I raised a seeing eye guide dog while in high school.

I used to be in the military and our troops need as much support as they can get.

In memory of two of the most wonderful people in the world. The organization helps kids go to college.

It is a very gratifying organization for those that are preparing for death and for their families. They help everyone whether they have money or not.

Heard about this organization from my daughter. It is a wonderful foundation and I am excited to compete for them!

In memory of my mother Shirley Atkin.

In memory of my mother-in-law, Shirley Atkin.

With the eradication of bacteria’s, inflammation in various forms (intestinal, joint, brain, etc.) is a growing concern. Given the debilitating effects of inflammation, monies should be directed towards organizations that can have global impact and CCFA is at the epicenter of organizations fighting inflammation.

My first daughter Katelyn was born with a cleft. This is near and dear to our heart. We feel compelled to help children that are born with this condition.

Pretty simple: my father had Alzheimer's, and until there is a cure I would like to support organizations that support and educate families and their stricken loved ones.

Camfed, Campaign for Female Education, is an organization that empowers and educates young women in Africa (Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Malawi, & Ghana). These girls will then be 3 times less likely to get HIV/AIDS, able to earn 25% more income, and have a smaller, healthier family.

Hope for Vision provides the tools to bring people together and raise funds for critical research in the hope to eradicate blinding diseases. Millions of Americans are slowly losing vision every day due to retinal degenerative diseases, a group of genetic blinding diseases including retinitis pigmentosa, macular degeneration, and many others.

In college, I was a certified rape crises counselor and founder of a student organization and response program to assist victims of sexual abuse. RAINN is the leading national charity in this area and largest anti-sexual assault organization. It helps millions of victims daily.

My Mom was her local chapter's president for several years.

Stop Soldier Suicide is a not-for-profit organization to bring awareness to, and actively curb, the growing suicide epidemic among active and veteran service members.

Support for wounded warriors

Beacon College is the only accredited four year college in the country offering baccalaureate programs solely for students with learning disabilities. As a young institution, with a small alumni base, the College is seeking support to further the mission of the Institution.

I was diagnosed with Stage IV head and neck cancer (Oropharyngeal Cancer) on April 20, 2010. I was given very little chance to survive my diagnosis but on November 11, 2010 I was informed I was cancer free after a vicious cancer battle. I created David's Dream to help those families dealing with a cancer diagnosis. I meet personally with almost every patient/family and stay in touch with all of them. We set out to help one family a year and helped over 50 just this year alone. We are dedicated to our mission statement and the patients/families we serve. I have attended way too many funerals over the past 2 years and I believe I'm alive to pay it forward for the rest of my life. Thank you, David

A very close friend of mine's cousin gave his life serving as an Army Ranger in Iraq. They started the Lead the Way Fund to help disabled U.S. Army Rangers and the families of Rangers who have dies or injured.

Huge fan of their mission and management team.

This is my Son's school.

Since a member of my immediate family was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, I have been learning about this condition and have been incredibly impressed with the research agenda employed by the Michael J. Fox Foundation and so I would like to compete on behalf of this charity.

This organization help entrepreneurs and families in the Dominican Republic. As an entrepreneur myself, I would like to see their country grow from the ground up.

My grandmother, Grace Cohen, passed away recently due to a multi-year battle with Parkinson's Disease.

Provides high school scholarships to promising students in urban; core of Mpls/St. Paul.

I have chosen the Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation because of its focused and smart strategy for curing all forms of cancer: identify and support the most brilliant and audacious young cancer researchers in the nation. It is a combination recruiting and venture capital firm for cancer. Through its highly prestigious grant programs, Damon Runyon encourages the best young minds to dedicate themselves to cancer research and provides funding that enables them to think big and innovate. Damon Runyon’s record of funding eleven future Nobel Laureates proves that its strategy works, and I am proud to have served on its Board for the past sixteen years.

