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Silicon Valley Brand Forum Event at HP on May 4th, 2010 in Palo Alto, CA. - April 23, 2010 - Silicon Valley Brand Forum
Community Leaders Invest in the American Dream of Education- Broward College Foundation Luncheon Raises More Than $175,000 for Scholarship
More than four hundred community leaders gathered at the Broward College Foundation’s Heritage Society luncheon on April 1 with one common goal- education. “Investing in the American Dream”, the event raised over $175,000. The luncheon was chaired by Gale Butler of AutoNation and... - April 23, 2010 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
SHARP/Broward College 23rd Annual Golf Classic on April 22 Boasts Boats, Cars and More
Automotive technician and marine engineering are two of Broward College’s newest and most notable program offerings, so it should come as no surprise that participants in the Sharp/ Broward College 23rd Annual Golf Classic can win a car, a boat or both if they are really lucky. Scoring a... - April 23, 2010 - The Marketing Department, Inc.
Lupus Research Institute: News on Possible Drug for Lupus—Benlysta™
Human Genome Sciences (HGS) and GlaxoSmithKline Report Topline Results of 76-Week, Phase 3 Study - April 22, 2010 - Lupus Research Institute
Cypress Creek EMS: Setting the Precedence on Managing Excited Delirium Patients
Cypress Creek EMS has taken initiative to host an Excited Delirium training course for prevention and intervention of in-custody deaths. - April 22, 2010 - Cypress Creek EMS
Sports at the Beach and My Sports Dreams Partner Up to Bring a Unique Tournament Experience to Thousands of Athletes
MSD tabbed to be an official fundraising partner. - April 22, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Central Scholarship Bureau Receives Major Gift to Create Endowed Scholarship: Former Board President Leaves Funding to CSB in Her Estate
Central Scholarship Bureau (CSB) is honored to receive a very generous contribution from the estate of Catharine (Kitty) and Isaac Hecht. Kitty, a former board president and longtime friend of Central Scholarship, passed away in July of 2009. This bequest will create the Isaac & Catharine S. - April 22, 2010 - Central Scholarship
A Taste of India, with Rewarding Opportunities in Kerala with GVI
Ethical volunteering organization, Global Vision International (GVI), have recently launched a new volunteer project in Kerala, South India, working and teaching at orphanages and schools with vulnerable and underprivileged children. Volunteers experience a taste of the culture in India while making a significant difference in the lives of the children that GVI work with. - April 22, 2010 - Global Vision International (GVI)
Chelsea Community Foundation Awards More Than $30,000 to Local Nonprofits
Of that amount, $25,000 (over two years) was awarded to the Chelsea Center for the Arts to support the expansion of artistic initiatives. The Chelsea Community Foundation also provided $6,275 to Faith in Action Inc. to support a community garden project. - April 22, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Mega Health Camps in Mumbai & Baroda: A Wockhardt Foundation Initiative
On 18th April 2010 a Mega Diabetes Camp was held by Wockhardt Foundation in Baroda, Gujarat & simultaneously another medical camp was held at Worli, Mumbai on the same day. - April 22, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Cedille Records Launches CD-Quality Downloads
Classical label is now making albums available in lossless FLAC audio format. - April 22, 2010 - Cedille Records
NAFA Addresses Funding Strategies for Corporate Fleet Managers at Institute & Expo
"Funding Strategies" offers fleet managers a primer on what management is looking for when it comes to funding a corporation, how fleet fits in, trends in the marketplace, and how they can help themselves in the eyes of corporate management. - April 21, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
1 Lakh Patients in First 100 days: A Breakthrough by Wockhardt Foundation
After successfully examining 100,000 patients by the first quarter of 2010, which was the total of last year’s achievement. Wockhardt Foundation is fully geared up for more, and this indeed is a remarkable achievement, by the Mobile Medical Unit. - April 21, 2010 - Wockhardt Foundation
Norwalk Exchange Club Presents "Competition Grilling 101"
