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There are countless non-profit organizations out there that work tirelessly to improve the lives of those affected by medical conditions. It can be difficult to keep track of all of them, especially if you’re not familiar with the work they do. That’s why we’ve created this section of our website specifically for non-profit news and updates.
Here, you will find information on the latest initiatives undertaken by various non-profit groups, as well as news and updates on the progress of medical research and advocacy. We hope this section will help raise awareness about the important work being done.
The Muscular Dystrophy Association to Host Virtual Events to Raise Funds for RX and Care of People with MD, ALS and Related Neuromuscular Disease
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (is hosting virtual events to raise critical funds for treatment and care for people affected by muscular dystrophy, ALS, and...
Mercy Medical Center Nurses Represented by the Massachusetts Nurses Association and Supporters to Picket Outside Springfield Hospital August 24
"Trinity Health barrels ahead with changes that negatively impact nurses and our working conditions while publicly praising its frontline workers," said Jaime Dorunda, RN and Co-Chair of the MNA Bargaining Committee at Mercy Medical Center.
Senators Demand Answers on Hydroxychloroquine from the FDA, Reports the Association of American Physicians & Surgeons
Hydroxychloroquine: Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Chairman of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, along with Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Sen. Ted Cruz...
Limbitless Solutions Turns Children into Superheroes with the Aid of Insight SIP Technology
Limbitless Solutions is a non-profit organization created by a team from the University of Central Florida dedicated to using technology to improve children’s lives. It creates personalized and expressive bionic arms for children with limb differences, allowing the child to live a life without limits.
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Announces Winners of 2020 Man & Woman of the Year Fundraising Competition
Rich Pentz and Tina Swallow were awarded the prestigious titles, National Man of the Year and National Woman of the Year, and broke new local campaign records, raising $518,906 and $467,686 respectively. The campaign has helped LLS invest nearly $1.3 billion, ensuring that the organization continues to deliver its cancer curing mission and impact for patients, who need support now, more than ever.
American Lung Association and Cleveland Clinic Provide Advanced COVID-19 Resources for Healthcare Providers
"The opportunity to offer educational materials broadly about a pressing world problem like COVID-19 closely aligns with the educational mission of Cleveland Clinic, which is 'further education of those who serve'," said James K. Stoller, M.D., M.S., Chair of the Education Institute at Cleveland Clinic.
The Radiosurgery Society Announces the MRI-Linac Consortium to Use RSSearch Patient Registry to Collect and Track MRI-Guided Radiotherapy Treatment Delivery and Outcomes
The Radiosurgery Society (RSS), a non-profit medical society dedicated to advancing the science and clinical practice of radiosurgery, today announced that the MRI-Linac Consortium...
Parkinson’s Foundation Invests $3.4 Million in Research Grants
"The Parkinson's Foundation continues to provide these annual grant opportunities especially during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure that PD research can successfully move forward," said John L. Lehr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson's Foundation. "These research grants are a critical to driving better patient outcomes.
AAOS Alarmed by CMS Proposal that Reduces the Value of and Access to Orthopaedic Care
“The AAOS urges CMS to reconsider the significant preoperative work that is required to make value-based care both cost-effective and high-quality and to refrain from finalizing both of these punitive cuts on the value of orthopaedic care.”
