Charity News from Monday, Feb. 23, 2004St. Jude launches Spanish language Web siteSt. Jude Children's Research Hospital (ALSAC) | This week, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital announces the launch of its Web site in Spanish, which will allow Spanish-speaking visitors to learn more about the lifesaving research at St. Jude in their native language. New Study Underscores Alzheimer's Association's Call For Americans To "Maintain Your Brain" Alzheimer's Association | A study published online by the British Medical Journal finds that women with type 2 diabetes suffer greater cognitive decline than women without diabetes and have worse cognitive function. Farm Bureau: Members Raise $80,000 for America's Hungry America's Second Harvest | The farm and ranch families of Farm Bureau last year raised $80,000 and donated 718,000 pounds of food to hungry Americans during the inaugural year of the "Harvest for All" program. American Cancer Society Presents 2004 Medal of Honor Awards American Cancer Society | U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Tom Ridge will be among those honored by the American Cancer Society for leadership in the battle against cancer. CRS Consortium Awarded First Round Grant of $24.7 Million to Help HIV/AIDS Patients in Africa, the Caribbean and Latin America Catholic Relief Services | An unprecedented and historic five-year, $15 billion commitment by President Bush and the U.S. Congress to treat 2 million persons with HIV/AIDS, prevent 7 million new infections, and provide care and support for 10 million living with HIV/AIDS. Award-Winning Filmmakers To Present World Premiere Of New Documentary "Peaceable Kingdom" American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Documentary shares life-changing story of fourth generation cattleman joining farm animal rescuers to expose the excesses and inequity of factory farming.
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