Causes

Common sysptoms of Multiple Sclerosis:
Fatique, Weakness, Tingling/Numbness of extremities, Visual disturbances and Problems with balance.

American Cancer Society:
The American Cancer Society is the nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer through research, education, advocacy and service.

Money raised during the year goes right into funding service, education, advocacy and research. Programs in Prevention, Early Detection, Outreach, Patient Services, Communications, and Advocacy and of course have an Income Development department working tirelessly to raise the money needed to fund these programs and raise money for grants for the researchers working for a cure.

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Research

Your American Cancer Society focuses its funding on investigator-initiated, peer-reviewed proposals. This process ensures that scientists propose projects they believe are ready to be tackled with available knowledge and techniques, rather than working on projects designed by administrators removed from the front lines of research. This intellectual freedom encourages discovery in areas that scientists believe are most likely to solve the problems of cancer.

Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin. Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life. The cause of diabetes is a mystery, although both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.
For more information write to:

American Diabetes Association
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311

This fatal genetic disease is like having cystic fibrosis, cerebral palsy, immune deficiencies, muscular dystrophy and cancer... all rolled into one.

The Center Serving Persons with Mental Retardation was founded in 1950 by a group of parents unwilling to accept denial of educational services from school districts for their children. These children have grown with The Center which now provides programs and services for over 800 children and adults with mental retardation on a daily basis. Programs include: Cullen Residence Hall, Supported Living, Willow River Farms, Respite Services, LifeCare, Volunteer Services, Momentum Industries, Adult Activity Center, Education and Day Care, and Young at Heart. People served have varying degrees of mental retardation and or other disabilities, and range in age from 3 years to 78 years of age. Inquiries for more information are always welcome. Contact Lizette Irwin, Admissions Director, at 713/525-5318 or email lirwin@cri-usa.org.