Children's Miracle Network Hospitals

Caris Life Sciences Partners with Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium at Penn State University to Improve Outcomes for Pediatric Patients

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Tuesday, March 5, 2024

IRVING, Texas, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading next-generation AI TechBio company and precision medicine pioneer that is actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve the human condition using molecular science and AI, today announced an ongoing collaboration with the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium, a group of over 50 universities and children's hospitals, based at Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, Pa., that offers a worldwide network of pediatric cancer clinical trials.

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  • Caris is now the molecular analysis partner for Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium studies.
  • As part of the collaboration to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research, Caris is now the molecular analysis partner for Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium studies.
  • In addition to tumor sequencing for new or recurring pediatric cancer patients, Caris and the Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium will also collaborate on research opportunities striving to advance pediatric patient care and improve outcomes.
  • "The Beat Childhood Cancer Research Consortium is excited to collaborate with Caris to expand our precision medicine program.

DESERT FINANCIAL FOUNDATION GOLF TOURNAMENT RAISES $580,000 FOR PHOENIX CHILDREN'S

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament. Nearly $7 million has been raised for the K-12 education program at Phoenix Children's since the tournament began in 1999.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Desert Financial Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity, raised $580,000 for Credit Unions for Kids benefitting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and Phoenix Children's 1 Darn Cool School at the 26th Annual Desert Financial Foundation Golf Tournament.
  • Desert Financial Foundation and Desert Financial have donated a total of $10.95 million to the program over the past 27 years.
  • Desert Financial Foundation, the credit union and its employees recently pledged a $5,000,000 donation to Phoenix Children's over the next five years.
  • "I am thrilled to attend the Desert Financial Golf Tournaments Sponsor Dinner in 2024 to celebrate the transformational impact this event – and all fundraising by Desert Financial – has had on Phoenix Children's.

Annual RE/MAX® R4 Convention Connects Agents to Resources, Education, Referral Opportunities

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Tuesday, February 6, 2024

DENVER, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, will hold its annual R4® convention in Las Vegas, March 25-28, 2024. Thousands of RE/MAX agents from dozens of countries will gather at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino to share ideas, sharpen their skills, discover new tools, and build referral connections with colleagues from around the world.

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  • DENVER, Feb. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- RE/MAX, LLC, one of the world's leading franchisors of real estate brokerage services, will hold its annual R4® convention in Las Vegas, March 25-28, 2024.
  • Real estate coach and motivational speaker Brian Buffini headlines the second day of the world-class, global convention.
  • Registration for the 2024 RE/MAX R4 convention is open to RE/MAX affiliates and their guests.
  • Agents outside of the RE/MAX network interested in attending can contact a local RE/MAX Broker/Owner by visiting remax.com .

HEART-SHAPED PIZZAS RETURN TO PETER PIPER PIZZA TO GIVE LOVE TO CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK

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Thursday, February 1, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Piper Pizza, the pizza restaurant where "The Fun Is Baked In," will raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals throughout February by donating $1 for every heart-shaped pizza sold.

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  • PHOENIX, Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Peter Piper Pizza , the pizza restaurant where "The Fun Is Baked In," will raise money for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals throughout February by donating $1 for every heart-shaped pizza sold.
  • The regional campaign will include 11 markets across Arizona, New Mexico and Texas, where dollars raised at each local Peter Piper Pizza restaurant will benefit the nearest Children's Miracle Network Hospital.
  • "We're thrilled to welcome Peter Piper Pizza to our group of corporate partners working to support our mission," said Aimee J.
  • Below is a complete list of participating Peter Piper Pizza locations and hospitals that will benefit from the donation:
    "Partnering with Children's Miracle Network Hospitals supports Peter Piper Pizza's direct mission to raise funds for children's development and education," said Peter Piper Pizza Chief Marketing Officer Genaro Perez.

Rocky's Ace Hardware Grows to 50 Stores, Adding Two Massachusetts Locations

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rocky's Ace Hardware, one of the country's largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, today announces its planned acquisition of two Massachusetts stores, growing to 50 locations in nine states. The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family's Cape Ann stores – Smith Hardware & Lumber in Rockport and Hometown Ace Hardware in the Gloucester Shopping Center in Gloucester. The sale is slated to become final in March 2024.

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  • Rocky's Ace Hardware, one of the country's largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, will acquire two Massachusetts stores, growing to 50 locations in nine states.
  • The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family's Cape Ann stores – Smith Hardware & Lumber in Rockport and Hometown Ace Hardware in Gloucester.
  • SPRINGFIELD, Mass., Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rocky's Ace Hardware , one of the country's largest family-owned Ace Hardware dealers, today announces its planned acquisition of two Massachusetts stores, growing to 50 locations in nine states.
  • The Falcone family will purchase the Smith family's Cape Ann stores – Smith Hardware & Lumber in Rockport and Hometown Ace Hardware in the Gloucester Shopping Center in Gloucester.

