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Scotts Valley Relay for Life Raises Funds to Fight Cancer
24-hour Event Embodies the Spirit of “One Day. One Night. One Community. One Fight,” May 21-22, 2011 - May 21, 2011 - San Lorenzo and Scotts Valley Relay for Life
Beckstrand Cancer Foundation Partners with Skinn Cosmetics, Unveils Butterfly Kiss Lipgloss Fundraiser to Benefit Student Patients
Diamond Sparkle Gloss Soothes Lips, Raises Awareness and Funds for College-Bound Teens with Cancer. - May 20, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation
Global Connect! Google New York Supports Gender Justice Program for Women of the Diaspora
Women’s eNews and Global Press Institute are launching a one day gender justice and technology training event on Thursday, June 16 with the support of GoogleServe, the volunteer arm of Google, to empower women from the global diaspora living in New York. Google New York volunteers will join... - May 20, 2011 - Women's eNews
Winners Announced for State Contest Promote Bicycle Advocacy
The League of Illinois Bicyclists and Active Transportation Alliance are pleased to announce the winners of the state “Bicycling is Fun…and Healthy too!” poster contest. The League of Illinois Bicyclists (LIB) and Active Transportation Alliance (ATA), partnered with Saris Cycling... - May 20, 2011 - League of Illinois Bicyclists
NCSJP Community Forum: a Discussion on the Real Cost of Foster Care
The next Community Voices Forum Series discussion on the topic of foster care policy and its effect on young people is scheduled for Thursday, May 26, 2011 at 7:00 PM in the School of Social Work Auditorium on the campus of UNC in Chapel Hill. This forum will explore the impact of foster care... - May 20, 2011 - North Carolina Social Justice Project
Blanket America Teams Up with Operation Once in a Lifetime to Donate Blankets to Soldiers and Debuts Star Spangled Throw
Blanket America and non-profit Operation Once in a Lifetime have come together in the name of helping American soldiers by providing them with blankets. Every time someone buys something from the Blanket America webstore - including the all-new Blanket America Star Spangled Throw - and enters “soldier” at checkout, a blanket will be donated to a soldier. - May 19, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Danforth Center Host Author of Caught in the Middle
Seeds of Change to Feature Richard C. Longworth for a Visionary Event - May 19, 2011 - Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
More Than 150 Bedfordshire Registered for Stefan Drew Mssociates Marketing Workshop
More than 150 Bedfordshire businesses have booked a place at an Online Business Marketing seminar being run on Wednesday (May 18th) by Bedford College, the British Computer Society and the man the BBC call The Marketing Magician. The event, which has attracted every sort of business from architects... - May 19, 2011 - Stefan Drew Associates
NetHope Welcomes Compassion International as Its 32nd Member
NetHope continues to grow its membership to deliver information and communication technology solutions to the developing world - May 15, 2011 - NetHope
Pet Guests to Dine on HALO, Purely for Pets® Food, Treats at Pets for Patriots DC Fundraiser
Pets for Patriots secures HALO as exclusive pet food sponsor for its inaugural celebration in Washington, DC. - May 15, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Koch's First Date with "the Lady in Black" Nets 18th Place Finish
NASCAR Nationwide Rookie of the Year contender Blake Koch of West Palm Beach, Florida drove to a strong finish Saturday afternoon at the famed Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. The NASCAR Nationwide Royal Purple 200 marked Koch’s first time racing at “The Lady in... - May 14, 2011 - Daystar Television Network
Only Two Weeks Left to Team Up with Tim Howard
Last day to purchase “Team Up with Tim Howard” tickets is Wednesday, June 1st - May 14, 2011 - New Jersey Center for Tourette Syndrome
Bishop Rick Wallace Launches New Youth Initiatives in Conjunction with the Release of His New Book: the Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation
Bishop Rick Wallace has created two youth programs targeted at at-risk youth. These programs have been developed to respond to what Bishop Wallace calls IFS (The Invisible Father Syndrome) and correlate with the Release of his new book: The Invisible Father: Reversing the Curse of a Fatherless Generation. - May 14, 2011 - Rick Wallace Ministries
Koch Looks to Carry Darlington Momentum to Dover's Monster Mile
Going to a track where he has never raced before is not a big deal for Blake Koch. After all, almost all of the tracks are new to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Rookie of the Year contender who drives the Daystar Television Network Dodge. This Saturday, 25-year-old Koch will test his natural born... - May 14, 2011 - Daystar Television Network
