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Anthony Nolan
Anthony Nolan is a UK charity that saves lives through stem cell transplants. They recruit people to the stem cell register, conduct research into stem cell transplants, and provide support and information for patients and their families dealing with blood cancers and blood disorders. Their work includes influencing policy for change, raising awareness, and offering a wide range of educational and support resources.
Digestive Cancers Europe
Digestive Cancers Europe is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals affected by digestive cancers through advocacy, education, research, and support initiatives. They work to raise awareness, influence policy, and provide resources and support to patients and caregivers across Europe. The organization collaborates with healthcare professionals, researchers, and policymakers to advance understanding and treatment of digestive cancers, including colorectal, gastric, liver, pancreatic, and other rare cancers. They also focus on promoting early detection, personalized medicine, and access to innovative therapies. Their activities include publishing educational materials, organizing awareness campaigns, supporting research projects, and engaging in policy advocacy to improve patient outcomes and healthcare systems.
FOP Friends
FOP Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales dedicated to supporting individuals affected by Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP). The organization provides information, advocacy, support services, and funding for research to find a cure for FOP. They engage in public awareness campaigns, host events, and collaborate with medical and research institutions worldwide. Their activities include patient education, clinical trial support, and community building for those living with FOP. The charity also advocates for policy change and medical research to improve the lives of people with FOP. FOP Friends is the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting families living with Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP). It helps families and patients, funds research for treatment and cure, and raises awareness to prevent misdiagnosis. The organization collaborates with medical specialists, other patient organizations, and pharmaceutical companies. It receives no government or NHS funding, relying solely on fundraising and grants. The charity provides trusted information, educational resources, support services, and advocacy activities. It also offers clinical guidelines, support for living with FOP, and emergency procedures. The organization is involved in research, clinical trials, and policy advocacy. It maintains a website with extensive resources, including downloadable leaflets, guides, and contact information for medical professionals. It is registered as a charity in England and Wales (#1147704).
Parkinson's Europe
Parkinson's Europe is the only European Parkinson's umbrella organisation. We have been championing and working with the global Parkinson’s community for nearly 30 years. As the leading voice for Parkinson’s in Europe, we provide trusted information; advance and share good practices; raise awareness and improve understanding of the condition; and facilitate research collaboration. Our vision is that people with Parkinson's and their families have access to the highest standards of treatment, support and care they need to live a full and comfortable life.
The Orphan Disease Center
Research and funding for orphan diseases is grossly unmet. ODC provides technological and educational resources, identifies funding opportunities, and fosters therapeutic development and innovative research.
Its On The Ball
It's on the Ball is a UK-based registered charity (charity number 1155510) focused on testicular cancer awareness, information, support, and fundraising. The organization provides contact channels for enquiries and support (email info@itsontheball.org and phone 01603 511707) and operates from Norwich, Norfolk, United Kingdom. Core activities include awareness campaigns, patient support resources, fundraising for change, volunteering opportunities, and storytelling/community engagement through its site sections (Testicular Cancer resources, Get Involved, Stories, News). It's On The Ball is a UK-based registered charity (charity number 1155510) focused on testicular cancer awareness, education, and patient support. The organization describes itself as working to raise awareness of testicular cancer and the importance of monthly self-checks, deliver awareness talks to schools, colleges, businesses and organisations around East Anglia, provide patient education resources (leaflets and information), and fundraise to support patients through awareness campaigns, support packs, and grants. Core activities include awareness campaigns (Awareness), patient support (Support), and fundraising initiatives (Fundraising). The site emphasizes patient advocacy through stories, support resources, and community events, including BeerPush fundraising campaigns and other community events. The organization invites donations, volunteers, and corporate support and maintains an active newsletter and events calendar. The content reflects ongoing engagement with the public and communities to improve early detection and patient support related to testicular cancer.