| Tips For Easy Fundraisers Picture this: Raising funds can be easier than you imagine if you follow a few tips from the experts. It may be even easier if you have a camera. Word Count:434 |  |
| Dictionary Project Gives Students The Gift Of Words Through a national initiative, service organizations are helping third-grade students learn with their own personal dictionaries. Word Count:347 |  |
| Olympians Open Their Hearts Becoming an Olympian is a life-changing event for an athlete and a wonderful opportunity to inspire others. Word Count:597 |  |
| Could Your Child Have Autism? Early intervention, diagnosis and treatment are crucial for children with autism. Word Count:416 |  |
| Do Something 101--Lend A Helping Hand According to U.S. Census data, families will spend in excess of $7 billion getting their children ready for school--and more shoppers are hitting the stores early to stock up on school supplies. Word Count:370 |  |
| Sharing Stories Of Breast Cancer Survivors One day soon, a cure for breast cancer will be found. Word Count:373 |  |
| Live United: Goals For The Common Good The need to act is great. But America's energy and creativity in finding long-lasting solutions are great as well. Word Count:379 |  |
| America's Top 10 Youth Volunteers Named
America is paying tribute to 10 middle and high school students from across the country for their extraordinary efforts in serving others through volunteerism. Word Count:376 |  |
| Creating Everyday Miracles For Children Finding the money to provide care for 17 million children at 170 children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada could be considered something of a miracle. Word Count:415 |  |
| Wanted: Party Ideas That Raise Fun and Funds
Having fun and doing good has its rewards. Word Count:260 |  |
| Kids And The Constitution Most children don't spend much time thinking about the Constitution, the rights it guarantees and how its principles govern many aspects of their daily lives. Fortunately, two books for middle-school-age children help present these principles in action, in a way children can really relate to. Word Count:193 |  |
| Helping Heroes Heal Americans across the country have helped soldiers who are wounded, injured or ill feel a bit closer to home. Word Count:358 |  |
| Pushing Polio To The Brink Of Eradication To achieve a world free of the crippling disease polio, there's an effort under way to raise $100 million. Word Count:402 |  |
| Corporate Social Responsibility In Action Many corporations are working to give back to their communities and the nation at large. Word Count:407 |  |
| Helping Children Get Smart About Money It could pay to teach kids about managing money--and financial experts say the earlier the lessons begin, the better. Word Count:325 |  |
| Lemonade Stands Create Young Philanthropists Aside from juice, profit and fun, another thing your child can squeeze from his or her lemonade stand is an appreciation of the value of giving. Word Count:351 |  |
| Traveling Sales Crews: What You Should Know The next time an unexpected knock on your door turns up a young salesperson with a sympathy-worthy sales pitch, you might want to think twice about supporting what may be a traveling sales crew. Word Count:392 |  |
| More Children Being Seen With Melanoma If you think that skin cancer is something only adults need to worry about, you may want to learn more about how often this disease affects children. Word Count:390 |  |
| It's All About The Shoes Women who love shoes can help a great cause while indulging their personal style. Word Count:185 |  |
| Sending Help Around The World It seems many Americans are given to helping others. Word Count:378 |  |
| Celebrating The Strength And Courage Of Cancer Survivors
Bright Starts celebrates the courage and strength of breast cancer survivors, strong personal supporters or advocates. Word Count:374 |  |
| 2008 Is The International Year Of The Potato The United Nations General Assembly declared the year 2008 as the International Year of the Potato to focus world attention on the importance of the potato in providing food security and alleviating poverty. Word Count:239 |  |
| Betty White Urges Seniors To Take Advantage Of Free Eye Exams A new national health campaign is working to remind the senior community about the value of eyesight. Word Count:442 |  |
| A Donation That Makes Hopes And Dreams Come True Every day someone makes the decision to save a life by becoming a marrow donor. It's a step that can save the life of the person who needs the marrow donation but it also helps transform the lives of those who donate. Word Count:589 |  |
| Get Out And Walk During Arthritis Awareness Month Progress has been made in the fight against arthritis-the most common cause of disability in the United States. Word Count:567 |  |
| Unique Holy Man: The "Pope" Of Buddhism A growing number of Americans are turning to Buddhism in their search for spiritual and philosophical answers. Word Count:351 |  |
| Unique Holy Man: The "Pope" Of Buddhism A growing number of Americans are turning to Buddhism in their search for spiritual and philosophical answers. Word Count:351 | |
| Generation Y Finds New Ways To Help We are often referred to as the "Internet Generation" or the "Reagan Babies," but by definition we are Generation Y. Word Count:363 |  |
| Matching Teens With Success Sometimes it's easier to reach the top of a profession when you have someone to look up to-and many of today's teens have just that. Word Count:362 |  |
| Going Green: A New Look At Secondhand Style Tips on how to stretch your fashion dollars. Word Count:411 |  |
| Fragrance Fights Heart Disease There's good news about the battle against heart disease and the threat it poses to women. Word Count:153 |  |
| DVD Task Force Americans can now sign up for an important mission--collecting DVDs for the troops serving overseas. These DVDs can help provide much-needed diversion for the often-exhausted troops. Word Count:155 |  |
| Fight The Bite Of The Hated Mosquito Reclaim your yard from mosquitoes and save lives in Africa. Word Count:413 |  |
| Protecting Soldiers' Sight A unique medical registry may help many of the thousands of American soldiers who have sustained eye injuries receive better care. Word Count:378 |  |
| Fast And Famous Females Make Racing For Charity More Fun A bevy of fabulous, fast and famous females are proudly giving their male counterparts a run for their money-for charity, of course. Word Count:575 |  |
| Water Program Brings Wave Of Support To Children About 70 percent of the Earth's surface is water--but only a drop in the bucket is drinkable. Word Count:386 |  |
| Finding Faith Daily I remember a time when messages of faith truly came alive for me. Word Count:243 |  |
| Survey: Teens Eager To Learn About Money Parents have a number of day-to-day opportunities to talk to their teens and teach them about money. Word Count:403 |  |
| Getting Behind The Wheel To Fight Breast Cancer A fleet of 25 eye-catching autos is getting patients, advocates and survivors revved up to fight breast cancer. Word Count:414 |  |
| Fighting Africa's True Crisis
In today's world, it's important to read between the headlines. Word Count:611 |  |
| How To Become Queen Of The Bake Sale Donuts? Guess again! These cool, crunchy treats are made without baking or frying and can be decorated as you like. Word Count:348 |  |