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Opencity Inc. thinks giving a spotlight to charities is important and one way we can be socially responsible.
DEBRA Canada is the only Canadian charity dedicated to supporting Canadian families affected by EB. You can support their 1st ride for EB on September 24 in Niagara.
This will bring hope and encouragement to the more than 100,000 Canadians living with the challenges and stigma of this degenerative brain disease. These everyday heroes fund extraordinary researchers by taking part in Parkinson SuperWalk on September 10-11.
Continue reading Charity Spotlight – Parkinson Canada – SuperWalk
The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all of those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
Continue reading Charity Spotlight – Alzheimer’s Association
This humanitarian campaign by two of the Rio Olympic canoe slalom athletes is a slight departure from our usual Charity Spotlight, yet seems timely and relevant. We commend them for bringing the Olympic spirit to the favelas.
On our European travels we stumbled across this brilliant example of social responsibility. We have not yet verified whether Beneficial Brick is a registered non-profit or a social responsibility initiative.
The March 2016 launch of the new Scleroderma & Raynaud’s UK is an important step in joining forces to help up to 10 million people in the UK alone live with Raynaud’s.
Foundling Hospital was established by Thomas Coram in 1739. The charity called Coram, continues helping children and young people.
Here is a round-up of the charity spotlights we have featured since Easter, which have spanned 3 continents.
“We are millions of people affected by cancer, supporters, professionals, volunteers, and campaigners. Together we are all Macmillan”.
Continue reading Charity Spotlight – Macmillan Cancer Support