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Alexandra Smith

CCAkids.org - Programs & Services - 0 views

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  • CCA disseminates information to educate craniofacial patients and their families, health care providers and the general public regarding craniofacial conditions. 
  • CCA also promotes public awareness of craniofacial conditions and social acceptance of individuals with facial disfigurement
  • These surgeons head teams of specialists specifically trained in the surgical management of problems involving the face and head.
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  • Centers with craniofacial teams working together have the advantage of a greater experience to provide comprehensive, quality care, which leads to better results and fewer complications.
  • CCA disseminates information to educate craniofacial patients and their families, health care providers and the general public regarding craniofacial conditions.
  • Craniofacial patient families often call CCA to seek emotional support, discuss problems and identify resources. Through our database we are able to network families with support groups
  • One of the most important goals of CCA is to promote social acceptance of children and adults with facial disfigurement.
  • We believe that in order for the general public to accept these and any differences, they must see and understand them
abbie davidson

What is Autism? | Autism Speaks - 0 views

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cause autism

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  • Autism is a general term used to describe a group of complex developmental brain disorders known as Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD).
  • Today, it is estimated that one in every 110 children is diagnosed with autism, making it more common than childhood cancer, juvenile diabetes and pediatric AIDS combined.
  • A small number of cases can be linked to genetic disorders such as Fragile X, Tuberous Sclerosis, and Angelman's Syndrome,
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  • The vast majority of cases of autism are idiopathic, which means the cause is unknown
  • exposure to environmental agents
  • Bernard Rimland
  • founded the Autism Society of America and the Autism Research Institute
  • autism is not caused by cold parents but rather is a biological disorder.
  • abbie davidson on 10 Nov 11
     
    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors. They include autistic disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder-not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS) and Asperger Syndrome. ASD can be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in motor coordination and attention and physical health issues such as sleep and gastrointestinal disturbances. Some persons with ASD excel in visual skills, music, math and art.
Brendan Malloy

Give Back to Veterans Annual Fund - Paralyzed Veterans of America - 0 views

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shared by Brendan Malloy on 31 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • A donation to Paralyzed Veterans of America will help our veterans overcome their setbacks and live rich, productive lives. Your support will help us provide rehabilitation and health services, job training, family support, and funding for research working toward better treatments for spinal cord injury and dysfunction and, ultimately, a cure
  • A donation to Paralyzed Veterans of America will help our veterans overcome their setbacks and live rich, productive lives
  • Your support will help us provide rehabilitation and health services, job training, family support, and funding for research working toward better treatments for spinal cord injury and dysfunction and, ultimately, a cure.
Brooke Bortner

Quick Facts about St. Jude - 2 views

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shared by Brooke Bortner on 24 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • . Its mission is to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. 
  • Research findings at St. Jude are shared freely with doctors and scientists all over the world
  • St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened on February 4, 1962 and was founded by the late entertainer Danny Thomas
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  • No family ever pays St. Jude for anything
  • St. Jude has developed protocols that have helped push overall survival rates for childhood cancers from less than 20 percent when the hospital opened in 1962 to 80 percent today
  • The daily operating cost for St. Jude is $1.7 million, which is primarily covered by public contributions
  • St. Jude was the first facility outside the National Institutes of Health to receive federal approval for research involving human gene therapy
  • St. Jude is the national coordinating center for the National Cancer Institute-funded Pediatric Brain Tumor Consortium.
  • St. Jude is the coordinating center for the nationwide Children’s Cancer Survivor Study, funded by the National Cancer Institute. St. Jude is the national coordinating center for the National Cancer Institute-sponsored Pediatric Drug Discovery Consortium.
Glade Sparks

Home - Paralyzed Veterans of America - 0 views

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veterans cause and foundation

shared by Glade Sparks on 30 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • Our veterans are our heroes for life. After serving our country, serious injury shouldn’t stop them from living the full, rewarding lives they deserve. At Paralyzed Veterans of America, we fight for better health care and benefits, aid in the search for a truly satisfying career, and provide the path to adventure through adaptive sports. What’s more, we are committed to ongoing care by educating clinicians about spinal cord injury, and we’re deeply invested in the future—a cure for paralysis. 
  • Glade Sparks on 30 Jan 12
     
    a site for helping paralyzed veterans
Jacob Rappoldt

AWF: Mountain Gorilla Census Reveals Increase in Population - 1 views

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gorilla mountain population cause

shared by Jacob Rappoldt on 30 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • 480 mountain gorillas
  • in 36 groups along with
  • "This population has made an absolutely remarkable recovery from the approximately 250 individuals that existed only three decades ago.
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  • 14 solitary silverback males in the Virunga Massif,
  • Photo Credit: IGCP
  • gorillas, but their level of health as well.
  • The goal of the census was not only to assess the population level of the mountain
  • While the incredible increase in this population of mountain gorillas is clearly a good thing and cause for celebration, the threats to their existence are persistent. Recently, a coordinated patrol discovered and destroyed just over 200 snares in the Virunga Massif over a five-day patrol.
  • "We in IGCP are proud of the contribution we have made to the conservation of mountain gorillas over the last 20 years and we continue to vigilantly support transboundary collaboration and those on the front lines in the parks and surrounding communities,
  • estimated at 380 individuals. The current figure represents a 26.3 % increase in the
Ashley Wright

Children's Heart Foundation - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - 0 views

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foundation cause

shared by Ashley Wright on 27 Jan 12 - No Cached
  • The Children’s Heart Foundation is a United States health charity, whose mission is to fund the most promising research to advance the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of congenital heart defects in children
  • founded in 1996 by Betsy Peterson
  • her 8-year-old son, Sam, died from multiple organ failure brought upon by a sudden heart related collapse.
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  • A congenital heart defect (CHD) is a defect in the structure of the heart and great vessels of a newborn.
  • holds activities across the United States to raise awareness of Congenital Heart Defects and to raise money to be used for research.
  • annual “Hearts at Play” celebration held in Chicago. Other events include golf outings, charitable walks, and galas.
  • The Children’s Heart Foundation is the only organization that strictly funds research for congenital heart defects
  • MacKinzie Kline is an international golf champion and one of the most promising junior golfers in the country. She was born with a Single Ventricle with Transposition of the Greater Vessels. “Mac” has benefited greatly from heart defect research and now actively promotes awareness of the Children’s Heart Foundation.
Amaris Jones

Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia - 1 views

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foundation cause

shared by Amaris Jones on 26 Jan 12 - No Cached
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  • The Make-A-Wish Foundation®
  • West Virginia grants wishes of c
  • onditions to enrich the human experience with hope, streng
  • , a wish is a powerful force in their battle against a life-threatening medical condition
  • feel like normal kids again
  • hope and optimism replace fear and stress.
  • wish experience as a turning point in their fight against their illness
  • a wish experience influences a child's physical health
  • parents say a wish makes kids feel stronger and more energetic
  • Amaris Jones on 26 Jan 12
     
    The Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Greater Pennsylvania and Southern West Virginia grants wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.
miranda carpenter

Ocean Conservancy: Join Us - 0 views

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shared by miranda carpenter on 10 Nov 11 - No Cached
  • by donating today and help support our work to restore the ocean's health.
  • miranda carpenter on 10 Nov 11
     
    every dollar you donate makes a difference!!
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