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Food Lion Associates and Customers Surpass Goal by Raising a Record $4.5 Million During 2012 Easter Seals Four-Week Campaign
Food Lion associates and customers raised a record $4.5 million during their annual Shop&Care for Easter Seals, representing a 22 percent increase over last year. The grocer set a goal this year of $4 million for Easter Seals. Since Food Lion first initiated the Shop&Care program 21 years... - March 23, 2012 - Easter Seals UCP
Utah Physical Therapy Clinic Announces Free Assessments
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is now offering free physical therapy assessments in their Salt Lake City clinic. Most patients do not need a referral from a doctor to see a physical therapist due to the Direct Access laws in Utah, so George Shirley,... - March 19, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Supportful Foundation Advances Charitable Dentistry in U.S. with Dental-ful Program
Innovative New Program Encourages Charitable Dentists by Subsidizing Costs of Restorative Dental Work for Underserved Individuals - March 17, 2012 - Supportful Foundation
Mobile Health Africa Launched in Johannesburg in May to Discuss How Mobile Health Services Will Change Healthcare
South Africa is leading the way in launching mobile health (mHealth) services with some of the most successful and best known mHealth initiatives having been developed in this country. This is according to Andrea Monteiro, director of Mobile Health Africa, which will gather the leading minds in the... - March 15, 2012 - Mobile Health Africa
UCAAN's "Once Upon a Dream" Fashion Show Benefit to Aid Local Cancer Survivors in the Tri-County Area
UCAAN, a 501c3 cancer non profit announces Once Upon a Dream Fashion Show Benefit event on May 20th, 2012 to raise funds to help cancer patients in the Tri-County Areas and then beyond. - March 14, 2012 - United Cancer Advocacy Action Network
New Jersey AIDS Walk Chooses Newark as Newest AIDS Walk Site
According to the New Jersey Department of Health, New Jersey ranks fifth in the nation for new HIV infection cases with 37% of those cases in Essex County. North Jersey Community Research Initiative to be Newark beneficiary and host organization for New Jersey AIDS Walk 2012. - March 14, 2012 - NJCRI
HealthCamp Florida and FMQAI Announce Innovation Event at Florida Hospital Orlando
HealthCamp Orlando is an event focused on innovations in healthcare and is being held at Florida Hospital Orlando in Orlando, Florida on April 27, 2012. - March 14, 2012 - HealthCamp Florida
Launching New Childhood Obesity Prevention Program
In an effort to reduce childhood obesity, Aetna Foundation has awarded a grant to the Health Institute for Preventive Care, Access, Research and Education (HIPCARE), a non-profit organization committed to improving health outcomes. On Sunday, March 18, 2012, 2-6pm the Health Institute will launch a program to Prevent and Reverse Obesity and Other-diseases via Families (PROOF) with a Free Health Expo at the Berean Outreach Ministry Center, located at 312 Hamilton E. Homes Dr., Atlanta, GA 30318 - March 11, 2012 - Health Institute for Preventive CARE
Hep B Free Philadelphia Launches “B A Hero” Photo Scavenger Hunt Contest in the City of Brotherly Love
Citywide and Community-Owned Education Campaign Led by the Hepatitis B Foundation Offers Photo Contest and Prizes - March 10, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Local Resident, 18 Year Old Nicolas Garcia is Taking Steps to Find Cures for Digestive Diseases
Columbus High School student, Nicolas Garcia was selected as the Honored Hero for this year’s Miami Take Steps Walk. He encourages fellow students, families and residents to support the walk on April 21, 2012 by forming a team or making a donation. - March 08, 2012 - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America
Eden Announces Winning Artists of Naples Invitational Art Fest 2012
Eden Autism Services announces the winners of the 15th annual Naples Invitational Art Fest presented by Eden Autism Services, a juried art show, held Jan. 28 and 29, in Naples. Consistently ranked as one of America’s top art shows by industry magazine Sunshine Artists, The Naples Invitational... - March 08, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Gaia Association Requests Expressions of Interest for Procurement of Ethanol Microdistillery, Addis Ababa Ethiopia
Request for Expression of Interest Promotion of Ethanol Microdistillery for Cooking Fuel in Ethiopia Loan No. /Credit No./ Grant No.: TF096664 Activity Title: Demonstrating the Feasibility of Ethanol for Household Cooking The Gaia Association, an Ethiopian non-governmental and non-profit... - March 05, 2012 - Project Gaia, Inc.
