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Teacher raises $10K, will shave her head

Tue, 15 May 2012 21:47:24 GMT

A 60-year-old Perkins High School art teacher reached her $10,000 goal for dystonia research, an incurable disease that has taken away her sister's ability to walk and sit up.

Young cancer patients' 'Stronger' video a big hit

Sun, 13 May 2012 19:47:51 GMT

A video featuring cancer-stricken children, their nurses, doctors and parents lip-synching and dancing to the popular Kelly Clarkson song "Stronger" has become an online sensation.

Police Unity Tour stops in Edgewater Park

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:00:37 GMT

Once a year, the Abundant Life Fellowship Center of Pennsylvania provides an unusual sort of service.

American Cancer Society to give $5.5 million

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:26:26 GMT

Illinois scientists will receive more that $5.5 million from the Illinois Division of the American Cancer Society this year.

Asia's superrich build their own art museums

Sun, 13 May 2012 20:06:39 GMT

Over the past two years Wang Wei and her husband Liu Yiqian dropped a reported $317 million on pieces of art.

West Virginia bowling event raises money for kids

Tue, 15 May 2012 00:19:58 GMT

The 26th annual Bowl For Kids' Sake was Monday evening at the Strike Zone Bowling Center in Huntington.

Dalai Lama to give $1.7M prize to mystery beneficiary

Thu, 10 May 2012 20:21:39 GMT

The Dalai Lama, the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, is to be awarded a $1.7 million prize – then instantly give it away to a mystery beneficiary.

US charity's gift to UK troops: $2M for 'sanctuary'

Wed, 9 May 2012 07:55:46 GMT

Fisher House, the Maryland-based charity which provides overnight accommodation for families visiting hospitalized military members, is expanding onto foreign soil for the first time with a facility for British troops.

Mom, daughters thank rescuers who saved them from dangling car

Tue, 8 May 2012 13:25:33 GMT

Kelli Groves and her two daughters were pulled from a mangled car teetering off a California freeway bridge in January.

Vets need work: Marine dad, hedge fund boss Cohen

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:22:45 GMT

One of Wall Street's most successful hedge fund managers, SAC Capital Advisors' Steven Cohen, told of one of the most terrifying days of his life on Monday.

Tsunami-swept Harley in container found in Canada

Thu, 10 May 2012 19:20:29 GMT

It must have been a wild ride. A Harley-Davidson motorcycle lost in last year's tsunami has washed up on a Canadian island about 4,000 miles away.

Teen moms find support to attend college

Thu, 3 May 2012 22:41:51 GMT

The nonprofit Generation Hope is helping young moms afford a college education. NBC's Chris Jansing reports.

Jewish Community sets world record making sandwiches for hungry

Fri, 4 May 2012 00:50:40 GMT

A group of 100 parents and children from Long Island, N.Y. set a Guinness world record when they made 1,660 sandwiches in one hour to feed the hungry.

A fight for life in Ghanaian children's hospital

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:34:46 GMT

Isiah Anane is eight months old and struggling to take each breath. A rotavirus vaccine could save his life.

Kevin Bacon challenges to 'do good'

Fri, 4 May 2012 00:59:45 GMT

After 131 student submissions, six finalists and an audience of 650 people gathered at the University of Maryland, College Park, for the university's "Do Good Challenge."

Thanks to students, Mom's House may reopen

Fri, 4 May 2012 01:09:59 GMT

Mom's House regular location is one step closer to reopening thanks to some Binghamton University students.

Boeing gives $30,000 to USO Puget Sound Area

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:34:46 GMT

The Beoing company gave $30,000 to the USO Puget Sound to help lift the spirits of military personnel and their families throughout the Pacific Northwest.

Susan G. Komen gives Ariz. agencies over $600k

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:34:46 GMT

This year, the Southern Arizona Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has awarded more than $600,000 in grants for breast cancer prevention.

Veterans group may restore cross in Mojave Desert

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:34:46 GMT

A veterans group can restore a memorial cross in the Mojave Desert under a court settlement that ends a decade-old legal battle, the National Park Service said Tuesday.

Cancer survivor, co-workers unite for head-shaving pact

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:34:46 GMT

At a graphics company in Carmel, Calif., co-workers and a cancer survivor agree to shave their heads.

Arizona Coffeehouse introduces ‘coffee with a cause’ mantra

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:34:46 GMT

Each time customers buy a cup of coffee at SoZo Coffeehouse in Chandler, Ariz., they have the opportunity to actually make the world a better place.

iPod video at DMV encourages organ donation

Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:34:46 GMT

Charity runner's death inspires $500k in donations

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 10:44:42 GMT

LONDON - A British fund-raising marathon runner who collapsed and died less than one mile before the finish line of London's Marathon has inspired thousands Internet donations totaling more than half a million dollars.

msnbc.com: Giving

Teacher raises $10K, will shave her head

Young cancer patients' 'Stronger' video a big hit

Police Unity Tour stops in Edgewater Park

American Cancer Society to give $5.5 million

Asia's superrich build their own art museums

West Virginia bowling event raises money for kids

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Dalai Lama to give $1.7M prize to mystery beneficiary

US charity's gift to UK troops: $2M for 'sanctuary'

Mom, daughters thank rescuers who saved them from dangling car

Vets need work: Marine dad, hedge fund boss Cohen

Tsunami-swept Harley in container found in Canada

Teen moms find support to attend college

Jewish Community sets world record making sandwiches for hungry

A fight for life in Ghanaian children's hospital

Kevin Bacon challenges to 'do good'

Thanks to students, Mom's House may reopen

Boeing gives $30,000 to USO Puget Sound Area

Susan G. Komen gives Ariz. agencies over $600k

Veterans group may restore cross in Mojave Desert

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Cancer survivor, co-workers unite for head-shaving pact

Arizona Coffeehouse introduces ‘coffee with a cause’ mantra

iPod video at DMV encourages organ donation

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