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Motorcyclists Shine, Raise More Than $182,000 at Ride for Kids

Ride for Kids motorcyclists in three states gave generously this weekend, raising $182,774 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors were the Stars of the Sept. 8 rides, held in Alabama, Indiana and Washington. The events featured local celebrity emcee... - September 12, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Drug-Free South Kicking Abuse to the Curb

Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, is working to bring an end to drug abuse in Tennessee. - September 12, 2013 - Drug Free South

New Jersey Autism Community Recognizes State Leaders, Unveils New Learning and Screening Tools for Parents, Educators and Pediatricians

Members of New Jersey’s autism community assembled at New Jersey’s State House to recognize state leaders who have pioneered legislative and public policy measures that have improved funding and access to both private and public autism services in New Jersey. The group, also unveiled... - September 11, 2013 - Eden Autism Services

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy Grant Symposium to be Held Oct. 15, NWP 2014 Grant Application Deadline Nov. 20, 2013

Nevada Women’s Philanthropy (NWP) will hold its annual grant symposium for impact grant applicants on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the United Way, 5830 W. Flamingo Road in Las Vegas. The application deadline for 2014 grant letters of intent is Nov. 20, 2013. “NWP receives... - September 08, 2013 - Nevada Women's Philanthropy

Please Visit The Healing Place Booth at La Fiesta del Pueblo 2013 on September 8, 2013

Raleigh—The Healing Place of Wake County announced today that the organization will participate with an informational booth at La Fiesta del Pueblo 2013, a one-day Latin American festival that is fun for the entire family. - September 06, 2013 - The Healing Place of Wake County

The American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-on Course for Practicing Clinicians

The Vein Forum Course on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA is targeted to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The American College of Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits TM. This entire course meets the requirements for Self-Assessment Credit. - September 06, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Koomkey Offers No-Strings Micro Crowdfunding

People share their creativity via social media as a way to make connections. If the message resonates, we can retweet, like, follow, or hand out trophies to show our appreciation. Koomkey is also a way to say "Thank You," with the added bonus of sending small, secure monetary donations to your favorite content creators and organizations. - September 05, 2013 - Koomkey

American Venous Forum: Call for Abstracts

The American Venous Forum is having its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. The deadline to submit an abstract for inclusion in the Annual Meeting is Monday, September 9, 2013, 11:59 pm EST. The deadline cannot be extended this year due to publishing commitments. - September 03, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Center for Autism and Related Disorders Helps New York Families Struggling with Autism Insurance Woes with Free Seminar, September 26

Center for Autism and Related Disorders will host a free, two-hour seminar on Thursday, September 26, at its Fairport treatment center from 6:00 to 8:00 pm to help parents understand New York autism insurance reform and the most effective ways to access coverage. - September 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Spare Change Adds Up for Autism

Wawa Coin Canisters Benefit Eden Autism Services. - August 30, 2013 - Eden Autism Services

Free Workshop - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend an Educational Workshop featuring Susan Conners, M.Ed. on Sept 29th (Elmhurst)

Internationally recognized speaker and author, Susan Conners, M.Ed., will lead a free workshop on the impacts of Tourette Syndrome (TS) and associated disorders (OCD, ADD/ADHD and anxiety) on social, emotional well-being, school performance and behavior on September 29th. CPDU credits are available. On-line registration by Sept 25 is mandatory. - August 28, 2013 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter

Motorcyclists Contribute $142,000 to Help Kids with Brain Tumors

Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $142,161 in donations to the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s Ride for Kids events on Aug. 25. Sixteen young brain tumor survivors attended the rides on mild, clear mornings in Asheville, N.C. and Ann... - August 28, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Calling All Artists with Special Needs

Concious Art Event to Showcase and Auction Off Artwork Created by Artists with Special Needs in Support of Down Syndrome Research - August 28, 2013 - queue

5th Annual Event to Raise Funds to Help Local Cancer Patients get to Treatments

UCAAN hopes to raise funds to help cancer patients with immediate financial needs, specifically gasoline to get to treatments & customized resources through 5th Annual Charity Date Auction with celebrities Sunday September 22nd, 2013 in Woodland Hills, CA. - August 28, 2013 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network

Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy, Research and Services on September 28th at the Richmond International Raceway

The 5th Annual Richmond Walk Now for Autism Speaks fundraising and awareness event will take place on September 28, 2013 at the Richmond International Raceway’s Inner Track. For more information, visit: www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/richmond - August 25, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area

Behavioral Health Workshops Announced, Leading Off with Motivational Interviewing

CarePlus Innovations will be offering behavioral health workshops and has released the schedule for the 2013-2014 season. The schedule runs from September through May and starts off with a one-day course on Motivational Interviewing. - August 24, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.

