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The following charities have been "adopted" by the National Order Sons of Italy in America as well as by the Connecticut Sons of Italy Foundation.  In addition to these charities the Son's of Italy gives generously to scholarship funds, medical research, disaster relief and other programs and causes.

Alzheimer's Association

• The Alzheimer's Association is the largest national voluntary health organization committed to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease and helping those affected directly and indirectly by the disease.
• To date, the Connecticut Sons of Italy Foundation has contributed more the a half million dollars to the Alzheimer's Association.

Cooley's Anemia Foundation

• The Cooley's Anemia Foundation serves people affected by the fatal genetic blood disease Thalassemia, also know as Cooley's Anemia. The disease is often found in persons of Mediterranean descent, and the foundation's mission is to advance treatment and enhance the quality of life of patients.
• The Connecticut Sons of Italy Foundation has contributed $2 million to the Cooley's Anemia Foundation to date.

Coaches for Cancer

• Coaches for Cancer was founded by University of Connecticut Basketball Coaches Jim Calhoun and Geno Auriemma.
• All monies donated go directly to cancer research.