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Creating Healthier Communities
Making a difference because you care

ABOUT CHC: CREATING HEALTHIER COMMUNITIES

CHC is a nonprofit that raises awareness and resources for health and wellness by connecting more than 2,000 of the most trusted health charities across the United States with more than 17 million caring employees through workplace giving campaigns, causes, wellness programs, employee engagement, and strategic partnerships. Health has never been such an urgent priority: 77% of U.S. workers suffer from at least one long-term health condition, ranging from cancer to asthma — chances are someone you know is affected.

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CHC MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

ALS Association, Kentucky Chapter
Leading the fight to treat and cure ALS through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with Lou Gehrig’s Disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.
Alzheimer's Association, Greater Kentucky & Southern Indiana Chapter, Louisville
The Alzheimer’s Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer’s care and support and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer’s research.
American Heart Association, Midwest Affiliate, KY, Lexington
Dedicated to building lives free of cardiovascular disease and stroke through education, research, advocacy and outreach through community programs, helping people live longer, healthier lives.
American Lung Association in Kentucky
The mission of the American Lung Association is to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education and advocacy.
Arthritis Foundation, Great Lakes Region, Kentucky
The Arthritis Foundation is the champion of Yes. The Foundation helps conquer battles through life-changing information and resources, access to care and advancements in science.
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Kentucky/West Virginia Chapter
The mission of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is to cure cystic fibrosis and provide all people with CF the opportunity to lead full, productive lives.
Mental Health America of Kentucky
We improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services through advocacy, education of the public, and promotion of research-based practices. Mental Health America Of Kentucky
National Kidney Foundation Serving Kentucky
We are the largest, most effective, and longstanding organization fighting kidney disease, a growing public health problem affecting 1 in 3 Americans and their families.
Norton Children's Hospital Foundation, Kentucky
To raise funds to support Norton Children's Hospital a 300-bed pediatric hospital providing tertiary of acutely-ill children regardless of their ability to pay.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana
RMHCK provides the home and support that allows families to stay together while focusing on the healing of their sick children at a critical time.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (serving Kentucky)
Researches and treats childhood cancer and other life threatening diseases. Families never billed by St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food. Discoveries freely shared worldwide.

CHC: Creating Healthier Communities exists so that every person in every community has an opportunity to live their healthiest life. We leverage partnerships to raise funds, deliver programs and elevate solutions in communities. We focus on awareness and access, education and advocacy, and philanthropy.

Together with partners, we’ve been creating healthier communities for more than 65 years.
Join us at chcimpact.org or @chcimpact

CYSTIC FIBROSIS FOUNDATION:
Making a Difference in Kentucky

"Growing up with cystic fibrosis originally taught me that hospitals had billions of germs that would make me sick and that I needed to avoid them at all costs. As a result, I listened to those presumptions and avoided hospitals unless absolutely necessary. I couldn’t risk getting sick and losing time in school or for other activities that I cherished.

Starting college at the University of Kentucky as a biology major, I was still concerned about whether the healthcare industry would accept me with CF. Even though I was enjoying my classes, this concern lingered. One major part of applying for medical school is shadowing doctors beforehand. However, I was so worried about professionals in the medical world telling me that becoming a doctor with CF was impossible that I put off this necessary activity until I was a sophomore in college. I was worried that a field I fell in love with wouldn’t be able to love me back. The opposite couldn’t be truer. Shadowing doctors over the past year proved to me how necessary I could be to the medical world. I have immense experience with frequenting the hospital growing up and how this affects a patient. This makes me extremely empathetic toward others in that situation, which is a highly desired quality in good doctors.

Having CF can push my health to the limit if I am lacking in my health routines. Now, as a junior neuroscience major, I have really found my passion at the University of Kentucky. I have also started an undergraduate research position, which has further deepened my passion for medicine.

One thing I wish I knew going into university was how important it is to balance education and health for someone with CF pursuing higher education. I unfortunately took my health for granted during my freshman year, which made studying difficult at times when I felt sick. I’ve learned that I need to take the time to ensure that my body and health are taken care of just as much — or even more — as the time I devote to my studies. The results I see in my education are only as good as the work I put into maintaining my health."

MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF KENTUCKY:This Fight Isn’t Just Yours, It’s Ours.

Mental Health America of Kentucky's mission is to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health and substance use services through advocacy with local, state and federal policy-makers, education of the public, and promotion of research-based practices among providers. We pursue our mission supported by a culturally and geographically diverse board of directors; following research into the prevention and treatment of mental illness; partnering with other mental health organizations, and through affiliation with the national association, Mental Health America.