The 2012 Lymphomathon 5K Walk In Honor of Victoria Meza is over and it was a great event, but you can still help this worthy cause by making donations!

Your donations are greatly appreciated!

Who attends Children First Academy?

As the nation’s largest school for homeless children, Children First Academy (CFA) strives to create an environment where underprivileged students have the opportunity to put aside their personal, family and economic struggles and become academically successful.At the Academy students are taught academic skills up, to Arizona State Standards, that will help them succeed in a competitive world.

CFA also provides for the needs of the whole family unity by offering support through family nights, parenting classes, food boxes, holiday donations and after school care.

To learn more about Children First Academy and how you can get involved, click on the banner above or go to www.cfaphoenix.org.

What is Phoenix Children’s Project?

Phoenix Children’s Project (PCP) is dedicated to improving the lives of children living in poverty in Phoenix, Arizona. Their goal is to help underprivileged children become healthy, self-reliant adults.

PCP works towards their goal by first providing  food and clothing. Then they teach the children how to help themselves so they can “break the chain” and create better lives for themselves as adults.

100% of all donations Phoenix Children’s Project receives are used directly for the kids. All administrative costs, materials, gas, time, etc. are taken care of by either volunteers or administrative grants.

Learn how you can support of get involved by clicking on the banner above, or go to www.phoenixchildren.org.

What is the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition?

National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) works to raise awareness and promote education about ovarian cancer to help improve the survival rate and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.

More than 20,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year, and approximately 15,000 women die annually from the disease. Unfortunately, most cases are diagnosed in their later stages when the prognosis is poor.

However, if diagnosed and treated early, when the cancer is confined to the ovary, the five-year survival rate is over 90 percent. That is why it is imperative that the early signs and symptoms of the disease are recognized, not only by women, but also by their families and the medical community.

Through national programs and local Chapter initiatives, the NOCC’s goal is to make more people aware of the early symptoms of ovarian cancer. In addition, the NOCC provides information to assist the newly diagnosed patient, to provide hope to survivors, and to support caregivers.

Their programs are possible only with the help of volunteers; committed men and women dedicated to the mission of the NOCC in communities across the country.

Go to www.ovarian.org to learn how you can make a donation or volunteer your time and join the efforts of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Together it is possible to make a difference in the lives of women affected by ovarian cancer.

What is Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled?

The Mesa Association of Sports for the Disabled is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing sports and recreation opportunities for individuals with all types of disability.

The Association, also doing business as Arizona Disabled Sports (AzDS),  provides year round sports training and competition through their Team Mesa adaptive programs for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. In addition, sports and recreation opportunities are provided for individuals with physical disabilities through their Arizona Heat Physically Challenged Programs.

The Association coordinates various resources in a cooperative effort with Mesa Public Schools and the City of Mesa Parks, Recreation and Commercial Facilities to provide a comprehensive program of sports and recreation to individuals with disabilities of all ages.

Because of the unique nature of the programs offered by the organization, participation is not limited to residents of Mesa, Arizona. Participants in the adaptive programs have resided throughout the metropolitan Phoenix area and the entire state of Arizona. For this reason, among others, the organization began doing business as Arizona Disabled Sports in 2007.

Approximately 1000 local athletes participate in season training sessions and competitions and an additional 500 athletes from across the country compete in various Association sponsored events.

Learn how you can get involved by clicking on the banner above, or go to www.arizonadisabledsports.com.

Lerner and Rowe Gives Back sponsored the Glendale Kiwanis Club 32nd Annual Steak Fry and Charity Auction and with you helped make a difference in a children’s lives. All proceeds benefit local youth projects, scholarships, reading programs, school clothes drive, and many other Glendale area programs.

What is the Foundation for Blind Children?

The Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a national leading organization that provides education, tools and services to enable all persons with vision loss to achieve greater independence.

The Foundation for Blind Children’s vision is to have a world where vision loss is a diagnosis, not a disability.

FBC has become a national model for agencies serving the blind and visually impaired. The foundation has a seamless cohesive support system throughout the age continuum that provides a unique and comprehensive system of services, including training, assistive technology, education, counseling and communication.

Learn how you can get involved by clicking on the banner image above, or go to www.seeitourway.org to visit the Foundation for Blind Children’s web site.