Specifically Named Diseases

THE SAN DIEGO LGBT COMMUNITY CENTER ENHANCES AND SUSTAINS THE HEALTH & WELL-BEING OF THE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, QUEER, TRANSGENDER, NONBINARY, IMMIGRANT, AND HIV COMMUNITIES TO THE BETTERMENT OF OUR ENTIRE SAN DIEGO REGION.

THE MISSION OF RECOVERY RESOURCES, INC. IS TO HELP PEOPLE TRIUMPH OVER MENTAL ILLNESS, ALOCHOLISM, DRUG AND OTHER ADDICTIONS. IN PURSUIT OF THIS MISSION, RECOVERY RESOURCES, INC. SEEKS TO: (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) - DELIVER A BROAD ARRAY OF COMMUNITY-BASED OUTPATIENT SERVICES THAT ARE CLIENT-CENTERED AND ROOTED IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES;- COLLABORATE WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO ENSURE THE RICHEST, MOST COMPREHENSIVE SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES;- PRIORITIZE PREVENTION SERVICES, MAKING THEM AVAILABLE TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES;- BE A LEADER IN THE DESIGN AND DELIVERY OF INTEGRATED TREATMENT SERVICES FOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WITH DUAL DISORDERS.

TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF NEW DRUGS TO TREAT CHARCOT-MARIE-TOOTH DISEASE (CMT), TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH CMT AND ULTIMATELY, TO FIND A CURE.

FORT BEND REGIONAL COUNCIL ON SUBSTANCE ABUSE'S MISSION IS PROVIDING FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, EDUCATION, AND TREATMENT SERVICES THEY NEED FOR POSITIVE CHANGE FOR THEMSELVES AND THE COMMUNITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH ADULT SUBSTANCE USE DISORDER TREATMENT PROGRAMS AND EDUCATION CLASSES AND YOUTH COUNSELING AND PREVENTION PROGRAMS.

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION, SINCE INCEPTION, IS TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE AND HUMANE CARE TO PATIENTS WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THE OVERALL GOAL OF CARE IS MAINTENANCE OF THE PATIENT'S HIGHEST LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE IN THEIR HOME AND WORK ENVIRONMENT WHILE MAINTAINING SAFETY AND COMFORT. PLEASE REFER TO THE ORGANIZATION'S COMMUNITY BENEFIT STATEMENT INCLUDED WITHIN SCHEDULE O.

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HOSPITALS AND HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE MICHIGAN COUNTIES OF WAYNE, OAKLAND, MACOMB, ST. CLAIR, SANILAC AND LAPEER WITH FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF EQUIPMENT FOR DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF TUBERCULOSIS AND OTHER RESPIRATORY DISEASES.

TO PROVIDE QUALITY BEHAVIORAL SUPPORTS THAT CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE AND MAKE OUR COMMUNITY A BETTER PLACE. THROUGH EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND ACTION. WE EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES TO LIVE HEALTHY, SAFE, HAPPY AND DRUG-FREE LIVES IN SOUTHWEST OHIO.

TO ADVANCE KNOWLEDGE AND FACILITATE RESEARCH OF THE PATHOGENESIS, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF LYME DISEASE AND OTHER TICK-BORNE INFECTIONS.

RAISE FUNDS TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND AWARENESS; MEET EVER-INCREASING NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH GAUCHER DISEASE AND THEIR FAMILIES.

PROVIDE SUPPORT AND INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES FOR INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY HEMANGIOMAS, PORT WINE STAINS AND OTHER VASCULAR BIRTHMARKS AND TUMORS, AND SPONSORED RELEVANT RESEARCH

PXE INTERNATIONAL INC. INITIATES AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH, EDUCATES CLINICIANS, AND SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS AFFECTED BY PSEUDOXANTHOMA ELASTICUM (PXE).

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION ON ALCOHOLISM AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE INVOLVING TRAFFIC OFFENSES.

