Company Sponsored Employee Charities

OmniPrepaid, LLC (the parent company of GiftCards.com) enables each employee to pick a charity, and then utilize our Group Gift technology and our social media reach to promote their selected charity. OmniPrepaid, LLC grants every employee's charity with $500 per year, given to the employee's charity of choice in the employee's name. Not in OmniPrepaid's name - but the employee's name. We pride ourselves with giving back and encourage our team to be crazy about each of their own charitable activities.

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St. Jude is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because of the familys inability to pay.		Since the hospital was started by Danny Thomas, it has been offering hope and research to fight the many forms of cancer in children. The hospital offers free care and turns no child away. The hospital is run by Dannys daughter Marlo Thomas.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Provides funds for research to find a cure for the disease.		My wife and I have a good friend who has been battling CF her entire life. We would love to help her and everyone else struggling with this disease.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Cure Pancreatic Cancer		My grandfather was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer about 4 years ago. Unfortunately, this horrible disease took this wonderful man from this world on July 13th, 2007. He was a soldier, a father, a grandfather and a great friend. We miss him terribly.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals		I have personal experience rescuing two Boxers that were being mistreated. My male Boxer Tucker was found as a puppy at a flea market living in filth with cigarette burns on the top of his head. My female Boxer Daisy, unfortunately passed away in 2010. Daisy was kept in a cage in a garage for the majority of the first eight months of her life. Both Daisy and Tucker turned out to be wonderful dogs and companions and fortunately suffered no long term effects from their mistreatment as puppies. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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It's a society of volunteers reaching out to the homeless and poor.		I volunteer with this group at St. Margaret in Green Tree and will have my donation directed to the Southwest Food Pantry to help feed the needy right here in our neighborhoods.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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A Christ-centered ministry, Light of Life Rescue Mission provides food, shelter and life-saving programs for the poor, homeless and addicted. We invite you to learn more about our ministry and how you can partner with us to help save and transform lives.		I was once homeless, so helping homeless men is important to me.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Family Connections is committed to helping individuals function to the best of their abilities by engaging the resources that exist naturally within their family and community.		Family Connections, a home for abusive families or recovering from juvenile detention. I do some volunteer work for them and the reason it's my charity is that these girls have no-one else. Sometimes that's their own fault but even in the case where the child has behaved criminally themselves there is almost always some horrendous abuse in their backgrounds. They're sent away at 19, often completyely alone in the world, the least we can do is make sure they're looked after while children. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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MaPaw Siberian Husky Rescue is an organization dedicated to the caring and placement of Siberian Husky and Husky mix dogs into loving, permanent homes through adoption and referral services.		I'm the proud owner of a husky. Huskies are often adopted for their beautiful looks, however they can be quite the handful. For this reason, huskies are often "returned" once the owners realize the great responsibility they took on. In my opinion, they are well worth the extra work. :)	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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This charity helps wounded veterans and their families cope with the long and hard road of rehabilitation, and with the financial strain that the goes along with being wounded while serving our country.		As a veteran myself, I know the sacrifices given by our men and women in our military, along with their families. We should never be a nation that lets those wounded protecting our way of life go without our help and gratitude. Not only are the wounded military members struggling to cope with rehabilitation, but their spouses and children also struggle greatly during this time. The Wound Warrior Project helps provide for them and their families at their greatest time of need. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Chabad of CMU welcomes all Jews regardless of background, observance or affiliation. We strive to anticipate and serve the needs of students and faculty and be a home-away-from-home for Jewish students on campus.		I chose this charity because they enable Jewish students, attending Carnegie Mellon University, to have a genuine Jewish experience in a friendly, fun and inspiring way.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The AGF promotes the game of go in the US by supporting go programs in schools and libraries, providing teachers and students with equipment, guidance, and other resources.		I am an avid go player who loves sharing the game with new people, and the AGF does a good job of helping me and others with a passion for teaching go to do exactly that. Go is a fun game that teaches abstract reasoning, strategic planning, concentration, and good sportsmanship, and that makes teaching it a rewarding undertaking. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Rescues women and children from human trafficking and slavery.		I have been blessed with my own precious children and I cherish their innocence and playful spirit. I want to provide hope through God's love and the opportunity for a real childhood to a hopeless child.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Collects and distributes food in Southwestern Pennsylvania		I think many of us take for granted what we have and don't realize how many of our neighbors are in need.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The March of Dimes helps expected mothers to have full-term pregnancies and provides research for problems that threaten the health of babies.		In 2008 our twins Luca and Luciana were born 2 months premature. They were both only 3.5 lbs when born and spent over 8 weeks in the NICU. They both faced a number of health concerns and required special assistance. Fortunately today they are both healthy and happy. My wife & I now support the March of Dimes which helps to increase awareness, education, & research to help reduce the 500,000+ babies born prematurely each year. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Alopecia Areata is a common autoimmune skin disease resulting in the loss of hair on the scalp and elsewhere on the body. This charity supports research to find a cure or acceptable treatment and also offers support to all that are affected by this disease.		My daughter suffers from this disease. It may not be life threatening, but it is life altering.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.		My youngest sister and my cousins son have diabetes.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
Charity	Employee	Why did I pick this Charity?
