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FIREFIGHTERS WITHOUT BORDERS CANADA DONATES EQUIPMENT TO HARDHIT UKRAINE

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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The Canadian-based moving company has partnered with Fighterfighers Without Boarders Canada to deliver a substantial donation of newly-decommissioned firefighting gear and equipment to Vancouver-based Firefighters Without Borders Canada.

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  • The Canadian-based moving company has partnered with Fighterfighers Without Boarders Canada to deliver a substantial donation of newly-decommissioned firefighting gear and equipment to Vancouver-based Firefighters Without Borders Canada.
  • Firefighters Without Borders Canada then distributes equipment to firefighters in countries facing challenges, ensuring they have access to safe gear, with last year's equipment going to the Philippines.
  • Firefighters Without Borders Canada has previously completed over 150 shipments, weighing more than 18 million kilograms, benefitting firefighters and responders in numerous countries.
  • Addison Parfeniuk, CEO of Two Small Men with Big Hearts Moving, underscores the significance of their ongoing partnership with Firefighters Without Borders.

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association's Night of Hope Gala Celebrates Standout Contributions to Family Building Community

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Hope Award recipients. The Hope Awards, which recognize professionals, companies, volunteers, and the media who truly impact those struggling to build a family, are presented at RESOLVE's Night of Hope to be held Monday, November 6, at Cipriani's in New York City.

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  • MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association is pleased to announce the 2023 Hope Award recipients.
  • The Night of Hope is RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association's premier fundraising gala and the must-go event for the family building community.
  • For more information regarding the Night of Hope and the Hope Award recipients, visit the Night of Hope webpage .
  • RESOLVE gratefully acknowledges the 2023 Hope Award Sponsors: EMD Serono, Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Progyny, Organon and US Fertility.

50 Years of Innovation and Creativity in Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques Celebrated at SIGGRAPH 2023

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, marked its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation with a week-long celebration in Los Angeles, from 6–10 August 2023. The industry has grown in the last 50 years, and SIGGRAPH marked this special occasion by celebrating the milestones and pioneers of yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

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  • CHICAGO, Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, marked its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation with a week-long celebration in Los Angeles, from 6–10 August 2023.
  • The SIGGRAPH community focuses on computer graphics, which includes innovation and technological developments in the fields of animation, visualization, imaging, and art, among others.
  • Because of the innovations of pioneers in the SIGGRAPH community, artists are now able to use computer graphics to creatively express their ideas.
  • Jim Foley, author, computer scientist, and computer graphics researcher from the Georgia Institute of Technology (retired), is an early SIGGRAPH pioneer.

GiveSmart and The Nonprofit Makeover Join Forces on GiveSmart Gives Back, Empowering BIPOC Nonprofit Leaders

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GiveSmart by Community Brands, the leading fundraising and donor management tech company, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with The Nonprofit Makeover, a minority-owned consulting firm dedicated to supporting the growth and success of BIPOC-led nonprofits. Together, they are expanding GiveSmart Gives Back, which now aims to empower BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) nonprofit leaders through a comprehensive training program alongside offering technology grants.

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  • Together, they are expanding GiveSmart Gives Back, which now aims to empower BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) nonprofit leaders through a comprehensive training program alongside offering technology grants.
  • The cornerstone of this partnership is to provide BIPOC nonprofit leaders with fully funded scholarships to receive access to The Nonprofit Makeover's acclaimed eCourse, The Nonprofit Makeover University.
  • By partnering with The Nonprofit Makeover, GiveSmart aims to empower BIPOC nonprofit leaders by providing them with the tools they need to succeed.
  • For more information about GiveSmart Gives Back and to nominate a BIPOC nonprofit leader for a scholarship to The Nonprofit Makeover University, visit https://www.givesmart.com/givesmart-gives-back/.

Trans Canada Trail and Peace by Chocolate Join Forces to Support Trails Impacted by Severe Weather

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Following the devastating floods in Nova Scotia, Peace by Chocolate will direct proceeds from their “One Trail, One Love” chocolate bars to Trans Canada Trail’s Climate Emergency Support Fund.

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  • Following the devastating floods in Nova Scotia, Peace by Chocolate will direct proceeds from their “One Trail, One Love” chocolate bars to Trans Canada Trail’s Climate Emergency Support Fund.
  • The “One Trail, One Love” campaign originally launched last spring, and invited Canadians to support the Trans Canada Trail.
  • Today, in light of recent climate events that severely damaged trails, Trans Canada Trail and Peace by Chocolate are reinvigorating that campaign by inviting people from Nova Scotia and beyond to contribute to trail clean-up efforts.
  • The Fund is available for Trans Canada Trail groups across the country that need financial support to reopen their section of the Trail.

