Wildlife Preservation - The survival of Illinois' native plants and animals is being constantly challenged through habitat loss and Illinois' changing landscape. Your contribution provides researchers and educators the means to address important issues regarding the preservation of our wildlife.

Child Abuse Prevention - The DCFS hotline receives over 100,000 reports of child abuse or neglect each year. Your contribution will support programs in your community designed to help families parent well and prevent abuse of their children.

Alzheimers Disease Research - More than 222,000 Illinois residents suffer from Alzheimer's disease. Grants from this fund will help support important research to find a cure and treatment for this devastating disease.

Assistance to the Homeless - Your contribution supports local agencies that provide shelter, meals, and services needed by homeless families and individuals. The assistance given by the local not-for-profit organizations enables homeless people to regain residence in the community and maintain their independence.

Penny Severns Breast and Cervical Cancer Research - Breast, cervical, and ovarian cancers account for more than one-third of all cancers diagnosed annually in Illinois. Your contribution will help to support research in areas related to breast, cervical, and ovarian cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment of these cancers.

Prostate Cancer Research - Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among men, both nationally and in IL. Contributions support researchers conducting scientific investigations into the prevention, cure, and treatment of prostate cancer.

Multiple Sclerosis Assistance - Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, often disabling disease of the central nervous system that generally strikes people between the ages of 20 and 50. Your donation to the Multiple Sclerosis Assistance Fund will help fund research and treatment and provide hope for thousands of individuals with MS and their families.

Military Family Relief - Thousands of members of the Illinois National Guard and reserves were called to active duty following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Your contribution will help guard members and reservists and members of their families defray expenses that become difficult to afford when a wage-earner temporarily leaves civilian employment for active military duty.

Lou Gehrigs Disease (ALS) Research - Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrigs Disease, is a neuromuscular disease. Contributions support the Les Turner ALS Foundation for research on this disease.

Illinois Veterans' Home Fund - More than 1,000 veterans and their spouses call one of the four Illinois Veterans' Homes "home." Contributions to this fund will be used to purchase supplies and equipment that will be used to enhance the lives of the residents and to enhance the operations of the homes.

Diabetes Research Fund - Diabetes is a disease that affects millions of people and their families. An estimated 632,000 Illinois residents have diagnosed diabetes. The American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation will use your contribution to support scientific research on the causes and treatment of diabetes.

Colon Cancer Research Fund - Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer. Colon cancer usually causes no symptoms in its early stages, making screening important. Your contribution will help maintain a public awareness campaign in areas with high mortality rates.

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