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ACE Cash Express Raises Over $31,000 for AdoptAClassroom.org Providing Supplies to 72 Classrooms

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express (ACE) , a Populus Financial Group brand , raised $31,505 for AdoptAClassroom.org during ACE's annualfundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ACE Cash Express (ACE) , a Populus Financial Group brand , raised $31,505 for AdoptAClassroom.org during ACE's annualfundraising event, the Give A Little Campaign.
  • "ACE Cash Express, thank you so much for your donation, this makes a world of difference for our STEM classroom," said Amanda Greene, STEM teacher at Cesar Chavez Leadership Academy in Phoenix, AZ.
  • Nationally, the 2022 Give A Little Campaign raised more than $164,000 through the commitment of ACE Cash Express employees and the generosity of our customers.
  • Populus Financial Group provides financial services through its family of brands including ACE Cash Express, ACE Elite Visa Prepaid Debit Card, Flare Account and Porte.

Rally Foundation Benefit Bash Raises US $3.36M for Childhood Cancer Research

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, November 11, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research hosted its 15th Annual Benefit Bash, sponsored by Delta Air Lines, raising more than $3.36 million in critical funding for advances in the fight against childhood cancer.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Friday, November 11, Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research hosted its 15th Annual Benefit Bash, sponsored by Delta Air Lines, raising more than $3.36 million in critical funding for advances in the fight against childhood cancer.
  • "Delta has been honored to serve as the title sponsor of the Rally Foundation Annual Benefit Bash for the past 13 years.
  • About Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research:
    Every day, 47 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with childhood cancer.
  • Rally Foundation for Childhood Cancer Research, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, raises awareness and funds for childhood cancer research to help scientists find better treatments with fewer long-term side effects and, ultimately, cures.

New Report: Critically Low Lung Cancer Screening Rates Reveal Opportunity to Save More Lives

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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CHICAGO, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2022 "State of Lung Cancer" report shows that only 5.8% of eligible Americans have been screened for lung cancer, and some states have screening rates as low as 1%. The American Lung Association's 5th annual report, released today, highlights how the toll of lung cancer varies by state and examines key indicators throughout the U.S. including new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment, lack of treatment and screening rates.

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  • "While lung cancer screening remains underutilized, our new report revealed continued progress for lung cancer survival.
  • "Increased lung cancer survival is attributable to advancements in research, better treatments and other factors, however, lung cancer screening is the most immediate opportunity we have to save lives.
  • Lung Cancer Screening: Lung cancer screening with annual low-dose CT scans for those at high risk can reduce the lung cancer death rate by up to 20%.
  • "State of Lung Cancer" highlights that states must do more to reduce the burden of lung cancer and encourages everyone to join the effort to end lung cancer.

ROMA Boots, Demi Tebow & Convoy of Hope Provide 100,000 Boots to Ukrainian Refugees as Winter Approaches

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Friday, November 11, 2022
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SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ROMA Boots and Demi Tebow are both partnering with Convoy of Hope to provide boots to refugee children displaced by the ongoing war in Ukraine.

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  • SPRINGFIELD, Mo., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ROMA Boots and Demi Tebow are both partnering with Convoy of Hope to provide boots to refugee children displaced by the ongoing war in Ukraine.
  • ROMA Boots donates one brand new pair of boots to a child in need for every pair sold.
  • "It's been such an honor to be able to come alongside ROMA Boots and Convoy of Hope, to see firsthand the hope that these boots bring to children in need," says Demi Tebow.
  • "As winter begins setting in across eastern Europe, refugees and impoverished children need help and hope more than ever.

InTown Suites Partners with Hire Heroes USA to Help Veterans Find New Careers in Hospitality

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization that provides free employment assistance to thousands of U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses each year.

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  • Hire Heroes USA is a nonprofit organization that provides free employment assistance to thousands of U.S. military members, veterans, and military spouses each year.
  • InTown Suites is one of the largest wholly owned extended stay hotel provider in the United States and currently employs veterans in a variety of hospitality careers.
  • Hire Heroes USA works to help military veterans and military spouses find employment opportunities amid what can be challenging circumstances.
  • Since Hire Heroes USAs founding, more than 74,000 Hire Heroes USA clients have found success in their job search.

Pull Up Fund Donates $1 Million to DonorsChoose School Supply Requests from Prince George's County Teachers

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Pull Up Fund is funding every public school classroom request from teachers in Prince George's County, Maryland, that is live on the education nonprofit platform DonorsChoose. Once every project is funded, Pull Up Fund will triple donations made to new DonorsChoose projects in the county until the campaign reaches an overall giving total of $1 million.

