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Johnston's Dysautonomia Support Network Named Top Nonprofit

Dysautonomia Support Network in Johnston was named as one of America's top-rated nonprofits for 2019 by GreatNonprofits.

JOHNSTON, RI — The Dysautonomia Support Network in Johnston has been named one of America's best nonprofits for 2019. The designation comes from GreatNonprofits, a provider of user reviews of charities and nonprofits.

The Top-Rated Nonprofit Award is based on the rating and number of reviews from volunteers, donors and supporters.

One supported stated about the Dysautonomia Support Network, "As a Healthcare professional, I had never heard of Dysautonomia until I was diagnosed. This support network has helped me learn about the condition. I value the input that is provided by all of the team. I find myself now being able to contribute and help others."

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Another supporter said, "The information I gained through dysautonomia network helped me push for a correct diagnosis and, after 5 years of misdiagnoses, finally start treatment."

Other top-rated nonprofits in Rhode Island include:

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  • Rhode Island Tutorial & Educational Services, Pawtucket
  • Rock-Paper-Scissors Children's Fund, Wakefield
  • Be The Change/Project Hand Up, West Warwick
  • Angel In Action RI, West Warwick
  • JDP Theatre Co., Rumford
  • East Providence Heritage Days Inc., East Providence
  • Salgi Esophageal Cancer Research Foundation of East Greenwich
  • Plan International USA, Inc., Warwick

The complete list of 2019 Top Rated Nonprofits can be found on the GreatNonprofits website.

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