Quality health care does not come cheap. As such, there's a variety of foundations dedicated to providing funds for medical research, health care and advocacy. This page lists web web sites for health foundations in Denver. Many foundations host fun charity events, races and other fund raisers.
Komen Denver (www.komendenver.org) Komen Denver raises funds for cancer research and treatment.
Alzheimer's Association Rocky Mountain Chapter (www.alzrockymtn.org) A Colorado organization leading the fight against Alzheimer?s disease and related disorders by increasing the understanding of dementia and its impact on family and community.
Autism Society of Colorado (autismcolorado.info) ASC promotes a quality life for people with Autism Spectrum Disorders and helps expand opportunities and safe guard rights of people with autism
Children's Diabetes Foundation (www.childrensdiabetesfdn.org) - review a non-profit organization dedicated solely to the support of research in childhood diabetes and to provide the best possible clinical and educational programs for children with this disease.
The Denver Foundation (www.denverfoundation.org) - review Connecting people who care with causes that matter.
Advocacy Denver (www.advocacydenver.org) The Arc of Denver raised funds for advocacy and support of children and adults with developmental challenges.
The Arc in Jefferson County (www.arcjc.org) An advocacy group for the mentally and developmentally challenged in Jefferson County.
The American Liver Foundation (www.liverfoundation.org) The Rocky Mountain Chapter of the American Liver Foundation promotes liver health and raises funds for research, treatment and prevention of liver disease.
Project Angel Heart (www.projectangelheart.org) Project Angel Heart provides meals for people living with HIV/AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses.
Providers' Resource Clearinghouse (www.prccolorado.org) Established in 1993, Providers' Resource Clearinghouse is a group of community leaders from the business, faith and nonprofit sector that seeks to bridge the gap between human-service providers and businesses seeking to serve the community.
Jared Polis Foundation (www.jaredpolisfoundation.org) - review The Jared Polis Foundation seeks to improve education by provide access to technology.
The Stout Street Foundation (www.stoutstreet.org) The Stout Street Foundation provides services in a structured therapeutic community to help addicts help themselves.
AIDS Walk Colorado (www.aidswalkcolorado.org) AIDS Walk is a fundraiser for HIV research and treatment.
Red Ball (www.redballdenver.org) The Red Ball is a fundraiser for the Colorado AIDS project that takes place on World AIDS Day.
Taddonio Family Foundation (www.taddoniofamilyfoundation.org) The Taddonio Family Foundation hosts the annual Golf Classic which raises funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities
Community First Foundation (www.communityfirstfoundation.org) Community First is a philanthropic organization supporting health care and other services.
Global Down Syndrome Foundation (globaldownsyndrome.org) The Global Down Syndrome Foundation supports research and provides advocacy for those suffering from Down Syndrome.
5 Star Foundation (www.5starfoundation.org) The Five Star Foundation supports the Adams 12 Five Star School District.
The Limb Preservation Foundation (limbpreservation.org) Established in 1986 by Doctor Ross Wilkins and Doctor Tom Arganese, The Limb Preservation Foundation advances the prevention and treatment of limb threatening conditions.
Lundy Foundation: (www.lundy-africa.org) The Lundy Foundation works across the globe to help communities find solutions for critical social and health issues.
Rose Community Foundation (www.rcfdenver.org) Rose Community Foundation uses leadership, grantmaking and donor engagement to invest in strategic and innovative solutions to enduring problems and emerging issues.
The Shaka Franklin Foundation (shaka.org) Established 1990, the Shaka Franklin Foundation has positively touched the lives of thousands of young people across the world by addressing the serious issue of youth suicide through education, awareness, and support.
The Alexander Foundation (thealexanderfoundation.org) Founded in 1981, The Alexander Foundation is a public, non-profit, philanthropic organization offering assistance, as well as educational scholarships, in the LGBT community.
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