Funds in Health

On November 2nd this year, I am running in the New York City Marathon. Not only is this my first ever marathon, but to run in my home of NYC is a dream come true. I am running in memory of my beloved uncle, Dr. Phu Huu Le who passed away 15 years ago. He was an extraordinary powerhouse, who led his family to new beginnings after the Vietnam War. He was a kind father and passionate leader in his community. Despite his challenges, he always led with joy and warmth in every action. His trips with me and my siblings to Chuck E Cheese still stand as a favorite childhood memory. To honor my uncle’s legacy of service and compassion, I am running to raise funds for the Samaritans, which operates NYC’s only anonymous and confidential suicide prevention hotline. The Samaritans work tirelessly to provide vital education and resources for those in crisis. Organizations like the Samaritans help break stigmas in mental health and enable others to find hope. I am respectfully asking for any support you can provide. Whether it’s a donation, or simply checking in on someone you know who could be struggling. Every mile I run will be for Phu and for those who need to know that they’re not alone. Every contribution for the Samaritans, no matter the size, is deeply appreciated. Thank you for being part of this journey with me.

Every year, 600 children in the Netherlands are diagnosed with cancer. Sadly, one in four of these children does not survive.

At ASML, we stand on the shoulders of giants. One of those giants was Frits Klostermann (1933–2024), a true pioneer in precision systems for lithography and one of the driving forces behind ASML in its earliest days. His legacy of innovation and dedication continues to inspire us. He is hardly known in ASML circles, but Frits Klostermann helped lay the foundation for the lithography from which the company emerged at the Philips Physics Laboratory (Natlab). Not only from a technological point of view, he involved many researchers and employees of the workshop in the development of a mask writer and photo repeater for chip contact masks. In memory of Frits and in support of a cause close to many, we invite you to consider donating to the MPN Foundation. The MPN Foundation is committed to improving the lives of patients with myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs)—a group of rare blood cancers that includes essential thrombocythemia (ET), polycythemia vera (PV), and myelofibrosis (MF). These diseases are characterized by the overproduction of blood cells in the bone marrow, and they can be difficult to diagnose and treat due to their rarity. Founded in 2003, the MPN Foundation serves as a vital resource for patients, their families, and healthcare professionals. It promotes: Scientific research through its dedicated Research Foundation (FWO), which is funded entirely by donations, legacies, and overpayments from donors. Awareness and education among physicians to improve diagnosis and treatment. Community support, offering patients a place to connect and share experiences. Every contribution to the MPN Foundation’s FWO goes directly to supporting research and patient care—100% of your donation makes a difference. Let’s honor Frits Klostermann’s legacy not only by remembering his contributions to technology but also by supporting a cause that brings hope and progress to those facing MPNs. Learn more and donate at: https://www.mpn-stichting.nl Together, we can make a meaningful impact.

Dialysis is degenerative. People go on dialysis and decay, psychologically and physically, until they are socially isolated. Then, they die in silence. There is no awareness, and so no desire to change this. Despite heavy cost to both the patient and the state (~5% of all health care spending) This is the reason dialysis has remained the same for 50 years. As someone who was on dialysis and now working to end it, Tuğrul Irmak and the team at Nephrology want to make a difference. They want to build a bio-artificial kidney. For this we need to raise not only funds but awareness, for it is the lack of awareness that has blocked progress. About Tuğrul Irmak He is extremely motivated to end the threat of dialysis that hangs like a dark cloud over every kidney patient. As a mountain climber and kidney patient himself, Tuğrul Irmak takes action for a future free of kidney dialysis. His target is €1 million. But he goes much further than just a fundraiser: as a researcher at the UMC Utrecht, Tuğrul himself is also working on an artificial implantable kidney. He just started a campaign: the Climb Against Time . Tuğrul: “The transplant gave me my life back — or at least let it continue. But my kidney has a limited lifespan. I spoke to people in the same situation whose transplant failed and who had to go back to dialysis. With this campaign, we want to raise money for Artificial Kidney Research. Dialysis patients have to make a constant, tough climb to survive. To symbolize this, we are going to climb!” Tuğrul invites people to donate, but also to participate in the Climb and take on their own challenge. “Walk, cycle, run or climb. Use your summer vacation for a good cause.” Via Friends of UMC Utrecht & Wilhelmina Children's Hospital, the donations will end up in the right place.

