Charities

2008 Charities - Congratulations

TIER I CHARITIES

Children's Tumor Foundation

http://www.ctf.org

Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a debilitating genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow randomly throughout the body on nerve sheaths. NF occurs in more than one in 3,000 births - more than Cystic Fibrosis, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and Huntington's Disease combined, and many of those who struggle with NF are children. ...more.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

http://www.teamintraining.org/or

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training® is the world's largest endurance sports training program. The program provides training to run or walk marathons and half marathons or participate in triathlons and century (100-mile) bike rides. Since 1988, more than 380,000 volunteer participants have helped raise more than $900 million. ...more.

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

www.stjudeheroes.org

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is internationally recognized for its pioneering work in finding cures and saving children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Founded by late entertainer Danny Thomas and based in Memphis, Tennessee, St. Jude freely shares its discoveries with scientific and medical communities around the world. No family ever pays for treatments not covered by insurance, and families without insurance are never asked to pay. ...more.

Asha for Education

www.ashanet.org

Asha for Education is a secular organization dedicated to change in India by focusing on basic education in the belief that education is a critical requisite for socio-economic change....more.

TIER II CHARITIES

Oregon Hospice Association

http://www.oregonhospice.org/

The Oregon Hospice Association (OHA) is a public benefit, charitable nonprofit membership organization that promotes high quality hospice and comfort care to people as they—or their loved ones—approach the end of life. ...more.

Susan G. Komen - for the Cure

http://cms.komen.org

To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures....more.

The Children's Cancer Association

http://www.childrenscancerassociation.org

When seriously ill children and their families need more than medicine, the Children's Cancer Association creates joy one moment at a time. Together with the compassionate community of supporters and a network of cutting-edge hospital partners, CCA has built a one-of-a-kind support organization that offers unique services and award-winning programs. ...more.

SMART - Start Making a Reader Today

http://www.getsmartoregon.org

SMART partners with hundreds of schools statewide to deliver proven literacy support to K-3 children. Participating children also receive new books each month to keep and read with their families. Our vision is an Oregon where every child can read and is empowered to succeed. ...more.

Oregon Partnership

http://www.orpartnership.org

Oregon Partnership (OP) is the state's leading non-profit that partners with communities, educators, law enforcement, treatment providers and families to prevent alcohol and drug abuse in Oregon. ...more.

Hope 4 Kids International

http://www.hope4kidsinternational.org

Their most prominent project is in Eastern Africa. They have dug wells, built churches, clinics and a 66-bed hospital, developed agriculture and established vocational training in an effort to provide self-sufficiency. ...more.

School of Piano Technology for the Blind

http://www.pianotuningschool.org

The School of Piano Technology for the Blind prepares blind and visually impaired individuals for independent, productive careers in the piano service industry. The unemployment rate for blind and visually impaired people is 60%-70% despite advances in computers and adaptive technology that many educators and professionals felt would create more employment opportunities. ...more.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

http://www.rmhc.com/

Ronald McDonald House Charities of Oregon and Southwest Washington provides a "home away from home" for families and their seriously ill or injured children who travel far to receive treatment at Portland hospitals. ...more.

Girls On The Run

http://www.girlsontherun.org

Girls on the Run International was started in August of 1996 to build self-esteem and respect within the pre-teen girl population by encouraging healthy, positive living. More than 140 programs now exist across the United States. ...more.

Open Meadow Alternative Schools

http://www.openmeadow.org

At Open Meadow we know that caring education changes lives. Established in 1971, Open Meadow offers locally and nationally recognized programs that help at risk youth achieve brighter futures. Open Meadow educates youth in small relationship based programs that emphasize personal responsibility, academics, and service to the community...more.

Albertina Kerr Centers

http://www.albertinakerr.org

Kerr is the leading provider of services to children, adults and families with mental health challenges and developmental disabilities. A private non-profit organization headquartered in Portland since 1907, Kerr spends more than 91 cents of every dollar to help Oregonians. Private donations and community support make this vital work possible....more.

TIER III CHARITIES

Make-A-Wish Foundation

http://www.wish.org

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. From our humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to be a police officer, we’ve evolved into an organization that grants a child’s wish in the U.S. every 40 minutes. ...more.

Oregon National Guard

http://www.oregonarmyguard.com/

Members of the 1249th Engineers’ charitable athletic team will be training to participate in the Portland Marathon while raising funds to support the National Military Family Association’s Operation Purple, a summer camp for military kids ...more.