Institution providing children and younger adults with disabilities.		My son is special needs and since I live away from the Buffalo area I am no longer able to devote time in volunteering to raise money and awareness.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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March of dimes is an American health charity whose mission is to improve the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth, and infant mortality.		My son was born 2 months early and had to stay in the hospital for a few weeks. This is the largest charitable organization that denotes the majority if it's proceeds to the study of prematurity and infant mortality.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who offer meal services to people in need. Since 1976, MOWAA has worked to arm local senior nutrition programs with the resources, tools and information they need to provide meals and make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, our veterans and all of our nation's seniors who are facing the threat of hunger. Read More		I am choosing this charity because I believe that in such a great country as the United States that no senior citizen should ever feel the pain of starvation. They have worked hard their entire lives (some as veterans) and are forced to survive eating dog or cat food especially during the winter months when they cannot get out of their homes to get food for themselves. Meals on Wheels helps by delivering meals to seniors doors. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
Charity	Employee	Why did I pick this Charity?
"when I get out of the hospital I want to have a lemonade stand." She said she wanted to give the money to doctors to allow them to "help other kids, like they helped me." True to her word, she held her first lemonade stand later that year with the help of her older brother and raised an amazing $2,000 for "her hospital."		A little girl with such a big heart and her story is unbelievable. She is an Angel. Thinking of other before thinking of yourself.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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As the leading global organization focused on type 1 diabetes (T1D) research, JDRF is a top-rated charity by many independent charity watchdogs. More than 80% of JDRF's expenditures go toward its mission. To date, JDRF has given more than $1.6 billion to diabetes research.		My youngest son, Wesley, was diagnosed with Type I diabetes when he was 4 years old. We are hoping to one day see a cure for this disease.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The needs of patients drive research at Mayo Clinic. As doctors treat patients and see opportunities for advancing patient care, they work together with Mayo scientists and research teams to develop new and improved diagnostic tools, medications, devices, treatment protocols and more.		I picked this charity because I lost my dad to cancer about 7 years ago. Also, my sister in law is currently battling cancer, an ugly cancer which started as breast cancer and has now spread to her bones. My mother in law is a 2 time cancer survivor and my father in law has survived prostate cancer.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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OCRF's mission is to fund ovarian cancer research with the goal of early detection and ultimately, a cure.		My mom passed away from ovarian cancer in 2008.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Our mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.		Because I have family members and personal friends that are effected by this disease.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Haiti New World Mission helps to educate the children of four schools and provides meals, medical care and clothing to those children.		Our household currently sponsors children in this school and has for many years. The founder is the administrator of 4 schools there. They are currently trying to raise $30,000 to rebuild one of the schools destroyed by the hurricane. So far they have only raised $2,500.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Indiana County Humane Society is a non-profit animal welfare organization dedicated to preventing cruelty and suffering to all animals, providing safe haven and compassion to the animals in our care, placing unwanted animals in permanent, responsible homes, investigating and prosecuting cases of animal cruelty, measurably reducing companion animal overpopulation, and taking a leadership role in promoting humane values for the benefit of all animals.		They are a great cause that helps abused/neglected animals find new homes.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
Charity	Employee	Why did I pick this Charity?
