According to a press release issued on December 28, 2004, The American Red Cross is responding to the large scale natural disaster in Asia. An earthquake erupted in the ocean off the west coast of Indonesia on December 26th, triggering tsunami waves that caused massive flooding and severe damage in 11 countries. The statement issued […]

Today is world AIDS day, the international day of action on HIV and AIDS. Top Ten Things You Can Do to Honor World AIDS Day from World Vision World AIDS Day UK World AIDS Day Information from DATA

Despite being held on a day marked by on-and-off rain showers, the 20th Annual AIDS Walk Los Angeles this past Sunday raised about $3 million for HIV programs in Los Angeles County, the Los Angeles Times reports. More than 25,000 people attended the event. There are still many AIDS charity walks on schedule for the […]

The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation sponsors The Race for the Cure 5K events in hundreds of cities. Many of the events are taking place this month, since this is breast cancer awareness month. If you haven’t done a 5K before, thats a little over 3 miles. Runners and walkers are welcome. Breast cancer […]

Alex was first diagnosed with cancer two days before her first birthday. Each summer since she has held a lemonade stand, raising money for various charities that support cancer research and support for children…