Charity News from Monday, Jan. 28, 2002Alzheimer's Association Steps Up Action on Federal Research FundingAlzheimer's Association | The association is calling on Congress and President Bush to make conquering Alzheimer's disease a key federal health priority. "The Alzheimer's Association calls on the nation to harness its resources—public and private—to conquer Alzheimer's ... The Advertising Council and the American Cancer Society Launch PSAs to Promote Early Colon Cancer Detection American Cancer Society | The Advertising Council and the American Cancer Society joined today to announce the launch of a national public service advertising campaign that uses humor to encourage people to get tested for colon cancer. The campaign includes television, ... Ambassador Richard Schifter Named Chair of AJC International Relations Commission American Jewish Committee | Ambassador Richard Schifter has been named Chair of the American Jewish Committee's International Relations Commission. "It is an honor to have Dick Schifter serving as Chair of AJC's International Relations Commission." American Heart Association announces its legislative priorities for the second session of the 107th Congress American Heart Association | - Appropriation of $60 million for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Cardiovascular Health State Program and the Paul Coverdell National Acute Stroke Registry. Currently, only six states receive comprehensive funding under ... JCPenney and Clubs Make the Grade Boys & Girls Club of America | A comprehensive educational strategy that looks to integrate learning into every program offered at a Boys & Girls Club, Project Learn helps youngsters find academic success, often for the first time. - The Boys & Girls Club of Syracuse, N.Y., ... Piecing Life Back Together After the Goma Volcano: CARE Assists Now and for the Long Term CARE | The roads of Goma are crowded with aid vehicles and 20-ton trucks bringing in food, water containers, blankets, plastic sheets and soap. An estimated 100,000 people are without shelter; 50,000 students lost their schools and countless numbers of ... Christians Grapple With HIV/AIDS Pandemic At International Meeting Samaritan's Purse | Some would say the Christian church hasn't done enough in the fight against HIV/AIDS. In fact, a recent survey shows, only 3 percent of evangelical Christians in the United States say they plan to help (Barna Research Group 2001).
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