St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and means of prevention, for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of our founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion or a family's ability to pay.
Next in our series of posts about Charitocracy nominees, we have National Mill Dog Rescue nominated by donor bhiobx.
National Mill Dog Rescue pledged to put an end to the cruelty of the commercial dog breeding industry, more commonly known as puppy milling. Through rescue and education, NMDR continues in its life-saving work while enlightening the public about the truth of pet store puppies. NMDR has taken a national approach to their rescue and adoption efforts and they have rescued and placed more than 10,000 mill dogs since their inception in 2007. These dogs are now living as cherished family members across the United States.
Next in our series of posts about Charitocracy nominees, we have NEADS nominated by donor Hattie Sass.
NEADS (National Education for Assistance Dog Services, also known as Dogs for Deaf and Disabled Americans), is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1976 and is based in Princeton, Massachusetts. Our Service Dogs become an extension of their handlers and bring freedom, physical autonomy and relief from social isolation to their human partners who are deaf or have a disability.
Accredited by Assistance Dogs International, the internationally recognized governing body that establishes industry standards and practices, NEADS offers a wide spectrum of Assistance Dog services, including:
Deaf & Hearing Loss
Our hearing dogs are specially trained to alert human partners to the source of a sound.
Combat Veterans
Our Canines for Combat Veterans program is designed to help the growing population of wounded veterans.
Physical Disability
Our service dogs assist people by performing everyday tasks like picking up dropped items, opening doors, and more.
Classroom, Therapy & Ministry
Our uniquely trained dogs engage and inspire a practitioner's community.
Children with a Disability
Service dogs for children perform many of the same tasks they can for adults, and offer our younger clients greater independence.
Children on the Autism Spectrum
Social dogs help a child on the autism spectrum feel calmer and more confident.
