The mission of St. Jude is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food.

The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and to provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead long, fulfilling lives by funding research and drug development, partnering with the CF community, and advancing high-quality, specialized care.

Founded in 1968 through the tireless dedication of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, Special Olympics strives to create a better world by fostering the acceptance and inclusion of children and adults with disabilities. From the first camp held in her backyard for children with intellectual disabilities, Special Olympics has become a global movement that serves more than 6 million people worldwide.

Founded in 1996, The Children’s Heart Foundation is the country’s leading organization solely dedicated to funding congenital heart defect (CHD) research. Their mission is to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of congenital heart defects by funding the most promising research.