Help Sarcoidosis of Long Island

Sarcoidosis of Long Island

Coram, New York

Cause Description:
Locally, nationally and internationally, Sarcoidosis of Long Island is a charitable organization to provide emotional,and financial assistance to individuals living with Sarcoidosis as well as partnering with other organizations to help find a cure. Sarcoidosis of Long Island Home Who We Are Make a Difference Links and Information Events SUPPORT GROUP MEETINGS Let’s put an end to Sarcoidosis world-wide! hope for A CURE HELPthose in need RESEARCH FOR A CAUSE Sarcoidosis (sar-koy-DO-sis) is a disease of unknown cause that leads to inflammation. This disease affects your body’s organs. Normally, your immune system defends your body against foreign or harmful substances. For example, it sends special cells to protect organs that are in danger. These cells release chemicals that recruit other cells to isolate and destroy the harmful substance. Inflammation occurs during this process. Once the harmful substance is gone, the cells and the inflammation go away. In people who have sarcoidosis, the inflammation doesn't go away. Instead, some of the immune system cells cluster to form lumps called granulomas (gran-yu-LO-mas) in various organs in your body.

Type: Human/ Social Services
Listed on iGive since: May 2015
iGive members supporting: 8

Website: www.sarcoidosisofli.com

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