Dick Clark died today, at the age of 82, after a massive heart attack. You may know that in 2004, he revealed that he had type 2 diabetes and that also in 2004 he had a stroke.
Assuming that some people may wish to celebrate his life by make a contribution in his name, we list the following highly-rated charities that are involved with the prevention, treatment and cure of these diseases.
Stroke
Colorado Neurological Institute – 4 stars
Adler Aphasia Center -3
Courage Center – 3
Diabetes
Diabetes Action Research and Education Foundation -4
Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi - 4
Diabetes Research and Wellness Foundation -3
Joslin Diabetes Center -3
Kilo Diabetes & Vascular Research Foundation -3
Sansum Diabetes Research Institute - 3
Heart Disease
American Heart Association – 3
Minneapolis Medical Research Foundation -3
Texas Heart Institute -3
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