This week on Forum for Nonprofits, we had Orli Zimmerman and Melissa Mulvihill from the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The mission of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. LLS exists to find cures and ensure access to treatments for blood cancer patients. They are the voice for all blood cancer patients and we work to ensure access to treatments for all blood cancer patients. They can be reached by phone at 561-616-8682, or on the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society website here. Listen to the program here: 03/13/2017
On this week’s show we had the pleasure of having Richard Kelly and Marina Diez from the Make a Wish Foundation. The Make a Wish Foundation grew from their humble beginnings with one boy’s wish to have a computer. They grant experiences, also known as “wishes” to children with life threatening medical conditions. They have grown into an organization that grants a wish every 16 hours. They can be reached by phone at 954-967-WISH, or on the Make a Wish Foundation website 
This week on the show we had Cheryl Couture, senior outreach director of Americans For Prosperity. Americans for Prosperity Foundation is dedicated to educating and training citizens to be courageous advocates for the ideas, principles, and policies of a free society—knowing that leads to the greatest prosperity and wellbeing for all—especially the least fortunate. They can be reached by phone at 239-404-8413, or on the Americans For Prosperity Foundation 
This week on Forum for Nonprofits, we had the pleasure of having Donna Byrne, development director and Megan Aja, victims services specialist of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Founded by a mother whose daughter was killed by a drunk driver, Mothers Against Drunk Driving® (MADD) is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to protect families from drunk driving, drugged driving and underage drinking. MADD also supports drunk and drugged driving victims and survivors at no charge through local MADD victim advocates and our 24-Hour Victim Helpline 1-877-MADD-HELP. They can be reached by phone at 954-448-7880 or on the MADD website 
On this week at Forum for Nonprofits we had Don Eachus, the development director for Joe DiMaggio Children’s Foundation. For the past seven years on a Sunday morning in February, thousands of people have gathered at Miramar Regional Park, united by one common cause – to support Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital at its annual Tour de Broward event. Now in its eighth year, the need is greater than ever to raise funds for South Broward’s only pediatric hospital, which has become the leading children’s hospital in Broward and Palm Beach Counties. In Fiscal Year 2016, JDCH cared for children needing 61,607 hospital outpatient visits, 7,455 pediatric surgeries, and 9,538 admissions and observation stays. Funds from previous years have supported the hospital’s Heart Institute, which provides children with a complete continuum of care from diagnosis to repair of congenital defects and other cardiac dysfunctions. It houses the Pediatric Heart Transplant Program, one of only two of its kind in South Florida. Funds have also supported programs for the Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders, helping to improve the lives of many oncology patients and families. However, the need is greater this year because funds raised will help support programs throughout Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, as it aims to grow in the community and continue to expand services. They can be reached by phone at 954-265-3454, or on the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital website 
This week on the show we had Stephanie Kane Hochberger, a board member of the Shih Tzu Rescue. Shih Tzu and Lap Dog Rescue, Inc. (a.k.a. “Shih Tzu Rescue, Inc.”) is dedicated to the rescue of Shih Tzu and other companion dogs in South Florida. Since 1995, they have been working to find quality lifetime homes for unwanted small, medium and even large companion dogs. Most rescued dogs are voluntarily surrendered to them by their owners. When they are turned over to them, rescued dogs are neutered, tested for heartworms and parasites, and receive medical attention (including dental) and all required shots. Shih Tzu Rescue is a NO-KILL shelter, which means dogs that don’t find permanent homes are welcomed in their shelter until they are adopted. Shih Tzu Rescue is a registered 501 (c) (3) Public Charity that must rely on the generosity of conscientious individuals and businesses to help cover the costs of caring for these special companions. They can be reached by phone at 954-680-6456, or on the Shih Tzu Rescue website 
Vanessa March and Debbie Walters from The Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County were our guests on this week’s Forum for Nonprofits. Beginning in November of 2010, Palm Healthcare Foundation convened a panel of local health leaders who were concerned about the increasing prevalence of diabetes; and who had an interest in exploring local issues and solutions related to the prevention and management of diabetes in Palm Beach County. After two meetings, there was resounding support from all of the participants to explore forming a local diabetes coalition. In March of 2012, Barbara Jacobowitz, Chair of the Florida Diabetes Alliance Leadership Council and a trustee of Palm Healthcare Foundation, arranged for two state officials, who were instrumental in crafting the Florida Diabetes Health System Strategic Plan, to provide an overview of state-level efforts; and how a local initiative could link to and support the state strategic plan. M. R. Street, MPH, Florida Department of Health, presented highlights of the Florida Diabetes Health System 2011 Strategic Action Plan. Epidemiologist Tammie Johnson, D.Ph., provided a comparative perspective when she presented Palm Beach County diabetes statistics against state and local data. They can be reached on the Diabetes Coalition of Palm Beach County website 
Susan March of Bit-By-Bit was the guest on this week’s show. Bit-By-Bit Therapy provides quality and professional equine assisted services to the special needs community within south Florida. They seek to offer diverse medical and recreational services to people of all ages and abilities! They also a free “Horses For Heroes” Program to the wounded heroes who have bravely served our great nation. They have recently launched an “inclusive” volunteer opportunity program thanks to grants and community support that seeks to accommodate special needs teens that want to be program volunteers. They believe in lending a helping hand….or hoof! They are a 
Sheen Mayberry, development associate of the Epilepsy Foundation was the guest on this week on Forum for Nonprofits. The Epilepsy Foundation of Florida (EFOF) leads the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. EFOF was established in 1971 as a not-for-profit 501(c)(3). EFOF is the principal agency for epilepsy programs and services sponsored by the State of Florida, servicing the estimated 400,000 Floridians who suffer from the condition. It is the sole licensee and affiliate in the state of the National Epilepsy Foundation®, which has led the fight against epilepsy since 1968. EFOF serves as the lead advocate for the rights and needs of people with epilepsy and seizures at the local, county, state and national level.
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