NY charity turns down share of $3M lottery jackpot (AP via Yahoo! News)
A New York charity says it has turned down a share of a $3 million lottery jackpot because accepting the money could send the wrong message to gambling addicts.
Queen gives charity concert in Ukraine (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
KHARKIV, Ukraine -- Queen sang to tens of thousands of Ukrainians in a charity concert meant to raise money and AIDS awareness in this ex-Soviet republic. Cheering fans packed the central square Friday in Ukraine's second-largest city, to listen to the legendary British rock band, whose lead vocalist Freddie Mercury died of an AIDS-related illness in 1991.
How to volunteer for a POD (Sun-Sentinel)
How to help At least one medical professional and 20 volunteers are necessary to run a single private POD. All neighborhoods or community institutions are able to apply. First responders, POD volunteers and their families receive first doses. To volunteer or start a POD in your area, call Phil Levenstein at 561-355-3150.
MP is 'arrested' in charity stunt (BBC News)
Sheffield Brightside MP David Blunkett is among those voluntarily 'arrested' in a fundraising stunt for charity.
Queen gives charity concert in Ukraine (AP via Yahoo! News)
Queen sang to tens of thousands of Ukrainians in a charity concert meant to raise money and AIDS awareness in this ex-Soviet republic.
Volunteer traffic enforcer slain by tripper while manning traffic (GMA News)
MANILA, Philippines - A volunteer traffic enforcer was stabbed dead by a "tripper" while he was manning the traffic in Tondo, Manila, on Saturday morning, police said.
President Bush honors Knutson for volunteer service (High Plains Journal)
Dr. Allen Knutson, professor and entomologist with Texas AgriLife Extension Service, has won a Volunteer Service Award from the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation.
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