Parkinson’s Disease: Living with Parkinson’s
The Parkinson Research Foundation will be presenting a conference to provide Parkinson’s disease patients and caregivers in Southwest Florida with an opportunity to learn about the latest drugs and treatments for Parkinson’s disease that will enhance their lives. - March 03, 2012 - Parkinson Research Foundation
Common Toxins in Our Homes, Schools and Workplaces
The Global Indoor Health Network is releasing its position statement highlighting the main threats to human health hidden in our homes, schools and workplaces. It is time for our national and world leaders to develop a comprehensive health response. - March 03, 2012 - Global Indoor Health Network
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Announce Their Southwest Missouri Boy and Girl of the Year
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Southwest Missouri announces The Boy and Girl of the Year Emma Grace Heppner, age 5, and Ethan Hite, age 9. The Southwest Missouri Boy and Girl of the Year will serve as inspiration for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s Man & Woman of the Year candidates. - March 02, 2012 - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Southwest Missouri
"Sexual Pleasure" Presentation by Jane Thomas at Royal Society of Medicine in London on February 17th 2012
Video and free slides available from the website "WaysWomenOrgasm." - March 02, 2012 - WaysWomenOrgasm.org
Hepatitis B Foundation Adds New Members to Board of Directors
National Nonprofit Dedicated to Hepatitis B Approves Distinguished Leaders to Board - February 29, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
IntegraCare Closes Acquisition of Sears Methodist Hospice Services
Within the last 60 days, Sears Methodist and IntegraCare partnered to transition Sears Methodist’s home health patients to IntegraCare. - February 27, 2012 - Integracare Home Health
Free Event - Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Invites You to Attend Family Meeting Night with Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.D., March 23rd
The Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) is pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Doug Woods, Ph.d., on Friday, March 23rd located at the Lincoln Park Cultural Center in Chicago. Dr. Woods specializes in the treatment of Tourette Syndrome (TS), Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD), Anxiety Disorders and Trichotillomania. See tsa-illinois.org for additional information. - February 26, 2012 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
National AIDS Housing Coalition Elects Charlie Frew to Board of Directors
Jerusalem House today announced that its Executive Director Charlie Frew has been elected to the National AIDS Housing Coalition Board of Directors. The National AIDS Housing Coalition (NAHC) is an organization that focuses exclusively on the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and other vulnerable people across the U.S. - February 22, 2012 - Jerusalem House
YES! to Attend and Bring Hope to Annual MMPA Oscar Week Luncheon and Awards Friday, February 24th
YES joins Academy Award nominees, past and present in support of the 19th Annual MMPA Oscar Week Student Filmmaker’s Scholarship Luncheon and Awards. - February 22, 2012 - Say YES to Hope
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine Launches New Website
Fast Track Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, a Utah physical therapy clinic, is proud to announce the launch of their new website www.fasttrackphysicaltherapy.com. This new and improved website is dedicated to serving current and potential patients who are seeking more information about the... - February 19, 2012 - Fast Track Physical Therapy
Foundation for a Drug-Free South Launches New Site
The Nashville chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World has just launched a grassroots website aimed at expediting services in and around the Southern United States. - February 18, 2012 - Drug Free South
Eden Autism Services Announces Speaker Line Up for 18th Annual Lecture Series
Renowned Experts Will Unfold Latest Strides, Advancements in Autism on June 8th at Autism: A Journey in Optimism and Opportunity - February 17, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Hep B Free Philadelphia and Hepatitis B Foundation Launch “Where is the Hep B Hero?” Contest & Sweepstakes
Support Hep B Free Philadelphia and Find the “Hep B Hero” – Five Chances to Win - February 17, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Non-Profit Provides Free Online Support Meetings for PTSD
