Lehigh University: Alumni

 

     

 

C3: Colorectal Cancer Coalition
www.fightcolorectalcancer.org

C3's mission is to work to eliminate suffering and death due to colorectal cancer.

Alumni Volunteer Contact: Mary L. Cottingham '90

Camp Laurel
www.camplaurel.org

Camp Laurel's mission is to provide educational and support programs to children, youth and families affected by or living with HIV/AIDS.

Alumni Volunteer Contact: Brian Woolford '80

Engineers Without Borders
www.ewb-usa.org

The mission of EWB-USA is to partner with developing communities to improve their quality of life through the implementation of environmentally sustainable, equitable, and economical engineering projects. In the process of working to advance developing communities, EWB-USA promotes the development of globally aware and internationally responsible engineers, students, and professionals.

Alumni Volunteer Contact:  John Cirucci '92G

Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc.
www.girlpower2cure.org

Girl Power 2 Cure, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to raising awareness and funds for treatments and a cure for Rett Syndrome.

Alumni Volunteer Contact: Mary L. Cottingham '90

Race Against the Sun
www.raceagainstthesun.org

Race Against the Sun is working hard to increase awareness, prevention and early detection of melanoma and was founded in support of Jessica (Cahn) Coleman '90.

Alumni Volunteer Contact: Wendy Wernoch '90

Surfrider Foundation
www.surfrider.org

The Surfrider Foundation USA is a non-profit environmental organization working to preserve oceans, waves, and beaches. Through local chapters all over the United States and in many European countries, Surfrider organizes demonstrations and activism for the ocean environment.

Alumni Volunteer Contact: Nicole Parisi-Smith '90

The Gordie Foundation
www.gordie.org

The mission of the Gordie Foundation is to provide today's youth with the skills to navigate the dangers of alcohol and, through education and promotion of self-worth, prevent alcohol poisoning, binge drinking, and hazing. The Gordie Foundation is dedicated to the memory of Gordie Bailey, who was an 18-year-old freshman at the University of Colorado when he died of alcohol poisoning as a result of a fraternity initiation ceremony for pledges.

Alumni Volunteer Contact: Amanda Kessler '07

The LAM Foundation
www.thelamfoundation.org

The LAM Foundation urgently seeks an effective treatment, and ultimately a cure, for lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM) through advocacy and the funding of promising research. We are dedicated to serving the scientific, medical and patient communities by offering information, resources and a worldwide network of hope and support.

Alumni Volunteer Contact: Alanna Nelson '91

The Tower of Hope
www.thetowerofhope.org

The Tower of Hope was founded in memory of Thomas E. Sinton III '82, who was tragically lost in the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center. Its mission is to empower people who are living with a disability or chronic illness, or who have been in an abusive relationship, to live happier and more independent lives with the help of service and assistance animals.

Alumni Volunteer Contact: J. Stuart Jensen '82