Charity News from Monday, Jan. 27, 2003National Eating Disorders Association Announces 16th Annual 'Eating Disorders Awareness Week' February 23 – March 2National Eating Disorders Association | The battle against the medical disorder called the "silent epidemic" – due to the hidden, behind-closed-doors nature of the disease – gets prime-time recognition as NEDA launches this year's Eating Disorders Awareness Week Feb. 23 - March 2. State Study Shows Progress on Long Term Care, RX, Elder Protection Federal Government Efforts Lagging—Must Help States In Difficult Times Alzheimer's Association | A wide array of health care initiatives including long term care workforce issues, elder protection, prescription drug coverage and Medicaid were adopted by state legislatures in 2002, according to a new analysis of state legislation. Alzheimer's Association Calls on Bush to Increase Research Funding at NIH Alzheimer's Association | President Bush can pay no greater tribute to Ronald Reagan, or assure a more lasting legacy, than to provide the resources now for Alzheimer research and care. SBLI USA Honors Former U.S. President Carter and Habitat at Gala Habitat for Humanity International | SBLI USA Mutual Life Insurance Company Inc. presented its Goodwill Ambassador Award to former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, and raised more than $100,000 for Habitat for Humanity International at its annual gala. Mexico Quake Damage Worse Than Expected Catholic Relief Services | "The damage caused by Tuesday's earthquake is significantly greater than originally thought," said Lourdes Toussaint, Mexico project manager for Catholic Relief Services, reporting from Colima and Mexico City.
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