneficiary to receive our donation. In the past we have given to AMC Cancer Research Center, the University of Colorado Clinical Cancer Care Program, the University of Colorado Foundation, National Jewish, and the University of Colorado Cancer Center. We focus exclusively on research and funds are specifically earmarked to help find a cure for cancer.

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H.O.P.E. Team is a partner of the Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) Cancer Fighters program. H.O.P.E. Team provides Help, Optimism, Peace and Encouragement to cancer patients, families, and their caregivers.

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It is Heroes Forever goal to support Heroes (pediatric cancer patients) and families in as many ways as we possibly can. This can only be achieved through monetary contributions, in-kind donations, volunteer hours and donation of professional services. Please consider how you can help fund our Heroes and Hero Events.

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Jordan's Angel Foundation Is dedicated to caring for families with childhood cancer by providing financial and in-kind assistance. In addition, Jordan's Angel Foundation desires to promote childhood cancer awareness.

Purpose of Foundation:
Jordan's Angel Foundation was established in memory of eight-year-old Jordan Richey and her seven -year battle against leukemia. Throughout this experience it was apparent that many families with children in pediatric oncology had unmet emotional and financial needs. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to caring for families of children with cancer and their special needs. In order to meet the needs of these children and their families we will assist with the funding for counseling, recreational opportunities, family financial needs, assistance for parents to be with their children during medical treatment, airfare for grandparents to be with family, grocery and gas cards, fun-filled parties to offer hospitalized children comfort, companionship, and opportunities for the family to create lasting memories with the child.

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Just-In-Time Neuroblastoma Foundation, Inc. was inspired by a boy named Justin. Justin was only three and a half years old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. From his initial diagnosis, Justin's family struggled to find information not only on the disease itself, but also on finding information on where to turn to and how to coordinate much needed blood bank donations, fundraising ideas to offset the financial burdens of medical treatment and unpaid time off work and information on treatment options and national treatment facilities specializing in Neuroblastoma such as Sloan's Kettering.

Therefore, after Justin had been cancer free for 15 months, Justin's family and friends organized the Just-In-Time Neuroblastoma Foundation, Inc., hoping it might come "just in time" to help out another family undergoing the same or similar illness.

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The Kristin Michelle O’Connor Foundation was formed to honor the life of a brilliant young woman who lost her life to melanoma. The Foundation raises funds for the Melanoma Research Foundation and the University of Colorado Cancer Center through its Summer Solstice 5K Run.

Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, and the second deadliest type of cancer for women ages 25-34. The Kristin Michelle O’Connor Foundation seeks to put an end to this devastating disease.

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A World Problem:

1. Every second of every day one child dies of starvation or a disease brought on by malnourishment.

2. Childhood obesity in the United States is at an all time high, and youth fitness is declining at an alarming rate.

3. Children and adults with Intellectual and physical disabilities have very few outlets that will allow them to participate in sports.

How this simple concept succeeds:
Our for profit philosophy allows us the freedom to use a free market approach to raising funds by runners registering for our running events through SupportOurSociety.org, and with organizations and individuals that fundraise while learning to run marathons, 10k's and half marathons. We allow each organization to retain a percentage of what is raised for their own prudent reserve and the remaining balance is used to purchase food and to offer grants to our non-profit partnership programs.

Thank you for your encouragement and support.
Warm Regards,

Richard P. Burke
Sanctioned/Certificated by
The United States Governing Board
U.S. track and field, long distance running
and race walking. USATF is gov. member
of USA Olympic Team.

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Our mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkins disease and myeloma and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Our vision is that by the year 2015, the majority of patients with blood cancer are either cured or able to manage their condition with good quality of life. In some cases, diseases may be prevented. Effective treatments, information resources and support are widely accessible and patients are aware of them, enabling patients, their families and caregivers to cope effectively throughout their cancer journey. Blood cancer research is the gateway to curing all cancers….Gleevec is now used for more than six different cancers including brain and esophagus.

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At Live By Living, we understand that a cancer diagnosis creates a range of challenges — physical, emotional, and spiritual, to name just a few. Regaining your strength after treatment is difficult. Regaining your bearings can be even harder.

Live By Living provides transformative outdoor experiences for cancer survivors and their caregivers. Our day hikes, snowshoe outings, and cancer survivor retreats are structured to help you build up your strength and stamina, to find solace in the beauty of nature, and to inspire, and be inspired by, others who are traveling along the cancer journey.

Outcomes include improved physical conditioning, as well as emotional and psychological benefits associated with exercise, being in nature, overcoming obstacles, and building new relationships with fellow survivors.

