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Monday, August 10, 2009
GreatNonprofits released results of their first ever awards of the top-rated cancer fighting charities. The Cancer Fighters Awards contest asked people who have been touched by and have experienced the work and support offered by nonprofits serving the cancer community to rate and review the organizations.According to Perla Ni, CEO and founder of GreatNonprofits, these awards bring attention to some of the smaller nonprofits and show how they have saved peoples' lives.
Winning the "Best of the West" award Mesothelioma Applied Research Foundation, identified on their website as "offering hope to mesothelioma patients and their families," included nominations by friends and family members impacted by mesothelioma.
Other winners include:
Best of Northeast: I’m Too Young For This! - This organization addresses the difficulties faced by young adults with regards to cancer.
Best of South: Spirit Jump - This organization's goal is to help cancer fighters stay strong by providing uplifting cards and inspirational gifts from "Jumpers."
Best of Midwest: Mission4Maureen - Raises funds to help others with the financial burdens of medical treatments for brain cancer.
See GreatNonProfits for a list of all winners and nominations.
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