News by subject: CHI

The St. Baldrick's Foundation, the largest charity funder of childhood cancer research grants, is thrilled to announce $1.1 million in new grants to bolster pediatric cancer clinical trial enrollment. Clinical trials play a crucial role in the fight...

The story of Jack Marra, a five-year-old from Savannah, Georgia, is a testament to the power of human resilience and the transformative influence of a caring airline....

Canadians expect to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair and impartial and supports the needs of victims. This is especially important when those victims, or witnesses of abuse and violence, are children and youth. Today, on...

For the 16th year, national nonprofit Operation Homefront will honor the extraordinary achievements of America's military children through its annual Military Child of the Year® Award program. Anyone interested in nominating a military child for...

Nicklaus Children's Hospital is to become only the third site in North America involved in a Phase I clinical trial studying the role of a new technology called low-frequency focused ultrasound (LoFU) in the care of children with a lethal type of...

As it marks National Addictions Awareness Week, Portage wishes to reiterate the importance of ensuring access to rehabilitation resources that are tailored to the needs of different people struggling with substance use disorders.  ...

Starting today, sad letters to Santa from children who need a brighter Christmas can be adopted by the public at USPSoperationSanta.com®. Christmas volunteers may read letters from kids online and adopt one or more that move them, and later mail...

Today, Project Sweet Peas, a national nonprofit organization that supports neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) families of fragile infants, and Willow Innovations, Inc. (Willow), the Femtech leader disrupting the pumping and feeding industry,...

CoinsPaid, an EU-licensed leading crypto payment ecosystem, is honoured to announce a partnership with The Island Private School in Cyprus, aimed at integrating cryptocurrency payments for the school and The Island Charitable Foundation. The...

On today, World Children's Day, more than 400 cities and towns across Quebec will together raise the Early Childhood Week flag in a spirit of pride and solidarity. To mark the event, which promises to become an annual tradition, Suzanne Roy, Quebec...

Himiway, the expert in long-range electric bikes, has recently announced the official release of the Himiway C1 Kids Ebike, just in time for Christmas. This innovative electric balance bike is the perfect gift for children aged 4-12, combining fun,...

West Shore Home®, one of the fastest growing home remodeling companies in the nation, today announced its campaign to raise at least $100,000 for pediatric cancer research. During the "Giving Thanks" campaign, $25 of every remodeling consultation...

Are you interested in sending children and families some holiday magic this season? You can now adopt a letter written to Santa by going to USPSOperationSanta.com. In response to customer requests, this is the first time the U.S. Postal Service has...

For the fourth time, BusyKid is honoring its "Best of the Best" at using its financial education platform. While many adults struggle to manage money due to a lack of education or experience earlier in life, kids (6-17 years old) work with parents to...

LeapFrog® Enterprises, Inc., a leader in innovative educational toys for children, today announced the availability of new additions to its award-winning infant and preschool lines. These deliciously entertaining food role-play toys include the...

The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on National Child Day: "Today, as we celebrate the 30th National Child Day, we renew our commitment to helping Canada's children and youth in reaching their full potential and...

Arizona Sunrays Phoenix Learning Center is proud to offer a unique movement-based learning curriculum that fosters independence and self-confidence in children ages 3 to 5. Located at 15801 N. 32nd St. in Phoenix, this licensed preschool provides an...

In honour of National Child Day Breakfast Club of Canada meets this morning with members of parliament and senators during a Breakfast on the Hill. The event serves as a chance to discuss the importance of implementing a National School Food Policy...

As the 2023 holiday season begins, it is with great pride that Custard Companies will once again take a moment to reflect on their charitable giving and philanthropic efforts throughout the past year. ...

On World Children's Day, I think many of us feel a need to bow to the 224 million crisis-impacted children and adolescents who are suffering unspeakable violations of international humanitarian and human rights law right now. Born of innocence, their...

In recognition of World Children's Day, Marriott International announced it is working together with UNICEF to relaunch and expand its donation program "Check Out for Children." The program?which invites guests to make a voluntary donation for each...

Authors Ankye Sunoman and Martin Young encourage kids to think big thoughts with I Wonder($20.99, paperback, 9781662889028; $9.99, e-book, 9781662889035). We wanted to bring wonder back before bedtime, to not only help with the dreaming process, but...

Hayel Saeed Anam (HSA) Group, Yemen's largest private company, and packaging manufacturer Tetra Pak have begun their...

A group of high school students from Tacoma, Washington recently sent Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan a special gift as Xi is now in the U.S. for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting....

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S. and a steadfast supporter of families dealing with pediatric cancer and blood disorders, delivered its acclaimed My Special Aflac Duck to children at University Hospital...

