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It’s the kids’ turn to relish in the excitement and accomplishment of the finish line. In its 14^th year, the Dodge Rock ‘n’ Roll San Diego Marathon & ½ Marathon to Benefit The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society will introduce a kids’ race, known as ING KiDS ROCK San Diego.

For thousands of  kids on Saturday, June 4th, their dash across the finish line will be both a proud moment and an important lesson: that running can actually be fun. Nearly…

 Medtronic takes a leadership role in addressing the global crisis of non-communicable diseases. 

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About Medtronic

Medtronic, Inc. (www.medtronic.com), headquartered in Minneapolis, is the…

Junior Achievement (JA) of Central Iowa, Inc. received a $10,000 grant from the ING Foundation, allowing central Iowa elementary students to experience real-life financial lessons while attending the Richard O. Jacobson BizTown. With ING’s generous contribution, their retail store will serve over 5,000 students for the 2011-12 school year. 

Founded on the principle that students learn best by doing, the Junior Achievement BizTown program combines a…

HandsOn Network, the volunteer arm of Points of Light Institute in the United States, announced today that it is activating two grants from The UPS Foundation designed to support its affiliates in areas directly impacted by the Gulf oil spill and build its capacity in the U.S. and internationally.

“UPS is a long-time partner of HandsOn Network, providing support that impacts both the quality and quantity of volunteer activation to address pressing community…

The GE Foundation has announced the expansion of the Developing Health program to the Upstate as they aim to increase access to primary healthcare for individuals who have no health insurance and the undeserved. Three of the New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) community health centers have been selected by the GE Foundation to receive $750,000 in grants to help them expand services and broaden their care opportunities.…