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Breaking Down Barriers and Challenging Stereotypes to Promote Empathy, Equity and Independence for People with Disabilities

October 12, 2022

Melwood is a leading employer, advocate and preferred provider for people with disabilities. Since 1963, Melwood has been breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes to…

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Help NBCC in its Mission to End Breast Cancer

October 11, 2022

Founded in 1991, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s (NBCC) mission is to end breast cancer through the power of action, education and advocacy. Our…

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Early Supporter of New Alzheimer’s Blood Test

October 5, 2022

There are over 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today and by 2050, that number may reach over 14 million. This means it’s likely…

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You Can Make Childhood Possible by Supporting The Inn through Employee Giving

October 4, 2022

The Children’s Inn at NIH is a “home” for children, and their families, participating in ground-breaking medical trials at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).…

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Child Health Day

September 21, 2022

First celebrated in 1929, Child Health Day was enacted by Congress as a day to raise awareness about the fundamental necessity for programs to protect and…

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Breast Cancer Awareness Month

September 21, 2022

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month – an annual campaign that aims to educate the public on the importance of early screening, testing and treatment for…

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Help Make-A-Wish Restore Hope with a Wish

April 7, 2022

Every year, Make-A-Wish, the organization that grants life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses, celebrates World Wish Day® on April 29, the anniversary of the wish…

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Celebrate World Cancer Day on February 4, 2022

February 1, 2022

Cancer – we’re all way too familiar with this scary word and have all been touched by this awfull disease in one manner or another.…

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Colby’s Story

October 20, 2021

Eleven-year-old Colby first came to The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp in 2019 for a Rare Disease Family Camp and spent four days with…

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Using the power of advocacy, education and grassroots action to end breast cancer

October 11, 2021

NBCC has been transforming the breast cancer landscape and working to fulfill its mission to end breast cancer, since its inception. NBCC links hundreds of…

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Alzheimer’s Disease Research Early Supporter of New Alzheimer’s Blood Test

October 6, 2021

There are 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today and by 2050, that number will reach over 12 million. This means it’s likely to…

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After Three Cancer Recurrences, an NIH Trial Offers Michelle New Hope

October 4, 2021

Vibrant, hard-working and goal-oriented, Michelle loves to stay busy. At 21, she was dedicated to building her career and future, working full-time at an insurance…

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