Charity News from Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2003New NMHA Brochure Addresses Bipolar Disorder in African American CommunityNational Mental Health Association | Although the rate of bipolar disorder is the same among African Americans as it is among other Americans, African Americans are less likely to receive diagnosis and treatment for this disorder. Newly discovered cellular process helps cells respond to DNA damage caused by radiation and environmental toxins St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital have discovered a novel biochemical process that plays a critical role in helping cells in the body respond to DNA damage, such as that caused by exposure to radiation or environmental toxins. Dr. James Dobson Applauds Bush's State of the Union Address Focus on the Family | It takes a man of strength and courage to defend the sanctity of human life when his critics, including all six Democratic candidates for president, are promoting the killing of babies; even full-term healthy infants in the process of delivery. Michael And Susan Dell Foundation Fund Unique Rapid Response Team For Urgent Cases Of Child Abduction And Exploitation National Center for Missing and Exploited Children | The Michael and Susan Dell Foundation today announced it will provide $3 million dollars in start-up funding for a national missing child rapid response program known as "Team Adam," operated by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. American Humane Selects Suzanne Barnard to Oversee Public Policy Office in Washington, DC American Humane Association | American Humane, the nation's only organization dedicated to both child and animal protection, has hired Suzanne Barnard as its new vice president of public policy. The Public Policy Office plays a key role in the Association's mission.
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