HCA Healthcare Donates $500,000 to American Red Cross as Part of Commitment to Disaster Response

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced its continued support of the American Red Cross through a $500,000 donation to the organization’s Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP).

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  • HCA Healthcare, Inc. (NYSE:HCA), one of the nation’s leading healthcare providers, today announced its continued support of the American Red Cross through a $500,000 donation to the organization’s Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP).
  • HCA Healthcare has also contributed to and uses the Red Cross RC View, an advanced geographic information system (GIS) and data visualization tool that provides emergency response teams with a shared disaster response capability.
  • In addition to investing in disaster preparation, HCA Healthcare established the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund to support colleagues in disasters.
  • In 2022, the HCA Healthcare Hope Fund provided $12 million in grants that helped more than 4,400 HCA Healthcare colleagues and families.

Goddard Systems Presents 15th Annual Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship to Katie Engels from Piscataway, NJ

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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Goddard Systems, LLC , manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, congratulates Katie Engels as the 2023 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship winner.

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  • Goddard Systems, LLC , manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, congratulates Katie Engels as the 2023 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship winner.
  • Now in its 15th year, this $10,000 scholarship is granted annually to a graduating high school senior who successfully completed a Goddard School pre-k or kindergarten program.
  • The recipient must demonstrate the work ethic, perseverance and commitment to the community that exemplifies Anthony A. Martino, the founder of The Goddard School franchise system.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230822243057/en/
    Katie Engels from Piscataway, NJ receives the 15th Annual 2023 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship from Goddard Systems, LLC.

Superheroes Unite for a Worthy Cause at the 7th Annual Superhero Race Against Cancer 5K

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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CELEBRATION, Fla., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Prepare to wear capes and lace up your sneakers. Celebration's Lakeside Park is set to transform into a haven for superheroes on Sunday, September 17, 2023. The occasion? The highly anticipated Annual Superhero Race Against Cancer 5K, is held in September, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month & Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month. This event is dedicated to raising awareness and crucial funds for families battling ovarian and pediatric cancers.

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  • The highly anticipated Annual Superhero Race Against Cancer 5K, is held in September, which is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month & Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month.
  • For those who may not be runners, walkers, or roller enthusiasts, the Superhero Race Against Cancer offers a multitude of avenues for engagement.
  • The anticipation continues to mount as the Annual Superhero Race Against Cancer draws nearer.
  • For media inquiries or more information about the Annual Superhero Race Against Cancer 5K, please contact:

Wag Hotels Donates $10,000 to Maui Humane Society for Wildfire Rescue Efforts

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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In the wake of the recent tragedy in Maui, Wag Hotels hosted a fundraiser on behalf of Maui Humane Society to aid rescue and reunification efforts.

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  • In the wake of the recent tragedy in Maui, Wag Hotels hosted a fundraiser on behalf of Maui Humane Society to aid rescue and reunification efforts.
  • For every dog that attended daycare at Wag Hotels last Friday, August 18, Wag donated $10 to Maui Humane Society.
  • The daycare-related donations totalled $8,690, which Wag Hotels then topped up for a total donation sum of $10,000.
  • The brave volunteers at Maui Humane Society have been working tirelessly to rescue pets displaced by the devastating wildfires and are working to reunite them with their families.

GREATER GOOD CHARITIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHWEST AIRLINES AND LUCKY DOG ANIMAL RESCUE TRANSPORTS HUMANITARIAN SUPPLIES TO MAUI AND OPERATES EMERGENCY AIRLIFT OF MORE THAN 130 SHELTER PETS FROM THE ISLAND TO THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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“We want to support the people and pets of Maui that have been devastated by the wildfires,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities.

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  • “We want to support the people and pets of Maui that have been devastated by the wildfires,” said Liz Baker, CEO of Greater Good Charities.
  • Only shelter pets at Maui Humane Society prior to the wildfires were transported to Portland.
  • Greater Good Charities worked with veterinarians on the ground in Maui to ensure the safety and health of the shelter pets on the flight.
  • To learn more how to support Greater Good Charities disaster response in Maui, please visit greatergood.org.