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John Rex Endowment Announces Five-Year Plan
The John Rex Endowment, a local foundation committed to supporting an environment where children and families in greater Wake County live healthy lives, announced today the launch of its five-year plan. The plan details four funding areas -- Healthy Weight; Injury Prevention; Mental Health, Social and Emotional Well-being; and Nonprofit Capacity Building – specific goals and related strategies. - May 02, 2013 - John Rex Endowment
RareConnect Announces 40th Rare Disease Community
RareConnect.org, the platform created, monitored and run by patient organisations EURORDIS and NORD, continues its mission of bringing rare disease patients together, across borders and beyond language barriers - May 02, 2013 - EURORDIS
Training Class Now Available for NJ Teachers, Safety Personnel, Community Groups: How to Identify and Respond to Symptoms of Mental Illness in Youth
Youth Mental Health First Aid training (YMHFA), designed to help identify risk factors and symptoms of mental illness in youth 12-18, is now available from Care Plus NJ, Inc., the only certified YMHFA trainers in the state of New Jersey. - May 02, 2013 - Care Plus NJ, Inc.
Houston Ride for Kids Tops $239,000
Hundreds gathered for the Houston Ride for Kids, which raised more than $200,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at ride time. - May 01, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Drug-Free South Travels 600 Miles for Drug Education in Tennessee
The Foundation for a Drug-Free South has, in just one month, traveled 600 miles to visit students across Tennessee and deliver information on the Truth About Drugs. - April 26, 2013 - Drug Free South
Jacksonville Riders Raise Funds for PBTF
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's Northeast Florida Ride for Kids celebrated five years hosting the charity event in Jacksonville on April 21. - April 24, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Light Drinking During Pregnancy: CanFASD Responds to Confusing Information That Continues to Cloud the Issue
“It is well known that Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the most common type of developmental disability worldwide, some of the most important unanswered questions in the field are 'how much alcohol in pregnancy is too much?' or what is a 'safe' amount of alcohol consumption in pregnancy and can we remember information on how much we drink accurately,” says Dr. Jocelynn Cook, Executive Director of the Canada Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder Research Network (CanFASD). - April 24, 2013 - Canada FASD Research Network
2013 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Woman of the Year Candidate to Host Roaring 20’s Affair
Sesha Gaston Partners with Sullivan’s Steakhouse for an Event to Raise Funds for Cancer Research and Patient Services. - April 22, 2013 - Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, NC Chapter
A Healthy Start to 2013 for Jurong Residents with Complimentary Health Screening During SATA CommHealth Community Health Day
Jurong residents received a welcome boost to healthy living on Sunday as they made their way to SATA CommHealth Community Health Day to receive their health checks. This is the second time residents in the West have been treated to free health screening since 2011. Among the complimentary health... - April 22, 2013 - SATA CommHealth
Charity Finds Creative Approach to Fund Raising
The Child Wellness Research Foundation (CWRF), a non-profit foundation dedicated to funding pediatric medical research, announced today a partnership with KAKO Beauty, LLC. This partnership is a unique collaboration between a non-profit and a for-profit business in an effort to increase charitable... - April 20, 2013 - Child Wellness Research Foundation
Ride for Kids Season Openers Raise More Than $100,000 for PBTF
2013 Ride for Kids events kicked off on April 14, raising more than $100,000 for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation in its first weekend. - April 17, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Mobilise Shanghai Public to be Part of the World’s Biggest Commercial
Join Jackie Chan, Bill Gates, PSY and world famous people in the fight to End Polio Now. - April 15, 2013 - Rotary China
Michael Palomino, M.D. Will Join AtlasMD’s Direct Medicine Roster of Physicians
Dr. Michael Palomino is to become the third practitioner at the Wichita, Kansas-based concierge medicine facility. - April 12, 2013 - Atlas MD Concierge Family Practice
National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association on the Move