The Norwalk Exchange Club will present "Competition Grilling 101" a barbecue cooking class on Sunday June 13th, from 10:00am until 3:00pm at the Gallaher Estate (Cranbury Park) Pavilion in Norwalk, Connecticut. Instructed by last years Bar•B•Q Pit Grilling Champion Mike Lee and... - April 21, 2010 - Norwalk Exchange Club
WBCBL Teams Up with My Sports Dreams as Official Fundraising Partner for Franchises
My Sports Dreams Solves Financial Challenges for College, High School and Now Professional Teams Nationwide. - April 21, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Rescue Chocolate's New Wild at Heart Truffles are Here for Mother's Day
For Mother's Day, Rescue Chocolate has unveiled two new cruelty-free chocolates. As always, all net profits are donated to animal rescue groups. - April 21, 2010 - Rescue Chocolate
Rotary Club of College Park Sponsors Little League Team
Rotary Club of College Park sponsors its first Little League Baseball team for the 2010 season. The team is called The Rays and they have been working hard this spring to have a good season. - April 21, 2010 - Rotary of College Park
The Chicago Lighthouse Opens Its "Tools for Living" Retail Store Offering a State of the Art Shopping Experience
For people who are blind or visually impaired, Lighthouse’s Tools for Living is specifically designed to enable ease, efficiency, independence. - April 20, 2010 - The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated Announces Intensive Four-Day Teacher Training Summer Seminar on How to End Violence and Tension Among Students
Non-profit organization to hold a summer seminar training series that will teach educators how to develop positive moral character in their students and bring peace back into schools. - April 19, 2010 - Peaceful Solution Character Education Incorporated
On the Boulevard Helps South Lansing Fight Back
On the Boulevard Business association is putting on a barbecue on July 10th from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. in Logan Square on MLK Boulevard and will include businesses from all around the local area. On the Boulevard strives to help the neighborhood tackle its biggest enemy: closing businesses. - April 18, 2010 - On the Boulevard
Public Safety Fleet Managers Share Their Experiences and Wisdom at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association provides public safety fleet managers a forum to discuss issues, problems, and successes within their field at NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit. - April 17, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
HeartShare Gala Raised $670,000
Friends of HeartShare Human Services came out to support the nonprofit’s Annual Spring Gala and Auction and, despite the bad economy, raised more money than in each of the previous two years. Nearly 1,000 guests attended the event and raised more than $670,000 for HeartShare’s programs... - April 17, 2010 - HeartShare Human Services of NY
SVACA to Host Fourth Annual Adoptathon
The Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority (SVACA) will join with thousands of animal lovers around the world for the North Shore Animal League’s annual adoptathon. Held at SVACA’s Animal Care Center, the only cageless center in the Silicon Valley, the event will take place on Saturday... - April 17, 2010 - Silicon Valley Animal Control Authority
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan, UCCA Announce Beginning of Construction on Midtown Greenway
Greenway Trail Will Ultimately Link Midtown Detroit to Downtown - April 17, 2010 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Over 2,000 Free Yoga Classes and Events During National Yoga Awareness Month September 2010 Announced by Yoga Health Foundation
National Yoga Month, a national awareness campaign to inspire a healthy lifestyle, will bring Free Yoga to millions of people this September. During National Yoga Month yoga studios and teachers will offer 2,000+ free yoga classes and events nationwide. - April 16, 2010 - Yoga Health Foundation
‘Cena in Giardino’ Brunch and Art Show to Benefit Local Animal Sanctuary
On May 8th and 9th Goathouse Refuge, a no-kill cat sanctuary in Pittsboro, will host a charity art show in the Refuge gardens. The art show will feature original designs by Siglinda Scarpa, founder of the Refuge and world-renowned artist. On May 9th guests can also come out for a brunch, where they... - April 16, 2010 - The Goathouse Refuge