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Love Hope Strength is an international, music-centric cancer charity dedicated to providing support for cancer centers, and inspiration to those affected, throughout the world. The mission is to save lives, right now, with the advances that have already been made in cancer care. We do not fund cancer research, rather we use our funds to purchase medical equipment and supplies, raise awareness through special events, documentaries and media, build cancer centers and find bone marrow donors.

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Help us raise money for Make-A-Wish!

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The McKaila J. Steffes Foundation is designed to help pediatric oncology patients who need financial assistance with their treatments. The three hospitals receiving this assistance are Presbyterian/St. Luke's and The Children's Hospital - both in Denver, Colorado and MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital in Houston, Texas. McKaila was treated at these three hospitals and received excellent care.

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The Morgan Adams Foundation raises money and awareness on behalf of children affected with cancer. Working with leading physicians, we directly fund pediatric cancer research and therapies which will improve survival rates and reduce the devastating side-effects cancer treatments have on our children.

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Operation TBI Freedom (OTF) is an official Charity Partner of the Colfax Marathon, held on May 19-20 in Denver, CO.

OTF is a privately funded program that provides advocacy and counseling for active duty and military veterans with traumatic brain injury (TBI) who have served in the current Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts.

TBI can cause a wide range of cognitive, physical and emotional problems that make it difficult or impossible to perform everyday tasks. OTF provides support for a wide range of medical, financial, housing, employment and family counseling issues to help these soldiers and veterans with TBI and their families manage all the changes in their lives.

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The Men and Women Overcomers Program helps to transform the lives of men, women, and children who have become victims or are suffering from destructive addictive behaviors.

Our strategy is to help the individual overcome alcohol and drug addictions which have rendered them incapable of caring and supporting themselves or their families. This is done with practical applications of behavior modification techniques, re-education and re-training, all of which are based on Godly Principles. Each Man or Woman that is accepted into our programs is given room and board for one to two years. The program is divided into three phases. Promotion from one Phase to the next is contingent upon successfully completing the requirements of each level.

The Program staff includes Ordained Ministers, State license Marriage and Family Therapist, Educational accredit teachers, and certified drug and alcohol counselors. Each program participant must successfully complete the classroom work, volunteer work, and therapy. The curriculum includes classes such as Group therapy, Leadership skills, self-Esteem, Spiritual development, Life skills, Relapse Prevention, Anger management, Work therapy and Spiritual Twelve Steps. Phase lll prepares the individual for re-entry into main stream society, this is characterized by gainful employment or the improvement of education. Residents then graduate after fulfilling all the requirements of the program.

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MISSION STATEMENT

Our mission is to encircle those facing advanced illness with unprecedented levels of comfort, compassion and expertise.

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Pathways, a palliative care consult service offered by The Denver Hospice, provides highly specialized pain management. Its main focus is you – alleviating your pain and symptoms while putting you on a new path towards greater quality of life. The Pathways team is made up of talented and skilled experts in palliative care. Be assured that your comfort is always our top priority.

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The Pennsylvania Environmental Council (PEC) protects and restores the natural and built environments through innovation, collaboration, education and advocacy. PEC believes in the value of partnerships with the private sector, government, communities and individuals to improve the quality of life for all Pennsylvanians.

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Step up with Project Angel Heart and help provide nutritious, home-delivered meals, at no cost, to clients battling cancer. Currently, cancer is the most common disease reported by our clients. Your gift ensures that those battling the disease, are doing so with consistent nutrition, delivered right to their door. So Step Up with Project Angel Heart in the fight against cancer and make a difference in the life of someone in need. For more information: www.projectangelheart.org or 303-830-0202.

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About the PCEC
The Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC) was founded in 1989, and is a non-profit 501-3c organization. A national organization committed to men’s health, the Prostate Conditions Education Council (PCEC) – formerly the Prostate Cancer Education Council – is the nation’s leading resource for information on prostate health. The PCEC is dedicated to saving lives through awareness and the education of men, the women in their lives, as well as the medical community about prostate cancer prevalence, the importance of early detection, and available treatment options, as well as other men’s health issues. The Council – comprised of a consortium of leading physicians, health educators, scientists and prostate cancer advocates – aims to conduct nation wide screenings for men and perform research that will aid in the detection and treatment of prostate conditions. More information is available at www.prostateconditions.org.

As the founder and coordinator of the national Prostate Cancer Awareness Week (PCAW) Program, we have screened nearly 4,000,000 men across the country for the disease and have become one of the largest and most successful health screening projects in the world.