THE FUND FOR PUBLIC HEALTH IN NYC IS DEDICATED TO THE WELL-BEING OF ALL NYC RESIDENTS, IMPLEMENTING PROGRAMS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE NYC HEALTH DEPARTMENT, LEVERAGING ITS EXPERTISE IN FUNDRAISING, PUBLIC/PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS, AND AGILE OPERATIONS TO HELP THE NYC HEALTH DEPARTMENT DO MORE, MORE QUICKLY.

TO PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED ADVICE, GUIDANCE AND SUPPORT IN WEATHERING THE DISABILITIES AND CHALLENGES BROUGHT UPON BY ATOPIC DERMATITIS.

Disseminate polio related information through various media. Grants for polio related research. Aid individuals needing orthopedic equipment (braces,shoes,etc).

PROVIDE FUNDING FOR RESEARCH IN THE PREVENTION AND CURE OF BRAIN TUMORS

To sponser and support continuing research into methodologies for treating Parkinsons disease to staff and maintain a medical advisory committee to review and evaluate various research projects, and to support the efforts of scientists, doctors, clinics, and research projects with repect to the Organizations mission.

Support Services for AA Members

Dapper McDonald Als Charitable Trust falls under the Specifically Named Diseases category: Voluntary health organizations active in the prevention or treatment of specifically named diseases and conditions.

Support children with diabetes in South Carolina through diabetes camping opportunites, school support programs, and partnerships with other agencies with the goal to engage, encourage, empower, and inspire diabetic children to reach their full potential.

CHILDREN'S AUTISM CENTER, INC. IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY, MEDICALLY SUPPORTED THERAPY TO CHILDREN OF ALL AGES WITH AUTISM AND DEVELOPMENTAL / LANGUAGE DELAYS IN NORTHEAST INDIANA. CHILDREN'S AUTISM CENTER, INC. STRIVES TO MAINTAIN A TUITION ASSISTANCE FUND SO THAT ALL CHILDREN WITH A NEED FOR SERVICES MAY BENEFIT, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY.

AFRICAN LEADERS MALARIA ALLIANCE, INC. SUPPORTS AN ALLIANCE OF 55AFRICAN HEADS OF STATE AND GOVERNMENT WORKING ACROSS COUNTRY AND REGIONAL BORDERS TO ACHIEVE ZERO MALARIA DEATHS BY 2030.

GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT EVERY PERSON WITH DIABETES HAS THE RIGHT TO LIVE A HEALTHY, HAPPY, AND PRODUCTIVE LIFE, TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR DIABETES EDUCATES AND MOTIVATES PEOPLE WITH DIABETES TO TAKE A MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR CONDITION AND PROVIDES INNOVATIVE AND INTEGRATIVE CONTINUING EDUCATION TO MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS CARING FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES.TCOYD'S VISION IS FOR ALL PEOPLE WITH DIABETES AND THEIR LOVED ONES TO HAVE FULL ACCESS TO PROPER EDUCATION AND THERAPY TO AID IN THE PREVENTION, EARLY DETECTION AND AGGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES AND ITS COMPLICATIONS.

FIDEC IS A U.S.-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT DEVELOPS HEALTH CARE PROGRAMS TO IMPROVE GLOBAL HEALTH BY PREVENTING AND REDUCING THE BURDEN OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES. THE ORGANIZATION IS MADE UP OF PHYSICIANS, SCIENTISTS, AND OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS.

TO FACILITATE RESEARCH INTO THE TREATMENT, MONITORING, DIAGNOSIS AND PREVENTION OF DIABETES.

PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO FAMILIES LIVING WITH TYPE 1 DIABETES.MISSION IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH INFORMATION ON ITS WEBSITE AND THROUGH EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCES HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.

THE MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY COALITION PROVIDES TRUSTED EMOTIONAL SUPPORT, EDUCATION, RESEARCH FUNDING, AND SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY; ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE AND COLLABORATIVELY BUILDING HOPE.

Providing world relief and reducing human suffering as a result of hunger, poverty, disease, war, natural disasters and other circumstances creating widespread human need and engaging in diabetes prevention research, feeding, and food distribution activities for charitable classes of persons throughout the state of Arizona, the United States and appropriate foreign countries.

