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When the Reasons Are Unreasonable: The Childhood Cancer Drug Shortage

Jay Scott | Posted 05.14.2012

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Jay Scott

Recently, a news story documented the fact that dozens of children's cancer drugs are running out for reasons that include manufacturing problems and reduced production due to lower profits with generic drugs.

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'Classy Awards': Nominate The Country's Best In Philanthropic Achievements!

Posted 04.11.2012

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The online fundraising platform StayClassy is accepting nominations for its fourth annual "CLASSY Awards." The award ceremony is the largest in the...

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Why Children Are Inspiring Social Movements

Nancy Gofus | Posted 05.07.2012

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Nancy Gofus

While it's obvious why these extreme acts of kindness tug at heartstrings around the world, I can't help wonder why these kids are thinking about social issues at such a young age.

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The Duggars Make Pretzels To Raise Money For ALSF

Posted 02.29.2012

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On "19 Kids And Counting" (Tues., 9 p.m. EST on TLC) the Duggar family teamed up with Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Shop in Rogers, Arkansas to make pretzel...

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Amidst U.S. Heatwave, a Lesson on Drought and Famine in the Horn of Africa

Homa Sabet Tavangar | Posted 09.24.2011

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Homa Sabet Tavangar

While we live in comparatively great comfort, look at the disruption in our lives when it's so hot, even just by a few degrees. This makes me think about what those families are going through in Somalia, Kenya and Ethiopia.

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Suzanne Goin, Other LA Chefs Band Together To Support Alex's Lemonade Stand

Anna Almendrala | Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: LA Restaurants, Childhood Cancer, Alex's Lemonade Stand, LA Events, Los Angeles News

Who: Organizers are chef Suzanne Goin and co-owner Caroline Styne (both of Lucques, AOC, and Tavern) and David Lentz of Hungry Cat. There will be appe...

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Alex's Lemonade Stand Raises $30 Million For Pediatric Cancer Research

Posted 05.25.2011

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Lemonade stands have popped up across America as a tool to raise money for causes. Nine-year-old Emily Lopez uses local lemonade stands to collect mon...

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10 Most Generous Moments Of The Decade

HuffPost | Victoria Fine | Posted 05.25.2011

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The ups and downs of the last 10 years have been marked by dozens of generous acts that have inspired others, helped those in need and set a standard ...

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