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NewsBytes: June, 2004
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U of T research centre receives $13 million
June 28, 2004
Retired Toronto lawyer and renowned philanthropist Terrence Donnelly gave the University of Toronto $8 million in support of Canada's first post-genomic research centre. The Centre for Cellular and Biomolecular Research (CCBR) will bear Donnelly's name in recognition of the donation, which complements his earlier $5 million gift to the centre. The Terrence Donnelly CCBR will allow scientists from a wide range of disciplines to work collaboratively, exploring the links between genes and disease. For more information, visit: www.news.utoronto.ca/bin6/040622-160.asp.
June 28, 2004
Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children introduced new resources last week for parents who want reliable information about their child's health. AboutKidsHealth.ca and an on-site resource centre in the hospital were made possible thanks to a $5 million gift from the project's founding sponsor, TD Securities. In addition, a $500,000 gift from CanWest Global Communications will be used to establish the CanWest Endowment for Innovative Health Promotion to generate income to support the web site and resource centre. "With the launch of AboutKidsHealth.ca, Sick Kids can offer parents a reliable online source to consult when making decisions about the health and well-being of their children, with information for typically developing children and for those with more complex health issues," said Dr. Ross Hetherington, managing director of AboutKidsHealth.ca. For more information, visit: www.sickkids.ca.
Fast Fact: Two-thirds of Canadians support private healthcare
June 28, 2004
According to a new Environics poll, 66% of Canadians say they strongly (31%) or somewhat (35%) support having health care services provided by the private sector, but only if patients do not have to pay out of their own pockets for these services and the services are covered by tax dollars. Only one-third oppose this idea either strongly (18%) or somewhat (13%). In addition, 50% of respondents say they agree that individual Canadians should be given the right to buy private health care within Canada if they do not receive timely access to services in the public system. -- Environics
June 28, 2004
The Audain Family Foundation donated $2 million to the Vancouver Art Gallery's permanent endowment fund last week. The donation, the largest cash gift in the museum's history, will be used primarily for British Columbian art. The gallery will also create the new position of Audain Curator of British Columbia Art to organize exhibitions of BC art. "Painting and sculpture, more than any art form, are indigenous to this region," said Michael Audain. "The art-making of the aboriginal tribes on the West Coast goes back thousands of years, and I'm interested in the 20th-century scope of the arts, from Emily Carr right up to the Vancouver School of Photography." For more information, visit: www.vanartgallery.bc.ca/news.cfm.
June 28, 2004
Beginning July 1, residents in five high-need neighbourhoods across Toronto will gain access to new programs and services thanks to a Community Use of Space partnership between the Toronto District School Board (TDSB) and United Way of Greater Toronto. The year-long pilot project will bring much-needed programs for children, youth, and other residents into neighbourhoods that lack critical community programming.
"It's an immediate solution that supports a key United Way priority to strengthen neighbourhoods," said United Way president Frances Lankin. "We're thrilled to partner with the TDSB to open the doors to neighbourhood residents and re-engage schools as public assets." The United Way is committed to providing $250,000 for programming and evaluation and is in the process of looking for partners to assist with the funding. For more information about the United Way of Greater Toronto, visit: www.unitedwaytoronto.com.
June 28, 2004
A new report from the Harvard School of Public Health-MetLife Foundation Initiative on Retirement and Civic Engagement suggests that by actively participating in the life of their communities, baby boomers have the potential to become a very valuable social resource. Reinventing Aging: Baby Boomers and Civic Engagement says that because boomers are more likely to stay in the workforce longer than their parents' generation, they may also stay connected to social networks that foster volunteering longer than their parents' generation.
"Baby boomers have an important opportunity to redefine aging and the productive role that people can play in later life by becoming involved in our communities," said MetLife Foundation president and CEO Sibyl Jacobson. "We are pleased to support this report, which will stimulate thinking about the impact that boomers can have on our society as they reach retirement and the benefits they will receive from volunteering." To download a copy of the report in PDF format, visit: www.hsph.harvard.edu.