Holiday carols sung with sun-soaked cheer: that's the sound of Scout Elf® helpers heading South for the winter this year. Beaches® Resorts ushers in the magic of the season with an irresistible invitation and "V.I.E." butler-curated perks for...

Indianapolis-area pastor Aaron Hoover will be releasing...

Prominently featured in The Inner Circle, Todd Ochs is acknowledged as a Pinnacle Platinum Healthcare Provider for his contributions to the practice of Pediatrics. Dr. Ochs began his career in medicine in 1969 at a free clinic in Chicago. In 1971 he...

Shriners Children's, one of the largest pediatric sub-specialty healthcare systems in the world, is proud to announce that its strong financial health and ongoing accountability and transparency has earned a...

New-York-City-based Toy Manufacturer, NSI International, Inc., announced today that the Smithsonian Planetarium Projector has been named a winner in Good Housekeeping's 2023 Best Toy Awards.   "We are thrilled to be...

New road safety measures, signage, and safety zones surrounding schools will be implemented in Kingston thanks to the investment of $240,000 from the federal government. A Master Trail and Active Transportation Plan for Trent University in...

North Island Credit Union has again partnered with USS Midway Museum (Midway), supporting its "No Child Left Ashore" scholarship fund to increase access to onboard programs for children from underserved communities. Through the partnership, the...

Child maltreatment and family violence are serious public health issues that can have long-lasting consequences on survivors, including serious mental health challenges, impaired cognitive abilities, and difficulties forming healthy relationships....

Every day, 12 people die by suicide in Canada. Each life lost by suicide can have far-reaching effects, whether that's families grappling with the loss of a loved one or the ripple effects that are felt within their communities. Suicide is a serious...

eBottles will partner with Ed Kilduff, Shane Blomberg and the GearNeed team for exclusive packaging designs across the eBottles catalog. GearNeed will consult on hyper-custom proprietary packaging built by eBottles as well as advise on branding and...

Approximately 30,000 babies are born prematurely every year in Canada, spending their first weeks or months in the NICU. While this time can take a toll on families, the uncertainty doesn't stop there. The transition from hospital to home can also be...

The Collectif petite enfance is proud to kick off Early Childhood Week, now in its eighth year. From November 20 to 26, more than 400 activities related to this year's theme of championing the rights of young children are planned in communities...

Children's Miracle Network and Walmart Canada are excited to kick off their fifth Spark a Miracle campaign to support Canada's kids, families, and their local children's hospitals on World Prematurity Day....

On November 16th, The Shaquille O'Neal Foundation and Icy Hot announced the opening of their fifth Comebaq Court at the Challengers Boys & Girls Club of Metro Los Angeles, as part of their combined efforts to inspire the next generation of athletes...

The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an announcement on providing support for mental wellness and suicide prevention of young people. Minister Saks will be joined by...

The United States Attorney's Office recently announced the arrest of a former Gow School administrator with the possession of child sex abuse images....

Hilton Anatole's annual transformation into a holiday wonderland, Christmas at the Anatole, returns with an all-new, indoor immersive experience, along with a spectacular Holiday Light Show, Breakfast with Santa at S?R Steak + Spirits and the return...

On Friday, November 10, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research hosted its 16th Annual Benefit Bash, sponsored by Delta Air Lines, and raised more than $2.9 million in critical funding for advances in childhood cancer....

Tonight at The Distillery Historic District in Toronto, more than 3,000 gathered as Santa led the countdown to ceremonially light the 56-foot-tall silver fir holiday tree, designed by Christian Dior Parfums, and declared the 2023 Distillery Winter...

To mark World Children's Day, the Canadian Healthcare Workers Alliance for Gaza is hosting an event to honour the children of Gaza. Since October 8th, over 5,000 children have been killed, with approximately 8,500 injured. This translates to an...

Sleep is crucial for premature babies ? they require up to 22 hours a day[2] to support their development.Vital medical interventions, sometimes up to 200 a day[3], and...

Today, the Minnesota Islamic Council issued a fatwa, or a religious clarification, encouraging the use of pasteurized donor human milk for babies, particularly preterm, low birth and ill babies, when a mother's milk is not available. The ruling comes...

The Honourable Ya'ara Saks, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health, will make an announcement on providing support for mental wellness and suicide prevention of young people. Minister Saks will be joined by...

Canadians expect to live in a society where the criminal justice system is fair and impartial and supports the needs of victims. This is especially important when those victims or witnesses of abuse and violence are children and youth. Today, the...

Homestead Fair has announced a new schedule to celebrate the upcoming 2023 holiday season. Homestead Fair will offer their traditional annual activities including craft skills demonstrations, horse-drawn hayrides, agricultural exhibits and...