Charity News from Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2003Alzheimer's Association and Creative Memories® raise $275,000 for ResearchAlzheimer's Association | The Alzheimer's Association and Creative Memories® joined forces to help people with Alzheimer's disease triumph over memory loss. The HSUS Urges Gov. Davis to Sign Bill Strengthening CA Animal Fighting Penalties The Humane Society of the United States | The HSUS is applauding today's passage of landmark legislation strengthening California's anti-cockfighting law. The Senate approved the legislation today, clearing the bill to be sent to Governor Davis for his signature. CRP increases in children as weight increases American Heart Association | There is a significant association between body mass index and C-reactive protein (CRP) levels in children, according to a study in today's rapid access issue of Circulation: Journal of the American Heart Association. Physicians and patients rarely discuss costs The University of Chicago Medical Center | Although patients and physicians agree that discussion of out-of-pocket costs is important, researchers from the University of Chicago have found that these discussions rarely occur. Sixty-three percent of patients felt the need for such talks. The ASPCA Applauds Governor Rod R. Blagojevich For Signing (HB 184) American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Passage of bill protects people and prevents the needless killing of dogs and cats. Due to the nation's pet overpopulation crisis, approximately five-nine million dogs and cats are euthanized each year at shelters nationwide. Stars shine for St. Jude at second annual Runway for Life Celebrity Fashion Show in Hollywood St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | The movie Chicago® may have gotten the Oscar, but St. Jude Children's Research Hospital was the star on August 19. Some of Hollywood's biggest names celebrated the DVD release of the Academy Award-winning film for the benefit of the hospital. Catholic Relief Services Statement on Bombing of United Nations Headquarters in Iraq Catholic Relief Services | Catholic Relief Services (CRS) condemns the bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad. "Our prayers go out to those who were injured and killed and to their families," said Ken Hackett, CRS President.
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