"Philanthropy is an expression of love and an act of kindness.  Compassion is the catalyst and a pure heart is the womb that allows dreams to be born.  It is knowing the world will breathe easier because you have lived, smiled upon it, and spread your good will." - Manuel Diotte Below is a list of my favorite organizations.  I assure you that contacting them and donating a gift of any size will go further than you could ever imagine.  The sum of all the parts (us) is greater than anything one can do on their own.  Whether your help partly pay for a radiation treatment, a night in a hotel room for a parent whose child is getting treatment away from home, or provide an ill child a ticket to Disney, your contribution will make a difference.  Call them, learn about them, visit their websites and give. American Cancer Society - www.cancer.org American Cancer Society... Hope.  Progress.  Answers.  ACS has helped millions with their outstanding programs.  Prevention and Awareness is what they preach.  Visit their site.  Find a program you can benefit from or get involved in.  Call your local ACS and let the magic begin. Kids Korp USA - www.kidskorps.com Kids Korps USA engages young people ages 5 to 18 in charitable activities and commmunity based service.  The mission of Kids Korps USA is to instill in America's youth the spirit of giving while providing valuable education in leadership and responsibility.  "Sowing into Kids Korps will help develop future leaders who will make the world a better place for all of us." - Manuel Bloch Cancer Foundation - www.blochcancer.org Richard Bloch, co-founder and Honorary Chairman of the Board of H & R Block, Inc, was cured of cancer after being told he was terminal.  Mr. Block and his wife Annette have since dedicated their lives to helping the next person who gets cancer.  Visit their site and learn.  They also have a cancer hot line, 1-800-4-CANCER, where you can get information that can help you. National Cancer Institute - www.nci.nih.gov Richard Bloch, co-founder and Honorary Chairman of the Board of H & R Block, Inc, was cured of cancer after being told he was terminal.  Mr. Block and his wife Annette have since dedicated their lives to helping the next person who gets cancer.  Visit their site and learn.  They also have a cancer hot line - 1-800-4- CANCER where you can get information that can help you. St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - www.stjude.org St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is a non-profit corporation committed to finding cures for children with catastrophic illness through research and treatment.