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UnitedHealthcare Supports the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation’s Uncommon Athlete Program
Nearly 100 UnitedHealthcare employees today took part in the Uncommon Athlete Day of Service at the Westport Boys & Girls Club. Volunteers helped paint, clean-up…
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November is National Diabetes Month
Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability and death in the United States. If it’s not controlled, diabetes can cause blindness, nerve damage,…
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KPMG Supports Redevelopment of Junior Achievement Curriculum to Increase Financial Literacy Awareness Among Students
In September, KPMG LLP, the audit, tax and advisory firm, and Junior Achievement USA (JA) introduced a redeveloped digital curriculum and accompanying technology for the JA Finance Parkprogram,…
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Wish Granted: Cancer-Surviving Boy Stars in War Movie
A young cancer survivor with a wish to star in a war movie had it turn into reality, thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
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5 ways to honor veterans beyond Veterans Day
By Ashley Fantz (CNN) — Tuesday is Veterans Day, and there will be speeches and parades. “Thank you for your service,” the phrase that’s come to define how…
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes Celebrates 60th Anniversary Today!
Congratulations to our member, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA), on 60 years of incredible work! The video below presents FCA’s history and culture, since its…
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An Interview with FARE’s New CEO, James R. Baker, Jr. MD
FARE recently announced the appointment of James R. Baker, Jr., MD as chief executive officer and chief medical officer. Jim has been serving as interim CEO since the…
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The Children’s Inn at NIH Announces New CEO
Kathy Russell will be retiring from her role as CEO of The Children’s Inn on January 8, 2015. Kathy has been dedicated to The Children’s…
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Children’s Rights benefit brings compelling stories to light, raises awareness
A crowd of approximately 300 guests gathered for the Ninth Annual Children’s Rights Benefit on Wednesday, October 29, to honor several extraordinary individuals whose efforts…
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7 takeaways from the 2014 BSA Sustainability Report
At Philmont Scout Ranch last year, crew members helped recycle 59 tons of cardboard, 2.8 tons of plastic and 900 pounds of aluminum, resulting in $91,000…
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‘Hope for Baby Easton’ meet a 12-year old with the same skin disease
By Michael Benny Many of you have been following the story of Easton Friedel of Weedsport since he was born two summers ago. Easton lives with a rare,…
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BNSF Provides Make-A-Wish Train Ride for Sixth Year in North Texas
Children and families members gathered at the Fort Worth Stockyards Station earlier this month to climb aboard for the 6th annual BNSF Railway Make-A-Wish train…
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