Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada

Jen Pratt Joins Pega to Oversee Continued Success for Government Clients

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the low-code platform provider empowering the world's leading enterprises to Build for Change®, today announced it has appointed Jen Pratt as general manager of the US government sector. As an accomplished leader in delivering technology-enabled transformations that improve constituent experience and client mission functions, Ms. Pratt will oversee and help ensure the continued success of Pega's US government clients.

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  • As an accomplished leader in delivering technology-enabled transformations that improve constituent experience and client mission functions, Ms. Pratt will oversee and help ensure the continued success of Pega's US government clients.
  • Ms. Pratt comes to Pega with more than 25 years of professional services experience in the public and private sectors.
  • At Pega, Ms. Pratt will be responsible for leading sales efforts, managing client relationships, and overseeing the continued successful delivery of Pega solutions to US government clients, as well as helping ensure compliance with government regulations, procurement policies, and ethical standards across the business.
  • "Our government clients are constantly adapting to new, disruptive technologies and industry challenges, and Pega is committed to helping them navigate these massive shifts for continued success," said Leon Trefler, chief of clients and markets, Pega.

UFCW Canada lifetime fundraising for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada tops $49 million thanks to $1.86 million campaign in 2021-2022

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Friday, June 17, 2022
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TORONTO, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Another year of pandemic restrictions presented unique challenges for UFCW Canadas fundraising efforts on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).

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  • TORONTO, June 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Another year of pandemic restrictions presented unique challenges for UFCW Canadas fundraising efforts on behalf of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada (LLSC).
  • Since adopting the LLSC as our charity of choice 37 years ago, UFCW has raised over $49 million in support of the Societys impactful work.
  • UFCW Canada is the country's most innovative organization dedicated to building fairness in workplaces and communities.
  • Since 1985, UFCW Canada members and Local Unions have also fundraised over $49 million in support of the life-changing work of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

Giant Tiger is Committed to Giving Back to Communities Across Canada

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Thursday, December 16, 2021
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OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger is dedicated to making a tangible and lasting difference in the communities it serves across Canada.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 16, 2021 /CNW/ - Giant Tiger is dedicated to making a tangible and lasting difference in the communities it serves across Canada.
  • Committed to supporting the diverse communities its stores operate within, Giant Tiger actively does its part to champion causes close to the hearts of the communities it serves.
  • "Charitable giving is a huge part of Giant Tiger's mandate, it's not what we do, it's who we are.
  • Giving back is in our DNA," said Cindy-Lynn Steele, SVP Marketing and Strategy, Giant Tiger Stores Limited.

Canadian Cancer Society to lead nation in cancer prevention and survivorship work with new innovation hub

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021
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Through the Centre, CCS will augment funding for cancer prevention and survivorship research, bring researchers together, and connect them with the people and organizations that can bring research to life.

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  • Through the Centre, CCS will augment funding for cancer prevention and survivorship research, bring researchers together, and connect them with the people and organizations that can bring research to life.
  • This will give Canadians improved access to new cancer prevention and support programs that improve their physical and mental health.
  • As the voice for Canadians who care about cancer, we work with governments to establish health policies to prevent cancer and better support those living with the disease.
  • No other organization does all that we do to improve lives today and to change the future of cancer forever.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada ramps up virtual support services and its peer support program to meet demand and lessen fear and anxiety for people affected by a blood cancer

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Wednesday, September 1, 2021
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"The pandemic has been challenging for our community, and has made people feel like they're alone in their blood cancer experience," says Alicia Talarico, LLSC president.

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  • "The pandemic has been challenging for our community, and has made people feel like they're alone in their blood cancer experience," says Alicia Talarico, LLSC president.
  • The program is essential in helping those going through a blood cancer feel understood, encouraged and hopeful about the future.
  • The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada is the single largest voluntary health agency dedicated to blood cancers in Canada.
  • LLSC funds life-saving blood cancer research across the country, and provides information and support services free of charge to people affected by a blood cancer and their families.