June 28, 2004
According to Giving USA 2004, charitable giving in the United States increased at the fastest rate in three years in 2003, rising 2.8% to $240.7 billion. The total represented 2.2% of the country's gross domestic product. Of more than 1,300 organizations that responded to the survey, 55% reported an increase in charitable contributions in 2003, while 8% reported stable levels of giving, and 37% reported a decline. Religious organizations received the most contributions - an estimated $86.4 billion, or 35.9% of the total contributions. Educational institutions and foundations were the only categories to experience a decline in giving. -- Giving USA
June 28, 2004
The BC Children's Hospital Foundation received gifts totaling $3.7 million last week to fund a lab devoted exclusively to gastrointestinal research. The foundation announced a $2 million endowment from the CH.I.L.D. Foundation that will be dedicated to care and research for children with Crohn's disease and other inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD). In addition, Variety - the Children's Charity has joined with the CH.I.L.D. Foundation to raise $1.7 million toward building and equipping a new state-of-the-art laboratory for pediatric gastroenterology. For more information, visit: www.bcchf.ca.
June 28, 2004
A news service dedicated to community and voluntary organizations was launched last week in the United Kingdom. The Community Newswire is intended to bring more exposure to news related to the voluntary sector. It will deliver approximately 20 stories a day direct to journalists at news organizations in England that use the Press Association's wire. "For citizens to participate fully in their communities and in our democratic society, they need to be able to engage with the media to make their voices heard," said Home Secretary David Blunkett. "The Community Newswire, an innovative and very welcome idea, will make an enormous contribution to this. I hope that all voluntary groups will take advantage of this service and I encourage media organizations to increase their coverage of community activities by using it." For more information, visit: www.communitynewswire.org.
June 28, 2004
According to a study conducted by the Commonfund Institute, private, community, and public foundations in the US performed well in 2003. Respondents reported an average annual total return of 8.7%, with the largest foundations (assets over $1 billion) performing best. Their average return was 20.5%, up from 7.7% the year before. Independent foundations had an average return of 17.8%, community foundations 17%, and public foundations 11.7%.
"The performance of foundations in 2003 was gratifying given the effects of the three-year bear market on fund values," said John S. Griswold, executive director of Commonfund. "Spending rates were very high at 6.3% on average, well above the IRS required minimum of 5% - suggesting that foundations are taking their role as providers of support for charitable causes in tough economic times very seriously." For more information, visit: www.commonfund.org.
June 28, 2004
Last Friday, Report on Business Magazine released its annual rankings of Canada's top 1,000 companies. "For many Canadian CEOs, the release of The Top 1000 is like judgment day," said Laas Turnbull, editor of the magazine. "It's the day when investors large and small have an opportunity to compare the winners, and the losers, side by side." This year's top five companies are: EnCana Corp, Royal Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia, Bell Canada, and CIBC. For more information, visit: www.globeinvestor.com/series/top1000.
June 28, 2004
Five executives from charities in Western Canada will receive a fully paid sabbatical year after being named as recipients of 2004 Muttart Fellowships. During the sabbatical year, each Fellow undertakes a project that will benefit the broader charitable sector. The 2004 Muttart Fellows are:For more information about the Muttart Fellowships, visit: www.muttart.org/fellowships.htm.
- Germaine Dechant, Executive Director, Child and Adolescent Services Association, Edmonton
- Ana Maria Fantino, Manager, Immigration Services, Catholic Social Services, Edmonton
- Danica Frazer, Executive Director, McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association, Edmonton
- Kelly Sloan, Executive Director, YWCA of Edmonton
- Terri Woods, Clinical Supervisor, Family Service Saskatoon
June 21, 2004
Tim Hortons annual Camp Day fundraiser raised $6 million this year to help send kids to camp. On June 9th, 2,300 Tim Hortons stores across Canada and more than 180 stores in the United States donated 100% of their coffee proceeds to the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. The amount exceeds last year's Camp Day total by $500,000. "I want to thank everyone for buying a cup of coffee and participating in the many Camp Day festivities this year," said Don Schroeder, president of the Tim Horton Children's Foundation. "It's because of our customers' generosity, the dedication of Tim Hortons store owners and their staff, and the participation of many special guests and the media that the foundation will send more than 9,000 children, who could otherwise not afford it, to camp this year." For more information, visit: www.timhortons.com.