Support South Sudan - much less investable than other east africa

More than a billion people live in absolute poverty, none of them in the U.S. Give Directly provides direct financial assistance to the global poor. They don’t dictate how recipients spend the money, but they do research it. So far, they’ve found that cash transfers benefit children, have a long-term positive impact on household income, and aren’t “misspent” on drugs as negative stereotypes might suggest.

feed poor people in Israel

KIPP is a national network of free, open-enrollment, college-preparatory public charter schools with a track record of preparing students in underserved communities for success in college and in life. There are currently 125 KIPP schools in 20 states and the District of Columbia serving more than 41,000 students. My sister has worked as a teacher at several KIPP schools over the past 10 years. Her experiences there and her schools' success in improving outcomes in their communities have been striking. KIPP has the potential to greatly improve educational opportunities for students in underserved areas and help address the issue of equality of opportunity.

N Street Village is a community of empowerment and recovery for homeless and low-income women in Washington, D.C. With comprehensive services addressing both emergency and long-term needs, N Street Village helps women achieve personal stability and make gains in their housing, income, employment, mental health, physical health, and addiction recovery.

I believe they can help where the need is the greatest.

Not In Our Town is a national movement that encourages positive and collective community response to hate crimes. It has grown to become one of the country's leading resources for communities seeking to prevent and respond to hate. Providing tangible, practical tools to stimulate dialogue and inspire community action, Not In Our Town encourages and guides communities to stop hate together, creating safe and inclusive schools and communities for all.

I love this charity and someone that works there.

Increases incomes of women and children in underdeveloped communities around the world.

Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS) is a rare and complex neurological disorder characterized by periods of excessive amounts of sleep and altered behavior. The disorder strikes adolescents primarily. Kleine-Levin Syndrome episodes are cyclical. When present, KLS symptoms persist for days, weeks or even months, during which time all normal daily activities stop. Individuals are not able to attend school, work or care for themselves. Most are bedridden, tired and uncommunicative even when awake. In between episodes those diagnosed with KLS appear to be in perfect health with no evidence of behavioral or physical dysfunction. However they function daily with the frightful reality that they could become sick again at any moment. KLS episodes may continue to reoccur for a decade or longer with devastating effects on the adolescent’s life and family. This is a condition that I personally was sick with for 10+ years during my teenage years and it robbed me of big pieces my life. It is important to f

All Hands is a legal charity that helps underprivileged people in New York City set up their finances. A person in my small group at church is active in the charity, so I am dedicating my earnings on her behalf.

Every kid deserves a summer vacation spent outdoors in the sun.

Cents Ability's mission is to empower high school students across the country to achieve their goals through prudent and informed management of their financial resources.

The ACS is the major charity for cancer research and for providing information and assistance to cancer patients.

A friend of a friend started this charity and I think it is wonderful to promote breast cancer prevention in Africa and very needed and to inform women about self examinations.

just because

Excellent organization for providing healthcare to terminally sick children who can not afford their treatments.

I've met Dr. Marker and think she's doing incredible work for a species that could possibly extinct in our lifetimes...

I am competing to hopefully raise money for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) in support of my father, Bill Hansel and my dear friend Drew Gandy who suffer from leukemia and lymphoma, respectively.

Enriches the lives of children with life threatening illnesses by fulfilling a wish. I chose this charity because it helps children whose lives are in most instances being cut short, and so to be able to make a wish come true for them seems like a wonderful thing to do. Plus the charity is non-denominational.

iMentor Interactive’s mission is to facilitate the development of high-quality, high-impact mentoring programs. This program addresses the most critical challenges facing underserved youth through an innovative combination of partnership, technology, curriculum, research and ongoing support. I am playing for them, because I believe the best way to help less fortunate children succeed is through mentoring.

The Love of Animals

I have been a big brother for 4+ years.