$2.1 million campaign pushes UFCW Canada lifetime fundraising for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada past $47.2 million

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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Through their heartfelt commitment and generosity, the UFCW Canada union family of members, activists, and Local Unions has been a pillar of strength and support over the past three decades for the LLSC, said Paul Meinema, the National President of UFCW Canada.

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  • Through their heartfelt commitment and generosity, the UFCW Canada union family of members, activists, and Local Unions has been a pillar of strength and support over the past three decades for the LLSC, said Paul Meinema, the National President of UFCW Canada.
  • In a typical year, UFCW Canada members, Local Unions, and allies organize and participate in numerous fundraising activities, including Light the Night walks to raise money for the fight against blood cancers.
  • We are grateful to UFCW Canada members, Local Unions and allies for their long-standing commitment to the blood cancer community, says LLSC President Alicia Talarico.
  • Since 1985, UFCW Canada members and Local Unions have also fundraised over $47.2 million in support of the life-changing work of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada.

Authors Write Back Against Cancer with Benefit for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Monday, July 26, 2021
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WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AllAccessCon, in cooperation with author and editor Heidi Ruby Miller, hosted a virtual charity event July 24-25 to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

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  • WASHINGTON, July 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- AllAccessCon, in cooperation with author and editor Heidi Ruby Miller, hosted a virtual charity event July 24-25 to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
  • "When someone I loved was diagnosed with stage 4 leukemia in the middle of the pandemic, I felt helpless," notes Miller.
  • "The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society was there for my family in so many ways that I wanted to help them in return and also give myself purpose."
  • The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

CURE Media Group Welcomes The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to Its Strategic Alliance Partnership Program

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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CURE Media Group, the industry-leading multimedia platform devoted to cancer updates and research that reaches more than 1 million patients, survivors and caregivers, announces the addition of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program.

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  • CURE Media Group, the industry-leading multimedia platform devoted to cancer updates and research that reaches more than 1 million patients, survivors and caregivers, announces the addition of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) to its Strategic Alliance Partnership (SAP) program.
  • LLSs mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
  • As part of this joint effort, CURE Media Group will work with LLS to share information to support all those affected by a blood cancer.
  • The LLS mission: cure leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.

Karyopharm Donates 60,000 Medical Masks Across Massachusetts and the United States in Partnership with Family Reach, Myeloma Crowd and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

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Wednesday, May 13, 2020
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Karyopharm will donate masks to Family Reach, Myeloma Crowd and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, three prominent organizations focused on the well-being of cancer patients, to improve the safety and security of the broader cancer community.

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  • Karyopharm will donate masks to Family Reach, Myeloma Crowd and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, three prominent organizations focused on the well-being of cancer patients, to improve the safety and security of the broader cancer community.
  • Karyopharm's donation of medical masks allows Family Reach to arm our Boston hospital oncology network and the cancer patients they treat with much needed protection.
  • The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
  • Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has chapters throughout the United States and Canada.

IDI Consulting Raises Blood Cancer Awareness & Funds Through Light The Night Walk

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Thursday, October 10, 2019
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To demonstrate support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and their fight to cure blood cancer, as well as the brave individuals whose lives have been touched by cancer, IDI Consulting has created a fundraising team for the Light The Night Walk taking place on Thursday, October 17 at Heinz Field.

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  • To demonstrate support for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and their fight to cure blood cancer, as well as the brave individuals whose lives have been touched by cancer, IDI Consulting has created a fundraising team for the Light The Night Walk taking place on Thursday, October 17 at Heinz Field.
  • The IDI Consulting Light The Night team has set their fundraising goal at $8,000 which will go toward Pittsburghs overall 2019 Light The Night Walk fundraising goal of $1,000,000.
  • In addition, IDI Consulting will serve as a 2019 Light The Night local sponsor.
  • Light The Night is a signature fundraising event for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society that raises funds for lifesaving research to find blood cancer cures and support individuals currently battling cancer.