Cedar Rapids, IA, May 4, 2012: Volunteers at the free medical and dental clinics in Cedar Rapids treat over 2200 patients every month and the need continues to grow.  Some of our nation’s 47 million uninsured live right here in East Central Iowa.  Volunteers at the free clinics see patients who have no health...
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IOWA CITY – Over 1,100 people will run and walk 3.1 miles through Iowa City as part of the 28th annual Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa Run/Walk fundraiser on Sunday, May 6, 2012.  Over 300 of those runners and walkers will be Girls on the Run participants and supporters. Girls on the...
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Non-profit Champions of Autism & ADHD is presenting “A Night of Arts for Autism,” – a benefit concert on Thursday, May 10, 2012 in Cedar Falls, Iowa. This will be a unique evening of entertainment showcasing the explosive energy of talented musicians, dancers and artists – in support of Champions of Autism & ADHD. ...
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More than 150 University of Northern Iowa students and alumni made their way across UNI’s campus collecting clues and completing both physical and mental challenges during 2012 Campus QUASH at UNI. QUASH is the Quest to Unravel Alzheimer’s Scavenger Hunt, a high-energy fundraising and awareness event benefiting the Alzheimer’s Association. Teams competed against each...
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CEDAR RAPIDS – The Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA is one step closer to offering more support for local cancer patients, survivors, and families after winning a spot as a LIVESTRONG Community Impact Project Finalist Wednesday. The YMCA, 207 7th Ave., was the only YMCA in Iowa selected for the contest, and will receive the prize of...
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The Make-A-Wish Black & White Wishes Ball is scheduled for Saturday, April 21. Tickets are $100 per person or, with a special that runs through this Friday, April 6,  a table for 10 is  $600. The event is at Bella Sala Reception Hall in Tiffin. A ticket includes dinner, live entertainment from the band...
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IOWA CITY—According to Iowa City Hospice’s (ICH) recently released 2011 Annual Report, the number of patients served by the organization increased 27 percent in 2011, caring for, on average, 110 patients daily. The number of patients cared for per day has tripled over the past decade from an average of 36 patients in 2001....
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CEDAR RAPIDS— Spanda Inc., a local non-profit supporting optometry and other health care needs locally and around the world, will be hosting its first ever “Frame by Frame” bowling tournament. The tournament will be held at May City Bowling, 1648 Trent St SW, on Sunday, April 22, starting at 1:00 p.m. Frame by Frame...
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CEDAR RAPIDS  - Two Cedar Rapids organizations – St. Luke’s Hospital and the Cedar Rapids Metro YMCA – want to help local cancer patients, survivors, and families as much as possible. But to do that, they need votes. Both St. Luke’s, 1026 A Ave. NE, and the YMCA, 207 7th Ave., are competing in...
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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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