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Quitgate Offers Free Support and Huge Discounts on Stop Smoking Aids to Inspire Smoking Fathers at Quitting Smoking
As a One-stop smoking cessation platform, Quitgate.com offers quit smoking help, stop smoking aids and social support being treatments that increase the chances of smoking cessation as cited by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-CDC. - June 14, 2014 - Quitgate, LLC
The Gateway Family YMCA Sponsors Bicycle Ride Rodeo at Roselle School
YMCA Provides Bicycle Ride Rodeo at Grace Wilday Junior High School - June 14, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free South Building a Future for Kids Across Tennessee
Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, the Tennessee chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World is planning a mass distribution effort in honor of United Nations Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. - June 14, 2014 - Drug Free South
American Venous Forum Hosts the 4th Annual Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting the 4th annual Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The meeting is structured for the practicing venous specialist. CME credits will be provided for this... - June 13, 2014 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum - Fellows Course in Venous Disease Registration Open
The American Venous Forum will host the Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease on December 5-7, 2014 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. Travel reimbursement is available for Fellows through an educational grant provided by the American Venous Forum Foundation. - June 13, 2014 - American Venous Forum
World Vision Recalls Ethiopian Famine Thirty Years on at BBC Gardener's World Live
World Vision exhibits charity garden at BBC Gardener's World to mark 30th anniversary of 1984 Ethiopian famine. - June 13, 2014 - World Vision UK
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces District Executive Director
Danielle Cioffi Promoted to District Executive Director - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Concepts for Charity Presents Hot Fest for Hospice 2014
On August 31st, Concepts for Charity will present Hot Fest for Hospice 2014 on the shores of the Rock River at the Verdi Club, 782 N Madison Street, in Rockford. The event will take place from 12:00 PM to 11:00 PM. Concepts for Charity is a local, all volunteer, non-profit organization that raises... - June 11, 2014 - Concepts for Charity
Strengthening Communities for 170 Years
June 6, 2014 marked the 170th anniversary of the Y – a global organization that began with a simple but powerful idea: a strong, supportive community can help people build healthier, happier lives. Since its founding, the Y has grown into one of the world’s largest volunteer... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Olympic Swimmers Make a Splash at The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch
USA Swimming Foundation and Phillips 66 Partner to Bring Olympic Swimmers to the YMCA to Discuss Water Safety - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Street Savvy Cycling Skills at The Gateway Family YMCA
Free class to learn how to ride in the road and navigate traffic. - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Receives Donated Basketballs from NBA Cares to Support Physical Activity
The Gateway Family YMCA has received new basketballs, thanks to a donation from NBA Cares, DICK’s Sporting Goods and Spalding®. The donation provides new basketballs to all 4 branches of The Gateway Family YMCA in Elizabeth, Rahway and Union, supporting programs that encourage kids to be... - June 11, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research, and Services on July 4th in Potomac, MD
The National Capital Area Chapter of Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, will hold the 14th Annual Autism Speaks 5K Run/1-Mile Walk fundraising and awareness event for families and individuals affected by autism, along with their families, friends and other supporters. Learn more at: www.autismspeaks5k.org. - June 11, 2014 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
AIDS Walk Wisconsin Names American Television Personality and Fashion Mentor Tim Gunn Honorary Chair of 2014 Walk/Run; Gunn to Auction Off Private Dinner in Milwaukee
The AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW) announces today that national fashion icon and television personality Tim Gunn will be the Honorary Chair of the 25th annual AIDS Walk Wisconsin & 5K Run. The event will be held on Sunday, October 12 at the Summerfest Grounds. ARCW produces the event... - June 09, 2014 - AIDS Resource Center of Wisconsin (ARCW)
Austin Charity Making a Difference for Children with Autism
Central Texas families awarded sponsorship for therapies. - June 04, 2014 - Imagine A Way Foundation
Atlanta, Virginia Motorcyclists Ride for Kids with Brain Tumors
Motorcyclists in Atlanta and Virginia combined to raise $149,083 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on June 1. More than 780 motorcyclists attended Ride for Kids events in Cumming, Ga., and Mechanicsville, Va., to honor local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Alexa, Allie, Amy,... - June 04, 2014 - Ride for Kids
SATA CommHealth Sends World No Tobacco Day Message with a Different Focus
It highlights the other joys of life and staying smoke-free while offering smokers a complimentary spirometry. - May 31, 2014 - SATA CommHealth
Pet Expo Fun Results in Donation to Teacher Grant Program
The Pets in the Classroom grant program will be able to provide 65 teachers with funding to purchase classroom pets thanks to money raised during America’s Family Pet Expo. - May 31, 2014 - Pet Care Trust
Celebrity Hosted Charity Event for Uninsured Cancer Patients
