Ovarian Cancer Research Fund

https://www.ocrf.org/index.php
Ovarian cancer is the leading cause of death from gynecologic cancers in the United States and is the fifth leading cause of cancer death among U.S. women. The American Cancer Society estimates that 21,880 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the U.S. in 2010 and about 13,850 women will die from the disease. It is an insidious disease that can strike without warning or cause.

The symptoms of ovarian cancer are often vague and subtle, making it difficult to diagnose. There is no effective screening test for ovarian cancer but there are tests which can detect ovarian cancer when patients are at high risk or have early symptoms. In spite of this patients are usually diagnosed in advanced stages and only 45% survive longer than five years. Only 19% of cases are caught before the cancer has spread beyond the ovary to the pelvic region. However, when ovarian cancer is detected and treated early on, the five-year survival rate is greater than 92%.

Until we have better early detection tools, all women should be educated about the disease so they can achieve early diagnosis and successful treatment. A woman’s lifetime risk of ovarian cancer is 1 in 67. Listen to your body. Do not ignore symptoms.

Give today to help find a cure.

Fisher House Foundation

Being it 9/11 it is only right to put up something to benefit our troops.

http://www.fisherhouse.org/index.html

A Fisher House is “a home away from home” for
families of patients receiving medical care at major
military and VA medical centers. The homes are
normally located within walking distance of the
treatment facility or have transportation available.
There are 45 Fisher Houses located on 18 military
installations and 15 VA medical centers.

2009 Highlights:
• Families served: Approximately 11,000
• Average length of stay: 15 days
• Average (combat casualties): 45-60 days
• Average occupancy level: 87%
• Saved families more than $15 million in
lodging cost, plus food and transportation

96% of our revenue goes to programs that help Military Families

They also need volunteers to help run the houses. So find one today.

The Water Project

http://thewaterproject.org/

• More than 1 in 6 people in the world don't have access to safe drinking water.
• 1 out of every 4 deaths under the age of 5 worldwide is due to a water-related disease.
• Nearly 80% of illnesses in developing countries are linked to poor water and sanitation conditions.
• But, for only $10, you can fix that for one person... for ten years!
• Clean water doesn't just save lives, it changes them... forever.

This Charity also shows you where your money is going, step by step you can see the progress.