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Diabetes Research Institute’s First Patient in BioHub Trial No Longer Needs Insulin
MIAMI, FL – September 9, 2015 – The Diabetes Research Institute (DRI), a Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, announced today…
Making Wishes Come True at Give Kids The World Village
Give Kids The World Village (GKTW) is a 70-acre, non-profit, storybook resort in Central Florida that provides unforgettable, cost-free vacations to children with life-threatening illnesses…
Iron Hill and CureSearch’s 11-year Partnership Results in Nearly $200k for Children’s Cancer Research
CureSearch for Children’s Cancer is a national non-profit foundation whose mission is to end childhood cancer by driving targeted and innovative research with measurable results in an accelerated time frame.…
Community Partnership Mini Grants Initiative to Support D.C. Youth Development-related Organizations and Programs
DC Trust is proud to support Mayor Bowser and the District of Columbia in providing meaningful opportunities to support youth and families in some of…
2015 Member Rally Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Member Rally, we had a wonderful turnout and great conversation! We hope the information and advice presented…
Diabetes Research Institute Successfully Transplants First Patient in BioHub Trial
After receiving a call from the Diabetes Research Institute’s Clinical Cell Transplant Team, Wendy Peacock became the first patient transplanted in DRI’s FDA-approved Phase I/II clinical trial to…
Why Does Corporate Volunteering Matter?
Why do we volunteer? Why is volunteering important? What is it about doing something good for someone else without compensation that has drawn the attention…
Disasters and the Health of Our Children – A National Priority
Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, droughts. Natural disasters affect people of all ages, but they can hit children the hardest. Irwin Redlener, M.D., president and co-founder of…
The True Cost of Alzheimer’s Disease and Why Funding Research Now is So Critical
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, yet it is the only cause of death among the top 10…
Employee-Driven Corporate Philanthropy
In this presentation at America’s Charities 2015 Membership Assembly, Ryan Scott, co-founder and CEO of Causecast, provides insights on conscious capitalism and the virtuous cycle of…
Engage Employees by Giving Them a Sense of Purpose
The workforce can be a great launch pad for a company and its employees to work together and make an impact. But, “what if your…
Everybody wins when a business is engaged
By Brian Broadbent Visionary business leaders adopt workplace cultures that emphasize care, appreciation, professional development, trust and empowerment for their people. These are vital elements…