City Harvest battles hunger in New York City. I am particularly fond of their efforts to capture food before restaurants throw it out, which reduces waste. My mother was involved with a program like City Harvest in Spokane, Washington, called the Women's and Children's Free Restaurant. She just moved to NYC and may get involved with City Harvest.

to support marriages, leadership development, and mentoring networks

Telemachus is a 501c3, here is info: Telemachus was founded by Rick Woolworth and Andrew Huck, whose passions are to connect and mentor a new generation of emerging leaders. High potential men and women often struggle with career, relationships, marriage, children and finances but rarely have a trusted advisor or wise mentor to share with and receive guidance. Through the Telemachus network, emerging leaders meet mentors who help them address complex life issues. They guide them through a process that explores five key topics: Personal Life Conduct Career/Vocation Marriage and Family life Community Involvement Impacting the Culture Telemachus is a global strategic initiative dedicated to establishing and cultivating a three-dimensional network of seasoned and emerging leaders who are striving to lead abundant, flourishing, 10x lives. Board of Directors Jill & Rick Woolworth – Greenwich, CT Anne & Ian Cron – Nashville, TN Mary Elizabeth & Patrick Fleming – Washi

This is a great charity which builds awreness for Autism and funds its research.

I support Alex Duran and all of his endeavors. Truly one of the great people in this world.

they bring acting to public NY scools

Local charity helping young children by providing mentors

Help the poor and elderly in the community

Helping children with cleft palatte. Makes an enormous difference in the quality of life when the surgery is performed. This org also does this type of surgery for a very low cost so that a lot of children can be helped.

http://www.northshorelij.com/ccmcny/home My family has supported the children's hospital and have fundraised for it for many years. This hospital helped my brother recover from an illness at birth and our family has tried to give back since then. Not only do they care for sick babies, but they also do research to help cure diseases.

Success Academies are free, high-performing public charter schools serving scholars in Kindergarten through 7th grade (and soon 8th grade as well). Our schools are founded on a simple premise: Every child can achieve success when they have access to a high-quality, free public education. Children enter our schools through a random lottery – but after they walk through our doors, nothing is left to chance.

A college friend just adopted 4 children from this orphanage in Sierra Leone. The work they do there is incredible.

I was born with a heart defect and received support from this charity. My mother also suffered a heart attic recently and her treatment was supported by this wonderful charity.

Net Impact is an organization I have been involved with that mobilizes our generation to create change through its many chapter networks. In particular, it strives to support sustainability, social entrepreneurship, as well as non-profit capacity building.

A local non profit with a small endowment that effectively serves and educates both people and animals.

Helps to find housing for low-income families in NJ. My mom is intimately involved with the charity.

This charity helps and supports sufferers of breast cancer. A very dear friend of mine had a double mastectomy last year and the charity was very supportive in helping her cope

We have supported this charity for many years. It was set up by a Swiss woman - Nicole Thakuri Wick - some 20 years ago. It started out small but by now the charity supports 500+ children. There are very limited overhead costs as Nicole is on-site responsible for daily operations. The charity helps children where they need it most - education.

An unrestricted gift to MoMA PS1's Annual Fund supports MoMA PS1 in its greatest areas of need. The Annual Fund allows us to continue to plan and develop the highest quality exhibitions. It also provides crucial operating support and ensures that MoMA PS1 can open its doors each day to a diverse international and national audience.

Synergy Youth Empowerment is a non-profit organization that offers workshops for Pre-Teens (ages 7-12) and Teens (ages 13-17) designed to support them in achieving goals, being leaders, and having an impact in the world around them. Its Vision Statement: Our children are the most precious resource we have. At Synergy Youth Empowerment, we develop leaders ready and able to take on opportunities, challenges, and possibilities of our world.

My good friend Arun Storrs grew up in an orphanage in Nepal and started the Kumari Project to improve nutrition, education, and job training for the youth in Nepali orphanages today.

My son was striken with cancer and was treated at Winship Cancer Institute. They did a wonderful job, and I want to help them continue their work

I was diagnosed and treated for Sinovial Sarcoma at Winship in 2010-2011.