June 21, 2004
The Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF) recently asked Canada's federal parties what they think about the nonprofit/voluntary sector and how they plan to support it, if elected. Responses from the Bloc Québécois, the Canadian Action Party, the Liberals, and the NDP are now posted on the VSF web site. To view the responses, visit: www.vsf-fsbc.ca/eng/election/index.cfm.
The VSF is also conducting a survey on liability and risk management in the nonprofit sector. Responses will assist the Forum in its work to find solutions to the issue of rising insurance premiums and restrictions on programming in the sector. The deadline for survey responses is June 23rd. To participate, visit: www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=16315526767.
June 21, 2004
A survey of youth in the UK reveals that the vast majority do not like being approached on the street by charities. When asked "Do you like being asked for money for charity in the street?", 84% said no. This is in spite of the fact that 75% gave to a cause they believed in the last time they were asked. According to G-Nation campaign director Andy Thornton, the hostility toward street fundraising may have something to do with social awkwardness since 70% of young people also reported feeling guilty when they can't give. -- G-Nation
June 21, 2004
The preliminary results are in from the 2nd annual Rick Hansen Wheels In Motion fundraiser that was held in 204 communities across Canada on June 13. More than 28,000 people participated, raising $1.17 million so far. "We're thrilled with the results. Canadians have really heard how important it is to help improve the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury (SCI)," said Rick Hansen. "Due to their commitment and generosity, the funds raised this year have increased by more than 75% from last year and participation has doubled. That's just incredible!" Half the net proceeds from the event will be used to improve the quality of life for people with SCI in event communities. The other half will fund research projects. For more information, visit: www.rickhansen.com.
June 21, 2004
A year-long study conducted by the US-based National Arts Strategies finds that arts organizations face a number of challenges when it comes to effectively managing finances. Learning from the Community: Effective Financial Management Practices in the Arts identifies effective practices and provides a framework for describing and designing a comprehensive financial management system. Potential solutions for introducing new management ideas include senior-level educational programs, peer-learning opportunities, and the development of self-assessment and implementation tools. To view the report in PDF format, visit: www.irvine.org.
June 21, 2004
Last week, Bell Canada employees presented a total of $396,500 to more than 100 nonprofit organizations in Toronto and Mississauga. Donations were made on behalf of employees who support charitable organizations through the payroll deduction option of the company's Employee Giving Program. For more information about Bell employees' charitable involvement, visit: www.bce.ca.
June 21, 2004
JobQuality.ca recently asked visitors to their web site how they would rate their working conditions. Only 17% of survey respondents say they are 'very satisfied' with their overall working conditions. Less than a third (29%) feel their work hours fit in 'very well' with family or social commitments, and 26% say they are working at a high speed 'all the time' or 'almost all the time'. On a more positive note, the majority of respondents (63%) report that they have received employer sponsored training in the past 12 months, and 61% indicate that their skills match the demands of their current job. However, 27% of feel they are overqualified for the demands of their job. -- JobQuality
June 21, 2004
The Imperial Oil Foundation announced that it will provide a grant of $140,000 to the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) to support an education and awareness project called "Un fleuve, un parc" (One River, One Park). The mandate of the project is to preserve and manage the islands and river shorelines of the St. Lawrence River for conservation, education, and research purposes, as well as public use. The project is part of the NCC's recently announced campaign for conservation, "Saving Canada's Natural Masterpieces". The St. Lawrence River ecosystem represents one of Canada's best remaining natural habitats. For more information about the Nature Conservancy of Canada, visit: www.natureconservancy.ca.
June 21, 2004
A new live radio show broadcasting from Buffalo, New York is hoping to help bring more awareness for people with disabilities. DisABILITY News and Views, hosted by Monica Moshenko, airs every Sunday from 5pm-6pm on WXRL Radio 1300 AM and reaches listeners in western New York and Toronto. The show focuses on different topics each Sunday and features unique guests. Listeners are able to call the show, ask questions, or share their opinions. For more information, visit: www.poweradvocates.org/radioshow.html.
