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Hadassah offering special life memberships

Founded in 1912 by Henrietta Szold, Hadassah is celebrating its upcoming centennial by offering community members the opportunity to become a life member or male associate at a special price of $100.

Hadassah is the largest women’s Zionist volunteer organization in the United States and has members in more than 30 countries. It promotes and supports global

humanitarian relief, environmental improvements, social action and advocacy, youth programs, higher education, health care and medical research. Hadassah is a world leader in stem cell research and is recognized for major breakthroughs in Type 1 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, Crohn’s disease, macular degeneration, ALS and Parkinson’s disease.

The celebration offer is valid through Dec. 31, 2011. For more information, visit www.hadassah.org or contact Hadassah Southern Arizona at 319-3535.