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The Marfan Foundation: Know the Signs. Fight for Victory.

July 27, 2016

Marfan syndrome is one of the most common rare disorders you’ve never heard of. Affecting 1 in every 5,000 people worldwide, this potentially life-threatening connective…

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Starlight Children’s Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation Bring VGo Robots to MassGeneral Hospital for Children

July 25, 2016

BOSTON, July 22, 2016 /3BL Media/ — Starlight Children’s Foundation and Astellas USA Foundation are partnering to advance children’s health and education through technology with the placement…

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Passion and Clarity Make for This Successful Long-Running Partnership Between Hope Connections and RDB Running

June 21, 2016

For eight years, Hope Connections for Cancer Support (Hope Connections) has been partnering with RDB Running, creators of unique running events.  Founded by Bob Fleshner,…

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How MSAA Provides Resources and Support to the 200 People in the U.S. Diagnosed With Multiple Sclerosis Each Week

June 21, 2016

Imagine waking up one morning and you can’t feel your legs… or you have double vision… or you have trouble moving and are too dizzy…

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3 Ingredients for Strong Social Impact Partnerships

June 21, 2016

Brixio, a fast-moving startup focused on disrupting the commercial real estate world, recently approached America’s Charities’ team about starting a social responsibility initiative to support…

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Utah’s Brixio Joins LIVESTRONG Foundation To Accelerate Fight Against Cancer

June 15, 2016

For a fast-moving startup focused on disrupting the commercial real estate world, the opportunity to help became clear. Joining the fight against cancer was a…

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Uncovering a Level of Knowledge About Dog Lifestyles Never Before Seen

June 3, 2016

Each year, 12 million dogs and cats are diagnosed with cancer. Many of these cancers have few treatments and no chance at a cure. In…

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Isolating the Answers to Causes and Finding a Cure for Leukemia

May 17, 2016

Fifty years ago a child diagnosed with leukemia lived at best 6 months. Today children are living 5 years, 10 years and in some cases…

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Companies and Individual Supporters #PowerUp to Support CureSearch Heroes

April 4, 2016

April 28 is National Superhero Day, and all month long CureSearch will empower companies and individuals to #PowerUp and support real superheroes, children’s cancer fighters…

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RMHC DC Family-Centered Programs Play a Vital Role in Access to Care for Families and Children

March 3, 2016

Opening of New Ronald McDonald Family Room in Inova Children’s Hospital Allows Families to be Present and Involved in Their Child’s Treatment and Recovery  March…

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Charities to Support on World Cancer Day

February 4, 2016

Whether it’s an individual journey or supporting someone else’s, chances are your life will be touched by cancer at some point. Many advances have been…

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Give Once, Support Many with America’s Charities New Cause Funds

December 28, 2015

By Jim Starr The world of philanthropy is changing – in the workplace and at home.  Donors want more charitable choice.  They want their hard-earned…

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