New York City plans to enact a far-reaching ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters and street carts, in the most ambitious effort yet by the Bloomberg administration to combat rising obesity.
Category: Causes
Mashable interviews the faces behind the startups and projects that are working to make a global impact.
These companies provide technological solutions for non-profits, give fledgling startups a place to work and donate to charity every time a song is downloaded. While the companies are diverse, they are all on a mission to change our lives for the better and improve society.
Big Picture Soiree Benefiting Chicago Lost & Found. May 24, 2012, 5:30pm at The Victor, 311 N. Sangamon, Chicago.
Last Chance to have fun for a great cause– the performing arts!!!! Gala 2012: A Mod Musical Evening Benefits The Music Theatre Company
The Best Home Care Service Around Chicagoland is Freedom Home Care! Now that I have first hand (literally) experience with Freedom Home Care I can honestly say in 2 words how I endorse them — simply the best!
The Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) Founder Cindy Housner talks with WGN Radio host Mike McConnell, explaining the arguments for inclusion of athletes with disabiliites in IHSA events.
Promising clinical trial that could lead to treatments to prevent Alzheimer’s, people who are genetically guaranteed to develop the disease-but who do not yet have any symptoms—will for the first time be given a drug intended to stop it, federal officials announced Tuesday. ht.ly/aWCh6 bit.ly/JG4Da
This diabetes education, treatment and awareness program is a community health initiative at its best, Committed to providing greater access to comprehensive diabetes care and education for medically underserved patients in Lake County, the Auxiliary at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, through its annual appeal, has donated nearly $700,000 to this initiative. To donate, contact The […]
Only 3 more days to shop at the Alcove Gift Shop for Mother’s Day while supporting your local hospital. A fundraising arm of the Auxiliary at NorthShore Highland Park Hospital, the Alcove’s proceeds benefit health programs at the Hospital. Fabulous merchandise! Stop in & shop. Highland Park Hospital. 777 Park Ave, HP. Complimentary valet parking
Opening night reception of Bradley S. Weiss’ photo exhibition at Chicago’s Mars Gallery benefiting Rush University Medical Center to thank and honor their Movement Disorder Group & Neurosurgical Teams for treating Brad’s Parkinson’s Disease and giving him his life back! Music by The Sidecars, a jazzy sound with a south American edge. Catering by Highland […]