New England, St. Louis Motorcyclists Top $134,000 for Cure

Motorcyclists in two states did their part to combat childhood brain tumors by bringing $134,716 in donations to Ride for Kids events on Aug. 18. Twelve young brain tumor survivors attended the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation events on mild, clear mornings in Cottleville, Mo., and Fiskdale,... - August 21, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Metastatic Breast Cancer Survivor and Author Pam Schmid to Sign "101 Things You Should Know About Breast Cancer" at National Women's Survivors Convention

Author, actor, speaker, wellness coach and cancer survivor, Pam Schmid, will share her passionate, uplifting, and informative book with convention attendees. - August 19, 2013 - Say YES to Hope

American Venous Forum Foundation and JOBST® - a Brand of BSN medical, Inc. Are Proud to Announce the 2014 BSN-JOBST Research Grant

The BSN-JOBST Research Grant will provide a one year, $50,000 research grant for original, basic or clinical research in venous or lymphatic disease. The competition is open to residents, fellows in a vascular training program, as well as physicians who have completed their training within the past five (5) years. The grant will commence on January 1, 2014. Grant recipient will be invited to attend the American Venous Forum (AVF) 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. - August 16, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Exhibitor Opportunities Still Available at American Venous Forum - The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians

The American Venous Forum (AVF) is hosting The Vein Forum: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12 in Boston, MA. Exhibitors at the Vein Forum will be provided the following opportunities: exhibit during the duration of the course, all meals and a Welcome Reception will be served in the Exhibit Hall to give each Exhibitor maximum exposure; network with leading clinicians in the field of vascular disease; and, engage with clinicians on the latest developments. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum

American Venous Forum: The Vein Forum Course - A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians

The American Venous Forum is hosting The Vein Forum Course: A Comprehensive Hands-On Course for Practicing Clinicians on October 11-12, 2013 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor in Boston, MA. The Vein Forum Course is open to clinicians in the fields of vascular surgery, interventional radiology, phlebology, interventional cardiology and hematology. The course will be limited to 50 registered attendees in order to provide an outstanding faculty/attendee ratio. - August 14, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Prostate Cancer Pony Express Arrives at the U.S. Capitol to Increase Awareness of Prostate Cancer and Research

The 4th annual Prostate Cancer Pony Express rides to Washington, DC to increase awareness of prostate cancer and research. All cancer survivors are invited to participate in group photo in front of U.S. Capitol Building. - August 11, 2013 - Prostate Cancer Awareness Project

HiMSS NW Chapters Announce Their Fall NW Technology and Education Symposium

The Oregon and Washington Chapters of HIMSS today announced that registration and Call for Presenters is open for the Third Annual HIMSS NW Technology Conference taking place October 14 & 15, 2013 at the Nines Hotel, located at 525 SW Morrison, Portland, Oregon 97204 in Portland, Oregon. With... - August 11, 2013 - NW HIMSS Oregon Chapter

Drug-Free South Makes a Difference at National Night Out

Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, participated in Nashville's annual National Night Out against Crime on August 6th. - August 10, 2013 - Drug Free South

Joan Block of the Hepatitis B Foundation Honored by Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition of the Centers for Disease Control Foundation

Bucks County executive honored for national advocacy on behalf of healthcare workers and medical students fighting against discrimination. - August 10, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation

Leah Young Announces Indiegogo Campaign

Today Artist-Healer Leah Young announced the launch of her crowd funding campaign (http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/project-arts-soul/x/1331402 or use short url: http://igg.me/at/artsandsoul) to open and operate an expressive arts healing studio in the community. - August 09, 2013 - Soul(Art)iculation

Making Mental Health Stigma-Free, a Priority in Paramus, New Jersey

A “Stigma-Free Zone” has been created in Paramus, NJ by citizens, business leaders, and local government officials. - August 09, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.

YES! and St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital Partner to Host Innovative Cancer Treatment Seminar

Free Event for Patients, Caregivers and Medical Community Proves There is Hope for Patients with Cancers of the Liver - August 07, 2013 - Say YES to Hope

Big Ride for Kids Weekend Tops $196,000

Motorcyclists in Central Valley, N.Y., Cranberry Township, Pa., and Middleton, Wis. raise money for a cure. - August 07, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Center for Autism and Related Disorders Addresses Autism Epidemic by Opening State-of-the-Art Treatment Center in San Marcos

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host the grand opening of its San Marcos autism treatment center on Saturday, August 17, 2013, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., located at 334 Via Vera Cruz. - August 04, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Celebrity Football Players Visit Rochester to Raise Autism Awareness "Golf Where the Pros Golf" for AutismUp and ARC of Yates Autism Initiatives

Former Super Bowl champions and professional football players headline the list of celebrities supporting the initiatives of AutismUp and the ARC of Yates for a Celebrity Golf Tournament. - August 03, 2013 - Autism Up

