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November Is Diabetes Awareness Month, But Independence Blue Cross Fights This Growing And Devastating Disease Every DayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
IBC received one of the top corporate team awards from the American Diabetes Association (ADA) after mobilizing a team of nearly 400 walkers who raised $36,000 through donations and its corporate matching gift program for the ADA's Step Out: Walk to Fight Diabetes presented by Independence Blue Cross (IBC). This fall, more than 3,500 people gathered to participate in the ADA's signature fundraising walk that takes place in 160 cities across the country. (Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today)
Source: Diabetes News From Medical News Today - November 21, 2009 Category: Endocrinology Tags: Diabetes Source Type: news

Vote for Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide to change the lives of thousands who suffer with CFEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(Source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide)
Source: Cystic Fibrosis Worldwide - November 20, 2009 Category: Respiratory Medicine Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Salford artist gets knickers in a twist over Advertiser appealEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
An artist is launching a pants appeal for her 'Manchester Tart' creation in support of the Salford Advertiser’s £250,000 Christie challenge (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Patient experience is at heart of Christie centre designEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Improving the patient experience is at the heart of the design for the new Christie radiotherapy centre being built at Salford Royal. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

On the hunt for fundraising Salford superstarsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Christie charity is throwing open the challenge to generous readers of the Advertiser to become Salford Superstars (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 18, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Oncology on Canvas 2010 CompetitionEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Official Rules and Regulations (1) EligibilityNo purchase is necessary to enter or win. A contest applicant must be: 18 years of age or older; a resident of the United States or Puerto Rico; and a person diagnosed with any type of cancer, or a family member, friend, caregiver or healthcare provider of a person diagnosed with cancer.Employees, officers, subsidiaries of Lilly and NCCS, as well as those with a contractual relationship with Lilly and/or NCCS, their family members and persons living in their household, are not eligible to participate in the competition.Healthcare professionals or government officials who wish ...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 17, 2009 Category: Research Authors: Lilly USA, LLC Source Type: funding

Atherton business woman celebrates after beating cancer for the second timeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A businesswoman from Atherton who has been struck by cancer twice has handed over another £2,000 for the specialist cancer centre that has on both occasions led her to full recovery. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Cash Back for Christie campaign takes double honoursEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Cash Back for Christie campaign scooped two honours at a prestigious award ceremony held at Manchester United’s Old Trafford last night (Thursday 12th November). (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Oswaldtwistle cancer patient starts fundraising just weeks after diagnosisEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 26 year old man from Oswaldtwistle near Blackburn, who has recently been diagnosed with cancer, has already begun fundraising for the cancer centre where he has just started treatment. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 13, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Land's End to John O' Groats 2009 (LEJOG)Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
After more than a year of planning, training and fundraising, with 12 days of cycling from Lands End to John-O-Groats the team handed over cheques totaling £22,504. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - November 13, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: organizations

5 km Santa run, 6 December, Greenwich Park, London. Have fun and raise funds for the TSA. Free Santa suits provided!Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
If you have ever wanted to get involved in a 5km run, here is your chance. On Sunday 6 December at Greenwich Park, London, over 2000 Santa’s are expected to take part, raising over £100,000 ! The TSA are looking for volunteers. You can be part of this fantastic event for just a small registration fee and raising the suggested minimum sponsorship. This is a popular event and places are extremely limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. For further information, call Anne Carter on 0115 923 4301 or email appeals@tuberous-sclerosis.org Free Santa suits provided! (Source: Tuberous Sclerosis Association)
Source: Tuberous Sclerosis Association - November 13, 2009 Category: Neurology Authors: Ben Tags: fundraising news and events Source Type: organizations

MUSC joins fight for preemiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Every year, more than half a million babies are born too soon, too small and often very sick. Babies who survive often face serious health challenges and can suffer from lasting disabilities. November is Prematurity Awareness Month, Nov. 17 is Prematurity Awareness Day, and MUSC is partnering with the March of Dimes to protect our smallest patients and reduce the rate of premature birth. There are several contributing factors to premature birth, such as women of childbearing age who are uninsured and those who smoke. Recommendations for improvement are given in each of these areas, for example, federal...
Source: Women Speak - November 12, 2009 Category: OBGYN Authors: My name Tags: Baby Care Pregnancy & Childbirth Source Type: consumer

Cancer survivor to embark on coast to coast walk in memory of his friend Tom BuckleyEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A year since the late Tom Buckley set off on one of the toughest treks in the country, his friend and former cancer patient Daryl Brady from Atherton is preparing to do the same. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 12, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Within Our Reach Grants ProgramEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation is soliciting applications for grants that address translational and clinical aspects of rheumatoid arthritis. Outcomes from these grants should lead to new insights into the etiology, pathogenesis and treatment of RA. All applications must be relevant to the purpose and goals of the Within Our Reach campaign. For this fourth round of grants, the REF plans to maintain its commitment of $6 million per year to fund innovative RA research. Of the $6 million total, approximately $2.4 million will be allocated to fund up to six of the two-year $400,000 inv...
Source: ScanGrants feed - November 11, 2009 Category: Research Authors: American College of Rheumatology Research and Education Foundation Source Type: funding

