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Green Education Foundation (GEF) Partners with Silicon Valley Education Foundation (SVEF) to Provide Sustainability Education Resources

GEF to feature green lessons and activities on Lessonopoly.org’s curriculum sharing website. - April 21, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

The Tarheel Golf Foundation Welcomes Their Newest Member, Erica Murray

The Tarheel Golf Foundation is pleased to announce that Erica Murray has joined the Foundation as the new Marketing Coordinator. Murray will develop projects promoting the Foundation’s junior golf tour, manage social networking tools, and publish tournament recaps and current news on the... - April 20, 2011 - Tarheel Golf Foundation

Sprint’s New Mobility Solution for a Better Planet Supports Green Education Foundation (GEF)

Green ID pack for Android devices provides customers with mobile content that enables them to take action and get involved in their local school or youth group. - April 20, 2011 - Green Education Foundation (GEF)

Caring 4 Kids Foundation and Treasure Island, Las Vegas Team Up to Bring Easter Joy to Las Vegas Valley Children

Caring 4 Kids Foundation and Treasure Island, Las Vegas are teaming up this Easter to ensure 200 Las Vegas Valley children have an extra special holiday. - April 14, 2011 - Caring 4 Kids Foundation

Let's Move Together! - Support the Fight by Joining Your Local Arthritis Walk

The Arthritis Walk® is the signature fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. It's not just an event, it's a celebration of year-round movement to help prevent and treat arthritis. - April 13, 2011 - Arthritis Foundation

K2 Adventures Foundation Summer in the City Fashion Show

Trendy fashions to support children with disabilities - April 09, 2011 - K2 Adventures Foundation, Inc.

"Can’t Wait": New Social Media Campaign Promotes an Easy Way to Help Crohn’s and Colitis Sufferers – and be a Star

Support Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada through M&M Meat Shops in-store "Buy a Star" fundraising initiative - April 08, 2011 - Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada

Wisconsin Pediatricians Urge Vaccination Against Pertussis (“Whooping Cough”). Preventable Disease on the Rise and Potentially Deadly to Newborns and Infants.

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) is expressing concern over the growing number of the vaccine-preventable pertussis ("whooping cough") outbreaks nationwide. Newborns and infants are especially vulnerable to serious disease and death, and vaccination of all family members and caregivers provides protection against the disease. - April 05, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

C Foundation Announces New Vitamin C Product Sodium Ascorbate

Vitamin C Foundation Approved® Sodium Ascorbate is now available. Their sodium ascorbate is made from DSM Nutritional Products Quali-C® manufactured in Europe. The fine powder is non-acidic, hypoallergenic, GMO-free, and 100% corn free. All Vitamin C Foundation Approved® products are certified China-free (Not Made in China). Sodium ascorbate is the form of vitamin C recommended by the late Dr. Robert F. Cathcart, III, MD, ready to mix for intravenous and intramuscular use. - April 03, 2011 - Vitamin C Foundation

Raven Maria Blanco Foundation Honors David Liddell at the Hinman Dental Meeting; ABC Captures Donation Live

Dental professionals from around the world gathered in Atlanta last week at the 99th Thomas P. Hinman Dental Meeting. The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation (RMBF) was among the attendees and was grateful to take this opportunity to donate an automatic external defibrillator (AED) to Christina’s Smile in honor of David Liddell, a 5 year-old Atlanta resident who passed away July 9th of 2010. - April 03, 2011 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.

EmpowHer Institute Hosts Author/ Sharon Lechter for "Empowered Girls" Event Appoints Georgette Huckaby to EmpowHer Institute Executive Board

EmpowHer Institute, a non-profit dedicated to teaching life skills and entrepreneurship to girls and women in Los Angeles, hosted an “Empowered Girls” event last month with Sharon Lechter, C.P.A, who serves on the President’s Council on Financial Literacy, founded YOUTHpreneur and... - April 02, 2011 - EmpowHer Institute

Four-Legged "Waifs" in Kansas City Seek Second Chance at Life: with Veterans

Pets for Patriots, Wayside Waifs and Rockhill Pet Clinic to help Kansas City veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets. - April 01, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.

Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce President Selected for Advocate Position with the United States Army

The Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce has announced that President and CEO Ike McLeese has been reappointed as a Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (CASA). McLeese was selected by Secretary John M. McHugh to represent the state of South Carolina and will serve as the official advocate... - March 31, 2011 - Columbia Chamber of Commerce

Washington State Up Next for Historic "I AM EQUAL" Campaign

Greater Seattle area prepares to break world record with human rights photo project. - March 31, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION

Magical Morocco - a Cultural Festival Celebrating the Beauty of Morocco, UCONN Stamford, CT

The Saida Fikri Foundation in collaboration with the Washington Moroccan American Club has organized and is hosting a cultural festival celebrating the splendor and generosity of Morocco. - March 30, 2011 - Saida Fikri Foundation

Kids In Need Foundation Announces Partnership with Elmer’s

Teachers Can Now Apply for Elmer’s Teacher Toolkit Grants to Conduct Classroom Projects The Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school supplies to economically disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers, is introducing a new... - March 27, 2011 - Kids In Need Foundation

Boston Area Veterans First in Massachusetts to Have New Option for Companion Pet Adoption

Not-for-profit partners with Quincy Animal Shelter and Quarry Hills Animal Hospital to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets - March 25, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.