June 21, 2004
According to a survey by accounting firm Grant Thornton, three out of four charities in the UK say the government doesn't do enough to support the voluntary sector. Funding sustainability remains a key concern for more than half of all charities, while concerns about changes to the tax regime have doubled. More funds are being raised through charity shops and reliance on donations is also rising, with 24% of charities naming donations as their main type of funding, up from 21% in 2002. "Consistently over the last decade, successive governments have hived off huge amounts of public sector activities, such as drug rehabilitation, counselling and medical research, and left the charity sector to fill the need," said Michael Rogerson, head of Grant Thornton's charity and not-for-profit group. "We sense a growing dissatisfaction among the sector." -- Grant Thornton
June 14, 2004
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued new regulations (effective June 21, 2004) for charities engaged in telemarketing, as well as for-profit organizations that work on behalf of a charity. The new rules require that:For more information, visit: www.crtc.gc.ca.
- The telemarketer must immediately identify him/herself and the organization (charity) on whose behalf the call is being made.
- The telemarketer must also provide a toll-free telephone number that an individual can use to provide questions and comments about the call.
- If an individual, during the call, asks to be placed on a do-not-call list, the telemarketer must immediately act on the request without requiring the individual to do anything further.
- Beginning October 1, a telemarketer must provide to an individual who wants to be placed on a do-not-call list a unique registration number to confirm receipt of each do-not-call request.
June 14, 2004
Telethons and fundraisers held across the country on June 5th and 6th raised millions for sick children. The 17th Annual BC Children's Hospital Miracle Weekend Telethon raised a record $8,615,581, topping last year's total of $7.5 million. In Ottawa, the annual CHEO telethon raised $4,112,390, including last minute cheques from The Bear 106.9 and Nortel Networks totaling almost $600,000. The Children's Health Foundation raised $4,151,063 during its An Evening of Hope event in London. The money raised will go to the Children's Hospital of Western Ontario and the Child Health Research Institute, both in London.
June 14, 2004
Toronto's Royal Conservatory of Music got a big cash boost last week for its renewal project. Telus pledged $10 million towards the school's new facilities, with the promise to help raise an additional $5 million from the corporate sector. "Canadians will soon have access to one of the finest buildings for arts education in the world: the Telus Centre for Performance and Learning," said Dr. Peter Simon, president of the conservatory. In addition to the Telus donation, the conservatory also announced new donations of about $2 million from corporate supporters. So far, the campaign has raised more than $44 million, or 74% of the school's total $60 million goal. For more information, visit: www.rcmusic.ca.
June 14, 2004
According to The Chronicle of Philanthropy's fifth annual survey of online fundraising, combined online donations to the 157 participating nonprofit groups topped $100 million. Online gifts rose by 48%, up from $60.5 million in 2002. Online donations doubled at 46 of the 146 charities that provided figures for 2003, while another 36 reported gains of more than 50%. Only 18 organizations reported a drop in the amount of donations received online. -- Chronicle of Philanthropy
June 14, 2004
The 20th annual World Partnership Walk set new records for donations and participation. More than 33,000 participants in ten cities across Canada joined forces to raise approximately $4 million. All funds raised will help finance long-term initiatives that improve people's lives and livelihoods in the developing world through the programs of Aga Khan Foundation Canada. For more information about the World Partnership Walk, visit: www.worldpartnershipwalk.com.
June 14, 2004
Corporate Knights recently released the results of its third annual ranking of Canada's best corporate citizens. Zenon Environmental took top honours, ranking number one overall. The Best Employer Corporate Citizen Award went to Dofasco, while Telus won the award for Best Environmental Corporate Citizen. Aliant was recognized as the Best Community Corporate Citizen, and Alcan earned the award for Best International Corporate Citizen. For more information, visit: www.corporateknights.ca/best50/index.asp.
June 14, 2004
The Canadian Centre for Philanthropy (CCP) recently launched a new initiative as part of its Imagine program. EMAGINE asks entrepreneurs and investors to make a commitment of a minimum of one to five percent of their future profits to the charity of their choice. The initiative is modeled on the framework of the Imagine one percent commitment, which now includes 550 corporations that have pledged to give one percent of their pre-tax profits to charity. For more information, visit: www.imagine.ca/emagine.
