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Although the charities that comprise the membership of MRC are quite varied in terms of who they help and what types of research they engage in, there is one thing they all share: the passion and determination to help humanity overcome some of the deadliest diseases and ailments around. With each dollar donated to these charities, we are one step closer to finding cures. There's no more admirable goal than to easing the suffering of millions of people around the world. If your charity would like to join Medical Research Charities, then please click here. You can use the list below to find information about specific charities. Or use the search options to narrow the list based on the type of service the charity conducts, the type of people the charity typically serves, or simply by which charities may operate out of your state. Meedical Research Charities' participating charities are national organizations, providing services throughout the country. 
Note: Medical Research Charities listed here participate through MRC in Federal campaigns pending individual campaign approval.Advanced Cancer Research Center CFC Code: 10580 http://www.skcc.org (858) 450-5990 Overhead: 50.20% Cancer research institute translating laboratory discoveries into new, effective, non-toxic treatments and providing new therapies that improve quality of life. Help us fight cancer today! Click Here For More Info AIDS Community Research Initiative of America CFC Code: 11357 http://www.acria.org (212) 924-3934 Overhead: 23.90% Leading the way in searching for new HIV/AIDS treatments and helping people get them. Our research helped develop ten lifesaving FDA-approved drugs. Help find more. Click Here For More Info AIDS Research Alliance of America CFC Code: 12134 http://www.aidsresearch.org (800) 358-2423 Overhead: 16.60% ARAA’s innovative research helped develop almost 50% of all HIV/AIDS medications. Now help save a life by supporting the search for a vaccine and cure. Click Here For More Info Alpha-1 Foundation CFC Code: 11717 http://www.alphaone.org (888) 825-7421 Overhead: 10.46% Supports research towards a cure for Alpha-1, a deadly genetic disorder causing liver and lung disease, affecting over 25 million Americans who are unknown carriers. Click Here For More Info American Academy for Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine CFC Code: 10581 http://www.aacpdm.org (414) 918-3014 Overhead: 11.53% Help children with cerebral palsy and other brain injuries achieve their full potential! Funds collaboration among medical specialists, comprehensive family workshops and integrated team approach. Click Here For More Info American Association of Diabetes Educators Education & Research Foundation CFC Code: 11718 http://www.diabeteseducator.org (800) 338-3633 Overhead: 20.31% The AADE Foundation secures financial resources which fund grants and scholarships that support the education and research goals of the American Association of Diabetes Educators. Click Here For More Info American College of Rheumatology Research Education Foundation CFC Code: 10582 http://www.rheumatology.org/ref (800) 346-4753 Overhead: 6.90% Arthritis afflicts one in three American adults. Your gift supports medical training and research to investigate the causes and improve treatment of 100 rheumatic diseases. Click Here For More Info Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America CFC Code: 10583 http://www.aafa.org (800) 727-8462 Overhead: 11.10% Supports research to cure asthma and allergies and helps patients through educational programs, advocacy, free information and a national network of chapters and support groups. Click Here For More Info Brain Tumor Foundation of America CFC Code: 11358 http://www.braintumor.org (800) 934-2873 Overhead: 16.59% Funding national research, providing free patient support services and education gives Help and Hope to children and adults whose lives are affected by brain tumors. Click Here For More Info Breast Cancer Research Foundation, The CFC Code: 10584 http://www.bcrfcure.org (866) 346-3228 Overhead: 8.25% Make A Difference. Breast cancer claims over 40,000 lives annually. Your support funds lifesaving breast cancer research worldwide: Prevention and A Cure In Our Lifetime. Click Here For More Info Cancer Immunology Research Foundation CFC Code: 11865 http://www.cirf.us (800) 867-2279 Overhead: 13.76% Provides funding for cancer research scientists to investigate new approaches for early detection and treatment in the quest to conquer cancer in children and adults. Click Here For More Info City of Hope CFC Code: 11720 http://www.cityofhope.org (800) 544-3541 Overhead: 11.40% Internationally recognized innovative biomedical research, treatment and educational institution. Physicians/scientists dedicated to the prevention and cure of cancer, HIV/AIDS, diabetes, and other life-threatening diseases. Click Here For More Info Diabetes National Research Group CFC Code: 11359 http://www.diabetes-science.org (800) 877-3457 Overhead: 3.70% Nicknamed "The Silent Killer," diabetes affects 16,000,000 