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August 15, 2017

Celebrating 50 Years of Service to Those With Psoriasis

by DonateaCar Team

Charity Profiles, Health

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You may be wondering how to donate your car in Oregon to help fund the research for a cure for psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis, but you never have to wonder who will benefit from your generosity. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary since the start of the National Psoriasis Foundation. With five decades of research, patient … read more

August 8, 2017

When To Take Your Child to the Optometrist

by DonateaCar Team

Blindness, Education, Health, Helping Kids

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Even if a child shows no signs of trouble, they should still have their eyes checked at consistent intervals. This includes both vision screenings and comprehensive eye exams. You can help someone who is going blind receive medical help to fix their sight with your car donation to the Sankara Eye Foundation through Donate a … read more

August 2, 2017

What Are Cataracts and How Can We Prevent Them

by DonateaCar Team

Blindness, California, Education, Health

August is cataract awareness month and we’ve teamed up with the Sankara Eye Foundation, a non-profit organization in California that strives hard to extinguish curable blindness in India, to encourage you to prevent cataracts and keep your eyes healthy. The Sankara Eye Foundation has carried out over 1.5 million free eye surgeries and has … read more

July 25, 2017

Alternatives To Using Sunscreen

by DonateaCar Team

Cancer Charities

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Sunscreen is generally the go-to method of protection from the UV rays of the sun. Parents want to protect their children and avoid the higher risks of skin cancer from getting too much sun. We’ve teamed up with the American Children’s Cancer Foundation (ACCF), a charity located in New York, to bring you some … read more

July 18, 2017

What Are Ways To Lower One’s Risk of Melanoma?

by DonateaCar Team

Cancer Charities, Children, Education

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There are several risk factors to the causes of melanoma skin cancer including family history, gender, age, race, and having certain moles. However, UV rays are definitely a dominant cause of melanoma. Melanoma is the most common skin cancer in children. The American Childhood Cancer Organization advocates for crucial research on treatments appropriate for … read more

July 11, 2017

Keep Your Child Safe While Playing in the Sun

by DonateaCar Team

Cancer Charities, Children, Education

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Did you know that it only takes a few severe sunburns to advance the risk of skin cancer in your child’s later years of life? Kids can get too much sun anywhere, not just in the obvious places like the beach or at the pool. This month is UV Safety month, and we are teaming … read more

July 5, 2017

What Are The Signs of Bladder Cancer?

by DonateaCar Team

Cancer Charities

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July is Bladder Cancer Awareness Month so in working with the Cancer Hope Network, we encourage anyone who has these symptoms to get them checkout out with their physician. Symptoms of Bladder Cancer include: Hematuria, or blood in the urine. This is the most common symptom and is typically not painful. Dysuria, or … read more

June 27, 2017

How To Care For Animals in the Wild While Camping

by DonateaCar Team

Animals, Education

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We hope you’ve been enjoying this National Great Outdoors Month. One way to get back to nature is by planning a camping trip. We have worked with the Wildlife Care Association in helping spread information about caring for animals in the wild. If you have an old or unused vehicle, you can support the … read more

June 20, 2017

Protecting Endangered Sea Turtles

by DonateaCar Team

Animals, Environment

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Right now seven of the world’s sea turtle species are in danger of complete extinction. Many beaches throughout the world have been overrun by poachers who are pillaging their nests, stealing the eggs to sell them for a profit. Sea Shepherd Conservation Society is a non-profit Cause that is committed to protecting the beaches and … read more

June 13, 2017

Taking Care of The Trees on Your Property the Right Way

by DonateaCar Team

Community, Education, Environment

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This month is National Great Outdoors Month making it the perfect time to spend time outside and soak in all the beauty of nature. One charity that cares about our outdoors is the TCIA or Tree Care Industry Association which has a mission to advance tree care business by developing standards of caring for your … read more

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