SeriousFun Children's Network

SERIOUSFUN CHILDREN'S NETWORK NAMES JOHN FRASCOTTI AS NEW BOARD CHAIR AND MAURICE PRATT AS VICE CHAIR FOLLOWING FIVE YEARS BOARD CHAIR

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Monday, March 25, 2024
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NORWALK, Conn., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of SeriousFun Children's Network has named John Frascotti as Board Chair with Maurice Pratt stepping into the role of Vice Chair.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., March 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of SeriousFun Children's Network has named John Frascotti as Board Chair with Maurice Pratt stepping into the role of Vice Chair.
  • John Frascotti currently serves on the boards of Dephy Inc. and Fabrizia Spirits LLC and is an Operating Advisor at Relentless Consumer Partners.
  • Mr. Frascotti joined the SeriousFun Children's Network board in 2015 and has served as the Chair for both the Advancement and Marketing Committees.
  • He served as the Chair of the Board for Barrestown, the SeriousFun camp in Ireland, for 10 years and joined the SeriousFun Children's Network board in 2011.

Synchrony Dives for a Good Cause

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Thursday, February 29, 2024
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STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, jumped into 2024 with its ninth annual "Doubles Dive" today.

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, jumped into 2024 with its ninth annual "Doubles Dive" today.
  • More than 120 dedicated employees, including Brian Doubles , President and CEO of Synchrony, dove into the chilly Long Island Sound on February 29th, all in the name of charity.
  • Despite the windy 34 degrees air temperature, the team's spirits soared as they plunged for a purpose.
  • Since 2015, Synchrony employees companywide have participated in the event through diving, donating, or taking part in an Ice Bucket Challenge.

Wet Brush Unveils NEW Special Edition Hairbrush Inspired by Paul Newman in Partnership with Newman's Own--100% of Profits Go to Help Kids Facing Adversity

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023
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NEW YORK, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Wet Brush, creator of The Original Detangler®, has unveiled a NEW special edition hairbrush inspired by Paul Newman in partnership with Newman's Own, the radically good brand founded by the legendary actor, racecar driver, and philanthropist. Wet Brush is the very first brand selected to participate in "Newman's Deal," launching a Special Edition Wet Brush x Newman's Own Pro Detangler in Deep Blue with 100% of the profits donated to helping kids facing adversity.

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  • Wet Brush is the very first brand selected to participate in "Newman's Deal," launching a Special Edition Wet Brush x Newman's Own Pro Detangler in Deep Blue with 100% of the profits donated to helping kids facing adversity.
  • Inspired by Paul Newman's iconic blue eyes and encased in stunning collectible packaging, this Wet Brush makes the perfect holiday gift for beauty enthusiasts, film buffs, Paul Newman fans, and anyone who likes to give gifts that give back.
  • "We're thrilled to partner with Newman's Own on this special edition brush that feels as good to use as it does to give.
  • The Special Edition Wet Brush x Newman's Own Pro Detangler in Deep Blue will retail for $14.99 starting November 15 and will be available exclusively on Wetbrush.com while supplies last.

New SeriousFun Children's Network Study Discovers Improved Sense of Purpose in Medical Volunteers

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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NORWALK, Conn., Nov. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeriousFun Children's Network (SeriousFun), the leading network of medical specialty camps in the world, has released a new report offering unique insight into the potential of medical specialty camps to positively affect the well-being of medical professionals caring for children.

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  • Volunteers reported positive camp experiences with 99% feeling included and a sense of purpose.
  • Importantly, medical volunteers experienced their pediatric patients in a new light which increased appreciation of their positive impact on patients' lives.
  • "SeriousFun recognizes the importance of offering medical providers opportunities to build stress resilience and coping skills that translate to their day-to-day work," said Dr. Laura Blaisdell, Medical Advisor, SeriousFun Children's Network.
  • SeriousFun Children's Network is continuously working to grow its reach and impact by creating positive, inclusive, and empowering experiences for campers, families, caregivers, volunteers, medical professionals, and communities.

SeriousFun Children's Network Names Pediatric and Camp Medicine Expert Dr. Laura Blaisdell as New Medical Advisor

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeriousFun Children's Network (SeriousFun), the leading network of medical specialty camps in the world, providing camp experiences to children living with more than 130 medical conditions, has named Dr. Laura Blaisdell as the organization's Medical Advisor. Blaisdell will play an integral part of the SeriousFun team where she will provide medical support and resources to help strengthen medical systems and safety, evaluate and guide growth and expansion, and serve as the organization's voice and representative within the medical community.

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  • NORWALK, Conn., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeriousFun Children's Network (SeriousFun), the leading network of medical specialty camps in the world, providing camp experiences to children living with more than 130 medical conditions, has named Dr. Laura Blaisdell as the organization's Medical Advisor.
  • As a public health-trained pediatrician, she brings extensive knowledge and skill in pediatric medicine to our growing organization, as well as being an expert in vaccine policy and camp medicine," said Blake Maher, CEO of SeriousFun.
  • Dr. Blaisdell's camp medicine experience comes from time spent as Medical Director at Camp Winnebago in Maine.
  • "SeriousFun has a strong history of delivering camp experiences that have a lasting impact on so many individuals and communities.

