Funds in Health

During Movember, men sign up to Grow a moustache for 30 days, getting friends, family and colleagues to donate to their effort. Men and women can also get involved by committing to Move and walking or running 60km over the month, or by hosting an event – bringing together friends to change the face of men’s health.

Jerry Ray Woods Jr., 53 years old of Clifton Park, NY, passed away on October 29, 2024. Born in 1971 in Stow, OH to Louise and Jerry Woods. He was a devoted husband to Dione Woods and a loving father to Samantha and Brianna Woods. Jerry was hard-working and dedicated. He spent 30 years working as an electrical engineer for ASML, where he was known for his leadership and dependability. Throughout his time at ASML, Jerry made lifelong friends who would describe him as the kind of person who took care of others and made everyone feel comfortable. Jerry was the kind of friend who noticed the little things and went out of his way to make sure his friends and family were taken care of. He always made time for his family and his passions, despite his many responsibilities. Though Jerry may not have liked being the center of attention, he deserves to have his long years of fatherly love honored. He was a man of integrity and kindness, who always knew how to make everyone smile. Jerry left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Jerry's hobbies and interests helped define who he was. He enjoyed everything from camping, fishing, biking and hunting to running, cooking and playing golf. Some of the most memorable vacations were spent in the Outer Banks with his family and dearest friends. As his children grew older and played sports, he was dedicated and committed in supporting them by either coaching, volunteering his time, or just being a spectator. He loved watching them swim and play softball or volleyball. From a young age, Jerry was an unwavering fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Saturdays were spent watching them play. If you knew Jerry, he was a foodie and beer connoisseur. A typical weekend involved Jerry cooking or smoking food on the grill for his closest family and friends. He loved meeting up with his running group, The Clifton Park Beer Runners, and enjoying a beer at The Other One. His love for cooking was something he shared with his friends and family, leaving a mark on us that will never fade. He is survived by his spouse Dione Woods, his children Samantha and Brianna Woods, his parents Louise and Jerry Woods, his sister Angela Burgess, his nieces and nephews Shelby and Kyle Burgess, Amanda Smith, Katherine Huffman, Tyler Driver, Cassidy Wallace, and Gregory Wallace, as well as many friends and extended family members who will miss him dearly. A period of visitation will take place at St. Edward the Confessor on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon, immediately followed by funeral mass at 12:00 noon. We find comfort in knowing that Dad's legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Jerry's name to NF Northeast. We have chosen this foundation in honor of Natalia to support her and her family in the fight against cancer. Natalia is 4 years old and is a Clifton Park resident. She is currently undergoing chemo for a brain tumor which is a complication of her NF1 diagnosis. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is the most common genetic disorder caused by a single gene and affects three times as many people as Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington's Disease, Tay-Sachs and Cystic Fibrosis combined. At NF Northeast, our vision is a world where the burden of NF does not exist. We seek to accomplish this vision through advocacy, raising awareness and providing support for those affected by NF and allied disorders. NF Foundation: https://www.nfnortheast.org

Supporting Bullshift in helping people with addiction problems find a place to go to and work on their recovery where our health system is leaving a gap (waiting lists, insurrance issues, double diagnosis, etc.)

Hi Women@! As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, Women@Shutterstock is excited to organize the second annual virtual Women@Walkathon to raise money and awareness for breast cancer survivors. It’s a great way to get engaged and give back, and everyone is invited to participate! Here is how it’ll work: 1. The Walkathon will be live from October 12 - November 8 and will be a fully virtual event. You can walk in a park, on the sidewalk, on a treadmill…really anywhere that works for you! 2. Choose a distance to walk (or run!) —1 mile, 5K, 10K or more if you’d like! 3. Take a picture of yourself during your walk/run or after you’ve finished, and upload it to @erg_women on Slack. Please include a quick sentence or two about why you participated—for research, in honor of a friend or family member, or any other reason. 4. For every photo submitted during the month of October, Women@Shutterstock will donate $100 (up to $3,000) to our Women@Walkathon Fund on Bright Funds! To kick things off, Women@Shutterstock is making a $1,000 contribution to our Walkathon fund, which benefits Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Pink Agenda. Please consider making a donation of any size—every dollar counts!