The Mario Lemieux Foundation was created in 1993 by hockey legend Mario Lemieux. In that year, Mario was enjoying the greatest season of his brilliant career and on pace to establish a new NHL scoring record. Then he was diagnosed with Hodgkin's diseas. After a successful battle with Hodgkin's, Mario is now 17 years cancer free and his experience led him to focus on ways to assist those not so fortunate. He devotes much of his time to the Foundation raising funds to help reach the ultimage goal: a cure for cancer. Read More		I've been a long time fan and follower of Mario Lemieux. I can remember countless hockey games in my basement as a child idolizing and emulating some of his greatest goals with my brother Ryan. Having to forfit Mario's roster spot to cancer was a devistating day to the Penguin organization and hockey fans alike. Even in the face of Hodgkin's, he put great effort into building up his organization and even now continues to grow new and fulfilling charity organizations. Mario's days of late 3rd period goals from his knees may be over, but he continues to be a true hero in my eyes and the eyes of many others. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) is the largest animal rights organization in the world, with more than 3 million members and supporters.		This charity is important to me because they give a voice to the millions of animals that suffer at human hands. By educating policymakers and the public about animal abuse, PeTA is promoting kind treatment of animals and promoting people to take action. I believe that life is life weather you are a dog, pig, mouse or human. We are a species uniquely capable of compassion, rationality, and moral choice and that is exactly why we are under an obligation to recognize and respect the rights of animal. I want to help spread this message and if I can get even one person to make more compassionate choices then I have helped to ease the suffering of animals, and that is my passion. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Pittsburgh provides temporary housing to families who must travel to the Pittsburgh area to get life-saving medical care for their children. Their goal is to provide a "home away from home" during one of the most difficult times in their lives.		I am choosing this charity because I feel it is an incredibly selfless and giving thing that this charity does for kids suffering from illness. So many families cannot afford treatment and care in addition to staying by their children's side through those rough times. I love this charity and what they stand for. So many people have been helped through this organization and I hope to contribute to its growth to help more families. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Two of my sisters run marathons to raise money for Leukemia research.		We lost our mother to this disease.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research.		Alzheimer’s is a terrible disease that my grandma suffered with for many years before she passed away. It was an experience, which I hope with the help of research and support programs, others will not have to endure.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Senior Independence mission is to extend and enhance the independence and well being of older adults and build the capacity of family members, communities and organizations to care for them at home.		In Honor of Donna Blasiman.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Boy Scouts of America		To benefit the Boy Scout camp that I grew up attending, Pico Blanco Scout Reservation. The camp was impacted by a forest fire in 2008 and the council has been working to rebuild the affected infrastructure ever since.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Make-A-Wish® Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia grants wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.			$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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JDRF is a leader in setting the agenda for diabetes research worldwide, and is the largest charitable funder of and advocate for type 1 diabetes research. The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.		I picked this charity because my wife has Type 1 diabetes since she was 13 months old.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Fisher House program is a unique private-public partnership that supports America's military in their time of need. The program recognizes the special sacrifices of our men and women in uniform and the hardships of military service by meeting a humanitarian need beyond that normally provided by the Departments of Defense and Veterans Affairs.			$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Elephant Sanctuary		The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee is the nation's largest natural habitat refuge developed specifically for endangered African and Asian elephants. The Sanctuary operates on 2,700 acres in Hohenwald, Tennessee - 85 miles southwest of Nashville. It costs $125,000 annually to provide sanctuary for just one elephant.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Nonprofit dedicated to the fight against breast cancer		My family has a history of breast cancer and it has taken its toll on more than one of my close relatives.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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This charity helps wounded veterans and their families cope with the long and hard road of rehabilitation, and with the financial strain that the goes along with being wounded while serving our country.		Having recovered from a service related injury myself, I know how important it is in the rehabilitation process to be influenced by someone who cares. I want to show my support and touch lives of those wounded warriors before me, and those yet to come, in the same I was cared for in my time of need.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
Charity	Employee	Why did I pick this Charity?
