NOTE: these listed private centers and organizations demonstrate philanthropic solutions to health care concerns. Please go to my "Problems with Socialized Health Care" page to learn why the free market is more effective than government intervention.


Private centers, organizations and foundations

• Charity given $600,000 for housing
  The Ronald McDonald House of New Brunswick received $600,000 from McDonald's NY Tri-State Owner/Operators on Tuesday, the largest donation to the facility to date. - Raven Hill, November 28, 2003 [Courier News]

• Runners put appetites on hold and feed charity
  - Sherri Drake, November 28, 2003 [Commercial Appeal]

• A True Tale of Angels in the Sky
  Article about the Corporate Angel Network, a nonprofit based in White Plains, N.Y., that arranges for cancer patients to fly to clinical trials, or to specialists they need to see for optimal care, on empty seats American companies might have on any given day on their planes. - Roger McCaffrey, February 4, 2002 [Wall Street Journal]

• Broke? Need Medication? READ ON.
  Many pharmaceutical companies have established special programs to help fill prescriptions for those most in need. - Terri D'Arrigo, [diabetes.org]

• Classical Action - Performing Arts Against AIDS
  is a not-for-profit organization which draws upon the talents, resources and generosity of the performing arts community to raise vitally needed funds for AIDS-related services across the United States. Funds are raised through special events, private house concerts, recording and merchandising projects, individual donations, and foundation and corporate support.

• Friends of Allison
  A nonprofit corporation providing funding for the recruitment of potential marrow donors.

• The Hope Foundation
  Our mission is to support clinical cancer research all over the world. In particular, The Hope Foundation supports the research and work of The Southwest Oncology Group.

• Kenneth B. Schwartz Center
  Shortly before his death from lung cancer in September of 1995, Kenneth B. Schwartz established a Center dedicated to strengthening the relationship between patients and caregivers in the changing health care system.

• Kidsagainstcancer.org
  Michael Grillo lived and he has more than fulfilled his promise. He founded Kids Against Cancer, Inc., a growing non-for-profit organization that since 1983 has held an annual holiday toy drive for children afflicted with cancer.

• The Jimmy Fund
  ...supports the fight against cancer in children and adults at Boston's Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, helping to raise the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.

• Lee's Friends
  Mission: "To offer person to person help and needed emotional and practical support to cancer patients and their families who are facing the crisis of diagnosis and treatment of cancer. All services are free."

• The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
  ...is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The Society's mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and to improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has provided more than $280 million for research specifically targeting blood-related cancers.

• Lymphoma Research Foundation
  With 17 years of experience in developing programs for patients, caregivers and professionals, and over $7 million of research funded, LRF provides comprehensive services and solutions for the lymphoma community.
  
  
• Dance for Life
  The Mission of Dance for Life is to raise awareness and funds for HIV / AIDS care, prevention and education while promoting the art of dance in Chicago. Some corporate sponsors - Absolut Vodka, American Airlines, and the Sara Lee Corporation
  
  
• Nguyen Friendship Society
  Group of volunteers who do street outreach AIDS prevention work among gay men in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  
  
• National AIDS Trust
  UK voluntary development organization responding to HIV in England Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland working for sexual health, health promotion and support for people who are HIV positive...

• R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation, Inc.

• T.J. Martell Foundation
  ...is dedicated to raising funds for innovative research for the treatments and cures of leukemia, cancer and AIDS.
  
  
• Volunteers In Medicine (VIM) Clinic
  "...provides free medical and dental services to families and individuals who otherwise have no access to health care. Between 9,000 and 11,000 citizens living or working on Hilton Head Island or Daufuskie Island and their households fall into this category."
  
  
• Pregnancy Centers Online