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Source: Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals Bryce had come to know the halls of Children’s Specialized Hospital after a year-plus treatment for a developmental disorder. His family couldn’t imagine how much they’d rely on the hospital until November 25, 2011, when a reckless SUV driver struck Bryce and dragged him 60 feet. Bryce’s injuries were severe.…

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Following Election Day, headlines are dominated by outcomes, voter turnout and even thoughts on the next major race.  As important as casting your ballot may be, voting is just one of the many ways we can be engaged in the legislative process. Throughout the year, you can meet with your lawmakers, attend hearings, provide testimony…

The threat of horse slaughter plants opening on U.S. soil is looming, and congressional action is urgently needed to pass the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act (H.R. 1094/S. 541). This vital legislation will protect consumers from toxic horsemeat and prevent the cruel slaughter of America’s horses on U.S. soil as well as their export…

American demand for cause is stronger than ever, according to 20 years of benchmarking data released today by Cone Communications. Despite a marketplace saturated with cause-related programs and messages, the U.S. consumer appetite for corporate support of social and environmental issues appears insatiable, according to the 2013 Cone Communications Social Impact Study: 54 percent bought…

by Jenny Buddenborg Next week, on November 11, Americans will celebrate Veterans Day, the federal holiday that honors the millions of heroic men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. More than 150 years ago, the U.S. Congress took action on behalf of these veterans by establishing the National Home for…

One in five people with Marfan syndrome had some form of surgery before they were diagnosed with the potentially life-threatening condition, according to a survey of 1277 people conducted by The Marfan Foundation from July 21-August 18, 2013. The survey was conducted to identify the signs that lead to a Marfan syndrome diagnosis and better…

Official Month Underscores Impact of Lung Cancer, Highlights Urgent Need to Fund Advanced Research as Hope Is on the Horizon WASHINGTON, DC (November 1, 2013) – This November, LUNGevity Foundation, with the largest research awards program of any lung cancer–focused organization in the U.S., recognizes Lung Cancer Awareness Month as a critical time on our…

Today’s teens want to pursue careers that will provide both financial rewards and job satisfaction. To gauge teens’ perspectives on their ideal careers and what steps they will need to take to get on their desired career path, Junior Achievement USA and the ING Foundation recently conducted their 12th annual Teens & Careers Survey. The…

  Today, the U.S. Senate voted 64 to 32 to pass the Employment Non-Discrimination Act (ENDA) for the first time in the legislation’s two-decade history. All Senate Democrats joined 10 Senate Republicans to approve the bill. Human Rights Campaign President Chad Griffin issued the following statement:   “Today, a strong bipartisan majority of the United States Senate…