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iCAN Supports America's Veterans and Men's Health
For the entire month of November, Cancer Action Now Inc. (www.canceractionnow.com) will provide a free session to a US Veteran with cancer for each paid session that occurs. - November 12, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Four Broad Run Students Return from UCLA
Ashburn Teens volunteer for brain tumor research in Los Angeles to help UCLA, Cedars-Sinai and Children's Hospital Los Angeles. - November 12, 2015 - TBKF
iCAN Expands Its Expert Network
iCAN, the premier telehealth company in Cancer has added to its network, Dr. Robert Ozols, an internationally renowned expert in Ovarian Cancer. - November 10, 2015 - Cancer Expert Now, Inc.
Drug-Free South Treats Kids to Truth
The Drug-Free South team is dedicated to bringing the Truth About Drugs to young people. Recently, the group participated in a Halloween festival to spread the word. - November 08, 2015 - Drug Free South
The Peterson Group Holds Seminar on Proper Usage of Anti-Counterfeiting Technologies
The Peterson Group (TPG), one of the most active non-profit organizations campaigning against drug counterfeiting just held an awareness seminar on the proper usage of anti-counterfeiting technologies to dozens of pharmacists and local authorities in West Jakarta in Indonesia last October 15, 2015. - November 05, 2015 - The Peterson Group
Dream Foundation and San Francisco 49ers Fulfill Final Dream for Terminally Ill California Man
Dream Foundation–the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families facing life-threatening illness–along with the San Francisco 49ers, will fulfill the final dream of 54 year-old Banning, Calif. resident Eddy Burch who has been diagnosed with stage IV colon... - November 05, 2015 - Dream Foundation
California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) Secures $1.25M Grant to Promote Healthy Dental Habits Among Native Populations
The California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) has secured a $1.25m award ($250,000 per year over the next five-years) from the Indian Health Service’s Dental Preventive and Clinical Support Centers (DSC) to promote better oral health among the native peoples of California. The Program is... - October 31, 2015 - CRIHB
California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB) Receives $1.4m Grant to Prevent and Reduce the Onset of Substance Abuse and Transmission of HIV/AIDS and Viral Hepatitis
California Rural Indian Health Board (CRIHB), a non-profit organization committed to elevating and promoting the health status and social conditions of the Indian People of California, was recently awarded a $1.4m grant through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration to... - October 29, 2015 - CRIHB
UCLA and USC Are Rivals in Hope... Schools Unite in the Fight Against Brain Tumors on November 8, 2015
The 8th Annual Heroes of Hope Race for Brain Tumor Research will be held at Dockwieler State Beach on Sunday, November 8, 2015. The event brings together schools and teams from all over the Southern California area and raises funds for cutting edge brain tumor research. - October 26, 2015 - TBKF
SNUFA Now Operational; Help SNUFA Improve Their Network and Build a Social Network for Individuals with Special Needs and Disabilities
www.kickstarter.com/projects/1469191865/snufa-social-network-project Daniel Hood is a self-advocate and the founder of Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy. Special Needs United Friendship and advocacy (SNUFA) is an non-profit organization intended to provide a online advocacy support... - October 20, 2015 - Special Needs United Friendship and Advocacy
The Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership’s Annual Meeting
The Greater Somerset Public Health Partnership is a collaboration of local health departments and other community health organizations, serving New Jersey’s greater Somerset county area. The Partnership will hold its Annual Meeting, which is open to the public, at Cancer Support Community... - October 20, 2015 - Cancer Support Community Central New Jersey
Drug-Free South Scaring Away Abuse and Addiction
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community during Halloween. - October 17, 2015 - Drug Free South
Local Barber Shop Supports Atlanta-Based Breast Cancer Nonprofit, Rays of Hope Foundation
Local Barber Shop Employees wear T-shirts with Rays of Hope Foundation logo to spread awareness during October - October 17, 2015 - Rays of Hope Foundation
Dream Foundation Honors Gentiva Hospice Foundation and Salutes Supporters of Newly Launched Dreams for Veterans Program at 2015 Celebration of Dreams Gala
Dream Foundation–the only national dream-granting organization for adults and their families suffering life-threatening illness–will honor corporate Partner in Dreams Gentiva Hospice Foundation and salute the supporters of the newly launched Dreams for Veterans program at the 14th... - October 16, 2015 - Dream Foundation
mumms® Software Welcomes Tim Blackmon as Chief Information Officer, the Newest Addition to the Expanding Development Team