🎉 Marking the Early Retirement of Eise Zaal & Eric Oomen 🎉 After many years of dedication Eise Zaal and Eric Oomen are stepping into early retirement. In place of traditional gifts, they have chosen to support a cause that is deeply meaningful to them: cancer research through the KWF Brightfund. 🧬 Why KWF? Cancer continues to affect millions of lives. By supporting KWF, we help accelerate vital research, improve treatments, and contribute to a future with better outcomes for patients and families alike. 💙 Your Contribution Goes Even Further To amplify the impact, ASML will triple every donation! That means your support will go three times as far in advancing this important mission. Let’s honor Eise and Eric’s careers by contributing to something that truly matters.

May is Stroke Awareness Month. My daughter suffered a stroke when she was 13 years old. We didn't immediately think it was a Stroke due to her young age and she was originally misdiagnosed with Bell's Palsy. Within 24 hours, after seeing a neurologist, it was soon discovered her symptoms were due to a Stroke. She is now 18, in College and thriving, however precious time was wasted from the onset of symptoms to treatment which could have led to a much worse outcome. Strokes can happen at any age and it is important to know the risk factors and recognize the signs! This is why during the Month of May I am raising money for the American Stroke Association (A division of the American Heart Association) in order to help this organization Spread Awareness and Save Lives!!

Please show your support for our Belfast Colleagues running 5K or 10K at Stormont Estate on Sunday 25th May 2025. Race for Life is Cancer Research UK’s biggest series of fundraising events and has raised over £970 million towards life-saving cancer research since it began 30 years ago. "No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth Racing for."

Nourishing the Future: Growing Food, Knowledge & Access for Health

Donate to Alzheimer's foundation as an alternative present for our retirement

Hooah Deer Hunt for Heroes provides outdoor therapy for military veterans. The outdoors is a perfect place to heal mentally and physically. This program enables soldiers to network with other soldiers via fishing and hunting trips.

This Spring, we're proud to host the annual Campbell's 5K Run/Walk supporting Project H.O.P.E, dedicated to mental health awareness services in Camden. Join us for our 5K Run/Walk on Thursday, May 15, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM. Your participation will help raise vital funds and promote a crucial cause in our community.

In honor of what would have been my Dad's 67 birthday, I'm raising money for Brain Cancer Research. My dad, Peter Hughes VandenBerg, was diagnosed with brain cancer April 12, 2007 and met this challenge, as he did his entire life, with Faith and Courage, and the support of his family and friends "Team Vandy". As I've become a father myself, I have a new respect for his dedication to family and how hard it must have been to be present with us while battling cancer. My father passed away at 3:33am and my son was born at 3:33am. Life comes full circle. I'm raising money so we get one step closer to finding a cure for brain cancer.

This Black History Month, Ascend is proud to launch a campaign in Bright Funds to help support and uplift Black students, professionals and communities in healthcare and education. We've selected four charities aligned with our mission and purpose that are working to enhance healthcare quality, champion equity in healthcare and help prepare the next generation of caregivers. As we honor Black History Month, let's help shape the future. Your donation is more than a gift; it's a statement that Ascend stands for diversity and opportunity in healthcare and education. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of many and demonstrate the power of our collective action. Thank you for your support—your generosity can help change lives.

Help support my team, the Swittx Sunflowers for this year's Relay for Life of Gwinnett, presented by Primerica and Northside Hospital Cancer Institute. When my wife, Sara was diagnosed with alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma in 2022, our world was turned upside down. It was a rare, aggressive cancer mostly found in children, but it was even more rare and even more aggressive in young adults. Research and treatments were limited. When she passed away 9 months later, I pledged to direct my energy to helping fund research for cancers like hers. "Switt" is a mashup of her first and last name, Sara Wittenzellner. "Swittx" was the online name she used for her social media and livestreams. The sunflower was her favorite flower, what she called the members of her online community, and, ironically, a symbol of sarcoma awareness and hope. So in August 2023, I started the Swittx Sunflowers Relay for Life team. Swittx Sunflowers is a #GoldTogether team, which means 100% of the funds we raise is directed to funding research for childhood and young adult cancers, such as rhabdomyosarcoma, which took my wife, 29 years of age, after only 9 months of marriage.