Professional Brass Group Dedicated to Serving Veterans Broadcasts Free Live Concert to Veterans via Internet from the Legendary Battleship New Jersey
The Patriot Brass Ensemble, America's premier brass group dedicated to serving Veterans, is proud to announce their first annual "Live from the Battleship New Jersey" concert on Saturday, May 28th 2011 at 3PM EST. This concert will take place on the legendary Battleship New Jersey, America's largest and most decorated battleship. The concert will be broadcasted live to the computers of hundreds of Veterans for free. - May 13, 2011 - The Patriot Brass Ensemble
San Pablo Arts District Fund and the di Rosa Present Videos from Reconstructed World
Friday, May 13, at 5512 San Pablo Avenue in Oakland, the San Pablo Arts District Fund (SPAD) and di Rosa launch their partnership with a selection of video works from the di Rosa exhibition, Reconstructed World. The video series will be on display indoors throughout the evening’s reading... - May 13, 2011 - San Pablo Arts District Fund
Audubon Lifestyles Welcomes Bio S.I. Technology as a Platinum Member
Bio S.I. Technology, LLC located in Argyle, Texas has recently joined Audubon Lifestyles as a Platinum Member. - May 13, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Mattie Miracle Praises Legislation Introduced by Van Hollen and McCaul Addressing Psychosocial Needs of Kids with Cancer
DC-Based Non-Profit Congratulates Reps. Van Hollen and McCaul for Introducing Legislation Calling for Greater Support of the Psychosocial Needs of Children and Families Dealing with Childhood Cancer. - May 13, 2011 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Historic Washington Legislation Protects Sharks
Washington Governor Signed SB 5688 into Law Today, Making the State First in the Continental U.S. to Ban Shark Fins - May 12, 2011 - COARE (The Center for Oceanic Awareness, Research, and Education)
Russian American Dental Association to Award Children for Anti-Smoking Artwork at Red Carpet Ceremony
The Russian American Dental Association is going to award prizes to children for the best anti-smoking artwork at annual red carpet ceremony. The association's "Kids 4 Kids" booklet is also going to be handed out to attendees. - May 12, 2011 - Russian American Dental Association
Melissa M. Beck Honored with the New York City Bar’s McDonald Award
Melissa M. Beck, Chief Executive Officer of Legal Information for Families Today (LIFT), received the New York City Bar Association's 2011 Kathryn A. McDonald Award for Excellence in Service to Family Court on May 11, 2011. LIFT is the only nonprofit organization in New York City dedicated to empowering Family Court litigants to successfully self-advocate in Court. With the recent cuts to the State Court’s budget, Beck’s leadership and LIFT's services are needed more than ever. - May 12, 2011 - Legal Information for Families Today
Soil Technology Becomes an Audubon Lifestyles and ISC Platinum Member
Soil Technology a.k.a Precision Fertigation by Soil Technology, located in Fallbrook, California has recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member. - May 12, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Perfect Blend Organics Joins Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council as a Platinum Member
Perfect Blend Organics recently joined Audubon Lifestyles and the International Sustainability Council (ISC) as a Platinum Member. - May 12, 2011 - ISC-Audubon
Blanket America Gives Facebook Fans New Incentive to Buy Blankets with facebook.com/BlanketAmericaDeals
Blanket America has expanded its Facebook presence with a second page, created specifically to provide its fans with daily deals on blankets and other products. - May 12, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets
Associate of Yale Alumni Teams Up with PAWS NY for Yale Global Day of Service on Saturday, MAY 14, 2011
Meet the Founder of PAWS NY, Pet the Mascot, Meet PAWS NY Clients and Their Pets, and Enjoy Free Snacks at the PAWS NY Booth Near the Dog Run in Tompkins Square Park. - May 12, 2011 - PAWS NY
Matthew 25: Ministries Receives Acknowledgement from Charity Navigator
Matthew 25: Ministries, an international humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization located in Cincinnati, OH is ranked #1 on Charity Navigator’s list of 10 Slam-Dunk Charities. Charity Navigator has awarded each of these 10 charities a 4-star rating for both organizational efficiency and organizational capacity. - May 12, 2011 - Matthew 25: Ministries
Headspace Hits the USA! Learn How to Meditate. Get Some Headspace.