Kygo, AJR and Meet Me @ The Altar Headline The Challenge, Abercrombie & Fitch Co.’s Annual Festival and Fundraiser to Benefit Non-Profit Partners

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Friday, June 23, 2023
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NEW ALBANY, Ohio, June 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (NYSE: ANF) today announced the lineup for The Challenge, the company’s annual festival and fundraiser dedicated to celebrating the ongoing, collective impact of its key philanthropic partners. Musical guests Kygo, AJR and Meet Me @ The Altar will headline the event, with supporting performances from DJ AXCESS, Ramblewood, The Dead Revival Band and Lily Bloom.

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  • Musical guests Kygo, AJR and Meet Me @ The Altar will headline the event, with supporting performances from DJ AXCESS, Ramblewood, The Dead Revival Band and Lily Bloom.
  • Funds raised this year benefit six non-profit organizations: The Academy Group , GLSEN , Hollister Confidence Project , SeriousFun Children’s Network , The Steve Fund and The Trevor Project .
  • "Each year, we look forward to bringing together the entire A&F Co. community to celebrate our non-profit partners and the incredible work they are doing.
  • All participants are invited to fundraise beyond their ticket price to raise additional money for A&F Co.’s partners.

New SeriousFun Children's Network Data Reports a 35% Increase in Camp Experiences in 2022

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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NORWALK, Conn., June 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SeriousFun Children's Network (SeriousFun), a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing life-changing camp experiences to children with serious illnesses and their families, has released data on the unique reach and services delivered by the Network, including the number of experiences and medical conditions served. Some of the highlights from 2022 include:

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  • Some of the highlights from 2022 include:
    More than 175,000 camp experiences were provided by SeriousFun camps and programs in 2022, representing a 35% increase over 2021.
  • Since 1988, the camps and programs of SeriousFun have delivered more than 1.7M camp experiences to campers and families, totally free of charge.
  • One hundred and thirty-four (134) different medical conditions were served by SeriousFun camps and programs in 2022, including 36 newly served conditions.
  • The announcement is a positive and significant update following the return to in-person programming across the Network in 2022.

Synchrony Employees Take Polar Plunge for Charity

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, began 2023 with a big splash with its eighth annual "Doubles Dive." More than 160 employees, including Brian Doubles, President and CEO of Synchrony, participated in the event on February 9, plunging into the chilly waters of the Long Island Sound to raise money for charity.  The water temperature for the day was hovering around 39.4 degrees. 

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  • STAMFORD, Conn., Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, began 2023 with a big splash with its eighth annual "Doubles Dive."
  • More than 160 employees, including Brian Doubles , President and CEO of Synchrony, participated in the event on February 9, plunging into the chilly waters of the Long Island Sound to raise money for charity.
  • The event, which was started by Doubles in 2015, has grown companywide, with employees taking part through diving, donating or participating in an Ice Bucket Challenge.
  • This year, Synchrony and its employees have raised and matched more than $180,000 to the nonprofit and have collectively raised more than $1 million since 2016 to various charities.

$600 MILLION IN GIVING SURPASSED ON 40th ANNIVERSARY OF NEWMAN'S OWN, THE PIONEERING PURPOSE-DRIVEN BRAND

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WESTPORT, Conn., Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newman's Own Foundation, the private foundation created by Paul Newman to carry on his legacy of giving away 100% of profits from Newman's Own food and beverages, is leaning into its new mission and giving strategy to nourish and transform the lives of kids who face adversity. Today, the Foundation announced that, with its latest distributions, more than $600 million has been given to great causes since 1982. Since sharing earlier this year that it will concentrate its giving on supporting kids facing adversity, the Foundation has been focused on elevating the work of longstanding partners while engaging new organizations, bringing joy to seriously ill children and improving nutrition security for children in schools and Indigenous communities in the U.S.

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  • Today, the Foundation announced that, with its latest distributions, more than $600 million has been given to great causes since 1982.
  • The Foundation also provided support to organizations that work with foster children and children's mental health.
  • To identify innovators in nutrition security, Newman's Own Foundation issued two requests for grant proposals (RFPs) this summer.
  • As of 2022, Newman's Own has donated more than $600 million to good causes, especially to kids who face adversity.

NEWMAN'S OWN® ROLLS OUT BRIGHT NEW PACKAGING FEATURING PERSONAL STORIES OF CHILDREN IT SUPPORTS THROUGH GRANTEE PARTNERS FOR THE FIRST TIME

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Tuesday, September 20, 2022
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WESTPORT, Conn. , Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Newman's Own, the radically good food and beverage company founded by actor, racecar driver, and philanthropist Paul Newman that gives away 100% of profits to help children, today announced it is putting the faces and personal stories of children it supports through its grantee partners on its packaging for the first time, starting with children who have attended SeriousFun Children's Network (SeriousFun) camps. SeriousFun, also founded by Paul Newman, is a community of free, adaptive summer camps for kids with serious illnesses. The change is part of a modern new packaging rollout for the brand, to help it stand out to new and existing customers on shelves.

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  • SeriousFun, also founded by Paul Newman, is a community of free, adaptive summer camps for kids with serious illnesses.
  • The change is part of a modern new packaging rollout for the brand, to help it stand out to new and existing customers on shelves.
  • Gabe and Angelica, age 17:Twins Gabe and Angelica share many things, including Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, which makes the body prone to injury.
  • The kinds of physical activities most kids engage in can be dangerous for them, but at their SeriousFun camp, both discovered their passions.