Halo House's mission is to help save the lives of cancer patients battling leukemia, lymphoma, or myeloma by providing them with low-cost, fully furnished temporary housing while undergoing active cancer treatment at the Texas Medical Center.

The Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals impacted by LGS through advancing research, awareness, education, and family support.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF PARENTS AND TEACHERS CONCERNING METHODS IN DEALING WITH CHILDREN WHO HAVE DYSLEXIA

Wake Up Narcolepsy is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting narcolepsy awareness and research to find a cure.

Believing in the value of sleep, Project Sleep aims to improve public health by educating individuals about the importance of sleep health and sleep disorders. Project Sleep will educate and empower individuals using events, campaigns and programs to bring people together and talk about sleep as a pillar of health.

TO IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF WOMEN WITH AND AT RISK OF DEVELOPING DIABETES.

TO CONDUCT FUNDRAISING PROGRAMS IN ORDER TO PROMOTE AWARENESS OF THE DISEASE DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AND TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR ADDITIONAL RESEARCH OF A CURE FOR THIS DISEASE.

OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER LIVES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE BY FACILITATING PROJECTS THAT ENHANCE THE WELFARE, EDUCATION,HEALTH, AND ARTISTIC AND ATHLETIC ABILITIES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE TODAY FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY MITOCHONDRIAL DISEASE THROUGH SUPPORT, EDUCATION, EMPOWERMENT, AND ADVOCACY INITIATIVES AND TO ENGAGE THE COMMUNITY FOR BETTER CARE AND AWARENESS ABOUT THE DISEASE.

TO SUPPORT FAMILIES OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM WHO ARE IN NEED OF, BUT CANNOT AFFORD, CRITICAL THERAPEUTIC SERVICES.

THE SOFT POWER HEALTH TRUST ("SPH TRUST") IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO FUNDING THE SOFT POWER MUKAGWA ALLAN STONE COMMUNITY HEALTH ("THE CLINIC") WHICH PROVIDES MALARIA EDUCATION, PREVENTION AND CONTROL, FAMILY PLANNING, AND PRIMARY AND PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE IN UGANDA.

REFER TO FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1

TO RAISE FUNDS THROUGH CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS AND ACTIVITIES TO BE USED TO FULFILL WISHES OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH CYSTIC FIBROSIS

TO IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH X-LINKED ADRENOLEUKODYSTROPHY ("ALD") BY RAISING AWARENESS, EMPOWERING PATIENTS, AND ACCELERATING THE TRANSLATION

TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVIDUALS SUFFERING FROM HEMOPHILIA AND OTHER BLEEDING DISORDERS.

TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND HOUSING TO ORPHANS, CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED AND VICTIMS OF HUMANITARIAN CRISIS GLOBALLY

THE SOCIETY PROVIDES ONGOING SCIENTIFIC EDUCATION IN THE FORM OF WRITTEN AND WEB BASED MATERIALS FOR BOTH PATIENTS AND HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL AS WELL AS SCIENTIFIC UPDATES TO THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY ON THE TOPICS OF GOUT AND HYPERURICEMIA.

THE MISSION OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF NEW JERSEY, INC. (BRINJ) IS TO ADVANCE MEDICAL KNOWLEDGE THROUGH RESEARCH, DISCOVER NOVEL METHODS FOR DISEASE PREVENTION AND TREATMENT, AND EDUCATE THE NEXT GENERATION OF MEDICAL RESEARCH SCIENTISTS.

THE MINNESOTA LIONS DIABETES FOUNDATION WAS FOUNDED BY THE LIONS CLUBS OF MINNESOTA, AND THEIR DEDICATED VOLUNTEER MEMBERS, WHO ARE STRONGLY COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE LIVES OF PEOPLE WITH DIABETES BY RAISING FUNDS AND COLLABORATING PARTNERS TO DO DIABETES RESEARCH, DIABETES EDUCATION, AND SPONSOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE A CARING AND VALUED COMMUNITY SERVICE WHILE HELPING TO FIND A CURE FOR DIABETES.

TO AID, ASSIST AND EDUCATE INDIVIDUALS BY OFFERING A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES TO HELP REDUCE THE INCIDENTS OF DIABETES AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE WITH DIABETES.