Development of New Diabetes Treatment Enhanced by Partnerships
CureDM, LLC, a biopharmaceutical company with collaborative ties to the Lankenau Institute for Medical Research (LIMR), announced that they have signed an agreement with Sanofi-Aventis for the exclusive worldwide license of Pancreate™, a novel islet neogenesis agent for the treatment of type... - April 16, 2010 - Lankenau Institute for Medical Research
The Himalayan Cataract Project, a Vermont-Based International Eye Care Organization, Earns Highest Rating for Fiscal Responsibility
The Himalayan Cataract Project (HCP) works to eradicate preventable and curable blindness through high-quality ophthalmic care, education and the establishment of a world-class eye care infrastructure which includes eye hospitals, clinics and medical training. HCP works throughout the Himalayas and in Africa. The nonprofit has been awarded its fifth consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator. - April 16, 2010 - Himalayan Cataract Project
The Valley’s Community Unites to Honor Post 9/11 Wounded War Veterans
The Home Sweet Home Campaign is proud to announce their 1st annual charity events. With the support of Valley businesses, schools and residents the campaign will be hosting a Charity Auction and a 2 Man Charity Scramble this May. Proceeds from both events will benefit USA Cares Warrior Treatment Today Program. - April 16, 2010 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
Busting Fuel-Saving Myths at NAFA's Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association presents an educational session at the 2010 Institute & Expo in Detroit designed to help fleet managers understand what to look for when evaluating the plethora of product claims that they receive each week. - April 16, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Women’s eNews Presents 2010 Black Maternal Health Media Conference
You have read the headlines. Now hear the leading expert on the groundbreaking research into the causes of the high maternal and infant mortality rates in the U.S. Women's eNews Black Maternal Health Project, Wednesday April 28th, is now inviting select members of the media to a briefing on the crucial steps needed to be taken to save the lives of our mother and infants. - April 16, 2010 - Women's eNews
Pat Mitchell is Master of Ceremonies at Women’s eNews 21 Leaders Gala
Women's eNews announced today that Pat Mitchell, president and CEO of The Paley Media Center and former president and CEO of PBS, will be the master of ceremonies for the Women's eNews 21 Leaders for the 21st Century gala, May 6 in New York City. Loreen Arbus, president of the Arbus Productions... - April 16, 2010 - Women's eNews
Image of Change in the Running for $250,000 Pepsi Refresh Project Grant
Covering the Mic initiative will improve teen literacy nationwide by inspiring youth to write and report on how they plan to make a positive difference in their communities and around the world. - April 15, 2010 - Image of Change
George Chmiel Runs for MAGIC
George Chmiel has thousands of families throughout the country in tears as he relays why he is sacrificing so much for ill children. - April 15, 2010 - The MAGIC Foundation
More Than 230 Exhibitors Are Ready for NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo
NAFA Fleet Management Association holds its annual Institute & Expo in Detroit April 24-27. Over 230 exhibitors from all across North America will be part of this year's Expo Floor. - April 15, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
Hotels for Hope: Book a Room and Donate to the Life of a Child
Hotels for Hope is a social enterprise that has created a new culture associated with booking hotel accommodations. Each of Austin Hospitality’s contracted hotels is asked to include a $1 charitable contribution to one of their partner charities, whose missions are dedicated to positively impacting children. Austin Hospitality then matches these donations, dollar for dollar. In short, each room night generates $2 for Hotels for Hope. - April 15, 2010 - Hotels for Hope
International Stem Cell Association Publishes Landmark Survey of Stem Cell Clinics
Stem cell association releases survey report that compares treatments, procedures and prices of 22 stem cell clinics worldwide. - April 14, 2010 - International Cellular Medicine Society
