Assignment Manager July 23, 2024
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School Supplies for Students in Need
Operation Backpack® and the Prince George’s County Maryland Sheriff’s Office team up for a special school supply giveaway and ice cream social for 200 underserved students. The Friday, July 26 event is part of a larger initiative to support 4,000 students across the DMV. Contact us for more details!
Chorus of Hope
Look for singing cyclists around town! The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington DC in in training for BellRinger, a massive community bike ride to support cancer research. Cover the Chorus, and the Riders’ impact and learn how to form your own team! Contact us for an interview!
Congress Sends a Message to the NCI: Stop Shutting out Patients
Up to 40% of cancer clinical trials fail because they don’t enroll enough patients. Now Congress is taking action to get the NCI to stop shutting patients out of clinical trials. Find out why this legislation, which would fund travel reimbursements, is critical to improving diversity in cancer research and patient outcomes.
Summer of Prevention
Did you know that more ER visits happen during summer? Up to 42,000 PER DAY! Summer adventures like beach outings, camping, and road trips are all fun, but they can also increase the risk of pain and injury. Hear from a Virginia Spine Institute expert about the strategies to keep summer pain (and ER visits) at bay.