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Fisher House Foundation joins the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 as Newest Partner

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Vancouver, BC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, is proud to announce our newest sponsor, Fisher House Foundation.

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  • Vancouver, BC, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025, presented by ATCO and Boeing, is proud to announce our newest sponsor, Fisher House Foundation.
  • This partnership for the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025 will build upon a decade of support for the Invictus Games from Fisher House Foundation, including support for the Family and Friends Program, which Fisher House was instrumental in establishing.
  • “We are thrilled to welcome our valued partner, Fisher House Foundation, to the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025,” said Scott Moore, CEO, the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.
  • “Fisher House Foundation has been a long-time supporter of the Invictus Games, and we are grateful for their continued support to help foster the amazing community of loved ones who are the backbone of our shared journey of recovery.”
    A long-term supporter of the Invictus Games Foundation, Fisher House Foundation has most recently supported the 2022 Games at The Hague and the 2023 Games in Dusseldorf.

Josh Fertitta Joins CHC: Creating Healthier Communities as Vice President, Development and Corporate Relations

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced the appointment of Josh Fertitta as the organization's new vice president, development and corporate relations. Fertitta joins CHC's executive leadership team and will lead a high-performing team in developing and executing a national fundraising and revenue generation strategy to accelerate CHC's growth and collective impact.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, CHC: Creating Healthier Communities announced the appointment of Josh Fertitta as the organization's new vice president, development and corporate relations.
  • Fertitta joins CHC's executive leadership team and will lead a high-performing team in developing and executing a national fundraising and revenue generation strategy to accelerate CHC's growth and collective impact.
  • Josh will be an integral part of the team, helping to expand CHC's mission and impact, increasing the number of people and communities served."
  • I'm looking forward to driving transformational giving and accelerating growth to ensure CHC can help even more people and communities."

Fisher House Golf Classic raises more than $10 million over 20 years

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Leesburg, VA, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fisher House Foundation held its annual major fundraising event, the Fisher House Golf Classic, for its 20th year yesterday at The Golf Club at Lansdowne in Leesburg, Virginia.

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  • Leesburg, VA, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Fisher House Foundation held its annual major fundraising event, the Fisher House Golf Classic, for its 20th year yesterday at The Golf Club at Lansdowne in Leesburg, Virginia.
  • “It’s been an honor and privilege to be the chairman of the Fisher House Golf Classic Committee for the past seven years,” said Jonathan Fishbeck.
  • Since 1990, Fisher House Foundation has saved service members, veterans, and their families more than $575 million.
  • “Fisher House Foundation is grateful to all of the golfers and our dedicated sponsors who came out to golf for good,” said David A. Coker, president of Fisher House Foundation.

Brain Tumor Fighter Finds Comfort and Community in Rocky Mountain Fisher House

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

"He says, 'Everything is just fine and dandy, except you have a brain tumor.'

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  • "He says, 'Everything is just fine and dandy, except you have a brain tumor.'
  • A patient advocate let her know that, because of her husband's service, she would be eligible to stay at the Rocky Mountain Regional Fisher House.
  • Between her new friends at the Fisher House and her husband, Eugenia had a full support group as she went through radiation.
  • "We both feel blessed to have the Fisher House just two-and-a-half hours from our home," the couple said.

Signia Supports Veterans and Active Military Members with $25,000 Donation Match Day to Benefit Fisher House Foundation

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

PISCATAWAY, N.J., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reaffirming its commitment to delivering unparalleled support to veterans and active military members, hearing aid innovator Signia announced today it will match up to $25,000 in donations on December 30, 2022, to benefit Fisher House Foundation. If the goal is reached, the foundation will receive a total of $50,000 to aid its mission of building homes near military and VA medical facilities to offer free, convenient and comfortable accommodations for military families while a loved one receives care.

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  • PISCATAWAY, N.J., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reaffirming its commitment to delivering unparalleled support to veterans and active military members, hearing aid innovator Signia announced today it will match up to $25,000 in donations on December 30, 2022, to benefit Fisher House Foundation .
  • "At Signia, we understand that many of our veterans and active military members require and deserve medical treatment related to their service," Murray said.
  • "By supporting the mission of Fisher House Foundation, we aim to help to make the lives of veterans, service members and their families easier when they need care.
  • "Fisher House Foundation is grateful for Signia's matching gift on December 30 that doubles the impact for our generous donors," said Ken Fisher, Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation.

2022 Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service Recipients Announced

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fisher House Foundation and Military Times have awarded grants totaling $250,000 to five non-profit organizations supporting military service members and their families. The Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service provides funding toward innovative programs created to improve the quality of life of veterans.

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  • The Fisher Service Award for Military Community Service provides funding toward innovative programs created to improve the quality of life of veterans.
  • "Congratulations to the 2022 Fisher Service Award grant recipients," said Chairman and CEO of Fisher House Foundation Ken Fisher.
  • Thank you to our partners at Military Times and our distinguished judges, for their dedication to the military and veteran community."
  • Our support of the Fisher Service Award is just one of the many ways we underscore the Military Times mission of service to the community we serve"saidKelly Facer, SVP Sightline Media Group / Military Times.

Hagley Museum Reinvents Itself With New Exhibition, ‘Nation of Inventors’

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

Wilmington, Delaware, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagley Museum Reinvents Itself With New Exhibition, Nation of Inventors

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  • Wilmington, Delaware, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hagley Museum Reinvents Itself With New Exhibition, Nation of Inventors
    Wilmington, Del.
  • Hagley Museum and Librarys highly anticipated Nation of Inventors exhibition opens on Saturday, Oct. 8.
  • Now, the patent models will finally be on display at their home base at Hagley Museum beginning Oct. 8.
  • Nation of Inventors is included with regular Hagley Museum admission.

Announcing the Inaugural Lieutenant Governor's B.C. Journalism Fellowship Recipient

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

Journalism Fellowship is Francesca Fionda, an experienced and award-winning investigative/data journalist, and journalism instructor/adjunct professor.

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  • Journalism Fellowship is Francesca Fionda, an experienced and award-winning investigative/data journalist, and journalism instructor/adjunct professor.
  • "What an honour to see Francesca receive the inaugural Lieutenant Governor's B.C.
  • "This inaugural fellowship project will analyze the displacement of British Columbians from the increasingly severe climate disasters we are experiencing across our province," said the Honourable Janet Austin, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia.
  • Journalism Fellowship is committed to delivering the annual award for three years: 2022, 2023, and 2024.

Heart Songs Records Enters New Era with Launch of Heart Songs Music Group

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

Heart Songs Music Group founder Jill Pavel enters into a partnership with Liam Hickey, expanding their management & artist development platform.

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  • Heart Songs Music Group founder Jill Pavel enters into a partnership with Liam Hickey, expanding their management & artist development platform.
  • Vice President, Devon O'Day heads up the songwriting, publishing, and sync licensing division under the newly launched Heart Songs Music Group.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220308005225/en/
    Nashville and Radio Legend Devon O'Day, joins Jill Pavel and Liam Hickey in the launch of the NEW Heart Songs Music Group.
  • Heart Songs Music Group is headquartered on Music Row, Nashville, TN, with satellite locations in the US.

Announcing the Lieutenant Governor's B.C. Journalism Fellowship

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Journalism Fellowship.

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  • Journalism Fellowship.
  • However, budget cutbacks have become a reality for most newsrooms, and long-form journalism requires significant resources.
  • Journalism Fellowship is committed to delivering the annual fellowships for the next three years.
  • "We are delighted to partner and offer this fellowship," stated Joy Jennissen, Chair of the Jack Webster Foundation.