Every day at thousands of community centers, high schools, middle schools, juvenile institutions, coffee shops, and local hangouts, YFC staff and volunteers meet with young people who need Jesus. We are rural and urban and we are always about the message of Jesus		This charity helps the youth in the city where I live. I have strong ties to my community and I am a active supporter. Many of these children attend the same high school I attended or live in near-by communities. I want to try to help them out and give my support to my community.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Street Medicine Institute facilitates and enhances direct provision of health care to the street homeless where they live.		There area couple of reasons why I support them. First, I think they do great work for many homeless veterans. Secondly, my wife sits on the board of directors.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Chabad Shul of Potomac is a friendly family-oriented synagogue that welcomes Jews from all backgrounds to participate in a variety of spiritual, educational, and entertaining programs		The charity is my local synagogue.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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NEDA supports individuals and families affected by eating disorders, and serves as a catalyst for prevention, cures and access to quality care.		I have a family member who has struggled for more than 15 years. Treatment is extremely expensive and it is difficult to get help financially even with health insurace. NEDA helps to provide quality care to individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
Charity	Employee	Why did I pick this Charity?
DART is an acronym that stands for Discovery, Assessment, Referral and Tracking.		The charity is important to me, for I see firsthand some of the struggles that some of his classmates experience. I decided to go with a more personal, intimate charity where a little bit of money can really help these children with new activities, new equipment and new developmental aids.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Operation Homefront (OH) provides emergency financial and other assistance to the families of our service members and wounded warriors.		I decided to donate to Operation Homefront in honor of my father, grandfather, and uncles. Living a military lifestyle can be difficult when you don't have the proper support systems set up at home. Operation Homefront provides emergency assistance and morale to our troops, to the families they leave behind, and to wounded warriors when they return home. This charity has a personal connection to me because it's home office is in San Antonio a city I lived in (on base with my family) for four years. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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At the Western Pennsylvania Humane Society, the area's oldest and largest animal welfare organization, we believe that every pet deserves a loving home and the chance to be someone's best friend. Since 1874, we have been providing shelter and care for Pittsburgh's unwanted animals.		I've always enjoyed animals. They can be such loving additions to a family if wanted. I want to help the animals here get the right care and help them find a good home.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The mission of the Mel Blount Youth Home is to help male youths from disadvantaged backgrounds develop mentally, physically and morally while teaching them to become productive citizens in society. They strive to instill values that are basic in life: responsibility, knowledge and respect for oneself.		Our children are our future. I have 2 boys, that are my world. I could have easily grownup in a negative environment, but fortunately I was adopted by wonderful, loving parents.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization that collects and distributes food through a 380+ member network in 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.		As we count our own blessings it is a privilege to have the ability to help others in our own vicinity.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome Network Inc. is a volunteer self help, not for profit support group for people and families dealing with Hermansky-Pudlak Syndrome (HPS) and related disorders such as Chediak Higashi Syndrome.		I chose this charity because a good friend of mine has younger siblings afflicted with this syndrome. This disease causes albinism which greatly restricts the children’s ability to play outside in the sun. It also causes a wide variety of other medical problems and often results in blindness later on in life. Currently, this charity helps fund research for a cure and awareness about the condition. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Tim Tebow Foundation was envisioned by Tim while an undergraduate at The University of Florida (UF). His desire was to launch the Foundation even as a college student but NCAA regulations for athletes prohibited him from doing so. Instead, Tim, along with several other UF students, launched First and 15 under the auspices of the Office of Student Government and with NCAA approval.		I have been a fan of Tim Tebow's work with children on his various missions. This opportunity gives GiftCards.com and the Tebow Foundation to work together to support multiple children's outreach programs including Timmy's Playrooms and International Children Hospital Construction Project.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Red Cross continues to focus on reaching as many people as possible who need our help. Your help is urgently needed to continue to support relief efforts. Getting supplies and meals and water into affected areas is the top priority.			$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Our mission at the Down Syndrome Association of Pittsburgh (DSAP) is simple. We are here to provide support to families and individuals with Down syndrome through education and information.		I use to work with special education children in high school and I felt such a connection with them. The children labeled "special needs" are truly that - special. I believe in raising awareness and getting rid of the stigmas that go with the disabled.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Outreach International has been working with the world’s most marginalized people living in poverty since 1979, helping each person create new and brighter futures for themselves.		I support them because I believe that all people have an innate ability to be successful in life. Success comes from training and education and self improvement versus one time handouts of food, clothing or clean water. I believe in the goal of Sustainable Good.