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New Campaign Calls for Safer Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Disabled Motoring UK is gearing up to campaign for a change in legislation that will improve the safety of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs). The charity believes it is a moral and human right for people who travel in a wheelchair to be able to purchase a converted vehicle that has been properly tested and is Read the rest »

RACE for LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATIONAL CHAIR HEATS UP

To donate to the campaign, visit http://markrutherford.org. To contact the campaign, call campaign manager Marc Goddard 303 573 3980. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: RACE FOR LIBERTARIAN PARTY NATIONAL CHAIR HEATS UP Indianapolis, Indiana– The race for national chair of the Libertarian party just became more interesting. Late last night, speaking to a room full of supporters Read the rest »

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Charities Needed to Pioneer on-Line Communities

Chatham-based Netsite is on the hunt for organisations, particularly not for profit and charities, to pioneer the use of on-line communities that allow people to communicate and collaborate. Netsite has already worked successfully with NHS South East Coast and NHS West Kent on projects such as the Learning Network and Healthy Passport Club. Now the Read the rest »

A BRIGHTER CHRISTMAS, DELIVERED by VOLVO CAR UK and ACTION for CHILDREN

December 22, 2011 | Author: Agenda21Digital | Posted in Automotive, Charity, Non-profit

Father Christmas pictured with his V60 DRIVe R-Design and Yvonne Martin from Action for Children Volvo Car UK recruits Father Christmas to help raise £25,000 for Action for Children Father Christmas to test drive a Volvo V60 DRIVe and deliver presents to Action for Children projects across the UK Help us reach our fundraising target Read the rest »

CHILDREN’S CHARITY NEEDS YOUR VOTES for COMMUNITY CASH BOOST

December 21, 2011 | Author: Agenda21Digital | Posted in Charity, Non-profit

A children’s charity needs the public’s help to be in with the chance of winning £6,000 to help disadvantaged children and young people in Blaenau Gwent. Action for Children has entered the NatWest Community Force initiative, which works with local communities to support the people, projects and charities making a real difference where they live. Read the rest »

CYCLIST in HIS SEVENTIES RAISES THOUSANDS for CHILDREN’S CHARITY

December 21, 2011 | Author: Agenda21Digital | Posted in Charity, Children & Youth, Disability, Non-profit, Senior Citizens

An intrepid grandfather from Magor has cycled across Wales to raise thousands of pounds for charity. Bill Bewg, 70, from Magor in Gwent, took on the challenge of a 192-mile cycle ride from West to East Wales to raise money for Action for Children. Bill, who has been fundraising for Action for Children for 22 years, Read the rest »

St. Baldrick’s Foundation Elects Two New Members to the Board of Directors

November 7, 2011 | Author: jaymelyle | Posted in Non-profit, Philanthropy & Non-profit

New Members Include Lauded Pediatric Oncology Doctor and Mother of Child Affected by Cancer LOS ANGELES – The St. Baldrick’s Foundation, the largest volunteer-driven charity dedicated to raising money for childhood cancer research, today announced that Robert Arceci, M.D., Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, and Amy Bucher,  who has been actively advocating Read the rest »

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Robina Suwol, Environmental Health and Justice Advocate, Nominated for 2011 Hero Award

The Jewish Community Heroes campaign organized by The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) celebrates the selflessness and courage of those who put others before themselves. The Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) has announced the launch of the Third Annual Jewish Community Hero Awards, to recognize the selflessness and courage of those who are Read the rest »

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Network of Executive Women Will Honor Industry’s ‘Diversity Heroes’ at NEW Leadership Summit

September 1, 2011 | Author: pierthierd | Posted in Non-profit, Philanthropy & Non-profit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT Rob Wray Tel. 323.664.3198 Mobile 323.702.4709 rwray@newonline.org 10 leaders will receive CPG/Retail Diversity Award Sept. 19 in Orlando CHICAGO (August 31, 2011) — The Network of Executive Women will induct 10 industry leaders into its new CPG Retail Diversity Hall of Fame, Monday, Sept. 19, at the diversity organization’s 10th anniversary Read the rest »

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Chipkos: World’S Most Expensive Flip Flop Saves the Planet

August 9, 2011 | Author: tuesdaysimon | Posted in Art & Museums, Charity, Fashion, Online Retail, Public Relations

World’s Most Expensive Flip Flop Saves the Planet Armed with a line of Indian-inspired sandals, a Twitter campaign that protects rain forests and a hand-painted collector’s edition sandal by a renowned artist, Chipkos makes its footing in a  social movement. Los Angeles, Calif. – August 9, 2011 – Chipkos today announces the release of its Read the rest »