In acknowledgment of World Mental Health Day, Bynder would like to take action in making mental wellbeing a global priority and will grant a $25 credit to your Brightfunds account for the month of October. If you are not sure where to donate, we have created this World Mental Health Day Fund for you to donate to several causes, but we encourage you to donate to any organisation of your preference.

World Diabetes Day, recognized annually on November 14th, is the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign. According to the International Diabetes Foundation, approximately 573 million people are living with diabetes around the globe. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2024 is "Diabetes and well-being" which highlights the importance of access to critical diabetic care in conjunction with achieving physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The following nonprofits are doing the critical work to raise awareness, assist those living with diabetes to access supplies and medication, and educate the public about diabetes with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.

My 8 year old daughter has a progressive incurable metabolic disease. Little by little this disease is destroying her brain and ability to function and she will pass away prematurely. Metabolic diseases are one of the leading causes of death among children in the Netherlands. The Metakids foundation is raising money to fund research into metabolic diseases. The mission of Metakids is to do everything they can to ensure that in 10 years, half of metabolic diseases can be treated. I will join the Dam-tot-Dam-loop in Amsterdam on September 21, I will walk 20km at that event to raise money for Metakids; https://evenementen.voormetakids.nl/fundraisers/johan-schoofs Finding a cure for my daughter will probably be too late, but I hope that we can raise money to make more research possible. So that one day a cure for metabolic diseases can be found and all children can have a bright future. I created this fund to bring Metabolic diseases and the Metakids foundation under your attention and hope you will donate and help Metakids in their good cause.

According the the KWF '1 out of 2 people in the Netherlands receive the diagnosis of Cancer, money is needed to make sure there is good health care and research to help these people.' I think everyone knows someone who received the diagnosis of Cancer. For me these people include my mother in law, uncles, aunts and my grandmother. Thinking of these people made me want to do something for them. Therefore, I decided I would run the Rotterdam Marathon to raise money for the KWF. The Rotterdam Marathon takes place on April 13th 2025. Please consider donating using my fundraiser link: https://acties.kwf.nl/fundraisers/timdonders It would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Help support and provide incentive to living Kidney donors that can change the lives of the thousands that are waiting for a life saving organ donation. It is what may make the difference in being able to give the ultimate gift....time!

The Fit4Surgery foundation was established in 2016 by a group of surgeons. Fueled by their daily practice they saw the importance of physical and mental fitness of their patients. An increasing support was felt that improving health should be an integrated part of medical treatment. A prehabilitation program is a program for patients who need major surgery or invasive treatment. The program consists of physical training, improving diet, treatment of comorbidities (like heart disease or diabetes), mental guidance and help to quit smoking and drinking alcohol. This results in an improved condition when surgery or treatment starts and subsequently improved surgical outcomes and recovery. Data shows that prehabilitation can prevent up to 40% of complications! Prehabilitation is not (yet) standard care in the Netherlands. The Fit4Surgery foundation informs healthcare workers, patients, helps hospitals with the implementation of prehabilitation, executes lobby, initiates, and supports scientific research. And therefore, we need financial support. The board and most personnel of our foundation have daily jobs as healthcare workers and work for the foundation voluntarily. More information you can find on our website www.fit4surgery.nl

I'm participating in Bike MS since last year (2023) with my husband and our family to honor the memory of my beloved Father-in-Law, Tom, who passed away last year after a long battle with multiple sclerosis. Tom, while soft spoken and reserved, was the most helpful and loving husband and father a family could ask for. Tom is survived by his wife of 32 years, Gloria, their four children, Michael (and wife Carol), Thomas, Jeffrey (and wife Hannah), and Andrew, his parents, Owen and Doris, and siblings Robert and Kathy. Even as MS gradually took away his mobility and independence, Tom remained positive and grateful for each day he had with his family. By raising funds for the National MS Society through Bike MS, I hope to play a small part in advancing research to find a cure and provide support for those living with MS. With your help, we can create a world free of multiple sclerosis, sparing other families from having to endure the pain and heartbreak this disease causes. Please consider making a donation in Tom's memory. Together we can get one pedal closer to a life free of MS! Make a difference today, donate and help me reach my goal. https://events.nationalmssociety.org/participant/558284

