COPD affects approximately 24 million Americans, is a major cause of disability, and is the third leading cause of death in the United States. The mission of COPD the Cure is to accelerate COPD research so that human studies can be commenced in order to end the suffering of millions of patients in the U.S. and worldwide. This is a moral issue. We must help the suffering and fear that this disease causes. COPD is a progressive disease meaning it continues to worsen over time. COPD the Cure has one goal, find a way to reverse the damage done by COPD and give millions of patients the ability to lead a normal life free of medications and oxygen. In the United States COPD includes emphysema and chronic bronchitis, most people with COPD have both conditions. At the present time patients have only medications, oxygen and lifestyle changes to alleviate symptoms that usually worsen over time, which eventually leads to an agonizing death. The time is now to accelerate this progressive research. Those affected cannot only be helped with the debilitating symptoms they live with every day, but can be cured. Our mission will not be over until this is achieved. Richard S. Taubman, M.D., F.A.C.O.G. COPD the Cure

Founded in 1982, ELEM/Youth in Distress in Israel is the country’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to treating and transforming the lives of troubled youth. ELEM’s 280 professionals and more than 1,700 volunteers don't wait for referrals to treat these youth, but seek them out on their turf -- on the streets, in schools, on the Internet and at bars and nightclubs. The 25,000 young people we serve annually and the additional 100,000 youth who reach out to ELEM online each year face tremendous challenges, such as: domestic violence, substance abuse, neglect, bullying, homelessness and prostitution. ELEM works with secular and religious Jews; Christian and Muslim Arabs including Bedouins; immigrants, including those from the Former Soviet Union and Ethiopia; and the LGBT community. Many live on the streets and most of them will not seek help from traditional social service groups. Our 78 programs in 43 cities provide counseling, mentoring, vocational training and a safe space for Israeli youth to envision a positive future for themselves and become productive members of Israeli society.

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Donate a Car 2 Charity Bronx, NY provides fast, free pickup of your car donation. Get a full tax deduction + a free vacation voucher. Donate a Car 2 Charity is a 501(c)3 registered nonprofit.

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