Charity News from Monday, May. 12, 2003Alzheimer's Association Advisory Council Member Awarded $6.8 Million National Institutes of Health GrantAlzheimer's Association | A research team headed by Linda J. Van Eldik, PhD, professor of cell and molecular biology at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, has received a $6.8 million Program Project Grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Alzheimer's Association's 16th Annual Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala Raises $1 Million for Alzheimer Research Alzheimer's Association | The Alzheimer's Association's 16th Annual Chicago Rita Hayworth Gala raised $1 million for Alzheimer research. The gala was held on Saturday, May 10th at the Civic Opera House drawing nearly 800 guests. The evening's theme was "The Loves of Carmen". As Insecurity Rises in Baghdad, CARE Urges Coalition Forces to Restore Order CARE | In the midst of rising lawlessness, the international humanitarian organization CARE today called on coalition forces to meet their obligations under the Geneva Convention to restore order and security in Baghdad. Country music celebrities donate items for online auction St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | A large number of popular country music artists are stepping up to support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through a unique fund-raising auction. The online auction will coincide with the 2003 Academy of Country Music Awards show. Hancock Fabrics kicks off 2nd annual Quilt of Dreams promotion to benefit St. Jude St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | Did you ever want to be a pilot, or a ballerina? Have you ever wanted to meet your favorite movie star or go on a trip to the Bahamas? Patients at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital do. And customers and employees of Hancock Fabrics can help.
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