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FanDuel Introduces New Mental Health Collaboration and Support Efforts During Problem Gambling Awareness Month

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, today announced a series of initiatives and financial support focused on raising awareness of the importance of responsible play during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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  • NEW YORK, March 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- FanDuel, North America's premier online gaming company, today announced a series of initiatives and financial support focused on raising awareness of the importance of responsible play during Problem Gambling Awareness Month.
  • FanDuel is joining forces with Kindbridge Behavioral Health (Kindbridge), a pioneering mental health service provider dedicated to supporting individuals facing challenges related to problem gambling.
  • "As we mark Problem Gambling Awareness Month, I'm excited to work with a growing roster of partners to expand access to problem gambling support resources."
  • "We are thrilled to be working with FanDuel to offer vital mental health support for players in need," added Daniel Umfleet, CEO of Kindbridge Behavioral Health.

Schools Across America Invited to Watch Kickoff for Kindness Video and Participate in the Kindness Games

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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The Kickoff for Kindness video encourages students to lead with compassion and empathy, while being inspired by NFL players.

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  • The Kickoff for Kindness video encourages students to lead with compassion and empathy, while being inspired by NFL players.
  • As a follow on to the Kickoff for Kindness video, Kindland is also announcing the Kindness Games - a national competition among schools running between February 9 and May 10.
  • Schools will compete to log the most acts of kindness students performed and/or witnessed on the Just Be Kind® App.
  • The Just Be Kind App needs to be downloaded and registered on the app under their school name for individuals to participate.

49ers’ Jon Feliciano supports MAPS as part of the 2023 NFL “My Cleats, My Cause” campaign

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Monday, December 4, 2023
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His decision was driven by a passion for the study of psychedelics and their potential benefits in addressing mental health challenges.

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  • His decision was driven by a passion for the study of psychedelics and their potential benefits in addressing mental health challenges.
  • Feliciano laced up in cleats featured the distinctive blue hands of the MAPS logo, symbolizing the community that has shepherded psychedelic studies through decades of stigma and prohibition.
  • "MAPS is proud to have been selected by Jon to be the cause for his cleats.
  • The organization thanks Jon Feliciano for his commitment to mental health through this exciting initiative that combines passion, purpose, and philanthropy.

Go Bowling, PEPSI® and NFL Legend, DeMarcus Ware, Kickoff Super Bowl LVIII Weekend with Super Bowl Bowling Classic to Support the NFL Foundation

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ahead of Super Bowl LVIII weekend in Las Vegas, football fans will have the opportunity to bowl with current NFL players and NFL Legends to support community football players across the country at the Super Bowl Bowling Classic sponsored by Pepsi®.

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  • Hosting this year's event is NFL Legend and Super Bowl champion, DeMarcus Ware .
  • "That's why partnering with Go Bowling and Pepsi for the Super Bowl Bowling Classic will be so great!
  • "We're proud that the Super Bowl Bowling Classic will support the NFL Foundation, which shares our passion for expanding the love of sport through community engagement.
  • The Super Bowl Bowling Classic will take place on Friday, February 9, 2024, at the South Point Bowling Center (9777 S Las Vegas Blvd) at 12:00 PM local time.

The Bob Woodruff Foundation Invests $2.8 Million In Programs Addressing Housing Insecurity, Mental Health, Other Urgent Needs

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Overall, in 2023, the Foundation provided over $9 million in funding to more than 120 programs, 31 of which are first-time funding recipients.

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  • Overall, in 2023, the Foundation provided over $9 million in funding to more than 120 programs, 31 of which are first-time funding recipients.
  • Through the National Football League's Salute to Service initiative , the Foundation funded seven organizations for a total of over $900,000.
  • These programs expand military-connected individuals' access to physical and mental health care, evidenced-based community arts programming, and education, employment, and support services.
  • Since 2018, the Bob Woodruff Foundation has played an important role as they grant out NFL funding through our NFL-BWF Salute to Service grants.

Business Leader and Philanthropist Kenneth C. Griffin Makes $30 Million Gift to National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (NMOHMF) announced a $30 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel and Founder of Griffin Catalyst. In recognition of Griffin's generosity and commitment to sharing the stories and values of the Medal of Honor, the Museum's leadership institute will be named the National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute.