Northern New Jersey Fundraising ConferenceEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Jan 19, 2010. Hilton Newark Penn Station, Newark, NJ. (Source: Rural events via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Rural events via the Rural Assistance Center - November 10, 2009 Category: Rural Health Source Type: events

Front page launch inspires first fundraising event for Salford Advertiser Christie AppealEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A mum of one is organising a charity disco in memory of her uncle on Saturday 28th November to raise money for the Salford Advertiser Christie Appeal. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 10, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Home furnishings giant IKEA raises money for UNICEFEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
More than 500,000 children, mainly in Africa, are expected to benefit from home furnishing and accessories firm IKEA's Holiday season fundraising campaign, which will donate one euro for every soft toy sold to the UN Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the non-governmental organization (NGO) Save the Children. (Source: UN News Centre - Women, Children, Population)
Source: UN News Centre - Women, Children, Population - November 10, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: organizations

The Christie chosen as BUPA Great Manchester Run official local charity for the first timeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Christie charity has been chosen as the official local charity for next year’s Bupa Great Manchester Run on Sunday 16th May 2010.. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - November 9, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

HEFCW: Universities seek to increase donationsEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Universities in Wales have been given a £10 million incentive to increase their fundraising abilities. The matched funding scheme for voluntary giving guarantees additional - matched - funding from HEFCW to supplement gifts to higher education (HE) institutions from organisations and individuals, including former students. The scheme was launched officially at an event in Cardiff today by the Welsh Assembly Minister's Education Minister, Jane Hutt AM. The event - led by CASE (Europe), an international membership organisation for educational fundraisers, alumni relations, marketing and communications professionals - brough...
Source: MEDEV News - November 6, 2009 Category: Universities & Medical Training Source Type: news

ALSAC lays off 70 employeesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ALSAC, the fundraising wing of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has announced a layoff of 70 employees and a reorganization of its work force. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Health Insurance headlines - November 5, 2009 Category: American Health Source Type: journals

ALSAC lays off 70 employeesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
ALSAC, the fundraising wing of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, has announced a layoff of 70 employees and a reorganization of its work force. (Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines)
Source: bizjournals.com Health Care:Biotechnology headlines - November 5, 2009 Category: Biotechnology Source Type: journals

Also In Global Health News: Childhood Vaccines; USAID Administrator; Pakistan Polio Fight; UNICEF Fundraising; Measles In IndiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The International Examines Contributing Factors To Uneven Distribution Of Childhood Vaccines As a follow-up to the release of the State of the World's Vaccines and Immunization by the WHO, UNICEF and World Bank last month, (Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today)
Source: Pediatrics News From Medical News Today - November 5, 2009 Category: Pediatrics Tags: Immune System / Vaccines Source Type: news

Also In Global Health News: Childhood Vaccines; USAID Administrator; Pakistan Polio Fight; UNICEF Fundraising; Measles In IndiaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The International Examines Contributing Factors To Uneven Distribution Of Childhood Vaccines As a follow-up to the release of the State of the World's Vaccines and Immunization by the WHO, UNICEF and World Bank last month, The International examines the findings that "despite ch (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - November 5, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Immune System / Vaccines Source Type: news

The stars come out to help raise over £90,000 for the Terrence Higgins Trust Supper ClubEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
HIV and sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust raised in excess of £90,000 at last night’s Supper Club in central London. High profile guests who supported the event included Heidi Range, Graham Norton, Cilla Black, Jacquetta Wheeler, Gail Porter, Jason Isaacs, Jodie Prenger and Pattie Boyd. The annual event saw over fifty chic dinner parties taking place simultaneously in the capital's best restaurants and private homes. After dinner, guests were chauffeur driven to a fabulous party at Cuban venue Floridita for a carnival of champagne and delicious cocktails from Sagatiba. Guests were also treated to exclusive pe...
Source: Terrence Higgins Trust - November 4, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations

Uganda: Early Detection and Healthy Lifestyle Will Kick Out CancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
On Friday, October 23, Barclays Bank held a fundraising event dubbed, "Buy me a Dinner and Dance" to raise money for the hundreds of children currently living with cancer. The picture is quite bleak. (Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine)
Source: AllAfrica News: Health and Medicine - October 30, 2009 Category: African Health Source Type: news

Alphabeat signed up to perform at return of Terrence Higgins Trust’s Supper ClubEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) is pleased to announce that Alphabeat have signed up to play a live set at the charity’s annual Supper Club fundraising event on Tuesday 3 November. The Danish pop band, who are currently promoting their new single ‘The Spell’, have donated their services to raise funds for THT.The Supper Club, returning for its ninth year, will see fifty lavish dinner parties take place simultaneously in some of the capital’s finest restaurants, including Marcus Wareing at The Berkeley, China Tang, Benares, and Scott’s. After dinner, guests will be chauffeur driven from their dinner venues to Cuban n...
Source: Terrence Higgins Trust - October 29, 2009 Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: organizations

