November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Multiple sclerosis is a complex disease. While it is most often diagnosed in young adults, aged 15 to 40, we know that it affects children, some as young as two years old. The impact is felt by family, friends and by the community. MS is unpredictable, affecting vision, hearing, memory, balance and [...]
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
The Arthritis Society encourages all people living with arthritis to be informed and involved in their treatment process and to be an active participant when it comes to leading as healthful a life as possible.
We know the importance of understanding the specific details when faced with important decisions about treatments and therapies [...]
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Every year, thousands of Canadians take part in special events and activities in support of the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. These events range from bake sales and dinner parties to the Foundation’s largest event of the year – the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation CIBC Run for the Cure.
Join the Foundation in [...]
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
CPAR Study Tour is a great opportunity to experience development on a grassroots level.
On the Study Tour you will meet with local communities; learn about CPAR’s health and development programs being implemented by those communities; meet with local officials and health professionals; enjoy some of the world’s most amazing wildlife; and see [...]
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
cbm Canada is motivated by God’s love to break the cycle of poverty and disability. We work together with Canadians, international Partners and our clients – those we serve – to set people free for life.
By 2012, we will be one of the top ten providers of non-government international aid, and the [...]
November 18th, 2009 Posted by Tanya Hutchens
Today, lawyers gave their closing arguments in the court case involving Ringling’s use of steel-barbed bullhooks and shackles on the elephants it forces to perform. Over the course of the six-week trial, the following evidence was presented:
* Elephants are chained for an average of more than 26 hours at a time, sometimes [...]
November 12th, 2009 Plan is a global movement for change, mobilizing millions of people around the world to support social justice for children in developing countries.
Founded in 1937 as Foster Parents Plan, we are one of the world’s oldest and largest international development agencies, working in partnership with millions of people around the world to end global poverty. [...]