Our Impact Fund maximizes your giving power! With millions worldwide suffering from preventable diseases like malaria and malnutrition, every donation counts. Our EA community has selected impactful charities, ensuring every dollar changes lives. These charities, on average, are 100 times more effective than others at saving lives. This fund is the best fit for donors who prioritize cost-effectiveness and desire a high level of confidence in their impact. Let's make a real difference together!

Dish Assist for Cystic Fibrosis - Wear Yellow Day! On Friday the 21st of June the Clari Cares team is asking you all to take part in one global dish assist. Of course, our beautiful dish assist emblem comes in a sunny yellow colour - and on the 21st of June we’d like you all to wear yellow in honour of Wear Yellow Day - a day when the cystic fibrosis community wears yellow to raise awareness and money for an important cause. Some of you may know that one of our own Clarians has a son with cystic fibrosis. Nicole’s son Arlo was diagnosed with CF at just under 4 weeks old and you can read below to find out more about their family’s journey with CF. Nicole and Arlo’s story: Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a progressive genetic condition that affects the lungs, pancreas and other organs throughout the body. There are just over 100,000 people with CF across the globe. In people with CF, mutations in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene cause the CFTR protein to become dysfunctional. When the protein is not working correctly, it’s unable to move chloride — a component of salt — to the cell surface. Without the chloride to attract water to the cell surface, mucus in various organs becomes thick and sticky. This has a significant impact on the functionality of the lungs and the pancreas as well as other organs like the liver. As of today, there is no cure for cystic fibrosis - and whilst significant developments in drug therapies mean that there are many reasons to be optimistic, the condition still requires those affected by it to take daily medications and to adhere to a burdensome treatment schedule — and not everyone with CF is eligible for the drug therapies available that improve quality and length of life. Arlo was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at just under 4 weeks old as it was detected on one of his routine blood tests. We were immediately plunged into a routine of daily medication, physio, and other treatments to keep Arlo healthy. As a family we juggle hospital appointments (at least every 6 weeks), pharmacy trips, and much more - including becoming experts in giving medications, administering IV antibiotics, doing physio, and acting as Arlo's nurse and dietician. Since 4 weeks old, Arlo has done at least 30 minutes of physio a day - and he currently does more than an hour of treatments every day before and after he attends pre-school. He takes regular courses of antibiotics to treat the concurrent chest infections he gets, he also takes salt and vitamin supplements, and must take a digestive enzyme before he eats anything with fat or protein in it. It’s not all about CF though - Arlo is a bundle of energy and embraces everything life has to offer. He loves anything transport related and enjoys reading - and ‘going on adventures’ (as he puts it!). We are hopeful his life will be unlimited by his CF. And this is all thanks to the work of the CF Trust and the CF Foundation. The CF Trust and the CF Foundation are fighting for a brighter future for people with CF, and their families, by funding cutting-edge research, driving up standards of care, and supporting people with the condition and their loved ones every step of the way.

So excited to take part in my 3rd annual ALC ride in 2024! Biking is fun - but biking for a cause is even MORE fun! AIDS/LifeCycle is a 7-day, 545-mile bike ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles raising money for SF Aids Foundation and the LA LGBT center. It is also the nation's largest HIV/AIDS fundraising and advocacy event. I'm so excited to participate again and to do my part in supporting these organizations that do incredible work and raising awareness of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. For those not in the position to donate or who made a generous donation last year - feel free to spread the good word. I appreciate all of you!! -Britt

Care Kit Crew - Monetary Donation

World Ovarian Cancer Day, recognized worldwide annually on May 8th, is a global campaign that highlights the importance of public knowledge surrounding ovarian cancer. The Global Cancer Observatory projects that ovarian cancer cases will rise over 55% by 2050, with an additional sharp increase in deaths from ovarian cancer, marking the disease as a global concern. The following nonprofit organizations are committed to the fight again ovarian cancer, utilizing education, cutting-edge research, medical innovation, and support for survivors and caregivers to collectively work towards a common goal of finding a cure.

