Charity News from Tuesday, Apr. 9, 2002WE REMEMBER!American Jewish Committee | In the Jewish tradition, we are commanded to remember (zachor) and not to forget (lo tishkach). We remember the six million Jewish martyrs, including 1.5 million children, who were exterminated in the Holocaust. Tiny device blocks useless part of heart, prevents blood clots American Heart Association | A tiny device implanted into the heart to prevent blood clots could reduce the risk of strokes in people with atrial fibrillation (AF), researchers report in today's rapid access publication of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart ... Fatty acid from fish oil fights arrhythmias, sudden death American Heart Association | Daily supplements of a fatty acid found in fish oil halves the risk of sudden death in heart attack survivors, researchers report in today's Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. That study found that 1 gram daily of n-3 ... Holocaust Survivors Still Seeking Answers on Day of Remembrance American Red Cross | Since the end of World War II, the American Red Cross has been reuniting families separated by the devastation of the war era. That work continues today through the free and confidential services provided by the American Red Cross to survivors of... JewelryNetwork.com Creates Ribbon Of Hope Pin To Benefit Breast Cancer Research At City Of Hope City of Hope | The Ribbon of Hope pin was specially commissioned to benefit breast cancer research conducted at City of Hope. "We wanted to raise our customers' awareness about breast cancer and to support City of Hope's commitment to eradicating this ... Nobel Peace Prize Nomination for the Peace Corps Cites Direct Relief International President Direct Relief International | Direct Relief International President and CEO, Thomas Tighe, is cited in a 2002 Nobel Peace Prize Nomination. According to the nomination letter, Returned Peace Corps Volunteers in the NGO world include Carl Pope, executive director of the Sierra... Environmental Defense Urges Public Access To Governors Island Environmental Defense | Environmental Defense today praised plans to reclaim Governors Island for use by New Yorkers, and, in testimony before the City Council, called on state and city officials to commit to ensuring that public access and parks are an integral part of ... Texas Native Olivo Appointed To Serve On Girls And Boys Town National Board Girls and Boys Town | Andrew C. Olivo, a Dallas, Texas, area attorney and civic leader has been appointed to a three-year term as a member of the Girls and Boys Town National Board of Trustees.
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