MAGIC Foundation

The Scholastic 2023 Philanthropic Impact Report Celebrates Partnerships Committed to Literacy for All Children

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Monday, December 4, 2023

NEW YORK, Dec. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Scholastic, the global children's publishing, education and media company, released its second annual Philanthropic Impact Report*, featuring stories of true partnership that continue the Company's long-standing efforts to increase access to books and literacy for all children.

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  • To learn more about the Scholastic Philanthropic Impact Report, visit: http://scholastic.com/csr .
  • "Our philanthropic impact partners understand that all children need access to choose books and build their home libraries to develop their choosing muscles, reading fluency, and identity as readers–all of which are imperative for their literacy," said Judy Newman, Scholastic Chief Impact Officer.
  • The stories shown in the pages of Scholastic's 2022-2023 Philanthropic Impact Report reflect the breadth and depth of the work with partners dedicated to advancing the well-being of children on their literacy journeys.
  • *Scholastic reports philanthropic efforts based on its fiscal year calendar, which began June 1, 2022 and ended May 31, 2023.

BridgeBio Announces Positive Phase 2 Cohort 5 Results of Infigratinib in Achondroplasia Demonstrating Mean Increase in Annualized Height Velocity of 3.03 cm/year with No Treatment-related Adverse Events

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Monday, March 6, 2023

Infigratinib is an oral small molecule designed to inhibit FGFR3 and target achondroplasia at its source.

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  • Infigratinib is an oral small molecule designed to inhibit FGFR3 and target achondroplasia at its source.
  • BridgeBio will also host an investor call on March 6, 2023, at 7:30 am ET to discuss the results from the Phase 2 study.
  • To date, the study has shown a well-tolerated safety profile, with no study drug related treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) in Cohort 5.
  • Based on the positive results to date, BridgeBio has started enrolling children in the run-in for a Phase 3 trial.

Cox Enhances Broadband Affordability Program with Increased Speeds and Expanded Eligibility

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022

ATLANTA, March 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cox will double the download speed of its low-cost internet options ConnectAssist and Connect2Compete from 50 Mbps to 100 Mbps, effective March 31, 2022.  The over 500,000 individuals participating in these programs will receive these faster speeds at no additional cost.

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  • The over 500,000 individuals participating in these programs will receive these faster speeds at no additional cost.
  • In addition, Cox is participating in the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and has expanded eligibility for its low-cost internet program to match the ACP criteria.
  • Cox recently redesigned its digital literacy program, the Cox Digital Academy .
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

Cox and Former NFL Star Partner on Digital Equity Initiative

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Wednesday, September 8, 2021

As many activities have been shifted online, the virus has sparked debates about digital equity.

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  • As many activities have been shifted online, the virus has sparked debates about digital equity.
  • The new partnership builds upon Cox Communications' continued commitment to ensuring low-income, K-12 students are positioned for the future through technology.
  • Cox added the MyFuture platform from the Boys and Girls Club of America recently to the Digital Academy.
  • Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.

Children's Growth Awareness Week Sept. 19-25 to focus on growth disorders

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Friday, August 13, 2021

During Growth Awareness Week, Sept. 19-25, The MAGIC Foundation (Major Aspects of Growth in Children) is working to draw attention to the issue of children's growth through its website, magicfoundation.org, and on its social media sites.

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  • During Growth Awareness Week, Sept. 19-25, The MAGIC Foundation (Major Aspects of Growth in Children) is working to draw attention to the issue of children's growth through its website, magicfoundation.org, and on its social media sites.
  • "We did not want others to face the unknown; we knew they needed information about growth and growth disorders to make their paths easier."
  • Today, MAGIC is the leading worldwide organization for growth disorders in children and adult endocrine disorders.
  • For additional information and to schedule an interview with parents of children impacted by growth disorders, please contact the MAGIC Foundation at 630-836-8200 or [email protected] .

MAGIC Foundation preparing for Children's Growth Awareness Week Sept. 13-19

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Monday, August 10, 2020

The MAGIC Foundation boosts awareness, advocacy Sept. 13-19

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  • The MAGIC Foundation boosts awareness, advocacy Sept. 13-19
    Height is nature's early warning signal a potential visual alarm for parents and physicians.
  • During Growth Awareness Week, Sept. 13-19, The MAGIC Foundation (Major Aspects of Growth in Children) is working to draw attention to the issue of children's growth through its website, magicfoundation.org, and on its social media sites.
  • Mary Andrews, Magic Foundation CEO and cofounder, started the organization in 1989 with other mothers who had all struggled to find answers to growth challenges their children faced.
  • For additional information and to schedule an interview with parents of children impacted by growth disorders, please contact the MAGIC Foundation at 630-836-8200 or [email protected] .

National Growth Awareness Week set for third week of September

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Monday, August 26, 2019

During Growth Awareness Week, the third week of September, The MAGIC Foundation (Major Aspects of Growth in Children) is working to draw attention to the issue of children's growth through its website, magicfoundation.org, and on its social media sites.

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  • During Growth Awareness Week, the third week of September, The MAGIC Foundation (Major Aspects of Growth in Children) is working to draw attention to the issue of children's growth through its website, magicfoundation.org, and on its social media sites.
  • Andrews herself underwent a three-year medical journey before her son, Deno, was finally diagnosed with growth failure.
  • "We did not want others to face the unknown; we knew they needed information about growth and growth disorders to make their paths easier."
  • The MAGIC Foundation is a national nonprofit organization committed to educating the public about children's growth, providing support to families and helping those searching for answers about their undiagnosed child.