Headspace is meditation, but not as you know it. For a start, there’s no chanting, no sitting cross-legged, no incense and definitely no gurus - just simple, practical tools to help you find a bit more calm and clarity in your everyday life. It’s a practical, accessible approach to meditation, designed especially for modern day living which is why you’ll find all our bespoke tools and support available online - and even on your mobile. - May 11, 2011 - Headspace
Battalion Buddies: Supporting the Children of Deploying Troops
Military support charity Operation Gratitude will begin providing special stuffed toys – known as Battalion Buddies – to the sons and daughters of U.S. military personnel as their units prepare to deploy. - May 11, 2011 - Operation Gratitude
NAFA Announces Call for Presentations for 2012 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association is accepting presentations for the 2012 Institute & Expo educational sessions. Deadline for submissions is May 23. - May 11, 2011 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Church of Scientology Nashville Celebrates Second Year Anniversary in the Historic Fall School Building
The Nashville Church of Scientology & Celebrity Centre celebrates its anniversary in the historic Fall School Building. - May 11, 2011 - Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre Nashville
The Crucible Names Steven Young as New Executive Director
Artist and Businessman Has Long Ties to Arts Education Center. - May 11, 2011 - The Crucible
Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Member Disqualified in 2A Mid-East Regional
Jonathan Price, a sophomore at Granville Central High School and a member of the Tarheel Junior Golf Tour, did something most people at his age would never think to do. With a six-inch tap-in putt for par, Price intentionally forfeited his opportunity to participate in the North Carolina High... - May 10, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
$100 for 1000 Trees Helps Defend Remaining 7 Percent of Brazil’s Atlantic Rainforest
Planeterra hopes to help stabilize the remaining 7% of rainforests, which just a few hundred years ago spanned hundreds of miles north-to-south along Brazil’s Atlantic shore, reaching west to the Amazon jungle. - May 10, 2011 - Planeterra Foundation
International Voluntourism Guidelines Research Launched
Planeterra and The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) Bring Industry Leaders Together to Collaborate on Global Voluntourism Initiative to Transform Good Intentions Into Best Practice. The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) and Planeterra, a leading non-profit foundation dedicated to... - May 09, 2011 - Planeterra Foundation
Chris from EVOLVE! Campaigns to Rollerblade Four Miles Dressed as a Chicken to Raise Funds for Animal Sanctuary
14 year old Chris, youth contact for EVOLVE! Campaigns, a UK based animal advocacy organisation, becomes Buglet the Blading Chicken to raise funds for a struggling animal sanctuary. - May 08, 2011 - EVOLVE! Campaigns Ltd
The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour Prepares Its Largest Field in 2011
The Tarheel Junior Golf Tour will host the “UNC Tarheel Junior Championship” at UNC Finley on May 14-15, 2011. With over eighty players registered, this major event features the largest field of 2011. The field includes some of the Tarheel Golf Foundation’s top-ranked players,... - May 08, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation
Through Your Lens Exhibit Reveals State of School Environments and Its Impact on Learning
Student, Teacher Photography Spotlights Role Safe, Healthy School Facilities. - May 08, 2011 - Healthy Schools Campaign
New Christian E-Book Released - From Holidays to Holy Days: God’s Plan for You
The Church of God, a Worldwide Association, has made its second e-book available free on its website. - May 08, 2011 - Church of God, a Worldwide Association
Julian Lennon Leads World Lupus Day Observance on May 10
Musician and philanthropist Julian Lennon, newly appointed Global Ambassador for the Lupus Foundation of America (LFA), is encouraging people around the world to join with him to observe World Lupus Day on May 10. Julian is asking the public take a pledge to increase awareness of lupus, a devastating and life-altering autoimmune disease that affects at least five million people worldwide. Supporters can make their pledge and find resources to raise understanding of lupus at worldlupusday.org. - May 07, 2011 - Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.
