In the spirit of (RED), am I creating a thread for people to post links to charities that they support and charities that mean a lot to them. With Inspi(RED) we have already gone a long way to alert people to the issue that is currently raging on in Africa. Hopefully through this thread we'll be able to spread awareness of other important charities that need your help and even, your donations. To start it off: Out Of The Shadows - Worldwide Epilepsy Fund (official chairman - Amy Lee of Evanescence http://www.outoftheshadows.com/
This isn't on exactly the same level of importance, but here's one that I support: Downhill Battle Peer-to-Peer Defense Fund - These guys raise money to help pay for legal costs that are incurred by people who are sued by the RIAA for downloading music. http://downhillbattle.org/defense/
I dont know if these guys are international or not,but the Starlight Childrens Foundation do amazing work in hospital and such, entertaining kids and generally brightening up there time while they're sick. I know these guys are awesome 'cos when i was a kid i was in hospital for a few months, and i would've gone insane without the Starlight people.
Research Fellowships In Rare Diseases As I mentioned a while back, my friend Jason Curry died because he caught Double Pneumonia. The Doctor's didn't know why or how he got it though, so they couldn't stop it. Then when he died and they did the autopsy they finally found out he had a very rare virus or disease of some sort that caused the Pneumonia (they didn't give a name I think) and that he really had no chance of surviving in the first place since they didn't have the technology or research to help that type of virus. So yeah, I suggest donating to research for rare diseases. People need money for all the research we can get, no doubt about it.
The Leukemia Lymphoma Society. I have been involved with this charity since 2004. I have so much love and respect for this organization and the people that I have met as a result of my involvement. Please consider donating to this organization, its a really worthy cause. Thanks so much. =) My donation page for the Light the Night Walk.
Donate to the Australian Red Cross to help the victims and the survivors of the recent Victorian bushfires
I think children are the only people who could define happiness in the simplest way and can’t forget someone who treats them special. SPREAD AWARENESS.
A bit late from me, but whatever. Recently we've had our Bi-Annual charity fest by the name of Red Nose Day, ran by Comic Relief. These guys are dedicated to helping children in the UK and and abroad. Do something Funny for Money this year all in the name of charity: For more information, along with the chance to donate see here
Hi all buddies, I also per-mote this one thread of charity and have the good one view's about it.....
To Write Love On Her Arms - Self harming, suicide awareness and prevention - http://www.twloha.com/ Modern Rebellion - Clothing line started by Tim Lambesis of As I Lay Dying, profits go to support Tree Of Glory - http://modernrebellionapparel.com/ Clothe Your Neighbor As Yourself- For each shirt purchased, one is given to someone in need- http://cyny.org/
http://www.sophielancasterfoundation.com/ Ugh.. I simply have to mention them. The work they do really inspires and moves me. Sophie was a girl that was murdered he in the UK for the fact that she was alternative or "goth" looking. The foundation seeks to educate and promote a better understanding and tolerance of people in different subcultures and their right to express their individuality of who they are.
http://tylerrobinsonfoundation.com The Tyler Robinson Foundation begins with the story of Tyler – one of many heroes who chose not to let his prognosis dictate his outlook on life. At 16-yearsold, Tyler was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer. In the following year leading up to his passing, he was able to touch countless lives. Those who knew Tyler were inspired by his courage, and his insistence on enjoying life and spreading happiness despite the physical and emotional strain of living with cancer. Determined to continue Tyler’s legacy of creating something positive despite the odds, his family and members of the band Imagine Dragons (who had grown close to Tyler) came together to create the Tyler Robinson Foundation. Below is Tyler’s own story, penned just a few months before his passing. Some people say that Tyler lost his battle with cancer, but we couldn’t disagree more. The real battle is not whether you live or die, but how you respond to the challenge. http://tylerrobinsonfoundation.com/home/about/ [video=youtube;mWRsgZuwf_8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mWRsgZuwf_8[/video]
Yoo, hopefully this is not considered necro-posting, I think this is the best thread for it ^^' Tinnitus Quest : https://tinnitusquest.com/ Recent non-profit organization based in Germany, launched in August 2024, that intends to fund research for new treatments on tinnitus*, and relies on crowdfunding. From the little I have seen, it seems like a promising and good-intended undertaking. If anything, I wish the word was spread more often about those kind of initiatives - that actively seek to improve the status quo - so giving it my tiny little push here. Sometimes, more public awareness is all it takes to trigger a butterfly effect * For anyone who doesn't know, my very broad, non medical, quick definition : Tinnitus is a ringing/hissing sound in the ears, often but not exclusively caused by exposure to loud noise/ acoustic trauma. The condition can become chronic and often varies greatly from one individual to the next. As of 2025, there are no permanent cure for it (although approaches exist to limit/attenuate its effect on daily life)