The Cleveland Cord Blood Center is one of only 10 public “banks” in the country for umbilical cord blood.  Dave Clementz is Business Development Director for the Center.  http://www.clevelandcordblood.org/ 

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Suicide prevention is just one of the missions of the ADAMHS Board.  It’san acronym for Alcohol, Drug Addition and Mental Health Services.  William Denihan is Chief Executive Officer.  www.adamhscc.org  216-623-6888

The expectations of high school teachers and their students are vastly different, according to a new education survey conducted by Deloite LLC.  Pat Mullen is Managing Partner, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at Kent State University.  He is also involved in the Cleveland Scholarship Program.  http://www.deloitte.com/view/en_US/us/index.htm  http://www.cspohio.org/

Joanna Wilson has written “The Christmas TV Companion: A Guide to Cult Classics, Strange Specials and Outrageous Oddities. ”  She will sign copies at Skullz Salon, 125 S. Water St. in Kent on Wednesday, 12/23 from 5:00-8:00pm. www.christmastvcompanion.blogspot.com

Tom Huff and members of his Relay for Life team, Step by Step,  plan to run the Goofy Race-and-a-Half Challenge at Walt Disney World next month, to raise money for the American Cancer Society.  Tom hopes to run a half-marathon one day, then an entire marathon the next, and is hoping to get financial support.  http://main.acsevents.org/goto/Tom.Huff  www.relayforlife.org/brunswickoh  330-273-1496

The Bible influences all aspects of our culture, and Timothy Beal, Professor of Religious Studies at Case Western Reserve University,  proves it in his new book,  “Biblical Literacy; The Essential Bible Stories Everyone Needs to Know.”   http://www.timothybeal.com/Books.htm

The American Red Cross helps so many people in so many ways.  Greater Cleveland chapter CEO Mary Alice Frank explains how the Red Cross relies on the generosity of donors to provide that help.  www.redcross-cleveland.org   1-800-GIVE LIFE

Dr. Thomas Frazier, Research Coordinator for the Cleveland Clinic Center for Autism discusses a promising new study that highlights the need for early detection of the disorder.  www.autismvotes.org   www.autismspeaks.org

Community Supported Agricultural Gardens are growing in popularity, and shares are being sold for a new CSA in Westlake.  Debbie Dean-Espie is owner of Dean’s Greenhouse, and chief farmer for the new CSA garden there. www.deansgreenhouse.com 440-871-2050 x4

Dan Burnett, Manager of the Penitentiary Glen Nature Center and John Venen, Marketing Manager of the Lake Metroparks discuss Snowdrop’s Adventure Game. www.lakemetroparks.com

Dillards is once again helping Ronald McDonald House, by selling cook books for $10.00.  The manager of the Dillards Great Northern store, Regina Ritz, and the Development Director for Ronald McDonald House Cleveland, Mary Horoszko explain the partnership, now 16 years strong.  www.clevelandrmh.org  216-229-5757  www.dillards.com

Neil Zaza of One Silent Night fame discusses the upcoming Christmas spectacle at the Palace Theatre.  The internationally renown guitar virtuoso is joined by drummer Garret Janos to talk about “One Silent Night.”  www.playhousesquare.com  www.neilzaza.com www.onesilentnight.net      330-475-1905