Founded in 1984, the Interstitial Cystitis Association (ICA) is the only not-for-profit association solely dedicated to helping all those living with interstitial cystitis (IC), as well as the healthcare providers and researchers who strive to improve the lives of IC patients.
Without your generous support, this work would not be possible. Learn more about why to give to the ICA. To make your online contribution process as easy as possible, we offer several options for you to choose from.
We are filled with hope! Real progress has been made in advocacy, research, and education efforts -- there was measurable success during the past year.
- A diagnostic test breakthrough occurred this year!
- Pilot research spurred findings about links with associated conditions!
- A diet study has been launched to give us evidence about caffeine and IC!
- Congress was educated about the medical needs of IC patients!
- A multidisciplinary team is now focused on caring for those affected by IC!
- The ICA Update became a real news magazine!
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Joe Daczko, of Mantua, Ohio, modestly refers to himself as a simple guy, just trying to do what he can. Yet he is far from it. His accomplishments are many. A dedicated athlete, Daczko is a consummate marathon runner. He is also the devoted husband of his wife Angi Daczko, who has IC, and together they are enthusiastic advocates for the ICA and all who have IC. Recently, Daczko qualified for the Boston Marathon, and he became a CNN iReporter after the qualifying race -- all in the same day.
Read more.
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Your generosity allows us to disseminate current information, continue advocacy efforts, provide support, and offer hope to the millions of people with IC, as well as the researchers and healthcare providers who strive to improve their quality of life.
Your donation helps us reach the goal to collect $100,000 to fund research and research-related efforts for the year. Ensuring that interstitial cystitis (IC) research accelerates is the key to a better quality of life for all who suffer from IC, and you can play a significant role.
Join the ICA and join the thousands of patients, healthcare providers, and researchers who are members of the ICA.
Give a regular monthly gift to support ICA’s ongoing work in research, education, support and advocacy throughout the year.
Create a living memorial to honor a lost loved one or friend or healthcare provider by supporting the work the ICA.
Honor a loved one or friend, or thank your healthcare provider for their dedication with a contribution to the ICA in their name -- perfect for birthdays, anniversaries, other occasions. We will send your designated recipient a note informing them of your gift.
You can double or even triple the power of your contribution by asking your employer to match your gift!
Ask your human resources staff for information about how to help people with IC by giving through a workplace donation campaign, such as the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), United Way, or State Employee Charitable Campaigns.
Help people with IC every time you shop online. Indicate that the Interstitial Cystitis Association is your charity of choice and every purchase you make directly benefits the ICA's goal of improving the lives of the 1.3 million people with IC.
Or, register with the following search engines and designate the Interstitial Cystitis Association as your charity of choice -- each time you search the web, a donation will be made to the ICA.
Learn about gifts of stocks and securities, life insurance, retirement assets, bequest, annuities, remainder trusts, and pooled income funds. Also find out about including the ICA in your wills and trusts. Please call us to discuss planned giving options.
Revised November 18, 2009