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A Window Screen is Not a Safety Device
Every year, in the United States, nearly 5,000 children — mostly toddlers — fall out of windows; 28 percent require a hospital stay and approximately 20 die. In 2008, 18 children were admitted to The Children’s Hospital for injuries suffered when they fell out of a window. A child who falls 10 feet can suffer…
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Sesame Street and Katie Couric Help Grieving Families
A friend of mine has volunteered in the past at the Comfort Zone Camp . This camp is the nation’s largest bereavement camp and it is offered free of charge to children ages 7-17 who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver. What a wonderful way to give back… There is…
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THE RUN FOR WATER
The Dow Live Earth Run for Water – to take place April 18, 2010 – will consist of a series of 6 km run/walks (the average distance many women and children walk every day to secure water) taking place over the course of 24 hours in countries around the world, featuring concerts and water education…
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Combining Exercise and Giving Back
I am enjoying this wonderful bowl of oatmeal with fresh blueberries and 4 almonds as I write this post. It’s still a bit chilly this morning even though the temps are supposed to get into the 70s today. Nothing like warm oatmeal and lemon tea to keep me warm. There are some races that are…
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Filling my Inspirational tank
So next Saturday my first 5k of the season is happening. Hard to believe we are only a few weeks behind the Blizzard of 2010. Time flies — hello where did February even go?? Anyone!?? Bueller? The race is the Brambleton Ribbon Run /Walk 5k – which is to help raise awareness and funds for…
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Get your kids involved in fighting childhood obesity
empowerME is a website that inspires the younger generation to eat healthier and move more, to motivate each other, and to be a solution to America’s obesity epidemic. Here’s some of its history: The Alliance for a Healthier Generation is a partnership between the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation. We have…
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Shopping for a Cause
I love to shop. That is obvious, but I love when companies let you shop while giving back. It’s the least they can do, right? This Friday: Gap Stores are holding a promotion: bring in a pair of jeans – any jeans you don’t wear, use, need – and it can be denim in general…
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Huge Earthquake Batters Chile
Huge Earthquake Batters Chile, 78 Dead – ABC News. I am thinking about the people of Chile and surrounding areas that will be affected by this earthquake. Let’s all pray for them and see how we can offer our help.