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Make-A-Wish Foundation

Friday, April 22nd, 2011

Since 1980, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has given hope, strength and joy to children with life-threatening medical conditions. The organization grants a child’s wish in the U.S. every 40 minutes. As the foundation continues to mature, its mission will remain steadfast. Wish children of the past, present and future will have an opportunity to share the [...]

American Cancer Society

Saturday, April 16th, 2011

The American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back. It is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem. ACS consists of 13 chartered [...]

Philadelphia Bar Foundation

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

The Philadelphia Bar Foundation is dedicated to promoting access to justice for all people in the community, particularly those struggling with poverty, abuse and discrimination. They accomplish this mission by providing grants and technical assistance in support of quality legal services, addressing unmet legal needs and providing education on matters in the public interest. Philadelphia [...]

Simon’s Fund

Saturday, April 2nd, 2011

Simon’s Fund is an organization dedicated to saving children’s lives by raising awareness about heart conditions that lead to sudden cardiac arrest and death. Their goals include providing free heart screenings to students throughout the Philadelphia region, education parents, pediatricians, school faculty, and other child service professionals about the warning signs of the conditions that [...]