Nine out of ten Americans who know someone with Alzheimer’s are concerned that they or someone they know will one day develop Alzheimer’s disease....
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Nine out of ten Americans who know someone with Alzheimer’s are concerned that they or someone they know will one day develop Alzheimer’s disease. On Thursday, January 26, 2012 more than 65 leaders used their voice to act on this concern. Volunteers participated in the Alzheimer’s Association East Central Iowa Chapter VOICE the VISION...
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CEDAR RAPIDS — For nearly 20 years, Mike Schrock coped with the challenges of diabetes, but his resolve for change accelerated when his 4-year-old daughter was diagnosed with the same disease. “When that day came, it was my worst nightmare,” says Schrock, 34, of Urbana. “Juvenile diabetes is a battle every day that just...
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BOSTON – On April 16, John Renning from Cedar Rapids, Iowa, will be running in the 116th Boston Marathon to help conquer cancer as a member of the Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge team. Renning, along with Dana-Farber Marathon Challenge teammates from across the United States and around the world will run Massachusetts’ historic marathon route...
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IOWA CITY – In efforts to overreach their fundraising record last year, the Iowa Ladies Football Academy at the University of Iowa pledged $1 million toward the new UI Children’s Hospital. According to a news release, the academy, a daylong women’s football summer camp, is collaborating with the UI football program to help reach...
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Horizons, A Family Service Alliance is gearing up for the annual Meals On Wheels Lunchbox fundraiser scheduled for February 13 – 17. The kitchen will build gourmet sandwich entrées to share with the public for only $10 per lunch, with half the funds going to benefit the Meals On Wheels program. It’s not too...
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Cancer Benefit Concert & Art Auction for James Jemming, artist; Sat., Jan. 28, 2012, 7-10 p.m., at CSPS, 1103 Third St SE, Cedar Rapids. Jammin’ for Jim! Show will include a variety of musical performers spanning many genres, silent auction items (original art & more), a beautiful multimedia presentation and a unique display of the art...
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012 – For the first time, Team RMHC (Ronald McDonald House Charities) will ride in Ragbrai, the weeklong bicycle ride across Iowa taking place July 22-28. The goal of Team RMHC is to raise thousands of dollars for the three Ronald McDonald Houses in Iowa that serve families of critically ill...
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“Swing your partner right as we start; the farther you go, the better your heart!” Get ready for a swingin’ good time at the 38th Annual Don Roberts Square Dance and fundraiser for the American Heart Association. The Rapid 8’s Square Dance Club of Cedar Rapids and the American Heart Association will host the...
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On Saturday, Jan. 28, 2012 more than 200 walkers and people using wheelchairs and scooters will participate in the Cedar Valley MDA 2012 Muscle Walk at Crossroads Center Mall. The fun event is expected to raise more than $20,000 to help the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) serve area residents with muscular dystrophy, ALS and...
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On Thursday, January 26, 2012 the Alzheimer’s Association will host the annual VOICE the VISION Rally at the KGAN CBS 2 and KFXA FOX 28 studios in Cedar Rapids. The Rally will take place from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. Volunteers will spend one hour on the phone bank calling their family, peers and...
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