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VGXI Welcomes Michael Stewart as New Chief Operating Officer

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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CONROE, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VGXI, Inc., a leading contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) specializing in nucleic acid biopharmaceuticals, including gene therapies, DNA vaccines, and RNA medicines, proudly announces the appointment of Michael Stewart as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).

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  • CONROE, Texas, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- VGXI, Inc., a leading contract developer and manufacturer (CDMO) specializing in nucleic acid biopharmaceuticals, including gene therapies, DNA vaccines, and RNA medicines, proudly announces the appointment of Michael Stewart as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO).
  • Stewart brings over 20 years of extensive experience in the viral vector therapy and vaccine production industry, which will be instrumental to VGXI's continued growth and success.
  • "We are thrilled to welcome Michael Stewart to VGXI as our new Chief Operating Officer," said VGXI's CEO, Young Park.
  • Please join VGXI in extending a warm welcome to Michael Stewart as he assumes his new role as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately.

Blo Blow Dry Bar Looks Back on the Year with "That's a Wrap" Contest to Benefit St. Jude's

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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TORONTO , Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of another year of beauty trends, Blo Blow Dry Bar announces a national contest where proceeds will benefit non-profit, St. Jude's. Blo Blow Dry Bar has identified six hair and makeup looks that rose in the ranks in 2023, and are inviting social media users to recreate their favorite look for its "That's a Wrap" contest. The grand prize winner will receive more than $1,400 worth of prizes.

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  • TORONTO , Dec. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of another year of beauty trends, Blo Blow Dry Bar announces a national contest where proceeds will benefit non-profit, St. Jude's.
  • Blo Blow Dry Bar has identified six hair and makeup looks that rose in the ranks in 2023, and are inviting social media users to recreate their favorite look for its "That's a Wrap" contest.
  • In an industry where trends come and go, Blo Blow Dry Bar aims to celebrate which hair and makeup looks stood out and were the favorites among beauty-lovers.
  • "This year, I am especially grateful that we will be able to support St. Jude's," said Vanessa Yakobson, CEO of Blo Blow Dry Bar.

KIA AMERICA CONTINUES TO "ACCELERATE THE GOOD" WITH YEAR END FUNDRAISING DRIVE & CREATIVE CAMPAIGN FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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The minimum $1,500,000 donation is part of Kia's ongoing support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through it's "Accelerate the Good" charitable initiative.

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  • The minimum $1,500,000 donation is part of Kia's ongoing support of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through it's "Accelerate the Good" charitable initiative.
  • Last year, Kia donated $1.35 million and was named the 2023 St. Jude New Corporate Partner of the Year.
  • "Kia is proud to once again partner with St. Jude Children's Research Hospital to drive awareness of their all-important mission and provide funds to help children and their families receive the world-class care and support they deserve," said Steven Center, COO and EVP, Kia America.
  • Kia is honored to be a small part of the impact St. Jude Children's Research Hospital makes on the lives of people nationwide."

Clearwater CFO Baxter Lee Named to Tennessee HIMSS Board

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clearwater, the largest pure-play provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions for healthcare organizations, is proud to announce that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Baxter Lee has been named to the Tennessee HIMSS Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clearwater, the largest pure-play provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions for healthcare organizations, is proud to announce that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Baxter Lee has been named to the Tennessee HIMSS Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024.
  • Clearwater, the largest pure-play provider of cybersecurity and compliance solutions for healthcare organizations, is proud to announce that its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Baxter Lee has been named to the Tennessee HIMSS Board of Directors for a one-year term beginning January 1, 2024.
  • "I am honored and excited to serve the healthcare community as an incoming Tennessee HIMSS board member," Lee said.
  • "Baxter has been a fierce advocate for health tech in Nashville and across the state of Tennessee throughout his career," said Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle.

