Charity News from Tuesday, Sep. 4, 2001American Jewish Committee Praises President Bush, Secretary Powell For Walkout From Racism ConferenceAmerican Jewish Committee | The American Jewish Committee has praised President George W. Bush and Secretary of State Colin Powell for ending U.S. participation in the UN World Conference against Racism. "Sadly, the world conference against racism will forever be remembered... Controversial Anti-Circus Billboards, Protests Welcome Ringling Bros. to Sacramento Animal Protection Institute | Controversial Anti-Circus Billboards, Protests Welcome Ringling Bros. The billboards, sponsored by United Animal Nations (UAN) and the Animal Protection Institute (API), encourage people to, "Say NO to Animal Circuses." Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation Announces Additional Quality of Life Grants Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation | (Springfield, NJ) - The Christopher Reeve Paralysis Foundation (CRPF) today announced that it is accepting additional applications for the second cycle of the 2001 Quality of Life grants. The grants, awarded twice yearly, provide funding to ... Professional Standards for Dog Trainers Now Available From Delta Society Delta Society | (Renton, WA - September 4, 2001) - Professional Standards for Dog Trainers: Effective, Humane Principles is an important new book that offers guidelines for the professional dog trainer. Delta's programs and services include its volunteer Pet ... Jewish National Fund Celebrates 100 Years Of Success With Mission To Site Where The Organization Was Founded Jewish National Fund | September 4, 2001 - New York, NY - On December 25, 2001 hundreds of Jewish National Fund (JNF) supporters from around the world will embark on an 11-day historical and celebratory mission to commemorate JNF's 100th Anniversary. Highlights of the ... First Major Trial of Digital Mammography Launched National Cancer Institute | The National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the American College of Radiology Imaging Network (ACRIN) are launching the first large, multicenter study to compare digital mammography to standard mammography for the detection of breast cancer. The ... Ten Genes Linked to the Deadliest Forms of Cancer Duke University Medical Center | Cancer researchers at Duke University Medical Center have identified 10 genes believed to have significant roles in allowing cancerous tumors to thrive under oxygen-deficient conditions. The discovery is the first step to new treatments for cancer.
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