MedWorm provides a medical RSS filtering service. Over 6000 RSS medical sources are combined and output via different filters. This feed contains the latest medical blog items that have been tagged with 'charitable donations'. Sat, 03 Sep 2011 02:30:53 +0100 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4183355&cid=t_134972_111_f&fid=36048&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.b5media.com%2F%7Er%2Fb5media%2FAHeartyLife%2F%7E3%2Fv_uuyFWjOPw%2F Michelle Obama serving lunch at a Washington, D.C. soup kitchen in 2009 Last year on the day before Thanksgiving, I spent about 20 minutes researching food banks in New York where my small donation could be put to good use. I settled on one that seemed particularly effective, submitted my Mastercard details, then grabbed my suitcase full of wine and sweaters and caught a cab to the airport. I boarded a flight to Detroit, where one of my best friends picked me up and drove me to Ann Arbor, after which a weekend full of friends, turkey, pies, great wine (and gin and port), and driving tours of Michigan ensued. Since then, I’ve donated something like $20 in the form of coins and occasional dollar bills to agreeable buskers on subway platforms. (I’m especially partial to accordion players.... A Hearty Life blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4183355 Fri, 19 Nov 2010 17:08:58 +0100 4183355 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=4082069&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2FKaLOrrGZzO4%2F By Tad DeHavenThe New York Times took a look at people who voluntarily send money to Washington in order to help pay down the federal debt. Last year, the Bureau of the Public Debt received $3.1 million in such donations. Looking at the federal budget, I found a total of $241 million in “gifts and contributions” for fiscal year 2010. Charitable donations to the federal government are insignificant when compared to donations made to private charities. A Cato essay on welfare spending points out that Americans contribute more than $300 billion a year to organized private charities and volunteer more than 8 billion hours a year to charitable activities, which can be valued at about $158 billion. Thus when given the choice, people overwhelmingly entrust their donations to private charities... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=4082069 Tue, 19 Oct 2010 11:09:33 +0100 4082069 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3924869&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fwe-all-love-boobies-but-are-these-bracelets-inappropriate%2F photo via ABC News Bracelets sold by the Keep a Breast Foundation are causing a stir in schools around the country. The bracelets have the phrase, “I love boobies,” on them. No — not boobies! Keep a Breast, a nonprofit that supports breast cancer prevention and early detection among young people, is selling the bracelets online and in stores across the country for around $4 each. School officials claim that the bracelets are in poor taste, and some schools have banned them. We have to admit we like them — if you’re going to encourage teenagers to touch their breasts every month, they’re going to be giggling no matter what. And every first grader in America knows what boobies are, anyway. So do you think the bracelets are inappropriate? Let us know in the comment... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3924869 Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:11:30 +0100 3924869 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914959&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fpepsi-refresh-project-meets-kevin-bacons-sixdegrees-org-video-of-the-day%2F No, we’re not condoning drinking sodas like Pepsi, or, for that matter, investing your life savings with the help of a Ponzi scheme orchestrator (like Kevin Bacon and Kyra Sedgwick did with Bernie Madoff – oops!), but it’s not a bad idea to investigate SixDegrees.org, Kevin Bacon’s legit nonprofit charity networking site – to which Pepsi recently gave a $250,000 grant that you can help spend – for good. Check out Kevin’s video that explains it all: Post from: BlissTree Pepsi Refresh Project Meets Kevin Bacon's SixDegrees.org: Video of the Day (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914959 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:30:24 +0100 3914959 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3914960&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fkevin-bacon-for-sixdegrees-org-daily-do-gooder%2F Remember Six Degrees of Kevin Bacon, that global phenomenon that started and spread around the world in 1997 – way before Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, or Foursquare? Well, a few years ago, Bacon decided to capitalize on his Six Degrees mega-popularity and found SixDegrees.org, a social networking site that’s all about finding charitable nonprofits (more than one million of them), promoting the ones you already care about, and donating to help support them. (You can even find out which causes are near-and-dear to celebrities’ hearts. Woot.) Oh, and Kevin’s wife, Kyra, just won an Emmy. Congrats. Post from: BlissTree Kevin Bacon for SixDegrees.org: Daily Do-Gooder (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3914960 Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:43 +0100 3914960 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902867&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-shopping-clean-water-bottle-is-easy-to-clean%2F photo via Lifehacker A while back we really nerded out over the eco-friendly Alex bottle — a reusable, BPA-free water bottle that screws apart for easy cleaning. And it looks like we’re about to have another geek attack, because Lifehacker found another eco-friendly, easy-to-clean water bottle. The aptly named Clean Bottle has a removable top and bottom, so you can really wipe out the entire thing. Of course, the bottle is made of BPA-free, non-toxic plastic, and you can even stick it in the dishwasher. So we’re going shopping. Plus, 10% of Clean Bottle profits are donated to eco-friendly or cycling charities. But we have to admit — we like the look of the Alex bottle better. Which type of bottle do you prefer? via Lifehacker Post from: BlissTree Eco-Friendly Shopping: "... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902867 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:36:40 +0100 3902867 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3902856&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=34872&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Ffeel%2Flink-like-our-5-faves-from-the-web-so-far-this-week%2F Funny Cat Video Alert! – Winston Bananas is a handsome cat with a sugar pot lid on his head who’s being videotaped while trying to catnap. Understandably, he’s annoyed. Wouldn’t you be? (Gawker TV) 10 Easy Energy Boosters – And none of them involve illegal drugs. If even half of these work, we’ll be high on life. (Shine) 4 Vices That Are Good For You…Really! – You had us at “4 Vices.” (Vitamin G) Off-Roading Wheelchairs – Donated to Haiti earthquake victims with spinal injuries. This is so good it made us cry. (GOOD) 10 Endangered Vacation Spots – Say it ain’t so! And, we don’t actually like this, but you know what we mean. (The Daily Green) Post from: BlissTree Link Like: Our 5 Faves From the Web So Far This Week (Source: He... Healthbolt blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3902856 Wed, 25 Aug 2010 20:14:29 +0100 3902856 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3854501&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fsharks-for-ocean-conservation-daily-do-gooder%2F We usually feature philanthropic celebrities in our Daily Do-Gooder post, but during Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, which ran August 1-5, these chronically misunderstood creatures (sharks, not celebs) got to swim their own watery red carpet. And, while Jaws can’t speak for himself, we bet he and his relatives are pretty interested in keeping the ocean clean. That’s why Discovery has teamed up with artists to create and auction off shark-themed skateboards for charity. Proceeds go to Oceana, a conservation group that strives to stop ocean pollution, promote responsible fishing, and protect marine wildlife. (We’re gonna need a bigger boat.) The auctions close August 19. Photo by Flickr user miusam-ck Post from: BlissTree Sharks for Ocean Conservation: Daily Do-Gooder... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3854501 Tue, 10 Aug 2010 13:30:32 +0100 3854501 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3740572&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhaiti-relief-earthship-biotecture-builds-sustainable-home-for-earthquake-victims%2F Earthship Biotecture is a company that builds 100% sustainable homes that deliver their own electricity, maintain temperature, use solar energy, gather and recycle their own water, and grow their own food. Uber-eco-friendly. Recently, the Earthship team took a trip down to Haiti to build a sustainable building for the victims of the January earthquake. Their trip was a total success: They built a structure completely out of garbage (not kidding), and fed Haitians who helped with the construction. Plus, they have plans to go back in October to finish installing the heating, electric, water, and solar systems on the building. In the meantime, the participating Haitians have learned skills they need to build more sustainable structures like this one, which will create jobs and, of course, hou... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3740572 Fri, 09 Jul 2010 18:39:47 +0100 3740572 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729842&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fvolunteering-and-productivity-where-would-you-volunteer%2F photo: Thinkstock Taking a half-day off to volunteer sounds like a cakewalk compared to an afternoon stuck in your cube. The added benefits? It could even improve your job performance. A University of Florida study showed that workers who have permission to do public service work harder, speak well about their employer in public, take less time off work, and are happier. Sounds like a win-win-win situation. If your employer let you take off some of your work day to volunteer, what kind of nonprofit would you like to help out? via Planet Green Post from: BlissTree Volunteering and Productivity: Where Would You Donate Your Time? (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729842 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 20:13:22 +0100 3729842 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3729845&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fmoronic-swedish-feminists-burn-13000-in-pointless-ceremony%2F photo: Thinkstock We know women get paid less than men in the workplace, and, yes — that totally sucks. But is it a reason to waste $13,000 that could have been donated to a worthwhile charitable nonprofit? Sweden’s feminist party burned $13,000 (donated by an advertising agency) to protest the amount of money women aren’t getting every minute compared to men. A powerful metaphor, to be sure, but there are plenty of women (and children) starving and struggling in the world. Why couldn’t that money have been donated to an organization that helps women in developing countries get an education or start a local business? While it’s less of a shock tactic, that would actually be helping the women’s equality movement, rather than just being an empty, wasteful gest... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3729845 Tue, 06 Jul 2010 18:23:22 +0100 3729845 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3718362&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fhigh-five-world-cup-videos-we-like%2F We especially like this High-Five World Cup!! video, not because of the hot-professional-soccer-player angle, but because it was filmed to increase awareness and support of 1GOAL: Education for All – which brings footballers, fans, and governments together to help make education for children, particularly girls, a priority all over the world. Good goal. HIGH-FIVE WORLD CUP!! from Shakira Isabel Post from: BlissTree High-Five World Cup!! Videos We Like (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3718362 Fri, 02 Jul 2010 03:21:11 +0100 3718362 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3706640&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Feco-friendly-family-mother-and-daughter-bike-for-land-conservation%2F photo via Planet Green You think your morning ride to work was rough? Try biking cross-country. Helen and Al Steussy, a mother-daughter team, are on day nine of 50 in their 3,630-mile journey from Oregon to New Hampshire. They’re doing it all in the name of land conservation. The Steussys aim to raise $20,000 to stop current trends of city sprawl. Each day, 5,000 acres of land are developed in the U.S. That’s a lot of land that could be an eco-friendly nature preserve, but instead becomes a parking lot, an office park, high-rise condos, a Target, or some other big box store. Money raised will be donated to Red-tail Conservancy, the Land Trust Alliance, and local land trusts the Steussys find along the way. Track their progress and donate on their website. via Planet Green Post... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3706640 Mon, 28 Jun 2010 21:41:45 +0100 3706640 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3695529&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fgulf-oil-spill-spirit-air-must-be-high-to-stoop-so-low%2F So far, it seems like no one’s really capitalizing on the BP oil spill in the Gulf. We haven’t seen any t-shirts or heard any #1 hits about oil – and if we did, we’d hope the proceeds would be going to those people and wildlife affected by the spill. That’s so gre–wait, what? Spirit Air is running ads that are exploiting the oil spill – and sexist to boot? Spirit Air’s new campaign focuses on scantily-clad women lounging on beaches, all lubed up and enjoying the sun. The tagline reads, “Check out the oil on our beaches.” So tasteless. Did anyone at the ad agency perhaps think it was too soon, insensitive, or inappropriate to exploit a disaster that killed people, wildlife, and ruined a huge swath of the Gulf of Mexico – and is just getting ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3695529 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 22:10:36 +0100 3695529 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3683591&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fshop-for-the-gulf-threadless-pelican-t-shirts-for-the-gulf-restoration-network%2F Donating $10 toward the Gulf oil spill restoration efforts hardly seems like a tall order, but it’s especially easy to let go of your cash when you get a cool “peliCAN” t-shirt from Threadless in return. All proceeds from the shirts, designed by Frederik Wepener and Ross Zietz, go toward the Gulf Restoration Network (healthygulf.org), and they’re available for men and women. We say get one for yourself and a friend (or two). But that’s because we love pelicans. Post from: BlissTree Shop for the Gulf: Threadless "peliCAN" T-Shirts for the Gulf Restoration Network (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3683591 Mon, 21 Jun 2010 19:56:22 +0100 3683591 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676635&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffilm-review-christy-turlington-tackles-womens-health-issues-with-no-woman-no-cry-documentary%2F This post originally appeared on our sister site TheGloss, and was written by TheGloss Editor-in-Chief Lilit Marcus. During the opening sequence of her documentary No Woman No Cry, Christy Turlington admits that she’s led a pretty charmed life, but something happened the day that she gave birth to her daughter and there were complications: “I went from invincible to powerless.” Though Turlington got medical care and both she and her daughter were fine, she realized how fortunate she was to have access to quality maternity care. The experience sent her on a new kind of journey, not only of motherhood but of a mission to learn about maternal health around the world and try to raise awareness about women’s health issues. Her travels took her from Bangladesh to Guatemal... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676635 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:29:12 +0100 3676635 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3676639&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fafrican-penguins-cute-picture-sad-story%2F Bird Island, a small island off the coast of South Africa, is home to the breeding grounds of the African Penguin, a species recently classified as endangered. The population of African Penguins has dwindled from 150,000 mating pairs to 26,000 mating pairs, and 600 baby chicks just died due to harsh weather off of the coast of South Africa. Check out this site to find out how you can help these adorable African Penguins. photo via Treehugger via Treehugger Post from: BlissTree African Penguins: Cute Picture, Sad Story (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3676639 Fri, 18 Jun 2010 18:05:26 +0100 3676639 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3671647&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Ffifa-world-cup-nonprofit-we-love-solafrica%2F image via Inhabitat Although Nairobi is as soccer-crazed as the rest of the world right now, residents of Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, didn’t think they’d be able to watch the 2010 FIFA World Cup, because they don’t have electricity. That is, until Solafrica, a Swiss nonprofit, provided them with a portable solar power station to run a large TV. And Solafrica didn’t stop there. In partnership with Greenpeace, they trained local young people to make simple solar-powered LED lamps to replace the kerosene ones being used in Kibera. Solafrica might be our first official nonprofit crush of the World Cup. If they figure out a way to recycle all the vuvuzelas being used in South Africa, we’d let them wear our pin. via Inhabitat Post from: BlissTree FIFA World ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3671647 Thu, 17 Jun 2010 22:21:01 +0100 3671647 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665936&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fuma-thurman-for-key-to-the-cure-daily-do-gooder%2F She killed Bill, and now Uma Thurman is helping to wipe out cancer as the new ambassador for Saks’ Key for The Cure Campaign. The actress will be taking over Gwyneth Paltrow’s role as spokesperson for the Saks Fifth Avenue fundraisers and promote special t-shirts to help raise money for the EIF’s Breast Cancer Research Fund. via Look To The Stars Post from: BlissTree Uma Thurman for Key to the Cure: Daily Do-Gooder (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665936 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:30:51 +0100 3665936 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3665939&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F183313%2F Don’t just sit there! Go brag about your favorite health-focused nonprofit to GreatNonprofits and GuideStar. If the health nonprofit you recommend gets at least 10 positive online reviews by the June 30 deadline, it could be eligible for a $5,000 giveaway. And we sure like worthy causes. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3665939 Tue, 15 Jun 2010 23:14:07 +0100 3665939 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3644741&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fblisstree-readers-get-25-off-eboost-energy-drink-and-help-support-breast-cancer-research%2F Are you or a loved one grappling with breast cancer? If so, EBOOST and Blisstree understand the long road and challenges ahead. That’s why for every box of pink lemonade that EBOOST sells, they’ll donate a full $10 of the proceeds to the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Together, we can give hope to millions of women and their families – and help wipe out this terrible disease once and for all. The EBOOST Healthy Energy Drink contains a special blend of vitamins and minerals that activate the four vital elements of performance: ENERGY, IMMUNITY, RECOVERY, and FOCUS, delivering sustained energy that lasts. EBOOST has teamed up with Susan G. Komen for the Cure® to raise money for breast cancer awareness with an exclusive offer for Blisstree readers. A box of 20 EBOOST pink lemon... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3644741 Tue, 08 Jun 2010 21:11:10 +0100 3644741 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3621659&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36438&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeedproxy.google.com%2F%7Er%2FCato-at-liberty%2F%7E3%2F0UQ-oRE-kK0%2F By Adam SchaefferRobert VerBruggen of NRO believes that the only difference between allowing taxpayers to direct their own funds according to their individual preferences and having the government pool all tax dollars and distribute them according its collective preference is political, not principled. A mere technicality rather than a fundamental distinction. Moreover, VerBruggen contends that it is dishonest to use tax credits instead of direct government spending. If that’s true, why don’t we voucherize charitable giving? The feds should eliminate the charitable tax deduction and send out the average (tax-forgiven) amount donated per adult to every citizen in the country to donate as they wish! Would this be more honest? Is there no fundamental difference between these two approache... Cato-at-liberty blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3621659 Tue, 01 Jun 2010 17:23:03 +0100 3621659 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3599339&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2F179638%2F Fight the Good Fight: EBOOST is giving Blisstree readers 25% off boxes of their pink lemonade energy drink, and donating $10 from each sale to Susan G. Komen for the Cure to help fight breast cancer. Check it out and take our breast cancer quiz. Post from: BlissTree (Source: Breastfeeding 1-2-3) Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3599339 Wed, 26 May 2010 13:09:42 +0100 3599339 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3588852&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fthao-and-dianna-agron-on-oxfam-america-videos-we-like%2F There’s a very particular type of excitement that results from finding out that celebrities you love from afar are actually cool in real life. Usually, this feeling is immediately followed by a surge of depression, as you realize that you probably will never be friends with them – but let’s focus on the positive here. Thao (one of our favorite indie-rockers) and Dianna Agron (our favorite former mean girl of Glee fame) have collaborated on a video for one of Thao’s latest songs, “Body.” Dianna directs the video, and it’s an awesome take on a great song. But the coolest thing to come out of this collaboration is the fact that they decided to premiere the video on Oxfam America, to increase awareness of the effects of climate change on the world’s ... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3588852 Fri, 21 May 2010 21:37:23 +0100 3588852 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=3573656&cid=t_134972_87_f&fid=36050&url=http%3A%2F%2Fblisstree.com%2Flive%2Fcsi-nys-melina-kanakaredes-talks-breast-cancer-%25e2%2580%2593-our-exclusive-video-interview%2F You know Melina Kanakarades from her role as detective Stella Bonasera on the CBS prime-time juggernaut CSI: NY. But Melina also works with Susan G. Komen for the Cure as an advocate for breast cancer survivors and their families. (Melina has a dear friend who fought and won her battle with breast cancer, and Melina credits Susan G. Komen for the Cure for much of her friend’s success.) Melina sat down with Blisstree to talk about her work with Hanes and Susan G. Komen for the Cure designing t-shirts to help fight breast cancer, her fitness routine, empowerment, and Guiding Light – the CBS soap opera that gave Melina her first acting job, and recently went off the air after 72 years on radio and TV. Share this video on your own site: Hanes is proud to expand its partnership with Sus... Breastfeeding 1-2-3 blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=3573656 Mon, 17 May 2010 20:15:48 +0100 3573656 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=865683&cid=t_134972_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F155334039%2F The position by the trade group is revealed in a letter written by Billy Tauzin, PhRMA’s ceo, to Essential Action, one of several advocacy groups that are pushing drugmakers to disclose their global contributions. The reason? Concern that charitable and educational donations result in off-label marketing by groups receiving funds; mask the agendas of public policy groups that debate policy issues, and allow researchers to circumvent normal disclosure requirements. Two months ago, the groups wrote the ceo of each drugmaker and large trade group asking them to commit to full disclosure on a worldwide basis. Since then, Lilly agreed, expanding an earlier promise to reveal all US donations. But the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations declined, saying dis... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=865683 Wed, 12 Sep 2007 11:38:34 +0100 865683 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=816799&cid=t_134972_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F146966503%2F Last month, some advocacy groups wrote the ceo of each drugmaker, along with PhRMA and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations, urging them to disclose their global contributions. The reason? Concern that donations result in off-label marketing by groups receiving funds; mask the agendas of public policy groups that debate policy issues, and allow researchers to circumvent normal disclosure requirements. In doing so, they cited Lilly’s recent decision to make disclosures, at least in the US. Since then, Lilly agreed to expand its disclosure policy on a global basis. However, Harvey Bale, who heads the IFPMA, wrote back and politely declined to join the bandwagon, saying that disclosures would be a burden and, instead, should be made on a national level. ... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=816799 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 16:15:20 +0100 816799 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=793091&cid=t_134972_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F142783681%2F Last month, a few dozen advocacy groups wrote the ceo of each drugmaker, along with Phrma and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations, urging them to disclose their global contributions. The reason? Concern that donations result in off-label marketing by groups receiving funds; mask the agendas of public policy groups that debate policy issues, and allow researchers to circumvent normal disclosure requirements. In doing so, they cited Lilly’s recent decision to make disclosures, at least in the US. Now, the groups report that Lilly has agreed to expand its disclosure policy on a global basis. A letter from Lilly ceo Sid Taurel states that: “Our intention remains to disclose this information globally, and we believe we will be in a position to accom... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=793091 Fri, 10 Aug 2007 20:50:47 +0100 793091 http://www.medworm.com/index.php?rid=760658&cid=t_134972_150_f&fid=35777&url=http%3A%2F%2Ffeeds.feedburner.com%2F%7Er%2FPharmalot%2F%7E3%2F137664817%2F Last month, a dozen advocacy groups began an e-mail petition to convince drugmakers to disclose their contributions. Now, they’ve written to each ceo, along with Phrma and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Associations, to make a direct appeal. Once again, their effort cites Lilly’s recent decision to do so, at least in the US, and so the groups - which now number nearly 40 and include Public Citizen and the Center for Science in the Public Interest - implore all drugmakers to follow suit, and to do so on a global basis. The reason? Their concern that donations result in off-label marketing by groups receiving funds; mask the agendas of public policy groups that debate policy issues, and allow researchers to circumvent normal dislcosure requirements. We&#... Pharmalot blogs http://www.medworm.com/rss/comments.php?id=760658 Thu, 26 Jul 2007 17:06:05 +0100 760658