Guinness Book of World Records recipient, Matt Bostic, will be attempting to break current basketball records at the Eastmoreland Courts in Portland, OR. on June 1st, 2014. He will attempt to make 1000 NBA three pointers in one hour; this time shooting for a patient with a brain Tumor. "We... - May 30, 2014 - shootforlife.org
American Venous Forum - Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease Workshop and Exhibit Opportunities Available
The American Venous Forum Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease will be held on December 5-7 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. The course is an intimate gathering of no more than 40 fellows from vascular and interventional radiology programs from around the country, along with expert faculty in the field of venous disease. Throughout the course, industry representatives will facilitate product demonstration workshops for six different groups of Fellows. - May 28, 2014 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum - Fall 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The American Venous Forum is inviting Fellows to attend the Fall Fellows Course in Venous Disease. The Fellows Course is December 5-7, 2014 at University of Texas Medical School at Houston in Houston, TX. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. This course is funded by educational grants through the American Venous Forum Foundation. - May 26, 2014 - American Venous Forum
American Venous Forum - Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The course is structured for the practicing venous specialist. The course will emphasize the clinical relevance to daily practice. The course will have didactics followed by panel discussions, and a full-day of case-based workshops. CME credits will be provided for this activity. - May 21, 2014 - American Venous Forum
American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders Celebrates National Eosinophil Awareness Week
May 18 – May 24, 2014 - May 19, 2014 - APFED
Award-Winning Nephrologist Offers Insights on Hernias in Dialysis Patients
Putting fluid into the peritoneal cavity for dialysis leads to an increase in intra-abdominal pressure. Occasionally, this can lead to complications such as hernias. Dr. Joanne Bargman, FRCPC, will provide insights on an unusual subject that is not so uncommon for dialysis patients. - May 16, 2014 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Families and Friends of Fort Lauderdale and Oakland Park Fight Cancer through Relay For Life
Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida - May 14, 2014 - Relay for Life - Fort Lauderdale/Oakland Park Florida
The Osisis Group Partners with 3N1 Fundraising for 2014 Operation Backpack Giveaway
The Osisis Group in partnershp with 3N1 Tree Fundraising is hosting a 2014 Operation Backpack Giveaway in the DC Metro Area. This is just one of many partnerships for 3N1 who is working to hold the largest backpack giveaway in one day on July 24th. - May 10, 2014 - The Osisis Group
Skip To My Lupus, Inc. and Lupus CSC Present Living With Lupus Testimonial Banquet
Skip To My Lupus, Inc. spokesperson, Alison Sheppard, today announced the nonprofit organization will host “Life With Lupus” Testimonial Banquet in honor of National Lupus Awareness Month and World Lupus Day which is May 10th. The event will be held on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at 6pm in... - May 10, 2014 - Skip To My Lupus, Inc.
Passionate Connecticut Man & Woman of the Year Candidates Raise $305,000 for Blood Cancer Research
Candidates, Supporters and Survivors Celebrate Culmination of 10-Week Fundraising Campaign at Grand Finale Celebration - May 10, 2014 - LLS Connecticut chapter
Surpassing Expectations
Eden Autism Services Exceeds $7 Million Capital Campaign Goal - May 09, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
Health Career Institute Moves to the Next Level with New Key Leaders
Health Care Institute announces new COO/President and new Director of EMS. Stephen V. Iacullo, JD is announced as the new COO/President of HCI and Brent Braunworth is announced the new Director of EMS at HCI. - May 05, 2014 - Health Career Institute
IDEX Celebrates Goldman Prize Winning Environmental Activist Desmond D’Sa
Desmond D’Sa, Coordinator of South Africa’s SDCEA (South Durban Community Environmental Alliance), has won the 2014 Goldman Environmental Prize. On Thursday, May 15th, IDEX will hold a celebratory reception for Mr. D’Sa at The Second Act in San Francisco. The evening will feature live music, a video presentation, and a light buffet dinner. Tickets are available online and at the door. - May 02, 2014 - Thousand Currents
Bike MS to Host New Route Information Night
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Southern California Ride from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Features Ocean Views and Routes for all Experience Levels - May 02, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
American Venous Forum Hosts The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician - Exhibit and Workshop Opportunities Available
The Vein Forum: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician will take place on September 5-6, 2014 in Boston, MA. Through educational grants, AVF is able to provide clinicians a unique educational opportunity beyond a basic introduction to venous disease. State-of-the-art lectures... - April 30, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Motorcyclists Exceed $228,500 for Kids
Ride for Kids motorcyclists in New Mexico and Texas raised $228,548 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation on April 27. More than 550 motorcyclists attended the events in Albuquerque, N.M., and Humble, Texas, to honor our Stars, local children with brain tumors: Andy, Sage, Jaiden, Megan, Jake,... - April 30, 2014 - Ride for Kids
American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease - Still Time to Register