PCEC is not only the national leader in providing prostate cancer screenings for men in all stages of the disease; it is also the national leader in increasing awareness and education on prostate disease. Our education and awareness campaigns include a wide variety of forums and have expansive reach.

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The Raymond Wentz Foundation was established in late 2002 by Denver oncologist Dr. David Schrier in memory of his patient, Raymond Wentz. Raymond battled non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma at the age of 18. Although he lost his battle he inspired all the people who helped care for him with his constant bravery and grace. His memory lives on through The Raymond Wentz Foundation which is dedicated to generating hope to Colorado cancer patients by lessoning their daily financial struggles. Often a cancer diagnosis and the subsequent treatment force already low-income uninsured or underinsured patients to miss work, creating an inability for them to keep up with their bills. Financial burdens affect the patients’ ability to heal and recover from cancer treatment. Funding this cause allows the foundation to bring simple joys to cancer patients in the greatest need.

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Who We Are

Rocky Mountain Cancer Assistance (RMCA), is a Colorado-based nonprofit organization providing financial assistance for the basic living needs of cancer patients receiving treatment in Colorado. Assistance from RMCA is for rent or mortgage, food, utilities, transportation, and health insurance premiums or COBRA payments, and other non-medical expenses. RMCA's goal is to continue to provide assistance to every eligible applicant that demonstrates a dire financial situation. Support from RMCA helps cancer patients avoid delaying or ending treatment due to financial stress.

Why Were We Founded

RMCA, formerly known as Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers Foundation, was started in 1999 by a group of doctors, patients, friends, and associates of the Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers. These volunteers recognized that with treatment many patients' household budget was stretched to the limits due to treatment and treatment-related costs. A patient's normal budget is overturned at the same time their income may be reduced because they are unable to work due to the illness. Their stress level greatly increases at the very time they need to be focusing on their health. Our objective is to reduce this stress whenever possible and help ensure that patients can continue their treatment.

Our Vision

To be the preeminent Colorado charitable entity assisting cancer patients in meeting their needed living expenses.

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To make a difference in the lives of children and their families cared for by the Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children’s healthcare network. We accomplish this by providing direct assistance to meet their most fundamental needs and implement programs that improve their overall health.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Denver provides a home away from home for families of children being treated at area hospitals and supports community programs that serve the needs of children.

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Roundup Ranch enriches the lives of children with life-threatening illnesses by providing free, year-round camping experiences with appropriate medical care that are fun, safe and empowering. The camp is a provisional member of the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, founded in 1988 by Paul Newman and is now the largest family of camps worldwide for children with serious illnesses.
After conducting a needs assessment in 2006, it was determined more than 35,000 children in the Rocky Mountain Region suffer from a serious illness. More than 85 percent do not have the opportunity to attend camp because of their illness. With plans to open in the summer of 2011, Roundup River Ranch will help close the gap and provide life-changing opportunities to thousands of children.
As part of this initiative, we have embarked on a $20 million capital campaign appropriately named “Campaign for Laughter.” The campaign will help us fulfill a dream of building a Hole in the Wall Camp to enable these children to experience new and traditional camp activities, explore the Colorado Rocky Mountain wilderness and embrace the simple joys of being a kid.
Our camp will be free to campers and their families. Parents will look to the camp as a respectful, safe, medically supported place for their children to have fun away from hospitals. The camp will be a positive, loving place where campers, parents, siblings, volunteers and staff will benefit from personal enrichment and life-changing experiences.

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This Foundation is built on the dreams and memory of Rachael Newton. Rachael was only 14 years old when she passed away. Rachael loved Elvis; she had many Christmas ornaments, blankets, pillow, everything she could find with Elvis on it, and every CD. She also loved Audrey Hepburn; Breakfast at Tiffany’s was one of her favorites. Rachael was a self taught artist; she wanted to be a fashion designer and was already looking at schools. So when she received a Make-A-Wish trip she picked Paris where she had a seat at the end of the cat walk for a fashion show at Lafayette. Rachael had a big heart she loved everyone. She also had a great sense of humor, she lost her hair from the chemo and radiation when she was 13 and most girls would be devastated but she would pick on those of us that had to take the time to do our hair or had to buy shampoo.
The last few years of Rachael’s life were hard; she had a craniotomy (brain surgery), laminectomy (surgery to remove tumors from spinal cord), full head and spine radiation therapy, and chemotherapy. She also had daily migraines. But still she didn’t want kids to go through what she was going through, so she started making earrings and Christmas ornaments to sell and gave the money to her doctors for their research. She never said this was for her but for other children.
After Rachael passed away, I packed away the earrings and ornaments because it was just too painful for me to deal with. But then I had friends that convinced me that we needed to continue this for Rachael, this was what she wanted and if she was still here she would be doing it. At that point we started the nonprofit paperwork; it became obvious this was what we were supposed to be doing. When we contacted Rachael’s doctors they were setting up the Brain Tumor Institute at the same time and partnered with us, our nonprofit paperwork was quickly approved, the foundation has been growing steadily ever since, and we will continue to raise the awareness of pediatric brain tumors and fund research into treatments and hopefully one day a cure for this devastating disease.