A school for students in grades 4-6 located in Babylon, NY.

Baltimore-based charity; provides assistance and temporary living arrangements for women who are dealing with domestic violence.

Lung Cancer Alliance is the only national non-profit organization dedicated solely to providing support and advocacy for people living with or at risk for the disease. I am competing on their behalf in honor of my uncle, Dr. Jonathan Pevsner, who died of Lung Cancer.

Since 2008, Canteen has run after-school programs in the literary and visual arts for at-risk middle school students in Harlem. Canteen also produces a literary magazine designed to promote the creative process. I admire the goal to promote process, rather than outcome, as process is the element we have the most influence over. This charity was founded by my brother and I am an ardent supporter of both the organization and its cause.

The Joyful Heart Foundation works to foster a community that turns toward the issues of sexual assault, domestic violence and child abuse. Such a community, empowered with knowledge, courage and compassion, can support survivors of this violence and engage in an open dialogue about how to collaboratively end the cycle of violence and abuse. This charity seeks to prevent abuse, which not only destroys the lives of victims, but also their spouses, children, and other family members.

ECLC of New Jersey provides a network of lifelong services – education, enrichment and employment – to children and adults with special needs. Through its schools, its adult centers and its employment transition services, ECLC provides a life to individuals who would have difficulties navigating our world without its supports. As a parent of a special needs individual and a Board Member of ECLC, I know first-hand what a wonderful partner is to families and individuals in need.

Minds Matter of NYC is a mentoring organization that works closely with low-income, high-achieving students throughout all boroughs of New York City to ensure acceptance into four-year colleges and prepare them for college and long-term success. I have been involved in Minds Matter of NYC for two-and-a-half years as a mentor. As such, I have witnessed firsthand the deep positive impact the organization has on these talented students, who are frequently the first in their families to pursue their college dreams and often lack the college preparation resources their peers have at their fingertips.

Take care of our heroes

It helps use sports to improve life in the slums of Nairobi kenya

Loyal alumnus, supporting need-blind admissions

Founded by my father and very close to my heart.

National Dance Institute (NDI) was founded in 1976 by Jacques d’Amboise in the belief that the arts have a unique power to engage children and motivate them toward excellence. Each year, NDI transforms the lives of tens of thousands of New York City public school children and their communities through weekly classes, short-term residencies, and public performances. Under the artistic direction of Ellen Weinstein and a staff of professional teaching artists, programs are offered to all children, transcending barriers of language, culture, and physical and cognitive challenges. Children learn to work together and develop personal standards of excellence, a pride of achievement, and a curiosity about the world that supports their success in school and in life. No child pays a penny for NDI’s core programs.

GOSH provides inspirational and world class care to hundreds of children every day of which I have witnessed. GOSH will always be a worthwhile hospital to donate to, I have seen the epic level of care and witnessed the success of the incredible staff and doctors at GOSH. I know that donations make a serious difference to this hospital and money will be well spent.

I am competing for the Alzheimer's Foundation in loving memory of my grandmother who suffered from the disease for many years.

A very good friend of mine and his sister both suffer from an extremely rare neurological disorder called Kleine-Levin Syndrome. Those affected by KLS suffer from excessive amounts of sleep with episodes that come on at a moment's notice. An episode can last from a few days to months or even years. Both my friend and his sister have had prolonged episodes lasting from 6 months to over a year. I have seen first hand how this disease can affect a person's life. Unfortunately, the research to cure this extremely rare disease is extremely under funded and receives very little government support. The KLS foundation relies on private donors. If I am fortunate enough to place in the PwP competition, the money provided to the KLS Foundation would be very well used, very much appreciated and be supporting a great cause.

The veterans that come home from war that are severley wounded keeping all of us here safe deserve anything and everything we can offer.

A summer camp dedicated to enriching jewish life.

