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Maimah Karmo.com Website Launches
Announcing the launch of Maimah Karmo’s new website, www.MaimahKarmo.com. - August 17, 2007 - Tigerlily Foundation
Me Fine Foundation Hosts Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that the 2nd Annual Southern Ladies Purse Gala will be held on Sunday, Sept. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary. - August 08, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
StoryofMyLife.com Launches - Be Remembered Forever for $1
Eravita, Inc announces the launch of storyofmylife.com to offer users a place to create a multi-media personal life Story that will be stored forever. A separate 501(c)(3) non-profit called the Story of My Life Foundation has also been established with the mission of keeping the stories maintained... - August 04, 2007 - Eravita, Inc.
Inaugural ‘Survivor Celebration Tour’ Announced
Coast-to-Coast Tour Benefiting Breast Cancer Survivors Backed by Under Armour, Dr. Travis Fox/Beat the Bogey Man, The Golf Nut Society and Xellent Swiss Vodka - August 04, 2007 - Eclipse Sports
Local Dentist Contributes to Me Fine Foundation Campaign
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Dr. Folden Lee, III, an off-shore fishing captain, will participate in the organization’s “Fishing for the Kids” campaign through Still Outnumbered Charters, which serves the Swansboro, Morehead City... - July 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
A.V.I.D. Students Join End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign
"Student Leaders Against Malaria" network established by Malaria Foundation International welcomes A.V.I.D. students from Shivela Middle School, Murietta, CA, USA. Students use End Malaria- Blue Ribbon Symbol as they raise $1065 to fight malaria. - July 21, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
End Malaria – Blue Ribbon Clubs Initiated by Indian Leader with Educational Goals, Partnerships and Empowering Messages
Malaria Foundation International (MFI) embraces End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Clubs initiated in India. - July 14, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
NephCure Foundation Holds Main Line Recycle and Re-Cell Drive
The NephCure Foundation, a suburban Philadelphia-based, non-profit organization seeking a cause and cure for Nephrotic Syndrome and FSGS, is hosting a recycling program for the duration of the summer. Residents can drop off spare cell phones and used ink cartridges. Save the environment while benefiting a worthy cause. - July 08, 2007 - NephCure Foundation
Tigerlily Breast Cancer Foundation Celebrates Its One Year Anniversary
Tigerlily Foundation (Tigerlily) celebrates its first year as a breast cancer advocacy organization. Founded by a breast cancer survivor, Tigerlily strives to educate, empower and enrich breast cancer patients, survivors, their families and the community. The organization that was begun as the... - June 29, 2007 - Tigerlily Foundation
The 8th Annual Kids Foundation Golf Classic Will Take Place on August 13th
Classic Rock Station Q104 co-sponsors the 8th Annual Kids Foundation Golf Classic: In honor of Wachovia's Robert Verrone. Join them August 13, 2007 at the Exclusive Westchester Country Club in Rye, New York. The worlds of advertising, radio, real estate, and entertainment join forces in support of Autism. - June 22, 2007 - The Kids Foundation
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes and Give an Hour Launch Returning Hero Counseling Network to Help Troops & Families with the Psychological & Emotional Effects of War
In a joint effort, Give an Hour and CSAH will offer confidential and complimentary counseling services to veterans and their families provided by licensed mental health professionals - June 20, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Sleep Advocacy Success in the House, Now on to the Senate
Federal Funding for Sleep and Sleep Disorders Activities at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). - June 20, 2007 - National Sleep Foundation
Indian Ocean – Back by Popular Demand
Indian Ocean once again set to make waves in the San Francisco Bay Area. Fundraiser to support the "Drive Against Bribe." - June 19, 2007 - Association for India's Development
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Helps Affiliates Pay for Early Childhood Literacy Program
Innovative Program Gives 10 Percent of Sales Back to Local Communities to Support Dolly's Imagination Library which promotes Early Childhood Literacy. - June 14, 2007 - Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Toddlers Join the End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign
The Malaria Foundation International’s End Malaria - Blue Ribbon Campaign is gaining ground as a means to strengthen the world’s fight against malaria, which kills over one million children each year. The End Malaria - Blue Ribbon has caught the attention of both world leaders and... - June 12, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
Friends of Oak Park Schools Pledges $100,000 to Benefit Oak Park Schools
Friends of Oak Park Schools has announced that it will be presenting a check for $100,000 to the Oak Park Unified School District for the benefit of the children within the Oak Park Schools, at their June 12th Board Meeting. "On the heels of our $60,000 donation last year, which contributed... - May 31, 2007 - Friends of Oak Park Schools
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Names Jennifer D. Terry President Of Board Of Advisors
Lori K. Lee, executive director of Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Jennifer D. Terry, senior vice president of Paragon Commercial Bank, has been named president of the board of advisors for the organization. As president, Terry will oversee the board’s efforts to provide... - May 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
NFL Star Roger Staubach Donates Proceeds from “Cash America Quarterback Bowl” to Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Game will raise money and awareness for the organization while its national spokesmen play in side-by-side NFL greats in the charity game - May 04, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Woman with Cerebral Palsy will Fly Around the World
Adele Schneidereit, a courageous woman with Cerebral Palsy has declared she will fly around the World to spotlight the urgent need to find a cure for CP. Ms. Schneidereit, not yet a pilot, will video-chronicle the trials, tribulations, and successes of a person with Cerebral Palsy preparing for... - April 29, 2007 - Inspire the World Foundation
Slain Hip-Hop Icon Jam Master Jay's Family Reponds to Latest News Reports About JMJ Murder Investigation and Tragic Shooting at Virginia Tech University
"Relieved" That Some Information About Murder Is Coming Out, "Although It's Not The Full Story." Family is "Outraged and Disgusted With The Senseless Gun Violence"; Calls For More Intense Public Campaign To End Illegal Gun Trafficking and Possession - April 26, 2007 - Jam Master Jay Foundation for Youth, Inc.