Fearless Nation PTSD Support announces five free weekly peer-support meetings for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) sufferers that educate, provide techniques for recovery, and encourage community support. - February 14, 2012 - Fearless Nation PTSD Support
Canadians Will Benefit from National Sarcoidosis Organization's Efforts
National Sarcoidosis Organization is Canadian based and has put forth the efforts to bring awareness and research about this disease to be more local in Canada. There are few to no resources in Canada and it is their mission to change that through offering support, awareness, resources and provide funds to medical research in our Canadian Medical research departments. The hope is to work with others in Canada as to helping with awareness and bring together fundraising efforts. - February 08, 2012 - National Sarcoidosis Organization
Annual Autism Gala Presents Community Leaders with Service Awards
On Saturday, January 21, 2012, Eden Autism Services’ held its 24th annual Eden Dreams white-tie dinner gala at the Hyatt Regency Princeton. The event featured the presentation of the Friends of Eden Award to longtime Eden supporters Munich Re, 2012 Guardian Award and Gerard J. Fennelly of NAI... - February 05, 2012 - Eden Autism Services
Three Americans Embark on a 7,000 Mile, 2 Year Journey Across Africa for Clean Water
Non-profit organization Walking4Water makes an unprecedented journey to bring awareness and resources to those in need - February 05, 2012 - Walking4Water
Advocacy Group Warns FDA on New Hydrocodone Formulations
A consumer advocacy group has warned the FDA that new single entity, extended-release (ER) formulations of the opioid painkiller hydrocodone could bring on the next tidal wave of overdose deaths and addictions if approved by the agency. Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc. (ARPO),... - February 03, 2012 - Advocates for the Reform of Prescription Opioids, Inc.
Missouri Man Aims to Stomp Out Testicular Cancer 1 T-Shirt at a Time
With between 7500-8500 new positive diagnosis this year alone, Testicular Cancer is indeed a cause for concern. If caught early enough, there's a 90-100% survival rate. “That's where we come in,” says Pinegar. “We want to get people talking about this and make people realize this isn't taboo. “This is life-or-death serious.” - February 01, 2012 - Testicular Cancer Research Foundation
Pituitary Community Announces Second National Convention
Acromegaly Community is hosting its second annual convention, and announces a premium lineup of speakers. - February 01, 2012 - Acromegaly Community, Inc.
Abilities Possibilities Expo Set for February 14 in Sarasota, Florida
The Stroke Association of Florida will host its first Abilities Possibilities Expo in Sarasota, Florida. - January 29, 2012 - The Stroke Association Of Florida
IASP Launches Clusters and Contagion in Suicidal Behavior Special Interest Group
The International Association for Suicide Prevention announces the launch of a Special Interest Group devoted to deepening understanding of clusters and contagion in suicidal behaviour. - January 28, 2012 - International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
“B A Hero” PSA Video Contest Announced by Hep B Free Philadelphia and Hepatitis B Foundation
Help Save Lives and Stop Hepatitis B Through a PSA Video Contest - January 26, 2012 - Hepatitis B Foundation
Cindy Made Them Cookies Partners with The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation a Portion of February Cookie Sales to Benefit South Florida Charity
A South Florida cookie company partners with nonprofit charity during the month of February to help raise money for premature babies. - January 24, 2012 - The Sydney & Alexandria Cohen Foundation
YES! Takes Its Message of Hope for People Living with Liver Tumors to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival
YES! Beat Liver Tumors, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of patients diagnosed with primary or metastatic cancers of the liver, announced participation at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Debbie Durkin’s ECO Hideaway being held at the Stein Eriksen Lodge in Park City,... - January 24, 2012 - Say YES to Hope
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Hosts Open House for CARD Virginia School
The CARD Virginia School Open House will be held on February 9, 14, and 27 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm, and on March 8, 14, 20, and 26 from 9:00 am to 11:00 am and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 5400 Shawnee Road, Ste. 208 in Alexandria. - January 20, 2012 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rodney Crowell Headline Concert to Benefit Eden Autism Services Florida
