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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month – Take Care of Your Health!
Colorectal cancer is the third most frequently diagnosed cancer in both men and women and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United…
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Celebrate the Extraordinary Achievements of People with Down Syndrome and Other Disabilities
In 2018, people with Down syndrome and other disabilities are celebrating extraordinary achievements. They are graduating high school with their peers, attending postsecondary programs, enjoying…
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Superheroes Unite to Protect the Future of Children Diagnosed with Cancer
“Your child has cancer” – it’s the worst news a parent can hear. For some families, this heartbreaking news comes just months after their son’s…
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The Marfan Foundation Helps Baby Andy Progress Through His Journey With Neonatal Marfan Syndrome
Our lives changed significantly in September 2016 when we welcomed our precious baby Anderson “Andy” James to the world. Before his arrival, we had never…
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On #GivingTuesday Give the Gift of Sight
This #GivingTuesday Orbis encourages supporters to give the gift of sight by participating in our matching challenge. One of our generous donors has agreed to…
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Be a #DreamMaker this #GivingTuesday
Many of our greatest memories are made with the children in our lives, whether it be our children, nieces, nephews, or grandchildren, center around the holidays;…
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Be a #GivingTuesday CUREsader
Today, and every single day, 43 families will hear the devastating news that no parent should hear: their child has cancer. At CureSearch, it is…
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The Diabetes Research Institute: Moving Groundbreaking Research from the Lab to Patients
November is Diabetes Awareness month, and a time to elevate the dialogue about how this disease affects millions of people across the world. For those…
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Build a Team — Be a Hero. Support GKTW on #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is just 20 days away, and we have something super in store for 2017’s global day of giving. This year, we’ll harness the power…
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The Impact a Wish Has on Children with Life-threatening Medical Conditions
While you may be familiar with the work of Make-A-Wish® Mid-Atlantic, you may not know the impact a wish experience can have on not only…
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Join our Quest for an Alzheimer’s Cure
Spotlight on a Worthy Cause Alzheimer’s disease is an overwhelming degenerative condition for individuals and the family members who care for them. Yet there is…
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Keeping the Magic Alive for Children Living with Life-Threatening Illnesses
Each year 27,000 children in the United States are diagnosed with a life-threatening illness. For these children, simple surprises and joys of life are eclipsed…
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