Charity News from Monday, Jul. 21, 2003Founder and Leader of the World's Largest Christian Ministry DiesCampus Crusade for Christ | William R. "Bill" Bright, founder of Campus Crusade for Christ, the world's largest Christian ministry, died Saturday, July 19 from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis. He was 81. Verizon Employees Raised More Than $480,000 Through Light The Night Walk; Funds Support Leading-Edge Blood Cancer Researcher Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | One step at a time, Verizon employees are directly and positively impacting the lives of patients with leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma. More than 2,000 employees took part in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Light The Night® Walk last year. The National Eating Disorders Association Appoints Lynn Grefe As New Chief Executive Officer National Eating Disorders Association | This is an exciting time for us as an organization. The issues surrounding eating disorders and their devastating impact have become a part of the public health discourse. With Lynn's leadership, our visibility will continue to grow. National Book Scholarship Fund Now Accepting Applications ProLiteracy Worldwide | Literacy programs have an opportunity to obtain books and materials to improve the services they provide. Grant applications are now being accepted for the National Book Scholarship Fund (NBSF), sponsored by ProLiteracy Worldwide. Oxfam: Delay in Deployment of Liberia Force Costing Lives Oxfam-America | International relief agency Oxfam today warned that the delay in sending peace-keeping troops to Liberia is costing lives and contributing to a humanitarian catastrophe in the making. Pringles Chips In To Support American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund Following Tragic May Tornadoes American Red Cross | In response to unprecedented devastation from tornadoes this spring, the Pringles brand of snacks will make a contribution to the American Red Cross valued at more than $2 million in cash and advertising. White Directory Publishers Donates $25,000 to the USO to Support Our Troops United Service Organization (USO) | White Directory Publishers – The Talking Phone Book – is donating $25,000 to the USO in recognition of the sacrifices of our men and women in uniform. The donation was designated by the Buffalo-based company's founder Wilbur D. Lewis. World Congress On Disabilities Muscular Dystrophy Association | The annual congress will feature a trade show of products and services for people affected by a wide range of disabilities, as well as a conference program of more than 120 sessions on subjects such as aging with a disability and independence. American Heart Association welcomes Sen. Crapo as co-chair of Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition American Heart Association | Senator Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, has stepped up his commitment to health promotion and disease prevention by accepting the position of Senate co-chair for the Congressional Heart and Stroke Coalition. Animaland.org Reaches Younger Generation of Animal Advocates American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Oldest animal welfare organization, ASPCA gives 21st century look to redesigned website. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) is excited to introduce the redesign of Animaland.org, the organization's website for kids. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington Successfully Accredited Catholic Charities USA | Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Washington is proud to announce that it has just received formal notification of accreditation by the Council on Accreditation (COA). COA accreditation attests that an organization meets the highest standards.
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