Demand a Plan is a campaign of Mayors Against Illegal Guns -- a national, bipartisan coalition of mayors working to make America’s communities safer by keeping illegal guns out of dangerous hands. Co-founded in 2006 by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston Mayor Thomas Menino, the coalition has grown from a committed group of 15 members to more than 800 mayors, including Republicans, Democrats, and Independents, from major cities and small towns around the country. We have almost a million grassroots supporters, making us the largest gun violence prevention advocacy organization in the country. Protecting the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding Americans goes hand-in-hand with keeping guns out of the hands of criminals, drug abusers, the seriously mentally ill and other dangerous people. Mayors Against Illegal Guns advocates for common-sense measures that will close deadly gaps in our gun laws and make sure law enforcement agencies have the tools they need to detect an

SNACK, the Special Needs Activity Center for Kids, is the creation of New York mom and SNACK’s Executive Director, Jackie Ceonzo. In 2003, after being unable to find a fulfilling program for her son, Joey, whose disabilities fall on the autism spectrum, she worked with a team of professionals to create a place for special needs children with challenging behaviors to socialize and enjoy recreational activities while learning practical skills in a collaborative, fun and welcoming environment.

Doctors providing aid where it is needed most. At low cost. A bargain.

Michael J Fox's foundation is leading the way and working to improve the lives of so many people who have Parkinson's.

I have been involved with FCA for 25 years. They help the needest in Fairfield county. I am Treasurer and Head of the Endowment Committee. We suffered $150,000 of uninsured losses in Sandy causing out homeless drop in center and Mom's programs to relocate. Please consider putting this on your list.

I am playing to support Capital for Kids. CFK is an organization which I helped found in 2005, made up of other investors and individuals working in the finance industry in North Texas. Our mission is to support local agencies that serve children in need. Since inception, we have raised and distributed over $8 million to charities focused on preventing neglect and coming to the aid of underprivileged children in the Metroplex.

I believe the UJA provides great services to the community.

Smile Train has an incredible mission, tangible results, and is considered highly efficient with how they spend donations.

The Akilah Institute for Women empowers young women in East Africa to transform their lives by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to find meaningful employment and launch ventures in the fastest growing sectors of the economy. Opened in January 2010, Akilah offers a 2-year Business Diploma with a focus in Hospitality Management or Entrepreneurship. The unique Akilah model emphasizes leadership, communication and entrepreneurial skills. Akilah works closely with the local private sector to develop market-relevant curricula and to ensure job placement for graduates. Over the next ten years, Akilah plans to develop a network of campuses in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania. Each campus will embody the holistic educational values of the Akilah model, and offer academic programs that are developed in response to the needs of the local industry.

I am sorry that another cancer charity has had some issues, so I decided that this one deserves support.

A family member is impacted by this rare genetic disorder. Like most research, Joubert Syndrome research is underfunded and little is known about the disorder.

Peer to peer donations to school teachers. Great cause and innovative funding mechanism.

Every 8 minutes, a child in Texas experiences abuse or neglect. More than 5,000 children in the Houston area have experienced such life-threatening abuse or neglect that they had to be removed from their homes and placed in foster care. Child Advocates trains everyday people to advocate for the best interests of these children in court so they can find safe, permanent homes as quickly as possible.

http://www.echoinggreen.org/

R.O.C.K runs after school programs for underprivileged children in Visitacion Valley in the Bay Area. I have seen the impact that ROCK makes on the surrounding community and would like to do more to help them.

The Foundation supports US Navy SEALs and Naval Special Warfare personnel and their families. Having served as a SEAL for ten years, until 2010, it is important to support the community and more importantly, the families of those who have given their lives.

PwC works with inner-city underprivileged public school children to provide emotional stability and basis for active learning. The approach is structured, scalable and repeatable. The program, which has been very successful in increasing attendance rates and making schools afer, is called Open Heart - Open Mind. Robin Hood id a large supporter and we seen to broaden he public profile.