mumms Software, a leader in hospice and palliative care EMR, is excited to announce Tim Blackmon has joined the mumms Executive Team as Chief Information Officer to share responsibilities with Chief Technology Officer, Steven Turoff as the company continues to grow. Blackmon comes to mumms with a... - October 12, 2015 - mumms Software
Drug-Free South Carries the Red Ribbon Forward
To protect youth from the disastrous effects of abusing drugs, the Drug-Free South team is bringing the truth directly to students and the community in honor of Red Ribbon Week. - October 09, 2015 - Drug Free South
The Gateway Family YMCA Shines Light on Literacy during Read Across the Globe Event
Read Across the Globe is a one-day reading event that aims to raise awareness of the worldwide literacy crisis. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates YMCA’s Arts Week, Oct. 5-11
Arts Week is celebrated nation-wide. - October 09, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Local JDRF Chapter to Host Signature One WalkTM on October 24
Registration Now Open for Annual 5k Event to Raise Money for Type 1 Diabetes Research and Advocacy - October 07, 2015 - JDRF
Whale Watching Gives Hope to Families Affected by Huntington’s Disease
Turning tragedy into hope, one family has chosen a unique way to raise awareness and funds for a cure for Huntington’s Disease. On October 17, 2015, the Dickens family and the Huntington’s Disease Society of America’s Los Angeles Chapter are holding a Whale Watch ocean adventure, to help put an end to Huntington’s Disease and celebrate the lives of those it has taken. - October 06, 2015 - HDSA L.A.
Baruch S. Blumberg Institute to Host 15th Annual Regional Biotech Conference
Conference at PA Biotech Center to focus on reducing costs of drug development. - October 03, 2015 - Hepatitis B Foundation
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Graduation
LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Provides Cancer Survivors Wellness - September 29, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Improving Healthy Habits During Childhood Obesity Awareness Month
The Gateway Family YMCA wants families to understand how a child’s weight affects their health – and how to adopt healthy habits. - September 28, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Celebrates National Women’s Health and Fitness Day
The Gateway Family YMCA Participates in National Event to Promote Healthy Lifestyles for Women. - September 26, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
mumms Software is Honored as a New Orleans CityBusiness Best Places to Work for Second Year
mumms Software, a leading provider of hospice and palliative care software, is among New Orleans CityBusiness Best Places to Work for the second consecutive year. mumms is among 50 top large and small companies operating in New Orleans who were evaluated based on salaries, benefits, retention... - September 26, 2015 - mumms Software
LupusChick Announces First Five Scholarship Recipients
LupusChick, a not-for-profit organization committed to raising awareness on Lupus and providing tangible solutions for patients and their families, today announced that five students have been selected to receive the 2015-2016 $500 LupusChick Scholarship. These five students were selected from a... - September 25, 2015 - LupusChick
Family Fun & Fitness Day at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Invites the Community to Open House September 26 - September 24, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Announces Associate Executive Director
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Welcomes Mike Tonzola, Associate Executive Director - September 22, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation Gives $1 Million to Fall Prevention Program
Gift to be invested in staff and equipment at Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center - September 19, 2015 - Barrow Neurological Foundation
Back to School, Back to Fitness at The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces Open House - September 15, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
AIDS Vaccine 200 Ride Holds Closing Party, Check Presentation Sept. 20
Action Cycling Atlanta, producers of the AV200 annual fundraising ride, invite the public to close out the 2015 season as it presents checks for $250,000 to three beneficiaries. www.AV200.org - September 11, 2015 - Action Cycling Atlanta
Elizabeth Branch Announces Senior Director of Housing
The Gateway Family YMCA – Elizabeth Branch welcomes Courtney Fairbanks, Senior Director of Housing - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Rahway Branch Partners with Jardine Academy
The Gateway Family YMCA – Rahway Branch Provides Specialized Arts Programming - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Campers in Elizabeth Learn the Benefits of Gardening
Summer Camp keeps youth moving, learning and exploring - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
The Gateway Family YMCA Presents Free Zumba in Rahway
Free Weekly Zumba at the Rahway Train Station. - September 06, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Association of Organ Procurement Organizations Elects New Leadership
The Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recently announced its incoming leadership for 2015-2016. Gordon Bowen will serve on the AOPO Executive Committee as President-Elect, Joseph Ferreira will serve as At Large Member, and R. Patrick Wood will serve as Medical... - September 01, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
The Gateway Family YMCA Announces More Choices for Better Health
New Jersey YMCAs Expand Statewide Membership Reciprocity - August 31, 2015 - The Gateway Family YMCA
Drug-Free South is Making Drugs a Bad Deal
Drug-Free South provides teachers, law enforcement and community groups with effective drug education materials. - August 28, 2015 - Drug Free South
American Academy of Neurology and Tourette Association of America Offer New Clinical Research Training Fellowship
The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the Tourette Association of America have announced a new Clinical Research Training Fellowship for 2016. This is the AAN’s first collaboration with the Tourette Association of America, and the Clinical Research Training Fellowship in Tourette... - August 27, 2015 - Tourette Association of America
Register Today for the American Venous Forum 2015 Vein Forum
The 2015 Vein Forum Program occurring in Washington, DC on October 16-17, 2015, features dual track workshops to tailor each participants learning experience. The program will include basic and advanced tracks, with hands-on workshops in each track. - August 26, 2015 - American Venous Forum
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society’s 40th Annual Dinner of Champions to Honor Criminal Minds Star Shemar Moore
Dinner to be held Thursday, August 27, 2015 - August 26, 2015 - National MS Society Southern California & Nevada Chapter
Dementia Society of America Represented at Pioneer Network Conference
Kevin Jameson, president of the Dementia Society of America (DSA), a nonprofit group dedicated to raising awareness of all dementia-related conditions, recently attended the 2015 Pioneer Network Conference, the nation’s largest conference focusing on culture change and person-centered... - August 25, 2015 - Dementia Society of America
Lori Brigham Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Lori Brigham by presenting her with the Association’s 2015 President’s Award. Lori Brigham currently serves as the President & Chief Information Officer of Washington Regional... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Scott A. Brubaker of Virginia Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Scott A. Brubaker, the Senior Vice President, Policy at the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB), by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Executive Director’s Award. This... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Dean F. Kappel of Missouri Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday, June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Dean F. Kappel by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Excellence in Leadership Award. This award is generously sponsored by the Nathan Sallop Insurance Agency. This national award is... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Lloyd Jordan of North Carolina Receives National Achievement Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday June 10, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Lloyd Jordan, CEO of Carolina Donor Services, by presenting him with the Association’s 2015 Achievement Award. This award is generously sponsored by CryoLife, Inc., and was presented at... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Sherri Ly of Washington, D.C. Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Sherri Ly of Fox5 News with the Association’s 2015 Crystal Heart Award. The award was generously sponsored by the Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF). The Crystal Heart Award honors one... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Susan Mau Larson of Minnesota Receives Award from Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
On Wednesday June 10th, 2015, the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO) recognized Susan Mau Larson of LifeSource by presenting her with the Association’s 2015 Reg Green Award. This award is given annually to an Organ Procurement Organization (OPO) public relations or... - August 20, 2015 - Association of Organ Procurement Organizations (AOPO)
Running with Wings 5K, Fighting for the Freedom to Breathe
5K4MJ is a non for profit organization raising money for pulmonary diseases through various events. Proceeds are distributed through the "MJ Pulmonary Fund" to Olathe Medical Center, St. Joseph Medical Center and Shawnee Mission Medical Center in the Kansas City area. These funds provide physical therapy, breathing treatments, equipment and transportation for patients who are financially less fortunate. 5K4MJ also distribute proceeds to the COPD Foundation for research and development. - August 14, 2015 - 5K4MJ
Tourette Association of America Appoints Michelle Barnes as Interim President
The Tourette Association of America, the only national organization serving the Tourette Syndrome and Tic Disorder community, today announced that their Board of Directors has appointed Michelle Barnes as interim President of the Association, effective immediately. In this role, Barnes will draw... - August 13, 2015 - Tourette Association of America