Did you know that childhood cancer affects more children than any other disease? Cancer kills more children each year than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, asthma, and AIDS combined, yet the National Cancer Institute allocates only three percent of its budget to pediatric cancer. Created in honor of an inspirational little boy with a warrior’s heart, TeamConnor has funded almost $4.5 million in its mission to find cures for childhood cancers.
The Luke 18:1 Foundation was created for the purpose of finding a cure for SMA. Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a terminal and degenerative disease that causes weakness and wasting of the voluntary muscles in infants and children. Approximately 1 in every 40 people are carriers of the disease and 1 in 10,000 babies born each year and roughly 1 in every 10,000 babies are born with SMA. With the newly approved treatment, the SMA community has hope. Our organization is committed to raising awareness about SMA, advancing funding for research, and providing education and support to individuals and families that have been affected by this disease.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is at the forefront of the fight to cure cancer. The LLS is the largest nonprofit dedicated to creating a world without blood cancers. Since 1949, they have invested nearly $1.3 billion in groundbreaking research, pioneering many of today’s most innovative approaches. The LLS’ mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
ServingHIM is a 501c(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to serving others worldwide by ministering to both physical and spiritual needs. Their mission teams travel to impoverished areas in Romania, Guatemala, and Moldova to provide quality care to those in need both through our Dental and Medical Clinics and through community Health Fairs. Their Evangelism team ministers to each person that comes through their clinics. Their Community Outreach team distributes Goats, Pigs, or Chickens and Food Baskets to families living in very poor villages; as well as build stoves and latrines for families in Guatemalan villages. Their Children's Ministry team teaches a healthy habits presentation in public schools and works in the local village churches to put on a Vacation Bible School for their children.
The Visiting Nurse Association of Texas strives to help people age with dignity and independence at home. At the heart of their superior care are the human connections they foster, empowering those they serve to live life to the fullest. The VNA offers high-quality care to thousands of elderly, hungry, frail, sick and disabled individuals throughout North Texas.
Beta Upsilon Chi (BYX) is the largest national Christian Fraternity in the United States. BYX exists for the purpose of establishing brotherhood and unity among college men based on the common bond of Jesus Christ.
The mission of Coram Deo Academy is to train ethical servant-leaders and wise thinkers who will shape culture for the glory of God.