Ron Shapiro Delivers Inspiring Message as American Red Cross Honors “Hometown Heroes” in Baltimore

The American Red Cross of the Chesapeake Region on March 15 honored community heroes in Baltimore at its 15th Annual Hometown Heroes celebration, “honoring local citizens and organizations that have worked in extraordinary ways to help others.” The event culminated in an uplifting keynote from Civic Leader Ron Shapiro, recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: USO’s Senior VP Frank Thorp IV on his Organization’s Unwavering Support of American Troops

By Ibrahim Dabo @IbDabo WASHINGTON, D.C.— “No other organization has our scope and scale, or is as well positioned to meet the wide array of needs facing troops and their families today,” said Sloan Gibson, president and CEO of the United Service Organizations (USO) during the group’s 2012 annual gala …

AIRS Celebrates Oscar Night and Restoration Gardens of Hope

By Ibrahim Dabo Mary-Ann Mula also contributed to this story The Academy Awards is not only about celebrating the accomplishments of professionals thriving in the film industry but the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also gives non-profit organizations across the US an opportunity to host an Oscar Night® …

IB TALK ONLINE EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Max Cure Foundation Boss David Plotkin On The Challenges Associated With Pediatric Cancer In The U.S.

On November 10, 2011 during the launching of a new initiative―Max Cure Beyond Barriers―of The Max Cure Foundation, an organization committed to research rare pediatric cancers, improve treatments and find cures that save children’s lives, Ib Talk Online Executive Editor Ibrahim Dabo (@IbDabo) caught up with Co-founder and President David …