Charity News from Monday, Jun. 3, 2002New marker of inflammation predicts death from artery diseaseAmerican Heart Association | The inflammatory marker is called interleukin-18 (IL-18). In previous animal studies it has been shown to accelerate atherosclerosis and influence plaque instability. The researchers then followed the subjects for about four years looking for ... The ASPCA Celebrates June As Adopt A Shelter Cat Month American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is celebrating June as Adopt A Shelter Cat Month to educate people about the wonderful cats and kittens available for adoption at shelters. Adopt A Shelter Cat Month is also a ... Great Lakes Celebration with Ralph Bell Brings Change to Windsor Billy Graham Evangelistic Assn | The Great Lakes Celebration concluded last night as a crowd of over 3,600 heard Billy Graham Associate Evangelist, Dr. Ralph Bell, wrap up a four night area-wide evangelistic outreach program. More than 100 churches from various denominations ... CRS Congratulates Awut Deng Acuil, Humanitarian Award Winner Catholic Relief Services | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) today congratulated Awut Deng Acuil, winner of InterAction's 2002 Humanitarian Award. Catholic Relief Services is the official relief and development agency of the United States Catholic community. CO-OP Network Hits The Links In Support Of Hospitalized Children Children's Miracle Network | CO-OP Network associates hit the links in an effort to raise funds for Children's Miracle Network. "CO-OP Network continues to increase their support of Children's Miracle Network," said Smith. MSF Concerned Over New Pressures Exerted on Chechen Refugees in Ingushetia to Return to Chechnya Doctors Without Borders USA | On Wednesday, May 29, 2002, Mourat Ziazikov, the new president of Ingushetia and General of the Special Services, along with Akhmad Kadyrov, head of the Chechen pro-Russian administration, signed an agreement foreseeing the return to Chechnya of ... Anne Thomas Appointed Vice President, Public Affairs Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | Anne Thomas has been named Vice President, Public Affairs at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. Thomas will oversee a wide range of communications efforts including media relations, website design and content, publications and community affairs.
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