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October 19th, Race for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Greater Washington, DC
On Sunday, October 19, Acumen Solutions is hosting their 6th annual community road race with proceeds benefiting 10 local nonprofits. We’re happy to announce that Ronald…
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Remembering Robin Williams
The Reeve family, like many, will remember Robin for the humor, energy and brightness he brought into our lives through the screen. We will cherish…
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Many blacks are unaware of a skin cancer that primarily affects dark-skinned people
By Marlene Cimons Betty Jordan always regarded melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, as a white person’s disease. “Whenever I heard the word, my…
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Childhood Cancer Survivor Uses Research & Writing Experience to Advocate for Children With Cancer
Childhood cancer remains the leading cause of death by disease among children in the United States. Every day, 42 children are diagnosed with cancer and…
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Join Mats Wilander & debra of America for the 2nd Annual Mats Wilander Foundation Tennis Pro-Am
Join Mats Wilander and debra of America on Wednesday, August 27, 2014 for the 2nd Annual Mats Wilander Foundation Tennis Pro-Am. Play with former #1…
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No Child Should Suffer From Vaccine Preventable Diseases
Through their Care Van® Program, this week’s Featured Charity is dedicated to providing improved access to immunizations for medically uninsured and underserved children in Texas.…
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Compound Restores Memory Function in Mouse Alzheimer’s Model
Researchers from Yale School of Medicine have discovered a promising new drug compound that reverses some Alzheimer’s effects on memory in mice. The work directly…
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Summer Fun at The Children’s Inn at NIH
From Camp INNcredible to Sibling Day, and everything in between, Children’s Inn residents have been busy with many fun and therapeutic programs this summer. Drawing…
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Raise Office Morale and Money for Charity
By Rachel Taninecz Looking for a fun way to do some office team building? Would your office like to give back to the community?…
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Impact in Action: Meet Inn Resident Julia Kain
Julia Kain of Ocala, Florida travels to The Children’s Inn for a week out of every month so that doctors can study and treat her…
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Rylee Finds Strength in NASCAR Favorite Kasey Kahne
Rylee has been told she can’t ride a bike because she lacks muscle tone in her legs, but she pedals down the street. She’s been…
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Children’s National Helps Baby Teresa Bounce Back from “Dive Bomb Towards Death”
For the first few days of my sweet daughter’s life, we had no idea that she was sick. Tess is my fourth child. She got…
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