May 12 National Fibromyalgia Awareness day promoted by National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association. Leaders Against Pain and Leaders Against Pain Coalition advocate for research and create events for fibromyalgia. - April 11, 2013 - National Fibromyalgia & Chronic Pain Association
Simon Foundation for Continence Celebrates 30th Anniversary with a Gala
The Simon Foundation for Continence, a Chicago-based national non-profit organization serving people with loss of bladder and bowel control, will highlight its 30th Anniversary with a Gala at the Lincolnshire Marriott Resort on Friday, April 12th. - April 10, 2013 - The Simon Foundation for Continence
Medicare Members Lose Coverage; Explore Your Options at "Welcome to Medicare Madness" Seminar
Effective April 1st, Universal Health Insurance cancelled contracts for 40,000 Medicare members and 60,000 Medicaid members, in SW Florida. The company, a Medicare Advantage insurer, declared bankruptcy leaving members to scramble for new benefits. To better understand available options, Medicare... - April 10, 2013 - Helen Hreen
Josh Umbehr, MD Considered a “Top Doc” in 2013 by Concierge Medicine Today (CMT)
Dr. Josh Umbehr makes CMT’s “Top Docs” list in the field of concierge medicine and direct primary care. - April 08, 2013 - Atlas MD Concierge Family Practice
Tennessee Chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World Reaches Out Over the Web
Drug-Free South, the Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, reaches out online. - April 03, 2013 - Drug Free South
Dancing Dreams Rings the NASDAQ Stock Market Opening Bell
Dancing Dreams, a non-profit that helps children with physical challenges dance, at NASDAQ to ring the opening bell in celebration of their 2013 dance performance "Broadway Babes." The Dancing Dreams performance of "Broadway Babes" takes place Sunday, April 28 at 1:00pm at The Mary Louis Academy in Queens, NY. Broadway actor Dan Domenech of Rock of Ages and MSG Network sports commentator and Dancing Dreams spokesperson Al Trautwig were on hand to ring the bell. - March 28, 2013 - Dancing Dreams
Institute for Behavioral Training Opens the Door to One-Stop Customized ABA Training for Practitioners and Parents
The all-new Institute for Behavioral Training offers an extensive library of applied behavior analysis (ABA) training options for professionals and parents working with individuals on the autism spectrum. - March 27, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Hepatitis B Foundation to Host Annual Crystal Ball Fundraiser on May 3, 2013
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Curing Hepatitis B Honors Former Chief of Hepatitis Viruses Section, NIAID of the National Institutes of Health – Dr. Robert Purcell - March 27, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
The Denan Project Wins Award
The Denan Project wins award in Peru. Plus a summary of the latest news from its other 3 projects. - March 18, 2013 - The Denan Project
Victory Over Stroke Event Set for March 21, 2013
The Stroke Association of Florida Announces Fourth Annual "Victory Over Stroke" Event in Bradenton, Florida - March 16, 2013 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
Executive Director of Health Charity Discusses Organ Donation for National Kidney Month
The Executive Director of the PKD Foundation of Canada, Jeff Robertson, will talk about living organ donation and how to start a conversation about the process. During March, the PKD Foundation of Canada is actively encouraging everyone to register to be an organ or tissue donor. One donor can save eight lives. - March 14, 2013 - Hamilton Chapter, PKD Foundation of Canada
Leeza Gibbons Talks Happy Endings and New Beginnings This Wednesday on "Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy"
Television and radio show host, author, and speaker Leeza Gibbons will discuss her life and how she learned to “Take 2” on the highly popular web show “Let’s Talk Autism with Shannon and Nancy,” Wednesday, March 13, 2013 at 11:00 am (PDT). - March 11, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
New Study by Autism Research Group and CARD Demonstrates That Children with Autism Can Learn to Stand Up to Bullies
Autism Research Group, along with the Center for Autism and Related Disorders, published a study in the current issue of the journal “Research in Autism Spectrum Disorders” on teaching children with autism to detect and respond to lies told by others attempting to bully them. - March 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Eden Autism Services Announces Speaker Line Up for 19th Annual Lecture Series
