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"Energy Drinks" May Pose Health Risks: Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Caution
The Wisconsin Chapter of the American of Pediatrics (WIAAP), in response to the results of a recent study, expresses its concern over increasing consumption of so-called "energy drinks" by adolescents. Lack of evidence that these products offer any health benefits and in fact may pose serious risks to children with pre-existing conditions illustrates the need for parents and caregivers to monitor their use. - March 08, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics
Mama Cares Foundation Invites San Diego Community to Join in Its Campaign to Feed Malnourished Children
First Annual Restore Life Benefit Dinner and Auction to be held on March 19 at the Sheraton Carlsbad Resort and Spa. - March 07, 2011 - Mama Cares Foundation
Women’s eNews Opens the Way to Women’s History with NYC Online Tour
Opening the Way is a walking tour celebrating women's history in downtown Manhattan. It is a multifaceted new project developed by the award-winning nonprofit organization Women's eNews. - March 05, 2011 - Women's eNews
Up to $25,000 Offered to Winners in Utah Start-Up Competition
Idea Partnership of Utah is Seeking Tech Savvy Entrepreneurs to Participate in their Local Business Plan Competition. - March 03, 2011 - Idea Partnership of Utah
Good Terms Releases New Inspirational Quotation Wall Decals
Good Terms, a classy word factory churning out amazingly detailed, easy-to-install wall decals for inspirational and interior design purposes, announces a brand new product – The Quotes Collection. This collection illustrates quotes from some of the most inspirational and influential people... - March 02, 2011 - Good Terms
Six-Month-Old Baby Gets a New Heart and a New Start
Baby Andrew Receives a Heart Transplant and Medical Care Thanks to Angels on the Bay and St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children - February 27, 2011 - Angels On The Bay
Africa Faces a Lost Generation of Children Deprived of Their Chance for Education
Charity volunteer Kerstin Weber seeks to tap into America's generosity to improve educational opportunities for a new generation of African children through the nonprofit project "Give an African Child a Book and School Supplies." - February 25, 2011 - The Progress Partnership
What Jamie’s Dream School Could Learn from Us - Inspirational Approach by Nurtured Heart Solutions is Already Turning Around Teenagers' Lives in Manchester
Jamie’s Dream School, a new Channel 4 documentary series, follows 20 teenagers as they try to re-engage with school. All well and good for the lucky 20 but did you know that inspirational help is available right now in the North West to turn teenagers’ lives around through the Nurtured Heart Approach? - February 25, 2011 - Nurtured Heart Solutions
Kids Wish Network Grants Disney Wish to Little Boy with Cystic Fibrosis
A 6-year-old with cystic fibrosis has his only wish to visit Disney World granted through national children’s charity Kids Wish Network. - February 24, 2011 - Kids Wish Network
International Conference April 6 on Deteriorating Condition of Men and Boys
Seeking Solutions to Problems of men and boys Academicians, Researchers and Ad Industry Leaders to focus on male problems at April 6 Conference The program will also be available via the internet to registered participants. Edward M. Stephens, M.D., FMS founder and chair, notes that the... - February 23, 2011 - Foundation for Male Studies
National Kidney Foundation to Offer Free Health Screening
The National Kidney Foundation Serving Kansas and Western Missouri will conduct a free health screening for people at increased risk for kidney disease on World Kidney Day, Thursday, March 10, 2011 at The Islamic Center of Greater Kansas City (8501 E. 99th St. KCMO) from 9am to 1pm. - February 23, 2011 - National Kidney Foundation
Local Pennsylvania Women to Climb Kilimanjaro for Kids with AIDS
From October 1 to October 12, 2011 fourteen women will climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro for a great cause. Of those fourteen women, ten of them are from South Central Pennsylvania. In cooperation with the American Foundation for Children with AIDS (AFCA), these women have accepted this... - February 19, 2011 - American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Journey to Roof of World: Tibetan Sacred Dance Performance by Monks from Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
On Saturday, March 12th, 2011 nine Tibetan monks from the Gaden Shartse Monastery in South India will be in Flagstaff, Arizona. They will be performing the centuries-old sacred dance ceremony at the Coconino Center for the Arts, beginning at 7:00 p.m. - February 18, 2011 - Gaden Shartse Cultural Foundation
3 on 3 Basketball Tournament Coming to the Streets of Sacramento June 10 - 11, 2011
RoundRock 3on3 has partnered with the cities of Downtown, Midtown and Old Sacramento to host their first annual three on three outdoor basketball festival. - February 18, 2011 - RoundRock 3 on 3
Students Get on Board with The Smallpeice Trust for a Career in Engineering
Independent educational charity The Smallpeice Trust is looking for 13 and 14 year old (Year 9) students with an interest in engineering and technology to apply to attend a Nuclear Marine Engineering course from 19th to 22nd July 2011. This Nuclear Marine Engineering course will see students... - February 18, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Educational Charity The Smallpeice Trust Seeks 100 Budding Engineers
