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New York City Tour de Cure Starts at Randall’s Island on August 20
Beginning at Icahn Stadium, the New York City Tour de Cure will be a day to remember filled with scenic views, challenging rides, and a supportive community of passionate individuals who are standing up against diabetes. - August 03, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
5K Run/Walk Fundraiser Supports The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser Supports YMCA Financial Assistance - August 02, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Kevin O'Connor of Belleview, Washington Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Kevin O'Connor recognized with Nathan Sallop Excellence in Leadership Award at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Patricia Niles of Dallas, Texas Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Patricia Niles recognized by Association of Organ Procurement Organizations for outstanding contributions to the Donation and Transplantation Community of Practice - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Brian Shepard of Richmond, Virginia Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Chief Executive Officer of UNOS Brian Shepard recognized for his commitment to organ, eye and tissue donation at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Marilyn Pongonis of Columbus, Ohio Receives Communications Award from Organ Donation Association
Marilyn Pongonis was presented with the 2016 AOPO Reg Green Award for Excellence in Communications at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Susan Gunderson of St. Paul, Minnesota Receives Achievement Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
Susan Gunderson, chief executive officer and founder of LifeSource, recognized for contributions in support of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations and its mission. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Maria Stadtler Joins Organ Donation Association Staff
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations welcomes Maria Stadtler as education program administrator. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Organ Donation Association Names New Leadership
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations names newly-elected Executive Committee members. - July 30, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
WROC News8 Rochester Receives Award from Organ Donation Association
CBS affiliate station in Rochester, New York recognized for outstanding contributions to organ, eye and tissue donation. - July 29, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Burton Mattice of Dallas, Texas Receives Achievement Award from Organ Donation Association
Burton Mattice recognized with AOPO Lifetime Achievement Award for nearly 40 years of dedication and service to the Donation and Transplantation Community of Practice. - July 29, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
PA Biotech Center Companies Showcased to Potential Investors at Second Annual "Entrepreneur Spotlight"
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute hosts Shark Tank-style event at the Pennsylvania Biotech Center, honors Barbara Schilberg, CEO of BioAdvance. - July 29, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Life-Changing Accident Becomes a Ripple Effect
The amazing story of Michigan OB/GYN Dr. David Wolf and how a major accident paralyzed him, yet set him on a new, fulfilling path that has impacted thousands of people. - July 28, 2016 - The Gift Is You
Linda Stefani Joins the Graham's Foundation Team
She brings her operational experience in the financial and investment spheres as the organization's newly-named Operations Coordinator. - July 27, 2016 - Graham's Foundation
DC Healthy Communities Collaborative Releases 2016 Community Health Needs Assessment
10 major health institutions joined efforts to establish DC’s most urgent health and wellness needs. Four priority community needs emerged from report. - July 21, 2016 - Mary's Center
APFED to Kick Off 14th Annual Eos Connection Conference in San Diego for Those Living with Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (July 8-9, 2016)
The American Partnership for Eosinophilic Disorders (APFED) is pleased to announce that its 14th Annual Patient Education Conference on Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders (EGIDs) will be held this week in San Diego, CA on July 8-9. APFED hosts this patient-focused conference as a chance for... - July 08, 2016 - APFED
Mary's Center Announces Gala Co-Chairs and Honorees
Mary’s Center Announces Co-Chairs and Award Honorees of 2016 Annual Gala, Noche Tropical: Un Carnaval. Mary’s Center has recently announced David Velazquez, President and CEO of Pepco Holdings, and Pedro Alfonso, Chairman and CEO of Dynamics Concepts, Inc. as Co-Chairs of its annual... - July 07, 2016 - Mary's Center
