The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The ASPCA was the first humane organization in the Western Hemisphere.  The mission of the ASPCA, as stated by the founder, Henry Bergh, in 1866, is "to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States." For more information visit www.aspca.org

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Juvenile Diabetes Foundation

The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications through the support of research.  Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease that strikes children and adults suddenly, and can be fatal.  Until a cure is found, people with type 1 diabetes have to test their blood sugar and give themselves insulin injections multiple times or use a pump - each day, every day of their lives.  And even with that intensive care, insulin is not a cure for diabetes, nor does it prevent its eventual and devastating complications, which may include kidney failure, blindness, heart disease, stroke, and amputation. Since its founding in 1970 by parents of children with type 1 diabetes, JDRF has awarded more than $1.4 billion to diabetes research and continues to be the worldwide leader for research of type 1 diabetes. www.jdrf.org

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Clara White Mission

For over 100 years, the Clara White Mission has helped Jacksonville's at-risk individuals gain new perspectives on life. The Mission has been the one-stop community center stimulating economic development through job training in Culinary Arts, Janitorial Environmental Service, job placement, housing initiatives, drop-in center, daily meals and more...
http://www.clarawhitemission.org/

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The 26.2 with Donna National Marathon to Fight Breast Cancer

Founded by Gannett TV Anchor, a 3 time breast cancer survivor Donna Deegan

The 26.2 with Donna Mission is to passionately produce world class running events to raise funds for ground breaking breast cancer research and empower women living with breast cancer.
http://www.breastcancermarathon.com/

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