Distributing knowledge of the history of Jamaica Plain through a fantastic website, summer walking tours and other events throughout the year. Individual membership is $10 annually. The Jamaica Plain Historical Society has the BEST website of a local historical society in the Commonwealth, quite probably in the country and perhaps, even the world. The JPHS does a set of walking tours throughout the summer and does lectures throughout the rest of the year. It's a volunteer-run membership organization.

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The Alzheimer's Association is now only accepting applications from qualified runners already entered in the Boston Marathon. Founded in 1980, the Alzheimer's Association is the largest voluntary health agency dedicated to eradicating Alzheimer's disease and helping those afflicted with Alzheimer's. Cited as one of America's top charities by Worth magazine numerous times, the Alzheimer's Association, Massachusetts Chapter serves all of Massachusetts with its main office in Watertown, and regional offices in Lowell, Sandwich, Springfield, and Worcester. The Alzheimer's Association's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research, to provide and enhance care and support for all affected, and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health. The Massachusetts Chapter provides education, training and support to over 30,000 individuals each year.

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Everyone who works with the American Cancer Society has a role in saving lives, and that means everyone has a chance to experience the fulfillment of making a difference. You, too, can make a difference – and an important personal commitment to the people in your community and around the world who courageously fight cancer everyday.

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