Get ready to cheer, run, and make an impact! The Amplitude team is taking on a half marathon to support KWF Nederland, a foundation dedicated to funding life-saving cancer research and supporting those affected by the disease. Why Are We Running? Cancer touches countless lives, and we believe in using our energy, passion, and community spirit to help fight it. By running this half marathon, we’re raising awareness, support, and crucial funds to help KWF Nederland continue their mission of cancer research, prevention, and care. Every step we take brings us closer to a future without cancer. What’s Involved? 🏅 The Challenge: Our team will be running 21.1 kilometers (13.1 miles)—pushing our limits to make a difference! 💙 The Cause: KWF Nederland works to improve cancer treatments, support patients, and invest in groundbreaking research. 💰 The Goal: We need your help to raise as much as possible! Every donation—big or small—counts and directly supports this vital mission. How Can You Support Us? ✅ Donate via BrightFunds – Every euro/dollar makes an impact! 💸 ✅ Spread the Word – Share this initiative with your network to help us reach more supporters! 📢 ✅ Cheer Us On! – Whether in person or virtually, your encouragement keeps us going! 🎉 💪 Let’s make this more than just a race—let’s run with purpose and turn every step into hope! Join us in making a difference for KWF Nederland. Together, we can help save lives.

The Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation is a public benefit organisation registered under Polish law. In 31 years of our charitable endeavours, we raised nearly PLN 2.3 billion We purchased and donated 72,000 pieces of medical equipment Our objective is to support public healthcare in Poland. We achieve this goal by purchasing state-of-the-art equipment for Polish hospitals and clinics. We have also initiated and helped to run eight nationwide medical programmes, which aim to transform medicine in the country systematically. The purpose of our educational programme is to introduce CPR lessons to primary schools nationwide. We work to raise awareness and improve health prevention in the entire country. Our Foundation's work is focused on supporting children's medicine and enhancing the level of care offered to senior patients in geriatric and long-term care units.

Donate to KWF & Alzheimer as an alternative present for Harald's 25 years at ASML anniversary

Atypical believes that people whose brains and bodies work slightly different than others are at the heart of creativity and innovation. To create a world and workplace in which Atypical bodied and brained people can thrive, starts with research, awareness and a changed narrative. That is why Atypical supports nonprofits related to mental health & research, functional diversity (disability) research, neurodivergence support and related.

During Movember, men sign up to Grow a moustache for 30 days, getting friends, family and colleagues to donate to their effort. Men and women can also get involved by committing to Move and walking or running 60km over the month, or by hosting an event – bringing together friends to change the face of men’s health.

Jerry Ray Woods Jr., 53 years old of Clifton Park, NY, passed away on October 29, 2024. Born in 1971 in Stow, OH to Louise and Jerry Woods. He was a devoted husband to Dione Woods and a loving father to Samantha and Brianna Woods. Jerry was hard-working and dedicated. He spent 30 years working as an electrical engineer for ASML, where he was known for his leadership and dependability. Throughout his time at ASML, Jerry made lifelong friends who would describe him as the kind of person who took care of others and made everyone feel comfortable. Jerry was the kind of friend who noticed the little things and went out of his way to make sure his friends and family were taken care of. He always made time for his family and his passions, despite his many responsibilities. Though Jerry may not have liked being the center of attention, he deserves to have his long years of fatherly love honored. He was a man of integrity and kindness, who always knew how to make everyone smile. Jerry left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. Jerry's hobbies and interests helped define who he was. He enjoyed everything from camping, fishing, biking and hunting to running, cooking and playing golf. Some of the most memorable vacations were spent in the Outer Banks with his family and dearest friends. As his children grew older and played sports, he was dedicated and committed in supporting them by either coaching, volunteering his time, or just being a spectator. He loved watching them swim and play softball or volleyball. From a young age, Jerry was an unwavering fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and Saturdays were spent watching them play. If you knew Jerry, he was a foodie and beer connoisseur. A typical weekend involved Jerry cooking or smoking food on the grill for his closest family and friends. He loved meeting up with his running group, The Clifton Park Beer Runners, and enjoying a beer at The Other One. His love for cooking was something he shared with his friends and family, leaving a mark on us that will never fade. He is survived by his spouse Dione Woods, his children Samantha and Brianna Woods, his parents Louise and Jerry Woods, his sister Angela Burgess, his nieces and nephews Shelby and Kyle Burgess, Amanda Smith, Katherine Huffman, Tyler Driver, Cassidy Wallace, and Gregory Wallace, as well as many friends and extended family members who will miss him dearly. A period of visitation will take place at St. Edward the Confessor on Monday, November 4, 2024 from 10:00 am until 12:00 noon, immediately followed by funeral mass at 12:00 noon. We find comfort in knowing that Dad's legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever. In lieu of flowers please send donations in Jerry's name to NF Northeast. We have chosen this foundation in honor of Natalia to support her and her family in the fight against cancer. Natalia is 4 years old and is a Clifton Park resident. She is currently undergoing chemo for a brain tumor which is a complication of her NF1 diagnosis. Neurofibromatosis (NF) is the most common genetic disorder caused by a single gene and affects three times as many people as Muscular Dystrophy, Huntington's Disease, Tay-Sachs and Cystic Fibrosis combined. At NF Northeast, our vision is a world where the burden of NF does not exist. We seek to accomplish this vision through advocacy, raising awareness and providing support for those affected by NF and allied disorders. NF Foundation: https://www.nfnortheast.org

