American Cancer Society — How can you join the fight against cancer? Check out events and programs to see how you can participate in fundraising efforts, support legislation on a local and national level, and help with activities in your area.

American Diabetes Association — Thier mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. To fulfill this mission, the American Diabetes Association funds research, publishes scientific findings, provides information and other services to people with diabetes, their families, health care professionals and the public.

American Red Cross — The Red Cross is committed to saving lives and easing suffering. This diverse organization serves humanity and helps you by providing relief to victims of disaster, both locally and globally. The Red Cross is responsible for half of the nation's blood supply and blood products.

Compute Against Cancer — By donating computing time, you are helping researchers understand and reduce the side effects of chemotherapy, study the structure and behavior of cancer cells, and create better ways to screen new cancer drugs.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation — The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to assure the development of the means to cure and control cystic fibrosis and to improve the quality of life for those with the disease.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society — The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is the world's largest voluntary health organization dedicated to funding blood cancer research, education and patient services. The mission of LLS is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $550 million for research specifically targeting blood cancers.

Lombardi Cancer Center — The primary objective of the Lombardi Cancer Center is-and always has been-to provide the most advanced treatments available to Lombardi patients and, ultimately, to find a cure for this devastating disease. To this end, the Cancer Center leadership aggressively encourage and support multi-programmatic and multidisciplinary research.

Loudoun Literacy Council — "We help adults reach their educational goals through one-to-one tutoring and small group instruction free of charge. Through our Claude Moore Center for Family Literacy, we engender life-long learning and strong literacy skills for at-risk pre-school children and their families."

National Kidney Foundation — The National Kidney Foundation, Inc., a major voluntary health organization, seeks to prevent kidney and urinary tract diseases, improve the health and well-being of individuals and families affected by these diseases, and increase the availability of all organs for transplantation.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society — The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. The Society and its network of chapters nationwide promote research, educate, advocate on critical issues, and organize a wide range of programs — including support for the newly diagnosed and those living with MS over time.