More than 5,000 supporters are expected to participate in the JDRF One Walk. The community walk is one of more than 200 nationwide that bring together thousands of people each year who share JDRF’s mission to create a world without type 1 diabetes
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TQL Foundation donates $100,000 to Mercy Anderson
The TQL Foundation donated $100,000 to Mercy Health-Anderson Hospital’s renovation and expansion. The gift is earmarked for the Family Birthing Center’s new lobby.
JDRF gala expected to bring in more than $1M
At its 32nd annual Cincinnatians of the Year Gala, JDRF Southwest Ohio Chapter will honor Dave and Kim Dougherty. Nearly 900 supporters are expected for the benefit that helps fund research on type 1 diabetes. Last year’s gala raised $1.2 million.
Alzheimer’s conference offers hope, practical advice
Alzheimer’s disease expert Lisa Genova, a neuroscientist and author of the novel “Still Alice,” gave the keynote address at a sold-out conference focused on Alzheimer’s and dementia.
First Step Home helps new moms break free of addiction
First Step Home’s Rose Award Gala will support its Maternal Addiction Program and honor the late Terry Schoenling by naming its new building in her memory. The organization aims to help women break the cycle of addiction and abuse so they can become self-sufficient and provide a safe, nurturing environment for their children.
30 million liters of clean water, and still flowing
SOTENI International, in partnership with the Procter & Gamble Children’s Safe Drinking Water Program, recently announced it has provided 30 million liters of clean drinking water to people with HIV/AIDS and their families in rural Kenya since 2010.
Weekly workouts at Washington Park
The YMCA of Greater Cincinnati and 3CDC are hosting a series of free weekly workouts in beautiful Washington Park in Over-the-Rhine. The hour-long sessions will be led by professional YMCA instructors Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Healthcare innovation is Bethesda grant goal
The Center for Addiction Treatment and Cintrifuse received $150,000 grants from Bethesda Inc. to develop programs that could lead to breakthroughs in health care delivery.
Experience Go Red For Women: Keynote speaker Heather Mitts, Olympic Soccer Player
The American Heart Association’s Go Red For Women Experience is expected to draw more than 1,000 guests, both male and female. The Go Red Experience includes free health screenings, educational sessions, luncheon and keynote address by Olympic soccer player Heather Mitts.
Mental health advocate will bring his message to High Hopes fundraiser
Pete Earley, author of “Crazy: A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness,” will be the keynote speaker at A Night of High Hopes on April 14 to benefit the Lindner Center of HOPE.