Charity News from Tuesday, Sep. 25, 2001

AHA and Animal Planet Rescue Redeployed to New York City
American Humane Association | Rescue International, which is coordinating volunteer canine recovery teams for the New York Police Department, requested that AHA bring an emergency animal relief team and Animal Planet Rescue to help shelter and care for recovery dogs. The ...

JNF Hosts Tree Planting Ceremony and Prayer Service in Memory of Victims of Devastating Terrorist Attacks on the U.S.
Jewish National Fund | September 25, 2001 - New York, NY - Hundreds attended a Jewish National Fund-Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael (JNF-KKL) tree planting ceremony and service concurrent with the United States Day of Prayer in memory of the victims of the tragic September 11 ...

Paul Velaski Joins Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America as Vice President, National Operations
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | (PHOENIX) September 25, 2001 - The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America has named Paul Velaski vice president, national operations. Since being founded in 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted more than 83,000 wishes to children with life-...

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of America Appoints Mary Kay Phelps Vice President, Marketing and Development
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | Mary Kay Phelps has been named vice president, marketing and development of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of America. Phelps previously directed planned giving and direct marketing, and served as acting vice president of development during an ...

Make-A-Wish® Holiday Products Share the Power of a Wish(SM)
Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | (PHOENIX) September 25, 2001 – The spirit of the Make-A-Wish experience can now be found in special holiday products. The Make-A-Wish Foundation® is currently offering holiday greeting cards, gift cards, and a 2002 calendar through its Web site ...

The World Reaches Back
Mercy Corps International | Many Americans reacted with immediate compassion by donating money, time, and supplies to Mercy Corps' emergency relief efforts. Countries, organizations, and people that have been touched by Americans through Mercy Corps' work are now offering ...

Obesity and Cancer
National Cancer Institute | Several cancers are associated with obesity: those of the breast, endometrium, colon, kidney, esophagus, stomach, and gallbladder. Some studies have also reported links between obesity and cancers of the prostate, ovaries, and pancreas.

 

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