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  • PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, Md., Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Pull Up Fund is funding every public school classroom request from teachers in Prince George's County, Maryland, that is live on the education nonprofit platform DonorsChoose .
  • Once every project is funded, Pull Up Fund will triple donations made to new DonorsChoose projects in the county until the campaign reaches an overall giving total of $1 million.
  • Native Prince Georgian Sam Brin founded Pull Up Fund in 2020 to support a variety of social programs.
  • Today, Pull Up Fund supports local causes in Prince George's County, as well as throughout the state of Maine.

Building Homes for Heroes expands home-gifting program to first responders

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Building Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit that for 16 years gifted mortgage-free homes to military veterans and their families, announced today it is expanding its nationwide program to police, firefighters and other emergency first responders.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Building Homes for Heroes, a nonprofit that for 16 years gifted mortgage-free homes to military veterans and their families, announced today it is expanding its nationwide program to police, firefighters and other emergency first responders.
  • The move to support first responders was detailed by the Building Homes for Heroes' founder, New York businessman Andy Pujol, at the organization's annual gala at The View at the Battery, honoring FDNY Capt.
  • As part of its campaign to gift modify and construct 11 homes in 11 weeks for the fifth consecutive year, Building Homes for Heroes gave a mortgage-free house Wednesday in Houston to retired Marine Cpl.
  • Building Homes for Heroes builds and gifts mortgage-free homes, and completes home modifications, for veterans and their families, and provides further services on the road to recovery to help them live a promising and fulfilling life.

New Technologies Expedite Timeframe from Screening to Intervention for Patients with Lung Cancer

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Thursday, November 10, 2022
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Through a new campaign , the American Lung Association is educating Americans on the benefits of early detection and new methods of managing lung cancer.

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  • Through a new campaign , the American Lung Association is educating Americans on the benefits of early detection and new methods of managing lung cancer.
  • Close to 236,000 people will be diagnosed with lung cancer this year, according to the American Lung Association's "State of Lung Cancer" report.
  • The good news is that the lung cancer five-year survival rate has increased to 23.7% thanks in part to lung cancer screening and advanced technology.
  • If lung cancer is detected early, there are now technologies available to quickly remove it and cure the lung cancer with shorter recovery times."

RESCUE PUP WINS $10,000, HAS YET TO WIN HEART OF FOREVER FAMILY

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022
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STERLING, Ill., Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zen was rescued from a horrendous hoarding case. She arrived at the shelter with mange that required regular medicated baths and severe damage to one of her eyes. After extensive grooming and care, the 6-month-old pup went from sick, to healthy, to spunky in no time. While this happy and relaxed girl is still looking for her forever home, she's well on her way to an enlightened path as her amazing makeover won her the title of America's Top Shelter Dog Makeover in the 11th annual Dirty Dogs Contest. It's bittersweet stories like Zen's that inspire the contest from pet industry leaders Wahl and Greater Good Charities. By spotlighting the influence grooming can have on dog adoption, and awarding the contest winners with grant money, it's their hope more dogs will find forever homes and live the long, healthy and happy lives that they deserve.

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  • She arrived at the shelter with mange that required regular medicated baths and severe damage to one of her eyes.
  • After extensive grooming and care, the 6-month-old pup went from sick, to healthy, to spunky in no time.
  • It's bittersweet stories like Zen's that inspire the contest from pet industry leaders Wahl and Greater Good Charities .
  • The Humane Society of Dickson County in Dickson, TN, the rescue organization that saved Zen , will receive a $10,000 grant to further support their efforts.

Children of Fallen Patriots Raises $2.5 Million at 13th Annual Greenwich Gala

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
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GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for Children of Fallen Patriots as the non-profit announced it raised over 2.5 million dollars in donations during its annual Greenwich Gala. This year's Gala recognized the organization's 20th year serving Gold Star families and hosted more than 500 individuals for an evening of patriotic generosity, raising funds to further the charity's mission of providing scholarships and educational counseling to children who lost a parent serving in the armed forces.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thirteen proved to be a lucky number for Children of Fallen Patriots as the non-profit announced it raised over 2.5 million dollars in donations during its annual Greenwich Gala.
  • For two decades Children of Fallen Patriots and its generous supporters have served our fallen brothers and sisters by ensuring their legacies for the future," said David Kim, co-founder and CEO of Children of Fallen Patriots.
  • Since its inception, Children of Fallen Patriots has awarded more than $61 million in support to over 2,700 children, including over 1,300 graduates.
  • Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation honors the sacrifices of our fallen military heroes by ensuring the success of their children through college education.