AmpleHarvest.org Campaign Announces Special Outreach in Tornado Ravaged Alabama
All efforts for the immediate future are being focused on helping the Alabama and surrounding area food pantries meet expected increase in need for food. - May 07, 2011 - AmpleHarvest.org
The SADS (Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes ) Foundation Announces New Partnership with PACES (Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society)
As part of the Heart Rhythm Society Conference in San Francisco, CA this week, the SADS Foundation announces a partnership with PACES (Pediatric & Congenital Electrophysiology Society) and has invited PACES’ President, Peter Fischbach, MD. to serve on the Board of Directors. - May 07, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Staten Island Yankees to Dedicate Proceeds from Friday July 8th, 2011 Game to PAWS NY
Portion of Sales Through PAWS NY Goes Directly to PAWS NY. - May 07, 2011 - PAWS NY
The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation Announces the Winners of the 4th Annual SADS Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies
The 4th Annual SADS Foundation Young Investigator Awards in Cardiac Channelopathies will be administered by the Pediatric and Congenital EP Society (PACES), and were presented at the annual PACES evening meeting, Wednesday, May 4, 2011 by Dr. Charles Berul, Chair of the Committee and PACES Vice President for Research. The Presentation was made as part of the Heart Rhythm Society Conference. - May 07, 2011 - Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation
Runners, Take Your Mark
31st Annual Buckley's - Kennedy's 5K Run is set for Sunday, May 15, 2011. - May 07, 2011 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
Free Training at TSBDC/KOSBE Small Business Spring Night School May 24 & 26
The Tennessee Small Business Development Center (TSBDC) at ETSU and the Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship (KOSBE) will host a free Small Business Spring Night School on Tuesday, May 24 and Thursday, May 26 from 6 – 9 p.m., at the Kingsport Center for Higher... - May 07, 2011 - Kingsport Office of Small Business Development & Entrepreneurship - KOSBE
Trio Unite to Serve Tampa Families and Pets in Need
Seaport Storage Channelside partners with Pets for Patriots in Memorial Day community pet food drive to benefit the Humane Society of Tampa Bay. - May 07, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Harvardwood Congratulates Its "Most Staffable TV Writers" for Spring 2011
Carlton Cuse, Neal Baer, Sam Baum, Mark Goffman, and Nell Scovell are among the A-listers pitching in to mentor new voices from the Harvardwood TV program this spring. - May 06, 2011 - Harvardwood
Horse Rescue Haven Becomes a Federally-Approved 501c3 Charity, Able to Use Tax Deductible Contributions to Support Their Northern Nevada Horse Rescue Facility
Horse Rescue Haven, Sparks, Nevada, has been approved by the IRS as a federally-approved 501c3 charity. This enables them to offer tax deductible receipts for authorized contributions of money, feed and other resources, to support its important horse rescue facility; along with their educational campaigns, designed to help prevent horse neglect and abuse. - May 06, 2011 - Horse Rescue Haven
Conway Family Foundation Supports BizWorld for Teacher Appreciation Week
The Conway Family Foundation and the BizWorld Foundation are supporting entrepreneurship curriculum distribution to educators in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. - May 06, 2011 - The BizWorld Foundation
Employers Can Buy Blankets and Double the Love with Charitable Corporate Gifting Textiles from BlanketAmerica.com
Blanket America, a charitable textile manufacturer online at www.BlanketAmerica.com, just launched a corporate program to facilitate embedded giving for businesses all kinds, with a variety of blankets, pillows and other products available. - May 06, 2011 - Blanket America BUY 1, GIVE 1 Blankets