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Sean was chief deputy district attorney with the 17th Judicial District Attorney’s office. During his seven years of service in Adams County, May volunteered for the Child Victim Unit where he pursued justice for children who had been physically and/or sexually abused. At the time of his death, he was responsible for training and supervising new prosecutors.

Sadly, Sean was shot and killed in his backyard when he was returning home from work.

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We seek to provide a sense of security from financial hardship and enhance the quality of life for Colorado breast cancer patients in treatment. Sense of Security has served more than 700 Colorado breast cancer patients while in treatment by providing over 1.3 Million Dollars towards housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, COBRA or insurance premiums and other basic living expenses to over the last 10 years.

Other organizations are about research, Sense of Security is about helping people hold their lives together while going through breast cancer treatments that are always challenging and sometimes debilitating. We are proud that our funding ensures that breast cancer patients can stay secure in their homes and have enough good food to nourish themselves and their families.

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Imagine life as you know it changed completely and forever in just one moment…

Each year an estimated 1.4 million people will experience a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It is a growing public health concern as an estimated 5.3 million Americans have suffered from an acquired brain injury that requires a long-term or lifelong need for help to perform daily activities.

It is crucial that a survivor receive post acute rehabilitation of “sufficient scope, duration, and intensity to restore maximum function and accommodate residual disability” (Brain Injury Association of America, 2008).

The need for continuous and long-term care is underscored by the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of America which states the following (excerpt) in its position statement:

“Barriers to accessing the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) continuum of care result in enormous medical, social and economic consequences for the individual who is injured, his or her family members, and the nation as a whole. Delayed treatment results in higher levels of disability, an increased reliance on pharmacological interventions, greater durable medical equipment needs, and higher long-term care costs.”


“There are more annual incidences of brain injury than Multiple Sclerosis, Spinal Cord Injuries, HIV/AIDS, and Breast Cancer put together” – James Brady

Go to www.sharedjourneysfoundation.org to read Nate's Story. Nate is the inspiration for Shared Journeys.

The Shared Journeys Brain Injury Foundation (SJBIF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, proposes to create versatile and impactful services for brain injury survivors, their families, and the community through the Shared Journeys Center. With the right care and support, the life of a brain injury survivor can be vastly different, with greater quality, independence, productivity, and fulfillment. Its mission and vision are as follows:

The mission of Shared Journeys Brain Injury Foundation is to empower persons with acquired brain injury the hope and support needed to reclaim life.

The vision of Shared Journeys Brain Injury Foundation is to provide specialized residential and rehabilitation programs that succeed in helping persons with acquired brain injury regain independent, satisfying and productive lives. The Foundation is further interested in working with others to be a model for communities across the country.

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Shining Stars Foundation was founded on the idea of helping those in need. Since our organization was established, we have endeavored to provide help where the need is greatest. Our team is made up almost entirely of volunteers. The Foundation's headquarters are in Colorado and primarily serves children across the state of Colorado, but also has many children attend our events from the surrounding states.

During the 2008 - 2009 fiscal year, the Shining Stars Foundation touched the lives of 1,720 people. On a year round basis the foundation hosts a week long Winter Games Week, therapeutic recreation activities, diversified outreach programs, and overnight reunion events for the children and their entire family.

Doctors refer patients to our programs that often have lost their will to live and typically are challenged with difficult social and economic issues that further complicate their diagnosis. All services are provided at no cost to the child or their family. Last year approximately 8,152 hours of volunteer service were donated to our events.

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Our mission is to change the face of cancer by providing cancer patients with restorative skin and bodywork treatments, including: oncology massage, facials, acupuncture, nutritional analysis, yoga, chiropractic, mind/body therapy, manicures and pedicures, provided by certified oncology certified technicians and therapists.

Through alliances with individual spas, oncologists and Cancer Centers, Spa4thePink touches cancer survivors lives by providing them with complimentary skin care products, oncology spa services and education on how to cope one day at a time with changing skin and body issues related to cancer treatment.

