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OUR MISSION LUNGevity Foundation is firmly committed to making an immediate impact on increasing quality of life and survivorship of people with lung cancer by accelerating research into early detection and more effective treatments, as well as providing community, support, and education for all those affected by the disease. OUR VISION A world where no one dies of lung cancer. OUR VALUES We believe it's important for our board, our staff, and our constituents to know the values that drive all our actions. We are: FOCUSED ON SURVIVORSHIP 100% dedicated to increasing and improving lung cancer survivorship RESULTS-ORIENTED Always challenging the status quo and seeking a more efficient and effective way Rigorously measuring our performance to ensure maximum impact COMPASSIONATE AND RESPECTFUL Building and sustaining a community for all those affected by lung cancer Respectful of all people with lung cancer, caregivers, loved ones, medical professionals, donors, board members, and employees COLLABORATIVE Committed to being good partners and strategic collaborators to enable us to reach our goal more quickly and efficiently, including through our scientific endeavors TRANSPARENT Fiscally responsible and holding ourselves to the highest ethical standards

The Cystinosis Research Network, founded in 1996, grew out of the need to find improved treatments and a cure for cystinosis. Cystinosis Research Network is comprised entirely of volunteers that raise funds for cystinosis research, increase cystinosis education and awareness, and support cystinosis families.

The mission of Kansas City Hospice and Palliative Care is to bring expert care, peace of mind, comfort, guidance, and hope to people who are affected by life-limiting illness or by grief. And, our vision is each person in our community is valued from life through death and each family is supported in their grief. See also Kansas City Hospice Foundation.

To improve the lives of persons affected by myositis, fund innovative research and increase myositis awareness and advocacy.

The mission of The Foundation is to empower lives for a brighter future by facilitating projects and partnerships that enhance the welfare, education, health, and artistic and athletic abilities of individuals with Down syndrome.  The vision of The Foundation is to create an environment where people with Down syndrome are included in every facet of the community.  We believe that every person has something to offer regardless of their abilities.  It is our hope to enable people with Down syndrome to become integrated into all areas of their lives beginning with school, through college and meaningful employment.

The Kidney Cancer Association's mission is to be a global community dedicated to serving and empowering patients and caregivers, and leading change through advocacy, research, and education. Our vision is to be the universal leader in finding the cure for kidney cancer.

The Marfan Foundation creates a brighter future for everyone affected by Marfan syndrome and related disorders. • We persue the most innovative research and make sure that it receives proper funding. • We create an informed public and educated patient community to increase early diagnosis and ensure life-saving treatment. • We provide relentless support to families, caregivers, and healthcare providers. We will not rest until we've achieved victory - a world in which everyone with Marfan syndrome or a related disorder receives a proper diagnosis, gets the necessary treatment, and lives a long and full life.

The Hereditary Neuropathy Foundation (HNF) is a non-profit 501(c)3 dedicated to finding treatments and a cure for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease (CMT) and related hereditary neuropathies while providing support and extensive information for those living with CMT and their families. HNF promotes and supports innovative therapeutic driven research.

Hospice Austin is a nonprofit organization that eases the physical, emotional and spiritual pain of any person in our community facing the final months of a serious illness by providing expert and compassionate care, education and bereavement support.

Little City is dedicated to serving children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing the best options and opportunities to live safely, learn continuously, explore creatively and work productively throughout their lifetime. By inspiring, advocating and pursuing success with passion and purpose, lives are changed through hope, happiness, and optimism.

The National Pancreas Foundation provides hope for those suffering from pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer through funding cutting edge research, advocating for new and better therapies, and providing support and education for patients, caregivers, and health care professionals.

MiracleFeet increases access to proper treatment for children born with clubfoot in developing countries through our partnerships with local healthcare providers. Since we began our work, MiracleFeet has helped change the lives of more than 100,000 children in 39 different countries.