Americans. We support medical research to find treatments, and possibly cures, for Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. Click Here For More Info Foundation Fighting Blindness CFC Code: 11721 http://www.FightBlindness.org (800) 683-5555 Overhead: 41.86% FFB funds research to discover treatments and cures for retinal diseases that cause blindness such as retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and other related retinal diseases. Click Here For More Info Gateway for Cancer Research (formerly Cancer Treatment Research Foundation) CFC Code: 11719 http://www.gatewayforcancerresearch.org (888) 221-2873 Overhead: 0.50% 99.5 percent of all contributions support our mission to expedite innovative, pioneering, human research into beneficial treatment options for those battling cancer. Click Here For More Info GBS/CIDP Foundation International CFC Code: 11360 http://www.gbs-cidp.org (866)224-3301 Overhead: 17.60% Assists patients and families to understand their disorder and provides literature written by medical experts. Funds research. Trains liaisons to respond at a local level. Click Here For More Info Glaucoma Research Foundation CFC Code: 12118 http://www.glaucoma.org (800) 826-6693 Overhead: 18.18% Prevent vision loss from glaucoma by investing in innovative research, education, and support with the ultimate goal of finding a cure. Click Here For More Info Hope Heart Institute CFC Code: 12168 http://www.hopeheart.org 425 456 8700 Overhead: 29.65% Beating #1 killer of Americans through research and education. Every 33 seconds one American dies of heart disease. With Hope it's beatable, treatable, preventable. Click Here For More Info Interstitial Cystitis Association of America CFC Code: 10578 HTTP://www.ichelp.org (800) 435-7422 Overhead: 17.18% Provides information, support and advocacy for persons with IC, a debilitating bladder disease. Educates medical community and public. Funds research to treat and cure IC. Click Here For More Info Leukemia Research Foundation CFC Code: 11725 http://www.leukemia-research.org (888) 558-5385 Overhead: 22.88% Funds research to find a cure for leukemia, lymphoma, and myelodysplastic syndromes and provides emotional, educational and financial support to patients and their families. Click Here For More Info Multiple Sclerosis National Research Institute CFC Code: 12135 http://www.ms-research.org (866) 676-7400 Overhead: 6.05% Conducts research towards understanding, treating and halting the progression of multiple sclerosis and related diseases. Current research progress is promising. Please help us find cures! Click Here For More Info National Eating Disorders Association CFC Code: 12120 http://www.NationalEatingDisorders.org (206) 382-3587 Overhead: 30.82% NEDA envisions a world without eating disorders. We are a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care for those affected. Click Here For More Info National Sleep Foundation CFC Code: 10120 http://www.sleepfoundation.org None Overhead: 19.70% Independent organization dedicated to improving public health and safety by achieving understanding of sleep and sleep disorders, and by supporting education, sleep-related research and advocacy. Click Here For More Info Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation CFC Code: 11334 http://www.oif.org (800) 981-2663 Overhead: 21.90% OI causes brittle bones that break easily. Coughing can fracture ribs; falling can break a leg. Help provide support for families, research for a cure. Click Here For More Info Osteoporosis and Breast Cancer Research Center CFC Code: 10883 http://www.osteo-breastcancer.org (800) 877-1775 Overhead: 13.60% Women throughout the world are victims of these horrifying diseases. We support vital scientific research for preventing and curing these and other diseases affecting women. Click Here For More Info Prostate Cancer Foundation CFC Code: 10574 http://www.prostatecancerfoundation.org (800) 757-2873 Overhead: 23.50% Dedicated to accelerating the discovery, development and distribution of better treatments and a cure for prostate cancer - a life is lost every 19 minutes. Click Here For More Info Sam Schmidt Paralysis Foundation CFC Code: 11724 http://www.samschmidt.org (317) 236-9999 Overhead: 17.20% Funds spinal cord injury/neurological/paralysis research, programs benefiting disabled, scholarships, conducts disability programs at Indyracing League speedways, advocates for disabled and creates public awareness. Click Here For More Info United Leukodystrophy Foundation, The CFC Code: 10575 http://www.ulf.org (800) 728-5483 Overhead: 10.78% Provides patients and families specific information, networking opportunities, assists identifying sources of medical care, funds direct and indirect research leading to clinical trials and therapies. Click Here For More Info V Foundation, The CFC Code: 11722 http://www.jimmyv.org (800) 454-6698 Overhead: 7.50% The V Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to saving lives by raising money to fund cancer research and awareness projects. Click Here For More Info
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