Renowned Experts Will Unfold Latest Strides, Advancements in Autism on March 22nd - March 10, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center Responsible for 573 Jobs and $579 Million
Economic Impact Study Reveals Huge Benefits for the Community of Bucks County and Pennsylvania - March 10, 2013 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Autism Research Group to Train San Diego Professionals on Effective Autism Behavioral Intervention Techniques
The one-day event features an exceptional collection of autism experts presenting the latest state-of-the-art methods of applied behavior analysis (ABA) for teaching perspective-taking and executive function skills to individuals with autism. - March 10, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Autism Live Host Will Shave Her Head on Air April 8th to Promote Compassion in Action
Host of Autism Live, Shannon Penrod, will shave her head live on air April 8th to promote Compassion in Action. - March 09, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
National Nail Fungus Organization Releases Resources on New Website
The National Nail Fungus Organization (NNFO) is committed to helping people treat and eliminate toenail fungus. With informative guides and treatment comparison lists, readers have access to a wealth of timely, helpful, unbiased information for the first time on their new website. The NNFO is also designed to educate and inform visitors about non-surgical treatment options for this common ailment. - March 08, 2013 - National Nail Fungus Organization
Cathy Sanita Named New Executive Director for Muscular Dystrophy Association’s Raleigh District
The local Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) office has announced Cathy Sanita has been appointed Executive Director of the Raleigh District covering 18 counties. - March 08, 2013 - Muscular Dystrophy Association - Raleigh
MDA of Raleigh Announces Annual Muscle Walk Event
More than 500 walkers and people using wheelchairs and scooters will participate in the Triangle 2013 MDA Muscle Walk to raise more than $104,500! - March 07, 2013 - Muscular Dystrophy Association - Raleigh
Arnold McCuller to Headline Concert to Benefit Easter Seals Florida
Alive in the World Concert at The Phil on April 26 Acclaimed vocalist and songwriter Arnold McCuller will headline this spring’s Alive in the World Concert benefiting Easter Seals Florida. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists... - March 07, 2013 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Celebrated Author Temple Grandin to Appear on Autism-Live.com, March 4, 2013
Temple Grandin, considered the most accomplished and well-known adult with autism in the world, will discuss her life’s journey and answer questions from viewers on the widely popular web show Autism-Live.com, Monday, March 4, 2013. - March 03, 2013 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Restless Legs Syndrome Foundation is Now the Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation
The Foundation is dedicated to improving the lives of men, women and children who live with Willis-Ekbom disease, formerly known as restless legs syndrome or RLS, by increasing awareness, improving treatments and through research, finding a cure. - March 03, 2013 - Willis-Ekbom Disease Foundation
Eden Autism Services One of Six Organizations in U.S. Recognized for Innovative High-Quality Autism Programs
Eden Autism Services is pleased to announce that it was one of six organizations nationwide, and the only New Jersey organization, to be selected as an AFAA Applauds winner. AFAA Applauds, a national initiative launched by Advancing Futures for Adults with Autism (AFAA) recognizes innovative, high-quality support programs for adults living with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). - March 01, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Autism Awareness Month Celebrated in Fullerton with Third Annual "Heroes Comedy Night for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends" Featuring Carlos Mencia - April 3
In observance of Autism Awareness Month in April and in support of Fullerton autism charities and special education programs, 600 attendees are anticipated to raise $45,000 at the Fullerton Cares 3rd annual ‘Heroes Comedy Show for Autism with Brad Williams and Friends’ benefit comedy... - February 28, 2013 - Fullerton Cares
PBTF Names Joanne Salcido VP of Medical Research and Family Support
The Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has named Joanne Salcido vice president of research and family support, effective March 4. Salcido’s distinguished career has included the successful development of innovative and robust research funding programs for private foundations that are advancing... - February 28, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Mattie Miracle Sponsors Multidisciplinary Think Tank to Develop Psychosocial Standards of Care for Childhood Cancer
Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation sponsored a multidisciplinary think tank for the development of standards of care for the psychosocial needs of children and families with childhood cancer. The Think Tank was held at the American Psychosocial Oncology Society's (APOS) 10th annual conference in February 2013. Mattie Miracle also received the APOS Outstanding Community Service Award for 2013 during the conference. - February 24, 2013 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
President/CEO Announces Retirement
Thomas P. McCool, Ed.D., President and CEO announces his retirement from Eden Autism Services effective on or before June 2014. Dr. McCool is credited with implementing both the infrastructure and external focus necessary to address the organization’s long-term planning and sustainability... - February 24, 2013 - Eden Autism Services
Lyle Lovett Joins Ride for Kids as National Spokesperson
Grammy-winning musician and motorcyclist Lyle Lovett has signed on as the 2013 National Spokesperson of Ride for Kids, benefiting the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation. - February 23, 2013 - Ride for Kids
Anna's Angels Unveils New Logo, Website
New Brand Identity Package Created by Raleigh-based agency, queue - February 23, 2013 - queue
Hannah Pilnick's 5-Day Life-Changing Seminar is Given Free to the Public for the First Time. Few Seats Left.
In her seminar named “Leaving the Bubble”, Hannah Pilnick leads the participants in awakening their natural, innate healing abilities, so they can release their negative past experiences and live in freedom in every area of their lives. - February 23, 2013 - Hannah Pilnick
Autism Speaks to Young Professionals (AS2YP) – Washington, DC Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy and Research on April 25th at the House of Sweden
Autism Speaks, the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization, announced that the Autism Speaks to Young Professionals (AS2YP) - DC inaugural cocktail reception, “Illuminate DC,” will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2013 at The House of Sweden in Washington, DC. - February 23, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Liberty University Students to Host Autism Speaks U Walk/Run to Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Advocacy and Research on April 13, 2013
Liberty University students will host an Autism Speaks U Walk/Run to raise awareness and funds for Autism Speaks, North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization. The event will take place on April 13, 2013 at 9:00 am at the Aid Station, 1035 Avalon Dr., Forest, VA from 9:00... - February 17, 2013 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Glee TV Star Lauren Potter to Greet Fans at Crabtree Valley Mall in Raleigh on March 10
Actress with Down Syndrome to Visit North Carolina in Support of Anna's Angels and Down Syndrome Research at Duke Children's Hospital - February 15, 2013 - queue
NYC Ballerina Jenifer Ringer Will Serve as Artistic Consultant for Dancing Dreams Charity
Dancing Dreams founder and executive director Joann Ferrara named Jenifer Ringer, principal dancer with the New York City Ballet, to the advisory role of Artistic Consultant of the non-profit dance program that gives NYC/metro-area children with physical challenges a chance to dance. Ringer, a... - February 13, 2013 - Dancing Dreams
Metro Detroit Doctor’s Documentation and Deposition Supports Patients $86,000 Claim Settlement
Dr. Chris McNeil of Metro Detroit Chiropractors Used a Medical Team Approach and Objective Documentation to Support His Patients $86,000 Auto Injury Claim Against a major insurance company. - February 09, 2013 - Metro Detroit Chiropractors
Dancing Dreams Charity That Helps Physically Challenged Children Dance Adds Marketing Exec to Its Board
Joann Ferrara, founder and Executive Director of Dancing Dreams, announced the addition of Nancy Maffucci, a marketing communications executive to its Board of Directors. Maffucci, with more than 25 years experience at major PR and advertising firms including Burson-Marsteller, Cohn & Wolfe and Wunderman, has also held senior communications positions at MasterCard International. She currently serves as EVP, Global Communications at Wunderman, a NYC-based advertising agency. - February 07, 2013 - Dancing Dreams