At The University of Colorado we have aligned with The Center of Integrative Medicine to provide the following additional services: acupuncture, chiropractic, yoga, pilates, Thai Chi, and Mind/Body Programs.

Trained oncology spa technicians can help the mind, skin, and body connection associated with harsh chemotherapy and radiation therapies. In a world where a survivor’s days are filled with doctors’ appointments our program gives survivors welcomed relief. Our personalized approach enables a survivor to book an appointment with an oncology trained spa technician at a date and time of her choosing.

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The mission of StandUp For Kids is to help homeless and street kids.

We do this, every day, in cities across America. We carry out our mission through our volunteers who go to the streets in order to find, stabilize and otherwise help homeless and street kids improve their lives.

StandUp For Kids is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization founded in 1990 to help rescue homeless and at-risk youth. With national headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia StandUp For Kids is run almost entirely by volunteers, and has programs in a number of states.

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Starlight Children’s Foundation, a non-profit organization launched in Colorado in 1995, is dedicated to improving the quality of life for seriously ill children and their families. We serve 79 hospital pediatric units in Colorado. Our direct service programs provide both in-hospital and outpatient family care. Starlight’s primary goal is to lessen the emotional and psychological impact that hospitalization and ongoing treatment have on seriously and chronically ill children.
Our programs enable these children and their families to spend time together away from the hospital, meet others facing similar challenges, build a local support network, feel less isolated and, most importantly, return home with a renewed sense of hope.

Our programs, serving an estimated 10,000 unduplicated children a year, are as follows: Fun Packs Backpacks, filled with hospital-friendly activities, games and necessities given at the time of hospital admission; Great Escapes, social outings and activities free -of -charge to the ill child and their family; Fun Centers, mobile entertainment units complete with a Nintendo Wii, a DVD player, and a library of games and movies; Starlight Sites, fully-equipped playrooms and playgrounds at local pediatric facilities for ill children and their siblings; and Starbright World, a secured, online social network designed just for Starlight kids.

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Teen with a Dream enriches the lives of pediatric cancer patients by combating the educational challenges, social isolation and loneliness and the emotional trauma of the diagnosis, treatment and its side effects.

Our programs are designed to treat the whole patients needs and are designed by pediatric cancer patient and founder Spencer Harrison.

Teen with a Dream remains committed to help these brave children, until there is a cure!

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The Gathering Place is Denver’s only daytime drop-in center for women and children who are experiencing homelessness and poverty. We provide programming and services to an average of 260 women and children every day.

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Head over to Stapleton Central Park on Saturday, May 26th 2012 and take a stroll for the kitties of the Rocky Mountain Feline Rescue!

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We are dedicated to providing people who have cancer with the best possible care, while working diligently in the laboratory, in the clinic and in the community to find new treatments, therapies and someday a cure for all cancer.

SERVICES PROVIDED

A diagnosis of cancer is life altering and for many people causes financial hardships never before encountered. In order to assist patients through their treatments, the University of Colorado Cancer Center created an Oncology Patient Assistance Fund that provides emergency assistance for such things as housing, prescriptions drugs, food, utilities and gas – the essentials of day to day living that can be impacted by increased medical expenses. For patients and families this assistance greatly reduces the stress they encounter on their cancer journey.

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Wapiyapi is a Denver based nonprofit organization offering a community of hope and support to families facing childhood cancer. Our free programs provide a respite for children with cancer and their families.

As of 2011, our summer camps, young adult & family retreats have served over 1,400 children by offering a safe and nurturing environment to allow these patients and their families the natural freedoms of childhood.

Wapiyapi organizes many support programs throughout the year including services for Spanish-speaking and bereaved families. We hope that these opportunities will empower families to understand that they do not face their challenges alone.

For more information please visit our website www.wapiyapi.org.

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Who We Are

Young Empowered Survivors (YES!) helps connect young women dealing with a cancer diagnosis. The group focuses on support, empowerment, sharing perspectives and resources so that our members don't feel alone as they go through their cancer diagnosis and treatment. YES! provides a safe, supportive environment to do so.

The members of YES! have generally been diagnosed with cancer before the age of 45, but we don't put constraints on the word 'young.’ If you feel that you can benefit from our group, we welcome you.

What We Do

Young Empowered Survivors is primarily an online resource. We have an active message board for members to share questions, ideas and helpful resources. We also meet once a quarter in a casual setting to allow members to spend time with others who are going through or have gone through similar experiences. We encourage new members to get together with other members of the group.