A Bolton man raises Christie cash as his wife battles cancerEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A man from Bolton has helped raise £4,000 for The Christie after organising a host of activities over the past few months. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 26, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Obama Won't Tout Massachusetts Health Coverage Plan During Trip TodayEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
President Obama will not talk about the Massachusetts health care program to cover the uninsured or even talk about health reform for the country on a trip to that state today, focusing instead on clean energy and fundraising, The Washington Post reports. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - October 26, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Health Insurance / Medical Insurance Source Type: news

IRSF receives $1 million matching giftEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
(International Rett Syndrome Foundation) IRSF announced a major fundraising initiative entitled "Research to Reality: Funding Progress". Funds raised by the campaign are earmarked to accelerate the progress of crucial research, and bring promise to reality. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 26, 2009 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news

Launch of MS Trust golf challengeEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
New fundraising golf event for 2010 at Celtic Manor, home to the 2010 Ryder Cup. (Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust)
Source: Multiple Sclerosis Trust - October 22, 2009 Category: Neurology Source Type: organizations

Naked Knitting calendar on sale at The ChristieEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The much-anticipated Knitting Noras 2010 naked calendar has gone on sale at The Christie. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 22, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Shameless actors help raise £30,000 for The ChristieEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Shameless actors Rebecca Atkinson and Ben Batt showed their support for the first ever Christie’s Week, which has so far raised more than £30,000 for The Christie charity. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 21, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

JD Williams staff join The Christie's neon extravaganzaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A 21 year old employee at JD Williams has signed up to take part in this Saturday's Night of Neon in aid of The Christie charity in memory of his granddad. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Corrie heartthrob swoons blushing brides for Christie charityEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Corrie heartthrob Ryan Thomas found himself on the receiving end of more than one proposal today after being surrounded by a swarm of blushing brides. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 20, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Cancer survivor Fran hits her fundraising target for Bear's opEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A CANCER survivor, who relied on the support of her dog as she battled her illness, has succeeded in raising the £2000 to give her beloved pet a lifesaving operation. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)
Source: Scotsman.com News - Health - October 19, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New fundraising volunteer for the Spelthorne BranchEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Charlie Brown the recently recruited fundraising volunteer on his first assignment at Tesco, Brooklands, Weybridge on a sunny Saturday afternoon in October. (Source: Alzheimers Society)
Source: Alzheimers Society - October 17, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: organizations

Staff and pupils walk for Christie's WeekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Staff and pupils at Marple Hall School swapped their usual bus ride home for a sponsored walk to raise money for The Christie charity, as part of the first ever Christie’s Week. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Staff and pupils walk for Christie’s WeekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Staff and pupils at Marple Hall School swapped their usual bus ride home for a sponsored walk to raise money for The Christie charity, as part of the first ever Christie’s Week. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 16, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

What encourages charitable giving and philanthropy?Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Research ArticlesFRANK ADLOFF, Ageing & Society, Volume 29 Special Issue 08 , pp 1185-1205Abstract [Google Scholar]ABSTRACTIn recent years, increasing public attention has been paid to voluntary action, civic engagement and philanthropy. It is in this framework that the growing numbers of childless older people are regarded as a valuable source of charitable giving. In fact, by giving to philanthropic foundations childless donors may develop into pioneers in the field of post-familial civic engagement. The article explores the circumstances under which childless older people adopt this behaviour in both Germany and the...
Source: Ageing - October 15, 2009 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: journals

Coast to Coast walk for research fundEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
A loving husband has completed the arduous coast to coast walk to say thank you to The Christie for the care his wife received while she battled breast cancer. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Golfing marathon for first ever Christie's WeekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Two golfers are tee-ing off for The Christie tomorrow (Wednesday 14th October) as part of the first ever Christie’s Week to raise money for the charity. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Manchester United players back The Christie's neon extravaganzaEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Manchester United stars are urging people to sign to support The Christie’s Night of Neon on Saturday 24th October. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Actress Gemma Atkinson kick starts Christie's WeekEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
Manchester-born actress and model Gemma Atkinson paid a special visit to The Christie today as part of the first ever Christie’s Week. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Fundraising ball is 'red hot' for cancer charitiesEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
For the fifth year in a row, two friends from Cheshire have organised another successful ball to raise funds for cancer charities, including The Christie based in South Manchester (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 14, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations

Patient participation groups: the national picture.Email this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
This article brings together research carried out by the National Association for Patient Participation from 2005 to 2009. Its aim was to capture the views of GP surgeries that have patient participation groups (PPGs) as well as those who do not. It also studied the views of PPGs affiliated to the National Association for Patient Participation (NAPP) about their role, their organisation and the support that they require to maximise their success. With the exception of the online, UK-wide members' survey, the research was carried out through postal surveys sent to more than 4000 English practices in three separate studies. ...
Source: Quality in Primary Care - October 9, 2009 Category: Primary Care Authors: Box G Tags: Qual Prim Care Source Type: journals

£10,000 is dream for Christie at Oldham AppealEmail this article to a colleague. Save this article to My Clippings. Discuss or comment on this article.
The Christie at Oldham Appeal received a major boost when a cheque for more than £10,500 was handed over. (Source: Christie Appeals)
Source: Christie Appeals - October 9, 2009 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: fundraising Source Type: organizations