Chicago Tribune |
Donor enables Palos Park couple to care for son in their home
Chicago Tribune “We’re funded almost entirely by donations,” Hellner said. The center’s clients often deal with issues related to financial stability, housing and accessibility. In addition to taking on individual cases, the center conducts workshops on end-of-life … |
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Blood Assurance needs your help to save lives
Winchester Herald Chronicle As a “thank you” for donating and helping to reach Blood Assurance’s goal of saving 90,000 lives this summer, all donors will receive a complementary T-shirt, snack and beverage. “Summer is a popular vacation season, therefore we see a seasonal decline … |
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Biden Launches PAC: It’s ‘Time for Big Dreams’
New York Times The committee allows him to raise money for candidates, pay for politically related travel costs and maintain relationships with longtime donors. “This is a time for big dreams and American possibilities,” Biden says in a message posted on the new site … |
The Globe and Mail |
Canada’s charitable sector is more diverse than (some) rating agencies think
The Globe and Mail Google data from the past five years show that the top search results in Canada for “donation”-related topics were Syria, Typhoon Haiyan, southern Alberta floods, and the Fort McMurray wildfire – with a most significant spike during the first couple … |
CTV News |
Wife of La Ronge man killed in robbery brought to tears by organ donation letter
CTV News The wife of a man who was killed during an armed robbery in La Ronge said she’s “just amazed” with how his donated organs are helping others. Simon Grant’s organs were donated after his death in April. His wife, Cora Laich, received a letter from The … |
The Globe and Mail |
Game-changing gifts leave mark on health system
The Globe and Mail Years before he started his charitable foundation in 2003, the electrical engineer supported several organizations in Iran and Canada related to children’s health and education. While those causes remain his passion and his organization’s focus, … Ms … |
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Study says investors could lose big if Trump administration deep-sixes ‘fiduciary rule’
STLtoday.com Donors from financial services firms, banks, real estate investors and other financial-related donors have been among the most prolific givers to Luetkemeyer and Wagner in recent elections, with Luetkemeyer taking almost $1 million from those sectors … |
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News |
Dyeing Your Way to Younger Skin?
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Methylene blue appears to make fundamental, long-term changes to skin cells.” In the current study, methylene blue outperformed the other three antioxidants, improving several age-related symptoms in cells from both healthy donors and progeria patients. Antioxidant Could Potentially Halt AgingR & D Magazine |
The Globe and Mail |
Liberals to introduce bill reforming cash-for-access fundraisers
The Globe and Mail Meanwhile, Conservative Senator Linda Frum on Tuesday introduced a bill that would make it illegal for Canadian third-party groups to receive donations from foreign entities for the purposes of election-related activities. “Nothing less than the … Federal Liberals set to introduce stricter rules, more transparency for political fundraisingNational Post |
National Post |
Federal Liberals set to introduce stricter rules, more transparency for political fundraising
National Post The federal legislation, coming on Wednesday, is expected to include largely the same measures the Liberals brought in for their own party following controversy over “cash-for-access” events, where well-heeled donors paid hefty ticket prices to mix … Liberals to introduce bill reforming cash-for-access fundraisersThe Globe and Mail |