VARSITY SPIRIT TEAMS UP WITH SIMPLE MODERN TO DESIGN CO-BRANDED DRINKWARE BENEFITING ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL®

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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For every St. Jude tumbler sold, Varsity Spirit and Simple Modern will make a joint $5 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® to raise funds to combat childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

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  • For every St. Jude tumbler sold, Varsity Spirit and Simple Modern will make a joint $5 donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® to raise funds to combat childhood cancer during Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
  • While the St. Jude drinkware line anchors the collaboration, Simple Modern and Varsity Spirit will also work together to create elevated drinkware products throughout the rest of 2023, providing customers with an enhanced on-site buying experience.
  • Varsity Spirit has been a proud partner of St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since 2011 and has raised over $12M since the beginning of the partnership.
  • The collaborative drinkware design to benefit St. Jude is meaningful for Varsity Spirit and Simple Modern.

Primrose Schools® Robotics Challenge Winners Give Back to Local Communities

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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As part of the two-week summer curriculum, adventurers worked in teams to complete four rescue missions that grew increasingly more complex.

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  • As part of the two-week summer curriculum, adventurers worked in teams to complete four rescue missions that grew increasingly more complex.
  • A video of each team's final rescue mission was submitted to this year's junior robotics competition and the three winning teams' schools received funds to donate to local charities of their choice.
  • With a third-place win, Primrose School of Fleming Island in Fleming Island, Florida donated $1,000 to Safe Animal Shelter.
  • Entries for the robotics competition were judged against a pre-defined rubric that emphasizes collaboration, creativity, character development and robotics skills.

KIA AMERICA CONTINUES TO "ACCELERATE THE GOOD" WITH YEAR END FUNDRAISING DRIVE FOR ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Kia is honored to be a small part of the impact St. Jude Children's Research Hospital makes on the lives of children nationwide."

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  • Kia is honored to be a small part of the impact St. Jude Children's Research Hospital makes on the lives of children nationwide."
  • "We are so incredibly grateful for Kia and its dealer network whose generosity continues to help drive the world-class research and care taking place at St. Jude," said Richard C. Shadyac, Jr. , president and CEO of ALSAC , the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
  • The 2022 Kia Year-End Event also includes a national ad campaign featuring St. Jude patients and families that will launch in December.
  • St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases.

St. Jude's Ranch for Children to Break Ground on First-of-Its-Kind Healing Center With Homes for Children Who Are Victims of Sex Trafficking

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022
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The Healing Center is unique from its ground-up residences, holistic treatment options, survivor advocates, trauma-sensitive design, and on-site public school dedicated specifically to this population.

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  • The Healing Center is unique from its ground-up residences, holistic treatment options, survivor advocates, trauma-sensitive design, and on-site public school dedicated specifically to this population.
  • "Child sex trafficking has devastating consequences for its victims, including long-lasting physical and psychological trauma, disease, and even death," said St. Jude's Ranch for Children Chief Executive Officer Dr. Christina Vela.
  • Clark County School District has also approved $5 million to build the school on the Healing Center campus.
  • For more than 56 years, St. Jude's Ranch for Children has been a community of healing and hope.

Kunzelman Receives National Honor for Lifetime Achievement

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petland, Inc. founder Ed Kunzelman has been honored by the World Pet Association (WPA), receiving its Lifetime Multi-store Achievement Award.

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  • CHILLICOTHE, Ohio, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Petland, Inc. founder Ed Kunzelman has been honored by the World Pet Association (WPA), receiving its Lifetime Multi-store Achievement Award.
  • Kunzelman opened the first Petland store in downtown Chillicothe, Ohio on October 21, 1967.
  • A lifelong tropical fish enthusiast, Kunzelman spent a lot of time visiting pet stores while his father made door-to-door sales calls in southern Ohio communities.
  • At 15 years old, Kunzelman began his own business of breeding and selling tropical fish, before going to college to pursue a career in Education.

YouTuber Uses Platform to Help Single Mom in Need of Lawn Tools

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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Hear Mariana's story of escape from abuse and how EGO Power Plus and Yard Mastery helped her family in a time of need.

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  • Hear Mariana's story of escape from abuse and how EGO Power Plus and Yard Mastery helped her family in a time of need.
  • Mariana escaped domestic violence in 2019 with the help of services from St Jude House in Crown Point.
  • The $12,000 went to help with repairs around her home and for Mariana and her children to go on a summer vacation.
  • The Lawn Care Nut is a YouTube channel with 500,000 subscribers providing free lawn care tips to homeowners.