21Sep/15

Nepal quake: Charities accused of “misleading” public on aid – Hindustan Times


Hindustan Times

Nepal quake: Charities accused of “misleading” public on aid
Hindustan Times
The survey also revealed some NGOs had only spent a fraction of the amount raised in the first three months after the quake, while not making clear to donors in online appeals they were working with local partner agencies. Smilowitz said some
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21Sep/15

Jacksonville man hits 100-gallon blood-donation mark, says he’ll continue … – Florida Times-Union


Florida Times-Union

Jacksonville man hits 100-gallon blooddonation mark, says he’ll continue
Florida Times-Union
Stophel began donating in 1983 when his brother, Tom, asked him to come to The Blood Alliance. Stophel donated whole blood at first. After hitting his 10-gallon mark, he started donating platelets as well, jokingly racing his brother to the blood bank

20Sep/15

Conservatives announce cancer funding related to Terry Fox – Windsor Star (blog)


Windsor Star (blog)

Conservatives announce cancer funding related to Terry Fox
Windsor Star (blog)
They would also provide capital funding of $12.5 million to help establish the Canadian Cancer Society’s Cancer Prevention Centre in Vancouver, in conjunction with other levels of government and private donors. Thirdly, Moore said it would renew its …

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