American Diabetes Association
National Office
1701 North Beauregard Street
Alexandria, VA 22311
800-DIABETES (800-342-2383)
www.diabetes.org
The American Diabetes Association is a nonprofit organization involved in diabetes research, information delivery and advocacy. It was founded in 1940 to prevent and cure diabetes, and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
American Lung Association (ALA)
61 Broadway, 6th Floor
New York, NY 10006
212-315-8700
www.lungusa.org
A voluntary health organization founded in 1904, supporting research, educational programs, public advocacy and other programs relating to lung disease, asthma, smoking and environmental health.
Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
1364 Beverly Road, Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101
703-556-4242
www.aopo.org
Represents independent and hospital–based organ procurement organizations throughout the U.S. with a mission of maximizing the availability of organs for transplant and establishing standards for a high-quality and efficient donation process.
United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS)
P.O. Box 2484
Richmond, VA 23218
888-894-6361
www.unos.org
The coordinating body for the registration and administration of U.S. organ transplants. UNOS runs a network comprising all transplant organizations and laboratories, setting policies and matching organ donors to registered recipients.
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