State Pediatricians Oppose Sale of “Raw Milk”: WIAAP Urges Defeat of AB 1531/2 and Senate Bill 306/2

The Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (WIAAP) again voices its opposition to pending legislation that would legalize the sale of unpasteurized ("raw") milk. Raw milk is known to expose consumers to food-borne illnesses caused by bacteria capable of causing numerous illnesses and even death, and miscarriage in pregnant women. Numerous public, agricultural and veterinary health groups stand opposed to the sale of unpasteurized milk. - March 24, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

CSI: Miami's Eva La Rue to Appear on FOX's "Good Day LA" on March 25

Eva La Rue, star of television's CSI: Miami and National Spokesperson for Beckstrand Cancer Foundation, will appear on FOX's "Good Day LA" morning show on March 25 to discuss her new role with the nonprofit. - March 24, 2011 - Beckstrand Cancer Foundation

Run for the Gulf to Benefit Alabama Gulf Coast: Atlanta Radio Host Paul Leslie to Pay Tribute to Forrest Gump and Raise Awareness for Alabama Gulf Coast

Award-winning radio talk show host and producer Paul Leslie plans to complete a 52-mile run to benefit the Alabama Gulf Coastal Foundation. Leslie will run in honor of the 25th publication anniversary of the novel “Forrest Gump” by Winston Groom. Leslie will begin his journey on April 5th, 2011 along Heron Bay in southern Mobile County and run along the Gulf coast of Alabama until he reaches the Florida state line on April 9th, 2011. - March 23, 2011 - Alabama Coastal Foundation

ARCHIVE Builds Health Globally and Urges Action: We Must Act on Living Conditions in the Fight Against Tuberculosis

To mark World TB Day, ARCHIVE urges government, private and third sector authorities to pay greater attention to housing/living conditions as an important measure in the fight against tuberculosis (TB). - March 23, 2011 - ARCHIVE

Shop, Sip and Support Breast Cancer Awareness

The Beautiful Day Foundation to Benefit from Shopping Event at TenderBabe’s Boutique in Hermosa Beach - March 22, 2011 - Beautiful Day Foundation

Rochester, New York Veterans Have New Option for Companion Pet Adoption

Not-for-profit partners with Lollypop Farm, Humane Society of Greater Rochester and Henrietta Animal Hospital to help U.S. veterans honorably adopt and care for companion pets. - March 18, 2011 - Pets for Patriots, Inc.

National Poison Prevention Week March 20-26, 2011 - Wisconsin Pediatricians Provide Guidance for Parents and Caregivers

In recognition of National Poison Prevention Week, the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics offers guidelines on poison prevention, and what to do should the child in your life become poisoned. Statistics show that children are the most likely to become poisoned, and that poisonous items are most often found in our homes. - March 17, 2011 - Wisconsin Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics

Colorado Prepares to Join Recodr-Breaking "I AM EQUAL" Project

Greater Denver area welcomes historic photo campaign for human rights. - March 16, 2011 - I AM EQUAL FOUNDATION

FDA Position on Intravenous Vitamin C Limits Access, But Does Not Render Vitamin C-IV Unlawful

On December 28, 2010, FDA issued a Warning Letter claiming that certain injectible Vitamin C products were unapproved new drugs. Many in the industry took the warning letter to stand for the proposition that FDA would not allow any Vitamin C injectible products to be made available to patients. The Vitamin C Foundation has corrected that missimpression, stating that Vitamin C injectible products can still be made available to physicians under certain conditions from compounding pharmacies. - March 13, 2011 - Vitamin C Foundation

Bluebonnet Trails and Pick With Austin, Inc., Launch Suicide Prevention Partnership; Target Young Central Texans Through Music

Round Rock based charity, Pick With Austin, Inc., and Bluebonnet Trails Community Services are partnering to increase suicide prevention efforts targeted at youth in Central Texas. The goal of this new partnership is to identify those who will benefit from services provided by Pick With Austin, Inc. and positively impact families, teens and youth in crisis. - March 12, 2011 - Pick With Austin, Inc.

DVNF Answers the Call from Operation Homefront

Emergency grant replenishes funds depleted by Missouri tornado response - March 10, 2011 - Disabled Veterans National Foundation

The Medical Emergency Preparedness Community Comes Together to Honor Wes Leonard

The Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF), Start a Heart, and the Institute of Medical Emergency Preparedness (IMEP) are donating an automated external defibrillator (AED) to Fennville High School in honor of Wes Leonard. - March 10, 2011 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.

RMBF Announces March 9th, 2011 Celebration of Pediatric Patient Advocacy Day

Join the Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc. (RMBF) in the celebration of awareness and action on March 9th, Pediatric Patient Advocacy Day, as they honor the 20 young lives lost due to an unforeseen medical emergency. March 9th, the anniversary of Raven Blanco’s death, will serve to ignite... - March 09, 2011 - Raven Maria Blanco Foundation, Inc.

"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

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

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

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

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