Washington DC Artist Gives Back to Post 9/11 Wounded War Veterans Through the Home Sweet Home Campaign
Washington DC artist and philanthropist donates 5 pieces of art to the Home Sweet Home Campaign to help raise $1 million for USA Care's Warrior Treatment Today Program. A program designed to help post 9/11 war veterans who suffer from PTSD and TBI. - April 14, 2010 - Home Sweet Home Campaign
Lane Kiffin and Former NFL Players Team Up with Real Estate, Building and Banking Leaders in Support of Orange County Children and Families
Despite a challenging economy, more than 350 real estate, building and banking professionals are expected to attend Orange County United Way’s 11th Annual Real Estate and Building Industry Mixer on May 6, 2010. - April 14, 2010 - Orange County United Way
My Sports Dreams and Fitzilla Sports Team Up to Help Thousands of Prep Athletes Train Like the Pros
My Sports Dreams to help athletes make Fitzilla’s Core Exercise Sled more affordable - April 14, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Xclaimed Ministries "Concert in the Park"
Xclaimed Ministries has a goal to reach into the community. At their bi-monthly concerts in the park, Xclaimed Ministries provides a free concert, bicycle giveaways and free toys for all the children. At each event, they provide free food for everyone. - April 14, 2010 - Xclaimed Ministries, Inc
NSCS Announces 2010 Chapter Officer Award Recipients
The National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS) has awarded five top officers the Chapter Officer Award of 2010. This award is given to outstanding NSCS officers who run the NSCS chapters on university campuses around the country. NSCS is an honors organization that recognizes and elevates... - April 14, 2010 - The National Society of Collegiate Scholars
AcneHunter Organics Find the Secret to Healthy Skin in an Unlikely Place
Using natural vegetation, oils and supplements in their revolutionary acne cure products, Acne Hunters Organics plan to give back by committing a portion of all profits to children’s charities worldwide. - April 12, 2010 - AcneHunter Organics, LLC
Assassination City Roller Derby Announces Its Second Home Bout - Search and Destroy
Assassination City Roller Derby continues its Cold War Era blitz with Search and Destroy - the league's second home bout of the season. - April 12, 2010 - Assassination City Roller Derby
My Sports Dreams and Diamond Dreams at Cooperstown Team Up to Bring "The Ultimate Softball Experience" to Thousands of Players
My Sports Dreams to help travel softball teams raise funds for their Diamond Dreams tournament - April 11, 2010 - My Sports Dreams
Speaker Lineup Announced for Pink Ladder’s Step Up Conference in Las Vegas
Join Pink Ladder and African-American women from across the nation as they celebrate five years. - April 11, 2010 - Pink Ladder
NAFA Explains Truck Supply Chain Management at Annual Institute & Expo
Over 60 hours of educational sessions are part of NAFA's 2010 Institute & Expo, which will take place April 24-27 in Detroit, Michigan. - April 11, 2010 - NAFA Fleet Management Association
High School Students to Research, Design and Build a 1941 Willys Coupe All Electric Hybrid
Of interest to editors and journalists covering: Education, after-school programs, renewable energy solutions, hybrid vehicles, green technology, automobile products, general business . Minnesota Based ‘PlugNPlay’ Project – Introduces After-School Program. High School Students to Research, Design and Build a 1941 Willys Coupe All Electric Hybrid. - April 10, 2010 - PlugNPlay
P.AN.D.O.R.A. Seeking Equipment Donations for Public Service Announcement
P.AN.D.O.R.A. (Patient Alliance for Neuroendocrineimmune Disorders Organization for Research & Advocacy) is seeking equipment donations to create and produce a Public Service Announcement (PSA) for its local South Florida regional area within and around Coral Gables, South Florida, where P.AN.D. - April 10, 2010 - PANDORA Org
Free IVF Cycle to be Given Away at Atlanta Conference
The Atlanta Affiliate of RESOLVE is proud to present its 1st Annual Family Building Conference on Saturday, May 1, 2010. This conference will address the medical, emotional, social, financial and legal issues associated with infertility and adoption. Over $50,000 in giveaways including a free IVF cycle and a free IVF cycle using cryopreserved donated eggs. - April 10, 2010 - RESOLVE, Atlanta Affiliate