Educational charity The Smallpeice Trust will be running an Engineering Experience course at the University of Wolverhampton from 5th to 8th July 2011, giving eighty 13 and 14 year old (Year 9) students, the opportunity to explore the subject of engineering through a series of real-life challenges. - February 17, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Launch of the Green Council of Seattle
Launch of the Green Council of Seattle on March 12th, invitations have been sent to the Governor of Washington, Mayor of Seattle as well as other city, state and federal officials. The Green Council of Seattle is an initiative of the International Green Technology Institute (IGTI), and in association with the University of Washington. - February 16, 2011 - Int'l Green Technology Institute
Be Mine: Shelter Pets in Search of Loving Veterans to Call Their Own
Pets for Patriots works with animal welfare and veterinary partners in Mobile, Alabama to make perfect matches between veterans and pets in need. - February 16, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Advocates Head to D.C. to Lobby Congress and Fight Arthritis
The annual Advocacy Summit brings together advocates, young and old, from across the country to meet with their Members of Congress. - February 16, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation
Love on Valentine’s Day and Every Day for Veterans Adopting Shelter Pets
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots teams up with shelter and veterinary partners in Urbana-Champaign to help veterans give shelter pets a second chance at life. - February 16, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Reigning NBA Development League MVP Mike Harris Rejoins HSBCAMPS Team
Texas Native & Rice Record Holder Returns to Coach, Mentor, & Give Back - February 16, 2011 - HSBCAMPS
Former Toyota Executive Launches "God of Hope" Project
Author J. Davis Illingworth seeks to reach the world for Christ through his nonprofit "God of Hope" project, beginning today with the release of the book and website. - February 14, 2011 - God of Hope, Inc.
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Announces Sustainability Education (SE) Global Advisory Committee
Objective to provide K12 teachers with skills required to integrate sustainability into existing disciplines - February 13, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Students on Track for Careers in Railway Engineering Thanks to The Smallpeice Trust.
A new short Railway Engineering course takes place in April at the University of Nottingham and is designed for one hundred 13 and 14 year-old students to learn about careers in railway engineering in a series of hands-on workshops. - February 13, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
HEADstrong Foundation Named Charity of Choice for the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic and Big City Classic
HEADstrong Foundation, a Holmes, PA based charitable organization dedicated to finding a cure for blood cancers has announced it has been named charity of choice by Inside Lacrosse for the Konica Minolta Face-Off Classic and Big City Classic. At each event, a brief video will be shown sharing the... - February 10, 2011 - HEADstrong Foundation
MBAs Organize 1 Week Toy Donation Campaign to Benefit Children's Memorial Hospital
Group of MBA students organizes one week toy drive to raise as much money and toys as possible for young patients treated at Children's Memorial Hospital in Chicago. Accepting donations as little as $1 and with no upward limit, the students are donating all proceeds directly to the Children's Memorial Foundation next Friday, February 11, 2011. - February 07, 2011 - The 1 Week Toy Campaign
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Follows President Obama's Lead From State of the Union Address
National Green Week 2011 promotes Obama’s clean energy goal. - February 04, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation (GEF) Building Momentum in Sustainability Education (SE)
GEF announces teacher K12 professional development courses and certification program in Sustainability Education - February 04, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
Green Education Foundation Announces National Green Week 2011
GEF is calling on schools to participate in sustainability education (SE) now through Earth Day (April 22) 2011 - February 04, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)
While Haiti Has Experienced Some Progress, More Attention Needs to be Devoted to the Future of Haiti’s Orphans, Asserts WWO CEO Dr. Jane Aronson
One-year after the devastating earthquake, Dr. Jane Aronson, Founder and CEO of Worldwide Orphans Foundation (WWO), returned from a mission trip to Haiti on Jan. 28, where she assessed the plight of orphans and vulnerable children and identified specific needs for long-term assistance programs to... - February 02, 2011 - Worldwide Orphans Foundation
Real-Life Stories of the Hereafter in New Book from Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.'s 4th Dimension Press
Best-selling author Josie Varga's new book Visits to Heaven is collection of real-life stories of near-death experiences (NDEs) and afterlife communications that offers further proof, according to Varga, that there is not just a here, but a hereafter. - February 02, 2011 - Edgar Cayce's A.R.E.
