Charity News from Thursday, Aug. 2, 2001American Jewish Committee Delegation Set to Attend UN Conference Against RacismAmerican Jewish Committee | A high-level American Jewish Committee delegation is preparing to attend the UN's World Conference Against Racism later this month in Durban, South Africa. These advocacy efforts have included meetings – continuing this week – with scores of ... American Kidney Fund Issues Kidney Health Warning in Face of Lingering Heat Wave American Kidney Fund | The American Kidney Fund (AKF) is warning those living in areas affected by the ongoing heat wave to take precautions to ensure proper kidney function. In high heat, more water is needed, so it is important to drink water even before feeling ... People with Disabilities Knock on the Back Door of Democracy United Cerebral Palsy Associations | "This bill provides an historic opportunity to strengthen and expand the voting rights of all Americans, particularly those with disabilities," said Kirsten A. Nyrop, UCP's Executive Director. She continued, "The Equal Protection of Voting Rights... New Hope for Children with Sickle Cell Disease St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | Children with sickle cell disease are getting new hope from an old therapy. Now researchers have discovered that treating sickle cell patients with hydroxyurea is also effective in preventing the excruciating pain crises associated with sickle ... Alaska Conservation Foundation Presents Lifetime Achievement Award Alaska Conservation Foundation | Alaska Conservation Foundation will honor Celia Hunter and Ginny Wood with the Alaska Conservationist Lifetime Achievement Award on August 15, 2001. This is the first Lifetime Achievement Award presented by the Foundation.
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