Charity News from Tuesday, May. 6, 2003Cast of 'As The World Turns' Join 15,000 For NYC March of Dimes WalkAmericaMarch of Dimes | It was a beautiful day for March of Dimes WalkAmerica in New York City April 27 as 'As The World Turns' cast members Jessica Dunphy, Jon Hensley, Michael Park and famed New York Jets quarterback Joe Namath. March of Dimes Names Robert Lucas Vice President Of Corporate Relations March of Dimes | In an effort to forge closer relationships with the corporate world, the March of Dimes has named Robert Lucas to the newly-created post of Vice President of Corporate Relations. Mother's Day Connections Poignant, Painful for Families Living with Alzheimer's Alzheimer's Association | This Sunday, mothers everywhere will open carefully selected greeting cards, have breakfast in bed or given beautiful bouquets by the children who love them. For millions of families living with Alzheimer's disease, it will be poignant and painful. Security, Health Care Essential for Progress in Iraq CARE | Improving security and re-establishing health care and other essential social services stand out as the most serious, immediate needs to stabilize Iraq, the humanitarian organization CARE stated today. Leave No Child Behind – Unless They Have a Mental Disorder National Mental Health Association | Today's House Education and Workforce Subcommittee hearing, "Protecting Children: The Use of Medication in Our Nation's Schools," misses a great opportunity for Congress to truly protect the mental health of America's children. The ASPCA Joins Massachusetts State Senator Robert Hedlund to Ban the Use of Exotic Animals in Circuses and Traveling Shows American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | The legislation would prohibit the use of any primate, wildcat, bear, or elephant in a traveling show or circus. Violators would be subject to a fine of up to $5000 per animal per display and/or a term of imprisonment of up to one year.
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