American Venous Forum Call for Abstracts

The American Venous Forum (AVF) will hold its 26th Annual Meeting on February 19-22, 2014 in New Orleans, LA. The AVF Annual Meeting offers high-quality scientific analysis to those physicians interested in research, education and clinical investigation in the field of venous diseases. That AVF encourages all of its colleagues to participate in this growing educational program either by submission of a formal abstract for standard oral, quick shot presentation or poster presentation. - August 02, 2013 - American Venous Forum

Teacher Grant Program Now Accepting Applications

The Pets in the Classroom grant is now available for the 2013-2014 school year to qualified teachers who apply. - August 01, 2013 - Pet Care Trust

YES Youth Education Support

NAMI Lansing is sponsoring a dialogue with Joanne Riebschleger, PhD, MSU School of Social Work, to discuss YES- Youth Education and Support on August 15, 2013 7:00 p.m. at the McLaren Educational Center on the Greenlawn Campus, corner of Greenlawn and Washington. YES is part of a greater initiative... - August 01, 2013 - NAMI Lansing Inc

A 5-Year-Old North Dakota Girl Overcomes Autism with Use of Skills®, an Online Autism Curriculum

Maddy Robinson proves “Mission Possible” as she loses her diagnosis of autism after intensive applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment led by her parents using Skills®, an online autism curriculum. - July 31, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Award Winning Author Launches Together With Alzheimer's Ezine

Author Catherine Gentile has launched Together With Alzheimer's Ezine in hopes her family's experiences with Alzheimer's will help others. - July 30, 2013 - Together With Alzheimer's Ezine

New AWARE Campaign Helps People Recognize Symptoms of Mental Illness

A public service piece (AWARE) has been released by CarePlus as a way to help identify and seek help in the case of a mental health crisis. - July 28, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.

Triumph Foundation is Ready to Celebrate and Let’ Em Roll in Valencia, CA

Triumph Foundation is celebrating its five-year anniversary by hosting the Let’em Roll Casino Night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Valencia, California Aug 17th. - July 27, 2013 - Triumph Foundation

US Army Europe Band's Grey Cafe to Perform at Mom2Mom KMC World Breastfeeding Week Open House

USAREUR Band Combo brings the party with them as they join other military and private oganizations in celebrating World Breastfeeding Week - July 27, 2013 - Mom2Mom KMC

Mom2Mom KMC Hosts Big Latch On, World Breastfeeding Week Open House

World Breastfeeding Week 2013 highlights the importance of Peer Counseling for breastfeeding mothers. Mom2Mom KMC provides breastfeeding peer support for American military families stationed overseas in the Kaiserslautern Military Community. - July 26, 2013 - Mom2Mom KMC

Autism Organization Beats Fundraising Record

Eden Autism Services’ 10th annual Eden Autism 5k Race and 1-Mile Fun Run, sponsored by Munich Re, took place on July 14th and shattered last year’s fundraising record with $165,000 in net proceeds. Held at the Princeton Forrestal Village, the event was filled with plenty of fun and... - July 22, 2013 - Eden Autism Services

Drug-Free South to Present at Crime Forum for National Night Out

Drug-Free South, a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, has been educating students on the harmful effects of drugs for years. Now they will be presenting their program during a Crime Forum for National Night Out. - July 22, 2013 - Drug Free South

John Rex Endowment Awards Two Grants to Assist with Nonprofit Capacity Building

Passage Home and Wake Education Partnership receive grants from the John Rex Endowment to support nonprofit capacity building. The John Rex Endowment has invested nearly $1.25 million since October 2009 to support capacity building for 29 local nonprofits in Wake County. - July 21, 2013 - John Rex Endowment

CARD Louisiana Autism Conference to Showcase Effective Treatment Interventions for Individuals on the Spectrum, August 24th in Baton Rouge

Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host a free conference in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, on Saturday, August 24, 2013, for parents, educators, caregivers, practitioners, and other professionals to learn about the most effective intervention strategies and groundbreaking technologies for individuals with autism spectrum disorder. - July 20, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders

Northern Indiana Motorcyclists Top $52,000 for Cure

Riders in South Bend, Indiana help fight childhood brain tumors by raising money for a cure. - July 17, 2013 - Ride for Kids

Teacher Grant Program Receives Sizeable Donation

The Pet Care Trust raised over $13,500 at the 24th annual America’s Family Pet Expo. - July 14, 2013 - Pet Care Trust

Webinar to Look at Kidney-Friendly Diet and Nutrition Trends

A good nutrition plan is vital for people living with chronic kidney disease. How much caffeine should you really have? What foods are best? The "Kidney Nutrition Essentials and Today's Trends" webinar helps answer these questions and more. - July 14, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada

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