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By Lauren Biedron After nearly a decade of raising funds for hunger relief, I decided to take the SNAP Challenge to draw a deeper connection to my work and the struggles of those served by Feeding America’s nationwide network of food banks. And while my experience is in no way representative of what our clients…

The Marfan Foundation works tirelessly to advance research that saves lives and dramatically enhances the quality of life for people living with Marfan syndrome and related disorders. You can help advance research – and make life better for people living with these conditions – by simply completing a short 5-minute survey. Northwestern University Feinberg School…

For many who fight cancer, going bald is not a choice. Honor their bravery and show solidarity by going bald with them on October 18th! Be Bold, Be Bald! is a national fundraising event that takes place wherever you are. Participants go bald by boldly wearing a bald cap (or very boldly shaving their head!)…

Whether furry, feathered, finned or fuzzy, animals inspire us. Because of this, Morris Animal Foundations believes they deserve the best in veterinary medicine. That’s why Morris Animal Foundation supports science that will make the world a brighter, healthier place for animals and those who love them. In October, the Foundation celebrates 65 years as a…

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Braddock District Supervisor John C. Cook invites you to join him to raise awareness of domestic violence and help two amazing local charities, Shelter House and America’s Charities member, Fairfax CASA. Domestic violence is the number one cause of injury to women, more than car accidents, muggings, and rape combined.…

The 15th Annual debra of America Benefit will take place on Thursday, October 24, 2013 from 7:30 PM to 10:30 PM at MoMA | The Museum of Modern Art in New York City. You are cordially invited to attend a celebratory kickoff at New York City’s The Museum of Modern Art for National Epidermolysis Bullosa…

According to a new survey, 2013 Survey of Currently-Installed Interlocks in the U.S., conducted by Impact DWI, Inc., there are nearly 305,000 ignition interlock devices currently installed in the United States.  This demonstrates that usage of interlocks has increased at a rate of 30,000 units installed per year over the past eight years, while the…

Take it from Einstein, “only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile.” In a recent article, Arianna Huffington cites the science behind the various benefits that volunteers receive from “giving back.” It’s information that can be helpful in recruiting volunteers – especially corporate volunteers – for your program. Studies have shown an enormous…

(NEW YORK) – Amnesty International USA issued the following comment this week from Executive Director Steven W. Hawkins, on the U.S. signing of the Arms Trade Treaty by Secretary of State John Kerry: “The U.S. signing of the Arms Trade Treaty is a major human rights victory, and a moment to celebrate the extraordinary commitment…

Two years ago, Alison Portt was asked to join the Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals’ Cause Innovation Team. One of the only dedicated innovation groups of its kind, this team was built based on a new strategic plan at CMN Hospitals that held innovation at its core. The team consisted of senior staff from within the…

Fifty years ago, the most common type of childhood cancer, acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), was almost uniformly fatal. Today, cure rates for ALL can reach as high as 90 percent. Much of this success is due to the early and groundbreaking work of Memorial Sloan-Kettering physician-scientists. “The introduction of chemotherapy in leukemia was a huge…

It’s imperative that we move beyond documenting the enormous health disparities that exist for Black women, and focus our efforts on actionable steps to eliminate them. That’s what the Imperative is making happen. Tweet The Black Women’s Health Imperative (Imperative) is the only national organization advancing the health and wellness of our nation’s Black women…