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The Top Ten Reasons to Donate Car to Charity

October 6, 2011 By Leave a Comment

The Top Ten Reasons to Donate Car to Charity

Article by Karen Campese









If you have a car you no longer use or need, you have several options for what to do with it. You can trade it in, sell it, junk it or donate car to charity. There are many good reasons to donate car to charity. Here are the top ten:10. You won’t have to haggle with the car dealer about the trade in amount for your car 9. You won’t have to pay to advertise your car in the newspaper or online 8. You won’t have to wait at home for people to call or come over to look at the car 7. You won’t have to make repairs to your car, Most charities take them as-is, running or not 6. You won’t have to pay for a junk yard to come and pick it up 5. You won’t have to pay insurance or registration fees anymore; in fact you may get some money back on both 4. You’ll get fast, free pickup. 3. You can donate car online 24/7; you won’t even have to make a phone call 2. You’ll get a tax deduction of at least 0 1. You’ll support a very deserving charity Cars4Charities has a very impressive list of charities you can donate car to. That list includes International charities like Freedom From Hunger, Fund For Peace, Helen Keller International, Partners in Health, The Smile Train, TropicalClinics, etc., National charities like the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association, the American Foundation for the Blind, the American Macular Degeneration Foundation, the American Parkinson Disease Association, the Association for Frontotemporal Dementias, the Asthma & Allergy Foundation, Autism Speaks, the Brain Trauma Foundation, the Cancer Research Institute, Diabetes Research Institute Foundation, the Healthy Building Network, Juvenile Bipolar Research Foundation, the Kelly Heinz Grunder Brain Tumor Foundation, the Lam Foundation, National Association for Down Syndrome, National Coalition for the Homeless, the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Prevent Cancer Foundation, The SASS Foundation for Medical Research, Teach for America, and many local charities like food banks, homeless shelters, and various other fine charities.You’ll find details on how to donate car by going to at http://www.cars4charities.org/ or calling 1-866-448-3487 (GIVE-4-US).



About the Author

Karen Campese has over 13 years of experience handling charity car donations. She is the Co-founder and CEO of Cars4Charities, http://www.cars4charities.org/, a not for profit car donation center that represents over 1,000 respected charities across the United States. Call 866.448.3487 or go to http://www.cars4charities.org/










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American charities offer funding for biomarker research

October 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

American charities offer funding for biomarker research

Article by Jamie Francis









A pair of American charities have announced they are prepared to offer 0,000 to help enable research into Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)-specific biomarkers.

The Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation (ADDF) and The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) have called on scientists from the academic world as well as those involved in the biotech industry to apply for the research grants. According to a statement released by the groups, both are particularly interested in defining and validating clinical outcomes for FTD subpopulations for use in clinical trials; FTD-relevant imaging agents; CSF- and plasma-based assays; and TDP-43 and tau-focused biomarkers specifically relevant to FTD populations.

The AFTD?s mission is to find the cause and the cure for Frontotemporal Dementia, as well as to inform, educate and support those suffering from the condition and their families. The ADDF is focused on speeding up the discovery and development of drugs to help treat, cure and also prevent Alzheimer?s disease related dementias and cognitive aging.

Frontotemporal Dementia is brought on by the degeneration of the frontal lobe of the brain and may also involve degeneration of the temporal lobe. These areas of the brain are responsible for people?s behaviour, language skills and emotional responses to situations. Although it is less widespread than Alzheimer?s disease, Frontotemporal Dementia is a significant cause of dementia in younger people (particularly those under the age of 65).

This form of dementia can lead to behavioural changes. Sufferers may find it hard to empathise with others, display inappropriate behaviour, become aggressive and easily distracted. With regard to language, they may struggle to find words and find it difficult to hold conversations.