Martial Art Leaders Fight Malaria Worldwide
On April 25th, Malaria Awareness Day, Choi Kwang Do Martial Art International will launch a malaria awareness, education and fundraising campaign worldwide in partnership with the Malaria Foundation International (MFI). This campaign called “Martial Art Blue Ribbon Fight to End Malaria” will begin at their headquarters in Atlanta, GA. April 25th also commemorates Africa Malaria Day. The End Malaria - Blue Ribbon is a universal unifying awareness symbol of inspiration, hope and strength. - April 23, 2007 - Malaria Foundation International
The Asia/Pacific-U.S. Foundation Appoints New Vice Chair
Vice Chair Malcolm A. Teasdale aims to make Tampa Bay a leader in international commerce. - April 21, 2007 - The Asia/Pacific-U.S. Foundation
National Make a Difference for Children Month: July
But the caring volunteers of the Hugs and Hope Foundation make a difference every day - April 07, 2007 - Hugs and Hope Foundation
LRM Foundation Holds First Annual Texas Hold'em Tournament
The Linda R. Martin Foundation will hold its First Annual Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament to raise money for research to cure debilitating diseases. Who: The Linda R. Martin Foundation will be the host. What: Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament When: June 29, 2007 at 6:30pm Where: Knights... - April 04, 2007 - Linda R. Martin Foundation
Linda R. Martin Foundation to Hold First Annual Silent Auction Dinner & Dance
The Linda R. Martin (LRM) Foundation is proud to be hosting their First Annual Silent Auction Dinner & Dance. All proceeds benifit Educational Assistance initative. - April 04, 2007 - Linda R. Martin Foundation
Help Create a Better Community, Country, and World
The Board of Directors of the Linda R. Martin Foundation is pleased to announce the inception of the Linda R. Martin (LRM) Foundation. Formed with a simple goal: “Create a better community, country and world”. The foundation will accomplish this goal through the following... - April 04, 2007 - Linda R. Martin Foundation
How and Why Millions Celebrate the Birth Date of Scientology Founder L. Ron Hubbard
The birth date of Scientology Founder, L. Ron Hubbard, is celebrated in 160 countries during March by the church, which now numbers about nine million members world-wide. With such wide membership and influence, the question has been raised by millions more as to how this annual event is celebrated. - March 30, 2007 - L. Ron Hubbard Foundation
Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Launches “Dollar A Day” Campaign
Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that the organization will launch a “Dollar A Day” campaign to provide necessary resources and financial assistance to parents and caregivers with children being treated at Duke Children’s Hospital... - March 29, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough Takes Fundraising Efforts to the Slopes of Whistler, Canada
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough will hold a fundraising weekend, in support of his Dorough Lupus Foundation, on April 27-30, 2007 in Whistler, BC., Canada. - March 29, 2007 - DLF Canada
Internationally-Known New York Scientist Joins NephCure Foundation’s Mission to Cure Debilitating Kidney Conditions
With the addition of Dr. Peter Mundel, professor of medicine/nephrology at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine in New York City, the NephCure SAB now consists of 10 highly respected scientist/researchers whose work is crucial in the fight against idiopathic Nephrotic Syndrome and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis, or FSGS. (NBA star Alonzo Mourning raised the profile of FSGS after the disease forced him to undergo a kidney transplant.) - March 23, 2007 - The NephCure Foundation
WRAL News Anchor to Foster Community Support for Local Nonprofit Organization
Valonda Calloway Joins Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors - March 12, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Plans Unveiled for Nation’s Largest Gathering Ever of Recently Injured and Disabled Veterans
Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes in partnership with the Department of Veteran Affairs, Department of Defense and corporate America, unveils plans to bring together 350 disabled soldiers and their families at Walt Disney World. - March 12, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Taishin Arts Awards Finalist Exhibition
The Taishin Foundation is pleased to announces this year's Arts Awards Finalists. The Taishin Arts Awards are the largest annual awards for Taiwanese contemporary arts, with winners in Visual and Performing Arts categories each receiving NT 1 million. There is also a Jury's Special... - March 07, 2007 - Taishin Bank Foundation for Arts and Culture
Local America Supports You Homefront Group Meets with President Bush at the White House
President Thanks Groups for Their Support of Troops and Families - March 06, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Sir George Martin Named Honorary Executive Producer for “In Concert with the Climate and the Oceans” Concert Series
The Concert for the Oceans Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to ocean and climate conservation, has today announced that Sir George Martin has been named Honorary Executive Producer for the “In Concert with the Climate and the Oceans” international concert series. - March 06, 2007 - Concert for the Oceans Foundation