Supporting Bullshift in helping people with addiction problems find a place to go to and work on their recovery where our health system is leaving a gap (waiting lists, insurrance issues, double diagnosis, etc.)

Hi Women@! As you know, October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year, Women@Shutterstock is excited to organize the second annual virtual Women@Walkathon to raise money and awareness for breast cancer survivors. It’s a great way to get engaged and give back, and everyone is invited to participate! Here is how it’ll work: 1. The Walkathon will be live from October 12 - November 8 and will be a fully virtual event. You can walk in a park, on the sidewalk, on a treadmill…really anywhere that works for you! 2. Choose a distance to walk (or run!) —1 mile, 5K, 10K or more if you’d like! 3. Take a picture of yourself during your walk/run or after you’ve finished, and upload it to @erg_women on Slack. Please include a quick sentence or two about why you participated—for research, in honor of a friend or family member, or any other reason. 4. For every photo submitted during the month of October, Women@Shutterstock will donate $100 (up to $3,000) to our Women@Walkathon Fund on Bright Funds! To kick things off, Women@Shutterstock is making a $1,000 contribution to our Walkathon fund, which benefits Breast Cancer Research Foundation and The Pink Agenda. Please consider making a donation of any size—every dollar counts!

In acknowledgment of World Mental Health Day, Bynder would like to take action in making mental wellbeing a global priority and will grant a $25 credit to your Brightfunds account for the month of October. If you are not sure where to donate, we have created this World Mental Health Day Fund for you to donate to several causes, but we encourage you to donate to any organisation of your preference.

World Diabetes Day, recognized annually on November 14th, is the world's largest diabetes awareness campaign. According to the International Diabetes Foundation, approximately 573 million people are living with diabetes around the globe. The theme for World Diabetes Day 2024 is "Diabetes and well-being" which highlights the importance of access to critical diabetic care in conjunction with achieving physical, emotional, and mental well-being. The following nonprofits are doing the critical work to raise awareness, assist those living with diabetes to access supplies and medication, and educate the public about diabetes with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.

My 8 year old daughter has a progressive incurable metabolic disease. Little by little this disease is destroying her brain and ability to function and she will pass away prematurely. Metabolic diseases are one of the leading causes of death among children in the Netherlands. The Metakids foundation is raising money to fund research into metabolic diseases. The mission of Metakids is to do everything they can to ensure that in 10 years, half of metabolic diseases can be treated. I will join the Dam-tot-Dam-loop in Amsterdam on September 21, I will walk 20km at that event to raise money for Metakids; https://evenementen.voormetakids.nl/fundraisers/johan-schoofs Finding a cure for my daughter will probably be too late, but I hope that we can raise money to make more research possible. So that one day a cure for metabolic diseases can be found and all children can have a bright future. I created this fund to bring Metabolic diseases and the Metakids foundation under your attention and hope you will donate and help Metakids in their good cause.