DOYLESTOWN, PA, December 30, 2010 (Press-News.org) This is the fourth consecutive year that the professional staff, scientists, and entrepreneur companies who work at the Center participated in this community outreach effort. The 18-day holiday food drive ended December 10, 2010 and was organized as a friendly team competition of three celestial groups. This year's winners were: Ursa Major first place; Orion placed second; with Cassiopeia coming in third.
About the Hepatitis B Foundation: The Hepatitis B Foundation, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2011 as the global authority dedicated to eradicating hepatitis B, is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected with hepatitis B worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy. It is headquartered in the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, which it created to accelerate its research mission. To learn more, visit http://www.hepb.org or call (215) 489-4900.
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4th Annual Holiday Food Drive Sponsored by the Hepatitis B Foundation and PA Biotechnology Center
The Hepatitis B Foundation and the PA Biotechnology Center, in the spirit of giving, collected over 1,185 lbs. of non-perishable food items and dry goods, as well as $628 for the Bucks County Housing Group food pantry.
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[Press-News.org] 4th Annual Holiday Food Drive Sponsored by the Hepatitis B Foundation and PA Biotechnology CenterThe Hepatitis B Foundation and the PA Biotechnology Center, in the spirit of giving, collected over 1,185 lbs. of non-perishable food items and dry goods, as well as $628 for the Bucks County Housing Group food pantry.