American Cancer Society
Mission: The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service.
Melanie Wilson, (859) 260-8286
melanie.wilson@cancer.org
www.cancer.org
American Heart Association/American Stroke Association
Mission: Building healthier lives, free of cardiovascular disease and stroke.
Joey Maggard, joey.maggard@heart.org
www.americanheart.org
American Lung Association
Mission: To prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
Laura Collins, (502) 363-2652, 1(800) 586-4872
www.kylung.org
Assurance Pregnancy Center
Mission: To empower individuals for their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being, focusing on their pregnancy and sexual health.
Maureen Jacus, (859) 278-8469
maureen@assurancecare.org
www.assurancecare.org
AIDS Volunteers of Lexington (AVOL)
Mission: AVOL is committed to providing education, outreach and advocacy about HIV and AIDS in central and eastern Kentucky in order to: prevent the spread of HIV; inspire a compassionate response for those who face the challenges of HIV and AIDS; and meet the needs of those who are infected and affected by HIV disease.
Angel Clark, (859) 225-3000
www.avolky.org
Central Kentucky Blood Center
Mission: To save lives by providing blood products of the highest quality to patients in Kentucky in an economically sound manner. In fulfilling this mission, we are committed to: creating a professional environment that fosters outstanding customer service, mutual respect, continuous quality improvement and exceptional performance; being good stewards of the resources generously given by the community; and building strong relationships with our community.
Pat Cooper, (859) 519-3714
pcooper@kybloodcenter.org
www.kybloodcenter.org
Downs Syndrome Association of Central Kentucky
Mission: The mission of DSACK is to enhance the lives of individuals with Down syndrome throughout their lifespan - by providing support, information, education and opportunities to families, professionals and the communities that make up the central Kentucky region. With proper supports and services, people with Down syndrome will be productive members of the community. People with Down syndrome are "beautiful, capable and loved."
(859) 494-7809
www.dsack.org
Hospice of the Bluegrass
Mission: To provide the highest quality interdisciplinary care to all terminally ill patients, the bereaved and their families. To create a climate where all staff can do their work. To educate professionals in the philosophy and art of hospice care so that dying patients, their families and hospice will have an adequate supply of knowledgeable professionals wherever they are. To build a community through education and information which can support patients/families as each person encounters one who needs support. To provide to donors the privilege to help others through their gifts to hospice.
(859) 276-5344
www.hospicebg.org
Juvenile Diabetes
Mission: The mission of JDRF is to find a cure for diabetes and its complications through the support of research.
Linda Fernandez, (866) 485-9397, (502) 485-9397
lfernandez@jdrf.org
www.jdrf.org
Kidney Health Alliance of Kentucky
Mission: To serve kidney disease patients and their families, increase awareness and early detection of chronic kidney disease and promote organ donation.
Pat Ham, (859) 277-8259
director@khaky.org
www.khaky.org
Lexington Cancer Foundation
Mission: To create awareness and to raise funds in the fight against cancer. We are also dedicated to improving the quality of healthcare for cancer patients.
Kristi Martin, (859) 388-2620
info@lexingtonfoundation.org
www.lexingtonfoundation.org
Lexington Hearing and Speech
Mission: To provide high quality diagnostic, therapeutic and educational services to hearing, speech and language impaired individuals and their families.
Lori Shepherd, (859) 268-4545
lori.shepherd@lhscky.org
www.lhscky.org
Make A Wish
Mission: The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
Jayna Oakley, (859) 389-9474
jaynao@makeawishky.org
www.makeawishky.org
Ronald McDonald House
Mission: To own and operate a "home away from home" for families who travel to Lexington seeking medical care for their children and to support health related programs and projects to benefit Kentucky's children.
Travis Goodyear, (859) 268-0757
tgoodyear@rmhclexington.com
www.rmhclexington.com
Shriners
Mission: To provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and certain other special health care needs within a compassionate, family centered and collaborative care environment; provide for the education of physicians and other health care professionals; and conduct research to discover new knowledge that improves the care and quality of life of children and families.
Macki Warren, (859) 268-5719
mwarren@shrinenet.org
www.shrinershospitals.org
St. Judes
Mission: Providing reasearch and treatment for children with catastrophic diseases at no cost to their families.
Courtney Burge, (502) 584-9802
courtney.burge@stjude.org
www.stjude.org
Susan G. Komen
Mission: Raise awareness for breast cancer.
Stacy Clark, (859) 576-7071