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  • Leadership institute to be named the National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute in his honor.
  • ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation (NMOHMF) announced a $30 million gift from Kenneth C. Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel and Founder of Griffin Catalyst.
  • In recognition of Griffin's generosity and commitment to sharing the stories and values of the Medal of Honor, the Museum's leadership institute will be named the National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute.
  • "The National Medal of Honor Griffin Institute will cultivate leaders who embody the principles displayed by Medal of Honor recipients and will have a positive impact in communities across the country.

The Lupus Research Alliance Walk with Us to Cure Lupus Takes Off at the Intrepid Museum

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Friday, October 20, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of supporters will join together Saturday, October 21 at the Intrepid Museum (formerly called the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum) to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) 2023 New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Thousands of supporters will join together Saturday, October 21 at the Intrepid Museum (formerly called the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum) to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Lupus Research Alliance (LRA) 2023 New York City Walk with Us to Cure Lupus.
  • That number is still climbing as Walkers continue to fundraise for lupus research.
  • Because the LRA's Board of Directors covers all administrative and fundraising costs, 100 percent of these donations go directly to lupus research programs.
  • Joining the Walk with Us to Cure Lupus program to raise funds is just one way to contribute to the lupus cause.

GENYOUth Announces Opening of NFL FLAG-In-School Coach of the Year Award Nominations

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Thursday, October 12, 2023
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NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth is inviting nominations for the 2023-24 NFL FLAG-In-School Coach of the Year Award program, made possible by the NFL Foundation. Designed to honor the everyday unsung heroes who equip, engage, and empower youth to be physically active, Coach of the Year is celebrating the leaders who endeavor to make a positive impact and unite local communities by encouraging youth to embrace a lifelong love for physical activity.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GENYOUth is inviting nominations for the 2023-24 NFL FLAG-In-School Coach of the Year Award program, made possible by the NFL Foundation.
  • "These everyday heroes deserve to be honored, and I urge you to send in your nominations for the NFL FLAG-In-School Coach of the Year Award today!"
  • "The NFL FLAG-In-School Coach of the Year Award provides an opportunity to honor the critically important contributions coaches make throughout the year and across the country."
  • The grand prize winner of the NFL FLAG-In-School Coach of the Year Award will be announced by NFL Legend Bobby Taylor on GENYOUTH's Instagram, @genyouthnow.

MARS PARTNERS WITH NFL ON FIRST EVER SNICKERS® LUCK SHOP

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Football League (NFL) season is underway, and SNICKERS®, proudly part of MARS, is back for the third year in a row to help football fans avoid embarrassing rookie mistakes. This year, SNICKERS, the official chocolate sponsor of the NFL, focused on one unfortunate mistake: not having a lucky item to support your team. To help underprepared fans, today, the brand launched the SNICKERS Luck Shop – a first-of-its kind online store that will drop lucky items and gear from SNICKERS NFL team partners throughout the season.

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  • To help underprepared fans, today, the brand launched the SNICKERS Luck Shop – a first-of-its kind online store that will drop lucky items and gear from SNICKERS NFL team partners throughout the season.
  • These innovative, limited-edition bars were stashed deep within the NFL Headquarters, soaking up luck in a room filled with Super Bowl Rings and official NFL Honors trophies.
  • "Building on our current Rookie Mistake of the Year campaign, the SNICKERS Luck Shop is another fun way we are extending the program and further engaging with our consumers and NFL fans everywhere.
  • To be among the first to know about future drops on SNICKERS Luck Shop, fans can register now for alerts on SNICKERSLuckShop.com .

Orases Expands Shopper Marketing with Artificial Intelligence Integration

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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FREDERICK, Md., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland based custom software developer Orases continues to collaborate with major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies to create and execute strategic shopper marketing programs and now looks to Artificial Intelligence to assist with optimization. Orases' Vice President of Shopper Marketing, Stacey Shinneman, spearheads this initiative.

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  • FREDERICK, Md., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Maryland based custom software developer Orases continues to collaborate with major retailers and consumer packaged goods companies to create and execute strategic shopper marketing programs and now looks to Artificial Intelligence to assist with optimization.
  • Orases' Vice President of Shopper Marketing, Stacey Shinneman, spearheads this initiative.
  • Last year the Orases Shopper Marketing team helped clients reach and engage with 130 million consumers while earning over three million dollars in revenue.
  • To learn more about Orases Shopper Marketing, visit: Orases.com/shoppermarketing .