June 14, 2004
A new study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) last week reveals higher payments for patient care at investor-owned private for-profit hospitals. It concludes that if Canada switched to this type of for-profit hospital, Canadians would pay approximately 19% more, or an extra $7.2 billion each year. Lead researcher, Dr. P. J. Devereaux from the Department of Medicine at McMaster University, relates this latest study to the results of previous findings of higher death rates in for-profit hospitals and kidney dialysis centres. "Our previous study showed the profit motive results in increased death rates, and this one shows it also costs public payers more," said Dr. Devereaux. "With for-profit care, you end up paying with your money, and your life." For more information, visit: www.cmaj.ca.
June 14, 2004
Last week, the short list of candidates was announced for the US$1 million Alcan Prize for Sustainability. Twelve organizations were selected from among 500 entries received from 79 countries around the world. One of the 12 organizations on the short list is the New Westminster Community Development Society (NWCDS) from British Columbia. NWCDS supports individual growth, community development, and economic progress through innovation and collaboration. For more information, visit: www.alcanprizeforsustainability.com/en/shortlist.asp.
June 14, 2004
Does your Canadian charity or nonprofit tell its story well in photos? The Tides Canada Foundation is looking for strong original photographs that communicate social justice and/or environmental issues. Enter the foundation's Telling the Story of Social Change Contest for a chance to win one of three $500 prizes. The deadline for entries is June 25th. For more information, visit: www.tidescanada.org.
June 14, 2004
In preparation for its next annual report to Canadians, the Voluntary Sector Forum (VSF) is asking voluntary organizations to participate in the nationwide survey, Taking the Accord Forward 2004. The VSF is assessing the progress of implementation of the Accord and Codes, and collecting examples of how they are being used. Input from the voluntary sector will be used to create the next progress report, and will direct future action for the Accord and Codes of Good Practice. For more information, or to participate in the survey, visit: www.vsf-fsbc.ca.
June 14, 2004
Ethics In Action is seeking nominations for its 11th annual awards program, which recognizes British Columbia-based companies for excellence in corporate social responsibility. Four awards are presented each year. They are: the Community Care Award; the Environmental Excellence Award; the Overall Leadership Award; and the Individual Impact Award. The awards promote best practices in corporate social responsibility and profile better ways of doing business. The deadline for submissions is June 30. For more information or to nominate a company, visit: www.ethicsinaction.com.
June 7, 2004
VanCity Credit Union and the Real Estate Foundation of British Columbia recently introduced a joint grant program to encourage green building strategies and reduce the environmental impact of real estate development in BC. The Green Building Grant is a new initiative that provides one or more annual grants of up to $50,000 to nonprofit organizations for building renovations, retrofits, and regulatory changes to support more environmentally friendly buildings. The deadline for submissions is October 1. For more information or to apply for a grant, visit: www.vancity.com/Community.
June 7, 2004
International relief agency Médecins Sans Frontières/Doctors Without Borders suspended operations in Afghanistan last Thursday after five of its aid workers were killed in an ambush claimed by the Taliban. The attack took place in northern Afghanistan and was the deadliest since the Taliban was ousted in late 2001. Two Dutch aid workers, a Norwegian doctor, and their Afghan driver and translator were killed. "For the time being, our activities will be suspended nationwide," said MSF spokesperson Vicky Hawkins. "In the coming weeks we will analyze this event in depth, but for the moment our priority is to take care of those most affected by this tragedy." MSF plans to send some workers back to Kabul and move other staff to safer locations. For more information, visit: www.msf.org.
June 7, 2004
According to a new report, average household giving in the US increased to $1,079 in 2003, up more than 8% from 2002. Of those surveyed, 80% of all households reported giving to at least one charity in 2003. Sixty-three percent contributed a gift to a place of religious worship, and three out of every four dollars contributed to charity went to religious centres. The report found that the individuals who were most likely to donate to religious organizations included: Evangelical Christians; individuals who had attended religious ceremonies during the past week; African-Americans; born-again or Pentecostal Christians; and households with a gross income of $60,000 or more. -- The Barna Group
June 7, 2004
A swimming facility at the Talisman Centre in Calgary was officially named in a ceremony last week. The new name, the Calgary Foundation Aquaplex, honours a $1 million donation given to the Talisman Centre by the foundation. An anonymous donor gave the money on the condition that it go toward the promotion of health and wellness. "In his foresight, he wanted to keep people well and prevent them from becoming sick," said foundation president Mike Mears. The donation will help keep the facility operating. "It's absolutely enormous - it allowed us to meet and exceed our fundraising goals," said the general manager of the centre. "We are able to buy first-rate technology and furnish and equip the facility so it's at a world-class standard."
