DIS in the Community-DRAFT

We know the importance of giving back to our community and are proud to support these organizations, which actively serve the needs of people locally and across the country. Please click the links below to learn more about these wonderful organizations.

We care about more than just your finances. A healthy body is a healthy mind. Team McCarty supports community involvement and an active lifestyle with sponsorships for youth sports teams and individual athletes striving for greatness. We are passionate about building up future generations. If you are interested in joining us for a local run/walk or would like to discuss your sports team, please contact Meaghan at mguydon@disinc.com.

		Since 1982, the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation (PCRF) has been chasing one ambitious goal: to make it possible for all children facing childhood cancer to beat their disease and realize their full potential. They have invested more than $46 million in pediatric cancer research and contributed to groundbreaking advances in treatment. Moving forward, they are energized about using their insights, experience and leadership to uncover promising new directions and drive momentum in pediatric cancer research.
		Mercy House provides housing and comprehensive supportive services for a variety of homeless populations which includes families, adult men and women, mothers and their children, persons living with HIV/AIDS, individuals overcoming substance addictions, and some who are physically and mentally disabled.
		St. Joseph Hospital Foundation is dedicated to the philanthropic support of St. Joseph Hospital. Founded in 1970, the Foundation provides support through the development of charitable contributions as well as through creating community awareness of and involvement in the hospital. We have enjoyed participating in their golf event, which is the largest in Orange County, for the last 11 years!
		We are a proud sponsor of Highlander Wrestling. Women's wrestling is the fastest-growing scholastic and collegiate sport in America. Wrestling develops critical life skills such as athleticism and emotional resilience. Scholarships offer opportunities for enrichment and a path to a future career.
		We have teamed up with the Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation to raise funds through the annual Will Strong Charity Golf Event in order to support pediatric cancer research projects. Our goal is to help find a cure for this devastating disease that affects thousands of families every year. In partnership with PCRF, we are working toward cutting-edge research; emerging treatments are creating new life-saving opportunities for children around the globe. Please join us in our goal to help create a cancer free future for all children!
		Walk MS Irvine brings together passionate people who connect in communities nationwide and raise funds worldhange the word for everyone affected by multiple sclerosis. With nearly 300,000 people fundraising and volunteering each year, Walk MS has generated more than $1 billion toward their mission. Each step you take is backed by a supportive community. Together, we are stronger. Together, we will end MS forever.
		The annual Plymouth Rock ‘n’ Run 5K/10K/10 Mile Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot, hosted by Research for Cure, is volunteer staffed, grassroots event whose proceeds directly support Reeve-Irvine Research Center (RIRC) at UC Irvine. America’s largest and most progressive spinal-cord injury research facility, RIRC is dedicated to advancing cures for spinal cord injuries, neuromuscular disease, and neurological disorders towards improving the lives of those who have experienced the debilitating effects of such injuries and illnesses. By exposing the value and urgency for such treatments, Plymouth Rock ‘n’ Run further strives to facilitate collaborative individual and business efforts, enhance the ideals of social responsibility, and promote social action to achieve improved health for a world-wide community.