Washington DC-Based Fairlington Dental Supports National Charity Addressing the Psychosocial Needs of Children with Cancer and Their Families
Fairlington Dental Raises Funds, Donates Items and Gives Their Time to The Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation, which Makes It Possible for Mattie Miracle to Provide for the Psychological, Emotional and Social Needs of Children with Cancer. - July 06, 2016 - Mattie Miracle Cancer Foundation
Apple & Donate Life America Bring National Organ Donor Registration to iPhone
Apple® and Donate Life America announced today that, for the first time ever, iPhone® users will be able to legally register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor right from the Health app with the release of iOS 10 scheduled for this Fall. With just a few taps, iPhone users can learn more and take action through the simple sign up process. - July 05, 2016 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Drug-Free Tennessee Works with Community Leaders to Spread Hope
For International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug-Free Tennessee held a roundtable discussion about ending the drug demand in Nashville. - July 01, 2016 - Drug Free South
Phillips 66 Bayway Refinery Partners with The Gateway Family YMCA
Bayway Refinery provides funding for Specialized Art Programs. - June 30, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free Tennessee Blankets the Edgehill Neighborhood with Truth
For International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Drug-Free Tennessee took to the Edgehill neighborhood to distribute copies of the Truth About Drugs booklet. - June 30, 2016 - Drug Free South
Dream Foundation Appoints Corporate Executives to National Board of Directors
Vince Griffin and David Nygren join Board of national dream-granting organization. - June 24, 2016 - Dream Foundation
School Age Child Care & Summer Camp Director Announced for YMCA in Rahway
Lisa Nunez Joins The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch - June 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
St John’s Counselling & Therapy Launches New Low Cost Therapy Service Which Gives Access to Immediate Affordable Counselling Support
St John's Counselling & Therapy Service situated in Bromsgrove, Worcestershire, offers a life line to those experiencing mental health issues who are currently waiting on the NHS list for much needed counselling support. - June 23, 2016 - St John's Counselling & Therapy Services
Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic President Receives Organization’s Highest Honor
Reina Schiffrin, President/CEO of Planned Parenthoo Hudson Peconic, received the Ruth Green Award. - June 22, 2016 - Planned Parenthood Hudson Peconic
Mary’s Center Named One of The Washington Post’s 2016 Top Workplaces in Greater Washington
The Washington Post awarded Mary’s Center the 2016 Top Workplaces. Mary's Center was one of the 150 organizations who received this honor at a celebration on Thursday, June 16 at the new offices of The Washington Post. - June 19, 2016 - Mary's Center
Drug-Free South Hitting the Streets of Downtown Nashville with Truth
Drug-Free South made a splash in Music City by distributing The Truth About Marijuana this past weekend to hundreds of country music fans outside the CMA Music Festival. - June 17, 2016 - Drug Free South
Dream Foundation’s Second Annual Summer Dream Helps Give Life to Final Dreams
Adults across the nation from ages 18 to 40 will benefit from fresh, summer themed fundraiser. - June 08, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Mad Men & Martinis - A Retro Cocktail Party for a Cause
On Thursday, June 16, 2016, Project Transitions hosts the first annual Mad Men & Martinis retro cocktail party fundraiser to benefit people living with HIV/AIDS. Festivities start at 6:30pm at Galvanize’s offices at 118 Nueces St. Revolution Spirits, Deep Eddy Vodka, and Republic Tequila... - June 06, 2016 - Project Transitions
Philadelphia is "Making the Link" Between Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer
Hepatitis and cancer advocates urge Philadelphia city leaders to help decrease liver cancer rates by making chronic viral hepatitis testing and treatment a local priority. - June 04, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Drug-Free South Prepares for Roundtable Discussion on Drug Prevention
The Drug-Free South is bringing several organizations together to discuss the drug epidemic and solutions to counter it in honor of International Day Against Drug Abuse on June 23rd. - June 03, 2016 - Drug Free South
KP3 Sweets, a Maryland-Based Sweet Shop, Runs Fundraiser for Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation
Nikki Pruett, owner of KP3 Sweets, a family owned and operated sweet shop, is holding a fundraiser from June 1st to June 15th to support her sister, Tenora Finley, and her breast cancer foundation, Rays of Hope Foundation (ROH). Fifty percent of all proceeds from KP3’s will go towards... - June 03, 2016 - Rays of Hope Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates 172 Years of Making a Difference
YMCA Celebrates Founders Day - June 01, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Stay Cool at The Gateway Family YMCA Open House
The Y Announces Open House June 6-12 - May 29, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Dreams for Veterans Fulfills Final Dream for U.S. Marine Corps Veteran and Longtime Girl Scouts of America Volunteer
Dedicated veteran and volunteer to be honored with the delivery of her final Dream over Memorial Day weekend. - May 28, 2016 - Dream Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Renews Longstanding Commitment to End Childhood Drowning with Safety Around Water Program
Scholarships for swim and water safety lessons to be awarded to children in high-risk communities in Eastern Union County and Northern Middlesex County; Program launches during Water Safety Month - May 25, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Fashion, Food and Entertainment at Santa Barbara’s New Artisan Marketplace Benefits Dream Foundation
Generation Dream hosts second annual Summer Dream to benefit local charity and give life to the final Dreams of terminally-ill young adults. - May 25, 2016 - Dream Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Senior Health & Fitness Day®
YMCA Joins National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Older Adults. - May 24, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Basketball Brings Teens Together at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Ends Season as Champions. - May 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
5K Run/Walk for a Better Us to Support The Gateway Family YMCA
Generosity Series Fundraiser to Support YMCA Financial Assistance. - May 23, 2016 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Community Gathered at Historic Bates Ranch House for 6th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon to Benefit Local Program
Annual event celebrated volunteers who assemble and deliver more than 150 fresh bouquets each week throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura Counties. - May 22, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Hepatology, Medicine and Policy Journal Publishes Findings from Hepatitis B Foundation "Gateway to Care" Campaign in China
Thought leaders in hepatitis B publish results of public health campaign in Haimen City, China. - May 21, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation
2016 Father of the Year Awards Celebration to Honor Three Local Fathers
The American Diabetes Association and the Father’s Day Council of New Jersey will award three men for their commitment to fatherhood and philanthropy on June 1 at the Newark Club in Newark, NJ. The recipients of this year’s Father of the Year Awards are: - Kenneth Miller of Warren, NJ... - May 11, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
Drug-Free South Crushing the Scourge of Abuse
Drug-Free South is gearing up for a series of events to educate the community on drug prevention and awareness. - April 30, 2016 - Drug Free South
Dream Foundation’s 6th Annual Flower Empower Luncheon Will Raise Funds for Community Program That Delivers Comfort to Thousands of Local Residents
Annual event celebrates dedicated volunteers who assemble and deliver more than 150 fresh bouquets each week throughout Santa Barbara and Ventura County. - April 30, 2016 - Dream Foundation
Dementia Society Taps Aging Specialist for Advisory Council
Noted aging expert and author Michael Baird Fossel, MD, PhD, has been appointed to the advisory board of the Dementia Society of America. He will serve as a medical consultant on dementia-related illnesses. “The Dementia Society of America is honored to have Dr. Fossel serve as an... - April 26, 2016 - Dementia Society of America
American Diabetes Association Offers Corporate Wellness Panel and Round Table at New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers
The American Diabetes Association’s New Jersey market office will host a forum on corporate wellness trends and initiatives at the New Jersey Institute for Food, Nutrition and Health at Rutgers in New Brunswick. - April 24, 2016 - American Diabetes Association, Bridgewater, NJ
Fahad Al Tamimi to Host a Special Dinner in Support of Research Into Radiation Therapy
Fahad Al Tamimi will welcome high profile guests in London next week to support further research into the area of radiation therapy. - April 22, 2016 - Fahad Al Tamimi Philanthropy
Hepatitis B Foundation Marks 25th Anniversary at 2016 Crystal Ball Gala
Annual event raises nearly $125,000 for research and outreach to eliminate hepatitis B that affects more than 12 million Americans and 2 billion people worldwide. - April 21, 2016 - Hepatitis B Foundation