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Hoodies That Change the World

August 25, 2014

By James Williams Who says a person is too young to make a difference? James Williams came to partner with Feed the Children several months…

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What it’s Like to Work in Mississippi’s Only Abortion Clinic

August 25, 2014

By Sarah Kliff There are three doctors who terminate pregnancies at Mississippi’s only abortion clinic, a bright pink building in Jackson. Two keep their identities…

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People With Down Syndrome Are Pioneers in Alzheimer’s Research

August 25, 2014

By Jon Hamilton When researchers at the University of California, San Diego wanted to听study听an experimental Alzheimer’s drug last year, they sought help from an unlikely…

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Nurses鈥 visits curb deaths among poor, single women and their children

August 25, 2014

By Lenny Bernstein A program that provides poor, single, first-time mothers with听intensive support from visiting nurses听reduced death rates among both the women and their children,…

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Small-business Q&A: Ways to show social concerns

August 25, 2014

By Ron Consolino Q: You often read about the large donations major companies make to charities. How can a successful small business demonstrate social responsibility?…

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How The ALS Association Should Spend Donations From the #IceBucketChallenge

August 25, 2014

Three weeks ago The ALS Association (The ALSA), known for global research, advocacy and care services for those fighting Lou Gehrig鈥檚 Disease, launched the 鈥淚ce…

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2013 Annual Report

August 25, 2014
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Rage in Ferguson offers important lesson

August 25, 2014

By Lecia Brooks The seemingly nonstop coverage of protests in Ferguson, Missouri, by cable news networks provided little beyond a disturbing loop of images 鈥…

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Member Rally 2014 Recap

August 22, 2014

Thank you to everyone who attended this year’s Member Rally. 听If you weren’t able to attend, or if you attended and would like to reference…

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Albert Pujols 鈥淧inch Hits鈥 to Support 20th Anniversary of the Toys鈥淩鈥漊s Toy Guide For Differently-Abled Kids庐

August 22, 2014

Toys鈥淩鈥漊s庐听announced the release of its 20th听Anniversary edition of the听Toys鈥淩鈥漊s Toy Guide for Differently-Abled Kids庐, an easy-to-use toy selection resource for those who know, love and…

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Food Allergy Tips for Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTOs) and Parent-Teacher Associations (PTAs)

August 22, 2014

Today, one in 13 children has food allergies, and nearly 40 percent of these children have experienced a severe or lifethreatening reaction. Many of these…

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Register Now! 6th Annual Prevent Cancer 5k is September 21, 2014

August 22, 2014

Registration now for the 2014 Prevent Cancer 5k Walk/Run and help promote healthy lifestyles and cancer prevention. This year鈥檚 event will feature a scenic course…

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