Women's eNews Receives $3,000 Fund for Investigative Journalism Grant for Black Maternal Health
Women’s eNews has received a $3,000 grant from The Board of the Fund for Investigative Journalism to support research into causes of maternal mortality amongst women of color in New York City. - January 29, 2011 - Women's eNews
Annual Suncoast Parkinson Symposium Tops 600 Attendees
Neuro Challenge Foundation Brings the Nation’s Top Experts on Parkinson Disease to Town. - January 28, 2011 - Neuro Challenge Foundation, Inc.
Pets for Patriots Debuts in Arizona to Help At-Risk Shelter Pets Find Loving Military Homes
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots partners with the Arizona Humane Society and University Animal Hospital to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets. - January 28, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Historic 'I AM EQUAL' Human Rights Project Comes to Salt Lake City
International photo project shines light on human rights in the Beehive State. - January 27, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Ambitious 'I AM EQUAL' Human Rights Photo Project Comes to San Francisco
Global photo project shines light on human rights issues in the Bay Area. - January 27, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Kentucky Veterans Going to the Dogs (and Cats) with Program to Boost Second Chance Pet Adoption
Not-for-profit Pets for Patriots partners with the Kentucky Humane Society and Jefferson Animal Hospital East to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for at-risk shelter pets. - January 27, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.
Historic Human Rights Project Comes to Las Vegas
The ‘I AM EQUAL’ photo project shines light on human rights issues in the desert oasis. - January 26, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Roy Masters Paper Now Available for Download - the Moon-Earth System is Vacuum Gravity Energy Machine
New paper from talk radio veteran and physicist reveals a hint about the nature of universal gravity that may have been overlooked - January 23, 2011 - Foundation of Human Understanding
Paul Bucha Medal of Honor Recipient Joins Committee to Honor Homer L. Wise
Connecticut's only living Medal of Honor recipient announced today he will become a member of the Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee. Paul W. Bucha of Ridgefield, CT was awarded the Medal of Honor while serving as a captain and commanding officer of Company D, 3rd Battalion, 101st Airborne Division,... - January 22, 2011 - Homer L. Wise Memorial Committee, Inc
Teen Engineers Team Up with MPs and The Smallpeice Trust to Power Wind of Change
Thirty school children descended on the Houses of Parliament to compete in the final of the Renewable Energy Challenge run by educational charity The Smallpeice Trust, with prizes presented by Charles Hendry, Minister for the Department of Energy & Climate Change. The event also saw the launch of the industry report “Securing Tomorrow's Workforce” which highlights the importance of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) education and training to Britain's future. - January 21, 2011 - The Smallpeice Trust
Jon Strickland Named to Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Directors
Local Engineer Supports Nonprofit Organization - January 19, 2011 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan Awards Nearly $7.4 Million in Grants to Area Nonprofit Organizations
More than 486 grants approved to support nonprofit organizations working to improve the quality of life in the region. Recipients include the Detroit Historical Society, Music Hall for the Performing Arts, Huron River Watershed Council in Ann Arbor, and Michigan Health Council. - January 14, 2011 - Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan
Women’s eNews Announces 10th Anniversary Celebration of 21 Leaders for the 21st Century
20 women and one man are honored for their work in improving the lives of women and girls. - January 14, 2011 - Women's eNews
Healthy Homes to Reduce Disease Transmission in Haiti Winning Housing Designs to be Built This Year
One year after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, ARCHIVE (Architecture for Health In Vulnerable Environments) today reveals five “healthy homes” to be built in the country. These homes are especially designed to limit the transmission of tuberculosis, the second biggest infectious... - January 12, 2011 - ARCHIVE
Watershed Free Donation Site
ClickForYourCharity.org launches the only free donation site where users choose a video ad to watch that pays for a week of clean water. - December 25, 2010 - ClickForYourCharity.org
Kids In Need Foundation Announces Participation in Target’s Give Joy Program
Kids In Need Foundation Announces Participation in Target’s Give Joy Program. Target donates $5 for every person who submits a Gift of Joy wish list this week. - December 23, 2010 - Kids In Need Foundation
Majestic Sculpture on View in New York City to be Auctioned at Naples Winter Wine Festival
A unique, monumental bronze sculpture entitled Reina Mariana and created by Manolo Valdés, one of the most important and respected Spanish artists working today, will be transported from New York City to Naples, Fla. for the Jan. 28 – 30 Naples Winter Wine Festival. The sculpture... - December 23, 2010 - Naples Winter Wine Festival
Announcing: I AM EQUAL PROJECT 2011 Photo World Tour
Human Rights & Equality photo project to visit 29 US cities in 2011 - December 22, 2010 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION
Historic Photo Event Comes to Sacramento
The ‘I AM EQUAL’ photo project shines light on human rights in state capitol. - December 22, 2010 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION