Charity News from Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2003Massachusetts Court's Same-Sex 'Marriage' Ruling an OutrageFocus on the Family | Dr. James Dobson expressed outrage at this morning's 4-3 decision in a Massachusetts case that paves the way for same-sex couples to obtain marriage licenses in the Mass., signaling a systematic dismantling of our nation's understanding of marriage. Four Young Leukemia Patients Inducted into National Soccer Hall of Fame's Walk of Fame Leukemia and Lymphoma Society | Jackson Alea, Nickolaus Bedwell, Christopher Melkonian and Brandon Zammit have loved soccer so much, they didn't let anything stand in the way of the game - including their battle with leukemia. Audubon Comments On US Fish & Wildlife Service Report On 2002 Klamath Fish Kill National Audubon Society | The US Fish and Wildlife Service has released its final scientific assessment of the causes of the disastrous Klamath Basin fish kills in September of 2002. During the massive die-off, more than 34,000 endangered salmon and steelhead perished. America's Second Harvest Accepts 15 Million pounds of USDA Surplus Non-fat Dried Milk America's Second Harvest | America's Second Harvest announced today it has begun receiving donations of up to 15 million pounds of either fortified instant non-fat dried milk that can be reconstituted for drinking or non-fortified product suitable for baking. American Cancer Society Urges Smokers to Quit for the Day, Perhaps for Good American Cancer Society | The American Cancer Society is urging millions of smokers across the country to give up their cigarettes for the day and perhaps a lifetime for the 27th American Cancer Society Great American Smokeout®, Thursday Nov. 20. Multi-Armed “Robot” Enhances the Surgical Cutting Edge City of Hope | Tiny scissors, scalpels and other surgical instruments attached to robotic arms are being used by City of Hope surgeons in delicate, lifesaving surgeries, such as removing cancerous prostate glands in men. Great American Smokeout City of Hope | How can people really quit smoking, considering that nicotine is highly addictive? The most important ingredient in successful smoking cessation is for the individual smoker to make a personal decision to stop smoking in order to avoid the risks. Questions and Answers: ASSIST Evaluation National Cancer Institute | At the time of the study (1991-1999), the American Stop Smoking Intervention Study (ASSIST) was the largest government-funded demonstration project to help states develop effective strategies to reduce smoking. Study Shows Strong Tobacco Control Programs and Policies Can Lower Smoking Rates National Cancer Institute | A study published today provides the latest evidence that investing in state tobacco control programs can reduce smoking rates. States that were part of the ASSIST intervention program showed a greater reduction in smoking prevalence. Salk Institute Receives Record $30 Million Gift Salk Institute for Biological Studies | An anonymous donor has made a $30 million donation to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, providing the largest single gift in the history of the Institute. Wall Streeters dish up $2 million for St. Jude St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | On Nov. 18, the single-largest gathering of Wall Street investors took place at The Regent Wall Street in New York - and it was for the benefit of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. More than $2 million was raised for St. Jude. Scientists find new evidence linking inflammation to venous disease University of Michigan Health System | Deep vein thromboses or DVTs are a serious health problem, especially in the elderly. When blood clots form in deep leg veins, they can permanently damage the venous system or even be fatal, if a blood clot travels to the lungs. Class takes focus off fad diets to curb obesity epidemic University of Michigan Health System | Americans spend millions of dollars each year in search of the perfect weight-loss solution from diets like low carbohydrate, low fat and Atkins to The Zone, The South Beach Diet and Weight Watchers, just to name a few. Light up for Life: Event benefits Food Gatherers, U-M C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital University of Michigan Health System | The event, appropriately titled "Light up for Life", will benefit Food Gatherers and the University of Michigan C.S. Mott Children's Hospital. Those who attend the event are asked to bring canned food or a new unwrapped toy. Best early heart attack treatment is matter of time American Heart Association | The first randomized comparison of clot-busting drugs given en route to the hospital and balloon angioplasty upon arrival finds that clot-busting drugs (thrombolytic agents) seem preferable for patients treated within two hours of symptom onset. Healthcare teams should use right timing, technique to prepare children for heart surgery American Heart Association | Healthcare professionals should individualize pre-procedural education to prepare children for heart surgery, says an expert American Heart Association panel. They suggest that children should be prepared based on age and previous experiences.
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