Growing up was not easy for Laura Gill as she was born with a birth defect called congenital facial paralysis. This condition caused her nasal cavity to collapse and her vision was severely compromised. Thus, she lived a life filled with emotional distress and physical challenges. Despite her condition, though, Laura achieved a successful career in sales; but that was until the financial crisis hit the country. Laura lost her job, and along with it, her medical insurance. While she previously went through procedures that helped correct her collapsed nasal passage and vision, more physical...

Lymphoma, a form of cancer that arises in the lymph nodes, is usually malignant and deadly. Yet, 14-year old Simon struggles on and continues to receive therapy for his medical condition. As a result of his health problem, Simon has to be in isolation for about 10 months, which means he will not get to see friends and do his usual daily activities for several months. For this reason, he asks for one unique wish – indulging in shopping at his favorite store, Williams Sonoma, a kitchen and cooking gadget shop (unlike most kids his age, Simon enjoys cooking as a hobby). However, with his...

ALTSO is a charitable organization founded by Dr. Dinesh G. Patel and C. Mead Welles. It is currently headed by a group of dedicated people including Dr. Harold van Bosse, Catharine Carroll, Kersen de Jong, Barbara Iler, and James Zengierski. This organization aims to help children with limb disabilities in several developing countries to gain equal access to several opportunities obtained through proper education and mobility. The organization offers its core program of treatment, therapy and training with the help of its various partners. The ALTSO foundation cooperates with several...

The American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Charitable Foundation advocates the promotion of health, as well as the general growth and development of the society. In line with its mission, the AACDCF facilitates numerous programs that involve the restoration of the lives of those who have suffered from domestic abuse, the advancement of cosmetic dentistry, and others. A few of the organization’s medical initiatives include the Give Back A Smile program, the Whitening Program, and the Disaster Relief Fund. The organization came up with the Give Back a Smile program in order to address the...

The Fistula Foundation was originally founded in 2000 as the American Friends Foundation for Childbirth Injuries. This United States-based non-profit organization was established by a former Ethiopian Peace Corps teacher, Richard Haas. Together with his daughter Shaleece, Richard Haas started the foundation right after he returned to California after a visit from the Fistula Hospital. The organization works to provide support to the medical initiatives of the Fistula Hospital. It also aims to raise awareness for fistula as well as funds to support several educational programs all over the...

The Centre de Cooperation Internationale en Santé et Développement or the CCISD was founded in Quebec in 1987. Under Canada’s Corporations Act, the organization officially became a non-profit organization in 1996. This non-profit organization aims to create, develop, and manage several international health projects. This goal is made possible with CCISD’s team of experts who are stationed all over Central America, Canada, and Africa. The CCISD has been promoting structured actions for more than two decades. This diverse group of medical experts functions within various areas of...

Of course, healthcare has its supporters, who want to donation their time, energy, and resources for raising awareness for different diseases, cures, and causes. Awareness can lead to increased donations, which leads to increased research funding, leading to a cure or bettering someone’s life. Cause: Skin cancer, or an abnormal growth of skin cells, is a common form of cancer in the United States. Philanthropic organization: Children’s Crisis Treatment Center, an organization committed to providing health services to Philadelphia’s neediest children and their families. Notable figures...

Little yellow rubber bracelets. These four words created a pop culture phenomenon, and represent the possibilities when the right circumstances come together. These circumstances include an up-and-coming athlete, a devastating disease, and survival against all medical odds. If the circumstances were not already compelling, the up-and-coming athlete went on to win his sport’s most prestigious competition not once, but a record seven times. This phenom is Lance Armstrong. In addition to his cycling career, his experience with testicular cancer, which had metastasized to his lungs and brain,...