Livestrong Announces New CEO With Years of Dedicated Service to Nonprofit

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Thursday, January 18, 2024

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Livestrong , the pioneering 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the daily lives of cancer survivors, proudly appoints Suzanne Stone as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Livestrong , the pioneering 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to improving the daily lives of cancer survivors, proudly appoints Suzanne Stone as its Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
  • "At Livestrong, our focus is addressing the everyday challenges faced by cancer survivors and their caregivers," said Stone.
  • Dedicated to finding solutions for the most pressing issues in cancer care, Livestrong has invested an impressive $612 million in over 615 cancer programs and initiatives.
  • Through the identification and support of innovative ideas, collaboration with impactful organizations, and the fostering of partnerships, we strive to empower every survivor to Livestrong.

Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® Announces 11 New National Champions Advocating for Pediatric Healthcare

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Tuesday, January 2, 2024

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals proudly introduces its newest cohort of National Champions, a group of extraordinary ambassadors dedicated to raising awareness about the critical need for charitable donations to support pediatric healthcare. These inspirational children and their families hail from diverse backgrounds and represent various member hospitals across the U.S. Each Champion's unique journey exemplifies the profound impact of donations on their lives, underscoring the urgent need to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

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  • Adeline - Duke Children's Hospital (Age: 8)
    "The stories of our National Champions emphasize the transformative impact of charitable donations on pediatric healthcare," said Aimee Daily, Ph.D., President & CEO, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
  • Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, the largest fundraising network for children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada, partners with leading pediatric healthcare providers to give kids a world of possibilities.
  • "The stories of our National Champions emphasize the transformative impact of charitable donations on pediatric healthcare," said Aimee Daily, Ph.D., President & CEO, Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.
  • National Champions are a group of ambassadors for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals located throughout the U.S. As National Champions, they're key to informing the public that children's hospitals are charities in need of donations.

Spreading Holiday Hope: Supporting Children's Hospitals with Seasonal Donations

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Friday, December 15, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Dec. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amidst the hustle and bustle of the holidays, let's remember the pediatric patients who are spending time in the hospital. Children's hospitals are on the frontlines, providing the treatments and cures patients desperately need, but they can't do it alone.

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  • Children's hospitals are on the frontlines, providing the treatments and cures patients desperately need, but they can't do it alone.
  • Children's hospitals bring joy and spread holiday hope for kids – and you can, too!
  • Donations support children's hospitals in transforming kids' and families' lives now and in the future.
  • Panda Express encourages guests to round up their total at the register all year long, supporting member hospitals of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

7-Eleven, Inc.'s Inaugural Cleat Crew™ Program Raises More Than $100,000 for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals®

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023

IRVING, Texas , Dec. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, 7-Eleven, Inc. partnered with nine of the country's top college football players to form its first-ever Cleat Crew. The athletes, with help from renowned designer The Shoe Surgeon, each created custom cleats that were auctioned off weekly to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals. The sale of each pair of cleats, along with a $10,000 donation per hospital from 7-Eleven, Inc., directly benefited the member children's hospital closest to each athlete's university. Proceeds from the program raised a total of $115,570 to support children's health across the country.

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  • The athletes, with help from renowned designer The Shoe Surgeon , each created custom cleats that were auctioned off weekly to benefit Children's Miracle Network Hospitals .
  • Proceeds from the program raised a total of $115,570 to support children's health across the country.
  • With help from sportscaster Molly McGrath, each cleat was unveiled on social media prior to the launch of its auction.
  • "Visiting Nationwide Children's Hospital was the best way to close out the Cleat Crew program.

Code Ninjas Elevates National Hack-A-Thon to New Heights in 2023

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Friday, December 8, 2023

PEARLAND, Texas, Dec. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Ninjas, a renowned name in children's coding education, announced today the winners of its nationwide Hack-A-Thon, a charitable initiative to raise awareness and generate interest in computer science education.

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  • DrLupo's involvement as a celebrity judge added a special flair to the event, combining the excitement of gaming and streaming with educational initiatives in coding.
  • This year's Hack-A-Thon, held from October 10 to November 1 at participating Code Ninjas centers, combined coding challenges with charitable efforts, emphasizing computer science education and community support.
  • "I am thrilled and deeply grateful that Code Ninjas chose to support Children's Miracle Network Hospitals through Extra Life," said Jeff Montegut, Director of Programs for Extra Life.
  • Code Ninjas teaches coding to children ages 7-14 through a fun and interactive curriculum inspired by martial arts.