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John Wayne Cancer Institute 29th Annual Odyssey Ball

April 25, 2014

The John Wayne Cancer Institute held their 29th annual Odyssey Ball at the Beverly Wilshire, Beverly Hills Hotel on April 5, 2014. The UCLA Gospel Choir opened the evening…

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Wish Kid Defies Odds and Defines Life on His Terms

April 24, 2014

Sam is no stranger to the hard road. Born with a serious heart condition, Sam has spent his life battling illness and proving people wrong.…

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Researcher Examines Impact of Extra Chromosome on Acute Myeloid Leukemia

April 18, 2014

David Gordon, MD, PhD at Dana Farber Cancer Institute is a CureSearch Young Investigator examining the impact of trisomy 8 on acute myeloid leukemia (AML).…

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Researcher to Study Bone Fractures in Pediatric and Adolescent Cancer Survivors

April 17, 2014

Researchers and physicians know that children who undergo cancer treatment are at risk for decreased bone mineral density because many cancer treatments negatively affect bone…

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Join Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids in Celebrating the 18th Annual Youth Advocates of the Year Awards Gala

April 14, 2014

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

April 14, 2014

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

April 9, 2014

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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John Wayne Cancer Institute Auxiliary To Honor The Mandela Family And Anton J. Bilchik, MD, At 29th Annual Odyssey Ball

April 8, 2014

SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 2, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — The Mandela family will be honored with the “True Grit” Humanitarian Award at the 29th annual Odyssey Ball on Saturday,…

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Paralysis May Not Last Forever Anymore

April 8, 2014

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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How FARE’s Life-changing Research & Resources are Helping the 15 Million Americans with Food Allergies

April 2, 2014

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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Because So Little Had Changed This Breast Cancer Advocate Stepped Up

April 1, 2014

When Gloria Wakefield was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2009, the experience was familiar. Not just because she had been diagnosed once before, 22 years…

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Measuring The Inn’s Effectiveness

April 1, 2014

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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