Fellows are invited to attend the American Venous Forum Spring Fellows Course in Venous Disease. The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. The Course is presented for fellows within the specialty of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and associated programs. The goal of the course is to educate and update fellows regarding the latest theories and developments in the clinical practice of vein disease management. - April 28, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Dr. Thomas Starzl Receives Hepatitis B Foundation’s Highest Scientific Honor
Historic transplant pioneer recognized as annual Crystal Ball raises more than $100,000 for research and outreach to eliminate hepatitis B that affects 2 million Americans and 400 million worldwide. - April 26, 2014 - Hepatitis B Foundation
The American Venous Forum Hosts - The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician
The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: Comprehensive Venous Management for the Practicing Clinician on September 5-6, 2014 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is targeted to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees. Visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 26, 2014 - American Venous Forum
INaturopath, the Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic Offers New Pioneer Treatments with Its Skin Clinic in Toronto
Skin Specialists Work with Naturopathic Experts to Provide Lasting Skin Care - April 25, 2014 - Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic
Shaping Elizabeth Community Health Forum – June 18, 2014
Is Your Zip Code a Predictor of Your Health? - April 24, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Among Local Healthy U Champions to Take the Field at MetLife Stadium
New Jersey YMCAs Celebrated at Spring Event - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Provides Healthy Food “Taste Test” to School
In cooperation with the Kindergarten Success Academy, the YMCA provides a taste of healthy foods for students. - April 23, 2014 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Team at Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic in Toronto Offer a New Complete Treatment for Heartburns
The leading edge treatment for naturopathic medicine in Toronto, the Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic, has recently announced that their natural treatment for heartburn is becoming a popular one. The popularity of these treatments are a result of the leading alternative oral treatments plus... - April 18, 2014 - Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic
American Venous Forum - Spring 2014 Fellows Course in Venous Disease
The Fellows Course in Venous Disease is presented for the benefit of fellows within the specialty of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, vascular medicine and associated programs. The Fellows Course is May 11-13, 2014 at Englewood Hospital in Englewood, New Jersey. Please visit www.veinforum.org for more information and to register. - April 17, 2014 - American Venous Forum
Bike MS: Coastal Challenge 2014 Moves to Santa Monica
National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s Annual Southern California Ride from Santa Monica to Santa Barbara Features Ocean Views and Routes for all Experience Levels - April 16, 2014 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Canadian Citizen Groups Join USA Private Sector Funding Movement to Strengthen Opportunity for Canada’s Youth
Youth in Canada will now have more opportunity thanks to a new private sector alliance between a group of independent Canadian business owners and Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC (PES), a US-based company that created the youth funding movement Swipe4TheKids. - April 16, 2014 - Pomeroy Equitable Solutions LLC
Eden Autism Services Ceo Peter Bell Named 2014 Insar Advocate Awardee
Peter Bell, President & CEO of Eden Autism Services, one of the country’s most respected autism advocates and nonprofit executives has been named the 2014 INSAR Advocate of the Year. - April 16, 2014 - Eden Autism Services
New Game Plan Against Epidemics and Access to Quality Healthcare Receive Attention in ECOWAS Countries
Organized under the auspices of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO) and hosted by Liberia for the first time, the two-day meeting has brought together Ministers of Health from the ECOWAS region, representatives of the ECOWAS Commission, United Nations Agencies, technical partners and WAHO staff members. - April 12, 2014 - WAHO
DonorFuse Provides Online, On-Demand Training Modules for Small & Medium Nonprofit Professionals
After surveying nonprofit needs, training for nonprofit professionals is high on the list. DonorFuse has developed key modules with topics ranging from developing a technology plan to individual giving 101. Due to time and resources all training modules are designed to work within the learner's schedule and provide real-time feedback. Each module uniquely fuses technology with fundraising for optimal success in application. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse
DonorFuse Partners with NetSquared Chicago to Host Powerful Event for the Nonprofit & Social Sector
DonorFuse and NetSquared have combined efforts to discuss the challenges and opportunities the nonprofit and social sector face in achieving measurable impact from a technology and functional needs perspective. The panelists participating will bring a dynamic viewpoint from all angles of philanthropy and fundraising. - April 12, 2014 - DonorFuse
Inaturopath Announces New Leading Holistic Treatments in Canada
Dr. Srajeldin BSc., ND., a Leading Naturopathic Doctor in Toronto, Highlights the Need for Natural Medicine Alongside Traditional Treatments - April 11, 2014 - Naturopathic and Allergy Clinic