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Give Hope to Every Child Fighting Cancer This Holiday Season

December 18, 2018

During the holiday season, when most families gather to share festive meals and to exchange gifts, some families face the unthinkable. Take Harlan for example.…

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Empowering Cancer Warriors Everywhere

November 15, 2018

“With cancer survivorship expected to increase more than 35% over the next decade, the need for LIVESTRONG is greater now more than ever. Keep helping…

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Together, Let’s Defeat Alzheimer’s Disease

November 14, 2018

Every 65 seconds, Alzheimer’s disease begins to destroy the brain of a loved one somewhere in America. That’s over 1,300 people per day. Right now,…

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About 50 Percent of Cancer Deaths are Preventable. Here’s How We Can Stop Cancer Before It Starts!®

October 29, 2018

The number of new cancer diagnoses is increasing. In 2018, more than 1.7 million Americans will be diagnosed with cancer – that’s 46,570 more cases…

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You Make Childhood Possible Today and a Cure Possible Tomorrow

October 24, 2018

“At The Children’s Inn, we are a partner in hope with families, a partner in discovery with the NIH, and above all, we are a…

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Bring Joy and Laughter to Seriously-Ill Children and Their Families by Providing Them “a Different Kind of Healing” at The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

October 17, 2018

“The need is great, and so are the opportunities to make a difference – one smile at a time.” – Camp Founder Paul Newman Thirty…

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Three Key Stats You Should Know About Young Women with Breast Cancer and How You Can Help Them

October 15, 2018

There are more than 250,000 women living in the United States today who were diagnosed with breast cancer at age 40 or younger (U.S. Census).…

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Creating Magical Memories for Children with Critical Illnesses

October 4, 2018

Every year in the U.S., 27,000 children are diagnosed with critical illnesses. That’s 27,000 families whose lives are turned upside down. Play dates, soccer games,…

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How First Candle is Working to Reduce the Rate of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and Other Sleep-related Infant Deaths

May 7, 2018

For over 35 years, First Candle, has been working to educate parents, caregivers, professionals and community members on ways to reduce the rate of Sudden…

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Join Canine Partners for Life’s Doggie Detectives at Unleashed & Uncorked!

April 17, 2018

Cochranville, PA –Join Canine Partners for Life (CPL) for a mysterious evening of good times and solving crimes at Unleashed & Uncorked: Pups & Private…

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Make-A-Wish® Challenges You to Support World Wish Day® this April

April 1, 2018

World Wish Day, April 29, celebrates the day that Chris Greicius’ wish was granted in 1980 – sparking the creation of Make-A-Wish and a global…

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350 Advocates From Across the Country Storm D.C. for Population Connection’s Capitol Hill Days 2018

March 28, 2018

This past weekend, 350 activists stormed D.C. for the weekend to speak out against Trump’s Global Gag Rule, and to urge their elected officials to…

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