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Join Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids in Celebrating the 18th Annual Youth Advocates of the Year Awards Gala
On May 15, 2014 in Washington, D.C., the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will celebrate its 18th Annual Youth Advocates of the Year Awards Gala. With over 450…
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Children’s National’s Kid-Friendly Approach to Imaging
Source: Children’s National The staff at Children’s National Imaging in Rockville know getting an MRI can be scary, which is why they use state-of-the-art equipment to ease…
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Interview: MADD National President, Jan Withers, Shares the Best-kept Secret to MADD’s Success & More
Q & A With Jan Withers, National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) What attracted you to this job & particular cause? On April 16,…
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Paralysis May Not Last Forever Anymore
Source: USA Today Paralysis may not last forever anymore. In an experiment hailed as “staggering,” a team of researchers at the University of Louisville and…
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Amazing Transformations of Boys Town Teens
Source: Edge Magazine Stories of amazing transformations of Boys Town teens have surfaced over the years, and one impressive example is that of Anne Polland from Valley,…
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How FARE’s Life-changing Research & Resources are Helping the 15 Million Americans with Food Allergies
Featured Charity: Food Allergy Research & Education Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE) is the nation’s leading organization working on behalf of the 15 million…
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Engaged Giving: American Express’s 20 Years of Philanthropic and Volunteer Support of JA New York
April is Youth Financial Literacy Month. So it’s only fitting that we feature a partnership between world-renowned financial industry leader, American Express and a nonprofit…
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How Your Frequent Flier Miles Can Help Grant the Wishes of Children With Life-threatening Illnesses
Source: The New York Times Airlines don’t always make it easy to use their frequent flier miles to pay for travel. But one charity offers…
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Measuring The Inn’s Effectiveness
The Children’s Inn at NIH has provided “A Place Like Home” for the more than 12,000 children and families who have stayed at The Inn…
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Survey Shows Importance of No Alcohol Message to Teens
Source: Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) New data from a national MADD/Nationwide survey of high school students shows that teens who receive a message from their…
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Future Therapies On The Horizon For Advanced Melanoma
Source: Healio.com At the American Academy of Dematology annual meeting, Delphine J. Lee, MD, PhD, FAAD discussed current therapies and future therapies for advanced melanoma.…
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Grandmother Lobbies Congress for Continued Financial Support for Tuberous Sclerosis Research
Source: Vernon Hills Review Derrick Brown is a 4-year-old boy from Vernon Hills who always wears a smile despite living with a disease that can…
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