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Arthritis Foundation is the largest national nonprofit organization that supports the more than 100 types of arthritis and related conditions.		There is not as much funding for this organization, even though it is an auto-immune disease. It can affect anyone. I was diagnosed when I was 19. As a sufferer I would like to see more progress made in research, which would require more public education as well as charitable donations. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Make-A-Wish Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia grants wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.		This is important to me because many children have life threatening diseases and may only live a short amount of time. I believe that in that amount of time they should be granted any wish they want. Most of the time these children are to young to even understand what is going on with their body and they can’t understand why they aren’t like everyone else their age. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary (nonprofit) health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research and providing education and patient services.		Approximately two years ago my cousin Danny Haggerty was diagnosed with Leukemia. Danny is 35 years old and has 3 children all under the age of 7. Knowing the struggles Danny has gone through has deeply touched me; I ran the Boston Marathon in April to raise money for his family. Danny has been fortunate to be a transplant match with his Sister and is slowly returning to his day to day life. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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This is a faith-based organization and the funds assist in helping people worldwide in various ways, such as aid in the event of natural disasters, building kingdom halls, assembly halls and proclaiming the good news of God’s kingdom worldwide.		This is a faith-based organization and the funds assist in helping people worldwide in various ways, such as aid in the event of natural disasters, building kingdom halls, assembly halls and proclaiming the good news of God’s kingdom worldwide.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a non-profit organization that collects and distributes food through a 380+ member network in 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.		I’ve worked with disenfranchised children and their families, and seen first-hand the amount and types of food they are able to afford. I hope this donation makes a difference to some of those families.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Guiding Eyes for the Blind is dedicated to enriching the lives of blind and visually impaired men and women by providing them with the freedom to travel safely, thereby assuring greater independence, dignity and new horizons of opportunity.		We chose Guiding Eyes for the Blind for several reasons. We have always been great animal lovers and we wanted to give to a charity that may not be as publicly known as some of the other charities. Guiding eyes for the Blind serves the needs of a small percentage of those needing assistance but that small group has a great need. We are very blessed to have our own sight and appreciate the mobility our sight gives us. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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South Hills Interfaith Ministries is a human services organization dedicated to providing the resources necessary for struggling families to achieve self-sufficiency. We provide Direct Assistance as well as offering a variety of Family Support Programs.		I think it is important to help and give back to our local communities where we live and work each day. SHIM helps local families living below the poverty level in the South Hills surrounding Pittsburgh. SHIM deals with poverty in our suburbs, which exists, although most do not realize it.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Mission: To help support sufferers of meningitis and their families, to educate the public and medical professionals about meningitis so that its early diagnosis and treatment will save lives, and to support the development of vaccines and other methods of preventing meningitis.		My older brother who lives in Israel came to the United States for his work and on his journey here; he contracted Bacterial Meningitis. 1 in 3 people who gets this terrible sickness either die from the disease, have some form of physical disability or the lucky ones come out just fine. My older brother was not as lucky as some for he permanently lost his hearing because of this dreaded disease. Hopefully, we can beat this terrible disease through education and support. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research.		I’ve had a family member and some friends who have been affected by this disease.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The mission of the American Brain Tumor Association is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis.		What I like about the ABTA is that they focus not only in finding solutions and cure for brain cancer, but also offers help to people in coping with it, both the ill and those around them. Today Gioblastomas essentially have no hope or solution, so helping people cope with it seems just as important as searching for a cure. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank is a non-profit organization that collects and distributes food through a 380+ member network in 11 counties in southwestern Pennsylvania.		Growing up poor there were many holiday dinners my family was able to enjoy as a result of our local foodbank.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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		My mother has donated their time for over 20 years providing emergency food, clothing and utitities to the needy in and around Powhatan Point Ohio. In addition to emergency assistance they provide yearly Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets to qualifying families including food and toys. The service is completely run by donations and volunteers. Read More	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:
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The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research.		Both of my Grandmothers had it, along with 2 Uncles and recently my father has shown the signs of it setting in at while he’s still in his 60’s.	$500 from Wolfe Total Raised:

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