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Giving Back
Barbara
Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
The Karmanos Cancer Institute is named in memory of Barbara Ann
Karmanos, who bravely fought breast cancer for eight years before
succumbing to the disease in 1989 at the age of 46. With some 1,200
cancer-related employees and 3,300 volunteers based at more than
50 offices and sites, the Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
operates one of the leading, nationally recognized cancer research,
treatment, education and outreach centers in the United States.
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The
Breast Cancer Site
The Breast Cancer Site was founded to help offer
free mammograms to underprivileged women nationwide -- women who
will possibly go undetected, and even die -- without proper screening.
Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths among women
ages 40 - 55. 13 million women in the U.S. over 40 have never had
a mammogram. With a simple, daily "click" at The Breast Cancer Site,
you help provide mammograms to those in need. Mammography is the
best-known method of early detection, and early detection is the
key to a greater chance of survival and more treatment options.
Bookmark this site, and visit it once per day. TOP
Make-A-Wish
Foundation
The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening
illnesses to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and
joy. The organization is the largest wish-granting organization
in the world. Since 1980, it has granted more than 83,000 wishes
to children around the world. TOP
Save
the Children
Since 1932, Save the Children has worked to make lasting positive
change in the lives of children in desperate need. Every moment,
in over 45 countries around the world, this organization brings
new hope, help and life to these children and their families. TOP
World
Wildlife Fund
Known worldwide by its panda logo, World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is
dedicated to protecting the world's wildlife and wildlands. WWF
is the largest privately supported international conservation organization
in the world, with over 1 million members in the U.S. alone. Since
its inception in 1961, WWF has directed its conservation efforts
toward three global goals: protecting endangered space, saving endangered
species and addressing global threats. TOP
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