You won’t want to miss this special event. Moving Day Tampa Bay event with our Tampa Bay Parkinson’s community. For 10 years, we’ve joined together to beat Parkinson’s in Tampa Bay, and we cannot wait to unite once again to celebrate reaching this incredible milestone and the collective impact we’ve had! Event Details: Location: Al Lopez Park Event Start: 9:00 AM Contact: Kelly Sivyer ph: 813-530-2768 ksivyer@parkinson.org https://movingdaywalk.org/event/moving-day-tampa-bay/

Make a Difference - Donate today for the Mexico Virtual Blood Drive!

On 5th May, 20 colleagues are taking part in the Belfast Marathon.The charity we have selected this year is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals living with this progressive neurological condition. By raising funds for the MND Association, we hope to fund vital research, provide specialised equipment, and offer compassionate care to those affected by this disease.

On Thursday 28th March the Belfast office is doing Silly Shirt Day to support cancer awareness. Wear your most outrageous or hilariously bad shirt all day

Support organizations committed to alleviating the suffering caused by mental illness by: -direct services to people living with mental illness -awarding grants that will lead to advances and breakthroughs in scientific research -advancing the mental health and well-being of all people living in the U.S. through public education, advocacy and public policy

Last year, my brother's best mate (Frank Bos) was diagnosed with ALS, which is a fatal muscle and nerve disease. Most patients will pass away within 3 years after diagnosis. Frank is one of the most energetic, positive, and inspiring persons I know and on top of that a true athlete. We share a passion for cycling and over the years we've undertaken some great biking adventures together like the "Maratona dles Dolomites", riding the Golden Gate Bridge with both families, and the famous Utrecht-Vrouwenpolder tour with exclusively headwind... Frank is now putting his "endless" energy and positivity for 200% at work to raise funds against this awful disease. For that, he has recruited a team of (currently 140) friends & family to climb the Mont Ventoux in June '24, as part of the "Tour du ALS" organized by "Stichting ALS Nederland". And he's aiming high.... the goal is to collect 250.00 euro. So....if I can help Frank by jumping on the bike together again, then I don't need to think twice! I want to be there for Frank, for his wife and kids, and for my brother Wouter. Please help us raise as much as possible money, which will go towards research to defeat ALS. For more info visit Frank's PEDALS website: https://www.tourduals.nl/teams/frank-s-pedals GO Team PEDALS (Positive Energy Dueling ALS)!!

Make the world a better place for people and animals - support their mission to advocate for ethical research, end animal cruelty, and promote plant-based nutrition for our health and environment

In honor of what would have been my Dad's 66 birthday, I'm raising money for Brain Cancer Research. My dad, Peter Hughes VandenBerg, was diagnosed with brain cancer April 12, 2007 and met this challenge, as he did his entire life, with Faith and Courage, and the support of his family and friends "Team Vandy". As I've become a father myself, I have a new respect for his dedication to family and how hard it must have been to be present with us while battling cancer. My father passed away at 3:33am and my son was born at 3:33am. Life comes full circle. I'm raising money so we get one step closer to finding a cure for brain cancer.

We have no time to lose. Duchenne Parent Project therefore wants more and better research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. To develop medications that can stop or slow the breakdown of muscle. Gathering knowledge about the muscular disease is not happening fast enough. Duchenne Parent Project is an independent foundation founded in 1994 by Elizabeth Vroom, mother of a Duchenne son. They are committed to improving the future prospects of Duchenne patients by playing an important role in developing medications that can treat or cure Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy! For all boys worldwide. This can only be done through faster and better research. Through (international) cooperation at all levels. They also develop projects to improve medical care and independence. Through better and faster knowledge transfer, training and, for example, the development of tools. They are achieving success! The results of a number of research projects are promising.