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Easter Seals is an American Charitable Organization , and is a non-profit organization serving individuals with disabilities and their families. The organization was founded in 1919 by Edgar Allen as the National Society for Crippled Children. Allen had previously worked on a campaign to raise funds for a hospital in Elyria, Ohio after his son was killed in a Streetcar accident in 1907 . That hospital continues to operate today as EMH Regional Medical Center . The first Easter Seals campaign was launched in the spring of 1934 . To show support for the program donors would affix the seals to envelopes in addition to normal Postage . The Easter Seals Logo , a Lily , was adopted in 1952 to symbolizing new life and Resurrection . The name "Easter Seals" was adopted in 1967 . Despite the use of Christian Symbolism , the organization is not affiliated with any particular religious organization. Easter Seals serves over one million disabled persons annually at more than 450 service sites in the United States . There are similar programs in other countries. Some Easter Seals programs in the US are affiliated with Goodwill Industries . The similarly named Christmas Seals program is associated with the American Lung Association . SEE ALSO
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