National Sleep Foundation to Hold Women's Sleep Conference March 5-6, 2007
NSF and Atlanta School of Sleep Medicine (ASSM) join together to present workshop on scientific findings on associations between biology, lifestyle, sleep and women's health. - March 01, 2007 - National Sleep Foundation
NAPE® Oil & Gas Luncheon Raises $250,000 for Wounded Troops
15th Annual NAPE Oil & Gas Expo hosts luncheon and auctions to raise money for wounded Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom veterans - March 01, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
Blues Foundation Presents: 2007 Blues Music Awards
Recording industry's highest honors for full spectrum of blues genre's artists and music - February 26, 2007 - Blues Foundation
National Sleep Foundation Holds Online Auction
Organization for sleep related research, education and advocacy teams with eBay for second annual fund raiser. - February 23, 2007 - National Sleep Foundation
Senior Vice President of Paragon Commercial Bank Joins Me Fine Foundation, Inc. Board of Advisors
Lisa Valentino, director of development for Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Jennifer D. Terry, senior vice president of Paragon Commercial Bank, has been named to the organization’s board of advisors. As a board member, Terry will assist in developing awareness of the... - February 20, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Food for Everyone Foundation Launches Digital and Affiliate Program
The Non-Profit Food For Everyone Foundation (FFEF) www.foodforeveryone.org, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, is pleased to announce the first ever availability of their new Vegetable Gardening Training videos as digital downloads, right on the internet. These videos constitute a... - February 20, 2007 - Preparedness Radio Network
The 2nd Annual Marcus Stroud Celebrity Golf Tournament Set for April 15-16, 2007 at Queens Harbour Yacht and Country Club
Three time Pro Bowler, Marcus Stroud will host his 2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament. This amatuer contest is an annual fundraiser. Proceeds benefit the foundation's projects that are hosted throughout the year. - February 20, 2007 - Marcus Stroud Foundation
New Leadership Means New Opportunities for Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes
Ray Clifford appointed executive director of the non-profit, nonpartisan organization assisting severely wounded service members from the War on Terror - February 14, 2007 - Coalition to Salute America's Heroes
MindBody Connection to Host Fitness Fundraiser for the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
On Sunday, March 11, 2007 from 10:30am to 3:30pm, fitness studio MindBody Connection will be holding a charity fundraiser for the Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation, a 501 c3 not-for-profit organization currently raising funds to donate two state-of-the-art incubators to the Neonatal... - February 05, 2007 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
Eric Montross Named Honorary Chair of the Me Fine Foundation Board of Advisors
Lisa Valentino, director of development for the Me Fine Foundation, Inc., has announced that Eric Montross has joined the organization’s Board of Advisors as Honorary Chair. A former NBA and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill basketball player, Montross founded the Eric Montross... - February 02, 2007 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.
Can Stress and Heartbreak Break Your Heart -- Literally?
New research reported in the Archives of Internal Medicine explores mental risk factors for cardiovascular disease: can relationship difficulties literally break the heart? Researchers find the highest risk associated with an attitude of cynical distrust. Suzanne Vachet of Inward Quest, an Indianapolis non-profit providing personal development and spiritual growth workshops, explains how people can learn to identify, explore, and change inner beliefs such as distrust and cynicism. - February 01, 2007 - Inward Quest, a National Heritage Foundation
The National Sleep Foundation Announces Great American Sleep Challenge
Ever Dreamed of a Better Night’s Sleep? The National Sleep Foundation Launches Campaign to Help Americans Improve the Quality of Their Zzzzzs. - January 17, 2007 - National Sleep Foundation
New Gallup Poll Finds 46% of Americans 'Just Somewhat Satisfied' with Life: What Makes You Feel Like This?
If you're not satisfied with your life, you're not alone: A January 2007 Gallup poll finds that 46% of Americans are either "just somewhat satisfied" or actively dissatisfied with the way things are going in their personal lives. What makes you feel like this? Inward Quest, an Indianapolis non-profit organization, addresses this question in their personal growth seminars to be held on January 23 and 24, 2007. - January 10, 2007 - Inward Quest, a National Heritage Foundation
Blues Foundation's 23rd International Blues Challenge
World's Largest Gathering of Blues Bands - January 09, 2007 - Blues Foundation
Lights on the Neuse Donates Proceeds to Me Fine Foundation
Local Winter Wonderland Aids Foundation for the Holidays - December 20, 2006 - Me Fine Foundation, Inc.