The charities have said that alongside the 0,000 of initial funding, follow-on funding is also a possibility. Any groups wishing to send a letter of intent must do so by August 25. Applications need to be submitted by September 8. Once received, the applications will be reviewed by an independent scientific review committee which will comprise experts in biotechnology investment, along with representatives from the neurodegenerative disease drug discovery and development research sector.

It?s hoped that research into the development of Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD)-specific biomarkers will allow scientists to diagnose the disease at an earlier stage and lead to a breakthrough with regard to treatment of the condition. Currently there is no cure and the progression of the disease cannot be slowed, although there are ways to ease symptoms through increased understanding of the condition and coping strategies for sufferers and their families.



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Charity Climb Kilimanjaro – Raising Funds For A Noble Purpose

September 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Charity Climb Kilimanjaro – Raising Funds For A Noble Purpose

Charity Climb Kilimanjaro not only helps to raise funds for worthy cause but also offers a fabulous trekking experience on Kilimanjaro Mountain. In this article, we provide you some useful information about Mt. Kilimanjaro that would hopefully assist you in arranging your climb tour for charity purpose.

A thirteen year old boy attempted to escalate 5,895m high summit of Kilimanjaro to raise money for charity. While leaving for Africa on May 26, 2011, the boy said, “This could be the toughest thing I have ever done, but surely not that much a number of people living with dementia.” The boy, Tommy McInerney, is raising the fund for people suffering from dementia in the UK.

Every year, an increasing number of climbers comes to Kilimanjaro Mountain for fund-raising purpose. The reason is simple – No better motivation can be there to move ahead and reach the crowning point when you know a noble cause is behind you. Climbing Kilimanjaro for charity serves three purposes – challenge yourself, generate money for a worthy cause, and have a fabulous trekking experience on the highest mountain of Africa. Whether you are an individual or a group of climbers, you can arrange a charity climb easily with help of some expert guides.

Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and the tallest free standing mountain in the world. It is composed of three volcanic cones – Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira. The highest summit of Kilimanjaro mountain is Uhuru Peak, located at Kibo’s crater rim. This mountain is well-recognized for its easy climbing that doesn’t require any technical equipment and mountaineering experience. Trekking Kilimanjaro offers a virtual climatic tour routing through the forests and snowy summits. People visit this place throughout the year to enjoy fantastic scenery, exotic wildlife, and an adventurous climbing. Although climbing the Kilimanjaro is quite easy, it is the bad weather and high altitude that could create challenges for climbers. It is therefore advised to hire licensed guides to help you in trekking this mountain.

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Kilimanjaro climbing is more or less affected by the weather conditions. Before fixing the climbing date, you need to consider the weather conditions and avoid the seasons when the conditions are not in favour. There are six climbing routes at Kilimanjaro Mountain — Lemosho, Shira, Marangu, Rongai, Umbwe and Machame. The Marangu is the main way to climb where most of the route is a wide trail. One can enjoy the wonderful view of Kibo and Mawenzi Peaks choosing this route. Similarly, the Rongai is another easy camping route that combines stunning natural scenery and exotic wildlife. Umbwe is considered the toughest route for trekking the mountain. However, spectacle of walking through the unmediate and unsullied rain-forest could really be amazing. The Machame route is also very popular for its scenic beauty.

As discussed earlier, a number of individuals and groups come here for charity climbing. They climb the mountain and raise the fund for their chosen charity. There are some companies that arrange for charity climbing and help to maximize the charity amount. They provide all necessities for mountain climbing and promote the fund-raising programme through various advertising tools. To ensure maximum benefits to your charity, select a reliable company that provides all these services with 100% transparent pricing. To meet this purpose, you can search on the Internet. Surfing the web, you would find some reputed companies offering numerous deals for Charity Climb Kilimanjaro. Comparing their services and price, you can select the most reliable one for your Charity Climb Kilimanjaro.

This article is written by an expert who is closely associated with Private Kilimanjaro, a leading tour operator that offers a wide range of climb Kilimanjaro packages at discounted prices.

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