Our Favorite Charities
What is your favorite charity?
Please think about making a donation to an organization that means the most to you and your family.
All of the charities listed on this page are some of our favorite charities that are dedicated to finding cures through research. All of these charities have a personal meaning to our family.
The Brent Shapiro Foundation For Drug Awareness
As we learned unfortunately- Addiction is also a very strong and deadly disease that we would also like to bring awareness to. It is too late for our son Michael however with awareness and enlightment into this disease, maybe we can save other families the pain that we had to deal with. This is dedicated to our Guardian Angel- Michael Alan Johnson (1979-1997) We love and miss him everyday... "1 month" "2 years"
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is dedicated to Granny and Mr. & Mrs. Greco
Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Over the years, JDRF has consistently been ranked among the top charities in the U.S. by third-party watchdogs such as the Chronicle of Philanthropy and Forbes magazine.
In a recent Forbes article JDRF was profiled and praised for its exemplary focus and efficiency. "Send money to these people and you can be sure that only a small portion will be frittered away soliciting you for more, and the bulk of what's left will be invested in a single-minded drive to find a definitive cure for juvenile diabetes.
Making a child's dream come true! There are many ways you can help, through donating, becoming a supporter, or sponsoring a dream.
In 2015 our daughter Sarah’s dream was fulfilled with a trip to Hollywood, California including VIP tour at Warner Brothers Studio, a tour of the stars homes and visits to Universal Studios, Malibu and Beverly Hills and Huntington Beach.
Below is a slide show chronicling the weeklong trip of a lifetime:
The Nightscout Project | We Are Not Waiting
All we ask is that you pay it forward because #wearenotwaiting
Donate now and join the fight to end cancer in our lifetime. 100% of your donation received by SU2C will support Stand Up To Cancer's collaborative
The Hannah Metzler Memorial Fund has been established in the wake of Hannah’s death and the success of her Crush Cancer Concerts. Maintaining a sustainable fund allows the Metzler family to continue to support cancer related causes and other important endeavors that Hannah valued.
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research
The Michael J. Fox Foundation (MJFF) for Parkinson's Research is dedicated to ensuring the development of a cure for Parkinson's disease within this decade.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.
International Myeloma Foundation
Muscular Dystrophy Association
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The Magic Johnson Foundation is dedicated to Rich Arnold
Rich Arnold was a very talented Songwriter and Artist who while after suffering a heart attack in 1991 and while recuperating in the hospital was inspired to write this song about Magic Johnson after watching TV coverage of Magic's announcement that he was HIV positive. Unfortunately Rich was taken from us way too soon by another heart attack in 1993. However his music lives on. To hear a copy of Rich's song " A Little More Magic" please click on the link www.dynrec.com/rich1.html