Birds Nest founder Avis Richards received the 2011 Ambassador Award at the Voices Against Brain Cancer Benefit Concert in NYC. A link between cell phones and brain cancer surfaces.
The new website, WorldwideFistulaFund.org, aims to raise awareness about the Worldwide Fistula Fund (WFF) and obstetric fistula. The site features a giving catalog, individual histories of women helped by the organization, and opportunities for visitors to share the message of the WFF through social networking services.
Central Carolina Hospital has received the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association's Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke (GWTG-S) GOLD PLUS Quality Achievement Award.
A new garden at UCP of Sacramento and Northern California's adult day program will help people with developmental disabilities learn how to grow food and make nutritious meals.
The guest list will include Barbara Walters, Anderson Cooper, Gen. David Petraeus and Bill and Hillary Clinton. GOP fund-raiser and longtime friend of Bill White, Georgette Mosbacher will hold a reception the day before the Four Seasons event at her Fifth Avenue home.
Iraq's unusually high incidence of children born with heart defects has resulted in backlog of children waiting in line for a lifesaving heart surgery. The Preemptive Love Coalition, a U.S.-based NGO in Iraq, facilitates lifesaving surgical and training missions throughout Iraq to serve her children suffering from congenital heart defects and to train local Iraqi doctors.
Thousands of children in SE Michigan receive free or reduced fee meals during school. When summer vacation begins, many children find themselves without food. Forgotten Harvest and Gleaners Community Food Bank, together with corporate and community donors, announce the Hunger Free Summer campaign to ensure children receive the proper nourishment they need to learn and grow.
Quadriga Art, a premier direct marketing firm, serving many of the nation's largest not-for-profit companies is announcing the launch of a Video News Platform in conjunction with its website.
Often traditional therapies may not be a fit for children who have intense behavioral issues and are at the intense end of the spectrum, so the staff at Youth and Family Services finds creative ways to find solutions for these youth and their families
The Mustang Dream Giveaway net proceeds benefit the Veterans of our Armed Forces who return home with traumatic brain injuries and medical conditions not covered by the U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs.
Books are magical - they open the doors to dreams that might otherwise be overlooked. They illuminate the roads that lead to hope and brighter futures. The Storybook Gala is the highlight of Spread the Word Nevada's annual fundraising efforts. 100% of the proceeds benefit the children served.
Easy-to-use and affordable, the new ezPaycheck from Halfpricesoft is the simple, but effective small business payroll software for small businesses. 30-day free trial is available at http://www.halfpricesoft.com
Michael Crane has just completed a nine day cycle challenge, pedalling from Lands End to John O' Groats to raise vital funds for children's charity Action Medical Research.
Indonesia Sourcing Report: Outdoor Furniture offers volume buyers quality suppliers of wooden garden tables, benches, chaise lounges and outdoor bed, plus prices, trends and forecasts.
A new service has been introduced at 12designer, Europe's leading creative crowdsourcing platform: now NGOs will be able to receive design submissions in non-profit projects.
Georgia-Pacific, along with other major Atlanta-based companies, took part in an "airlift of support" for Joplin tornado victims this past Monday, June 20, 2011. Onboard the flight were several thousand pounds of donated Brawny Industrial™ wipers from Georgia -Pacific Professional as well as Georgia-Pacific's Brawny® towels.
The new version of ezCheckPrinting check writing software from Halfpricesoft.com includes new help buttons and other features to make it even easier to use. Free online offer is available at halfpricesoft.com
Alicyn Roy was a top Open rider and Cachione participant for the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association throughout college winning many riding competitions with the skills she learned as a "Catch Ride Kid". Alicyn Roy has competed and placed in a variety of medal finals and events throughout her career including winning local and nationally recognized associations high point awards.
Founder and Medical Director of International Children's Heart Foundation, Dr. William Novick, will be speaking at the Global Forum for Humanitarian Medicine in Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery. The event takes place June 20-22 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Warrior Custom Golf produces many more club sets in a given week than some of the most "famous brands" with one distinct difference - every one of their clubs is custom built to the exact specifications of each customer.
Successful community and philanthropic women leaders recognized for accomplishments in Fort Lauderdale. Nearly 1200 guests enjoyed night of high fashion, and stories that touched hearts.