June 7, 2004
The Canadian Federation of Students launched a web site to provide information to voters about where the political parties stand on the key issues affecting Canada's colleges and universities. It also offers an analysis of post-secondary education policy and the latest campaign news. "We want to encourage Canadians to vote for candidates who are committed to improving access to post-secondary education," said Ian Boyko, national chair of the federation. "Tuition fees and student debt have increased dramatically over the past decade. This federal election can be pivotal in either reversing or exacerbating this problem." For more information, visit: www.VoteEducation.ca.
June 7, 2004
A survey commissioned by market think-tank the Montreal Economic Institute found that 51% of Canadians favour a two-tier healthcare system, while 42% oppose such a policy, and 7% did not know or refused to answer. Support was highest in Quebec (68%), and Manitoba and Saskatchewan (57%). The lowest level of support for two-tier healthcare was in the Atlantic provinces (42%), followed by Ontario at 45%, and British Columbia at 49%. Alberta was closest to the national results at 53%. -- Montreal Economic Institute
June 7, 2004
Princess Margaret Hospital, Canadaís leading cancer hospital, is launching a new research institute devoted to breast cancer. A team of scientists, headed by world-renowned Canadian researcher Dr. Tak Mak, is hopeful that their work will lead to the development of new drugs and surgical therapies that are more effective, less toxic, and can increase a patient's quality and length of life. The new institute has a goal of raising $125 million. So far, $60 million is committed to the centre. For more information, visit: www.uhn.ca/media/index.asp.
June 7, 2004
Evergreen recently launched a new and improved project registry that profiles naturalization projects. The online database enables people to find out how groups across Canada are making their schools, homes, and communities greener. It also lists volunteer opportunities for local projects and allows individuals to share information about their projects. For more information, visit: www.evergreen.ca/en/resources/registry.html.
June 7, 2004
A survey conducted during the UK's National Volunteering Week found that only 4% of employees are given paid time off to support charities, with a further 6% allowed to take unpaid leave. Another 27% also said their employer did not offer a payroll-giving scheme. Those who do volunteer are most likely to work with children and young people (27%), followed by the elderly (10%) and disadvantaged people (7%). Of those surveyed, 87% had no idea that it was National Volunteering Week. -- YouGov
June 7, 2004
Last week, the British Government announced proposals for the reform of charity laws in the UK, many of which date back more than 400 years. The government wants to make charities prove that they are good for the public before they are eligible for the tax breaks that come with charitable status. "If an organization is not charitable, it has no business being on the register," said a spokesperson for the Charity Commission, which oversees charitable institutions. "It has to demonstrate working for the public benefit and that it fulfils the criteria." Another proposal in the draft Charities Bill is that professional fundraisers who approach people in the street on behalf of charities will have to be granted licenses by local authorities. "It is a modern area of fundraising that is not covered," a Home Office spokesperson said. "The hope is that local authorities will provide licenses and there will be reasonable access that will not be intrusive to the public." Other recommendations under the Bill include making it easier for charities to merge, as well as support for charity trustees. The Bill is expected to go before Parliament in November. To view the draft Charities Bill, visit: www.parliament.uk/bills/draftbills.cfm.
June 7, 2004
The Neil Squire Foundation, a Burnaby-based organization for people with physical disabilities, is partnering with the Penticton Indian Band to create a training centre for the disabled. The Penticton Indian Band Council, under the leadership of Chief Phillip Stewart, donated a piece of land behind the Indian Band Hall. A training and pre-employment construction project will be held during the summer to construct a building. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to fill out application forms, which will help in determining the number of people to be served at this centre. To obtain these forms contact Project Manager, Florence MacArthur or Bev Currie-McLean by calling the Band office at 250-493-0048 or e-mail: Macarthur@img.net. For more information about the Neil Squire Foundation, visit: www.neilsquire.ca.
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