Acclaimed singers-songwriters Beth Nielsen Chapman and Rodney Crowell headline this spring’s Alive in the World Concert benefiting Eden Autism Services Florida. The concert and auction event is presented by the Trust for the Advancement of Responsible Artists (TARA) and will be held at The... - January 19, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Fear the Turtle Autism Speaks U 5K Race at the University of Maryland Will Raise Awareness and Funds for Autism Speaks on April 14th, 2012 in College Park, MD
Autism Speaks National Capital Area, the local chapter of North America’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today announced that the 4th annual University of Maryland’s Fear the Turtle Autism Speaks U 5K fundraising and awareness event will take place on April 14, 2012... - January 13, 2012 - Autism Speaks National Capital Area
Winning Artists Return to Naples Invitational Art Fest Art for 15th Annual Show
John Chen and Marcus Thomas, Best of Show winners at the 2011 Naples Invitational Art Fest will return for this year’s two-day juried show on January 28 and 29, 2012 at Fleischmann Park, 1600 Fleischmann Blvd., Naples. - January 13, 2012 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Enrolling with a Purpose
PinkPowerLadies.com offers insurance brokers a simplified process to add much needed products to a client’s portfolio while simultaneously promoting wellness. - January 12, 2012 - PinkPowerLadies.com
Healthy Heritage to Host Prayer Vigil Honoring the Dream of Dr. King
Elected officials, faith-based leaders, business/community leaders and citizens will gather together in unification to remember and honor the dream of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. - January 09, 2012 - Healthy Heritage Movement, Inc.
"One Split Second" Charity Dinner and Silent Auction to Benefit The F.I.L.M. Project
One year anniversary celebration for The F.I.L.M. Project founded in January 2011. The event is a celebration of the lives touched through the work of The F.I.L.M. Project, and will premier the documentary "One Split Second" which is a glimpse into the lives of FILM families and their... - January 08, 2012 - The F.I.L.M. Project
Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois (TSA-IL) Announces January 11th Guest Speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn, LCSW, Psy.D.
The Tourette Connection and the Chicago Community Group (affiliates of Tourette Syndrome Association of Illinois) are pleased to have special guest speaker, Dr. Shana Doronn at the Jan 11 Community Group meeting located at B'nai Jehoshua Beth Elohim, 1201 Lake Cook Road, Deerfield, IL at 7:00 pm. Dr. Shana is one of the featured psychologists on A&E's true-life docuseries "Obsessed." She specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders, OCD, TS, and others. See tsa-illinois.org for more info - December 31, 2011 - Tourette Association of America, Illinois Chapter
Eden Autism Services Florida Names Bruce & Cheryl Scheiner Advocates of the Month
Award recognizes people who are advocates for autism by increasing awareness, raising funds or providing leadership in support of autism. Eden Autism Services Florida has recognized Bruce and Cheryl Scheiner as recipients of the Autism Advocate of the Month award. The award recognizes people who... - December 24, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida
Second Annual "Cooking for a Cause" Class Scheduled
Andyfood Culinary Studio partners with GaitWay Conductive Education to raise funds for the 2012 Phoenix Summer Camp for Children with Cerebral Palsy. - December 24, 2011 - Individual Achievements Association dba GaitWay
Center for Autism and Related Disorders Receives Grant to Help San Diego Children with Autism
National Foundation for Autism Research has awarded CARD’s research and development department a Community Project Grant to conduct a study to teach social skills in a playgroup setting to San Diego children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). - December 22, 2011 - Center for Autism and Related Disorders
Spouses and Caregivers of Veterans Access Virtual Support Groups
Caregivers for our returning veterans need support themselves. Caregiver Village is an online community where spouses of veterans can connect with others who share similar challenges. - December 22, 2011 - Caregiver Village
Edison Mall Hosted "Sensitive Santa" Holiday Photo Event for Children with Disabilities
Students with autism experience “Sensitive Santa.” Edison Mall Hosted “Sensitive Santa” Holiday Photo Event for Children with Disabilities A trip to the mall to see Santa is a special event for families, but the holiday hustle and bustle can be overwhelming for kids with... - December 21, 2011 - Eden Autism Services Florida