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Antonio Galloni Announces the Inaugural Edition of Vinous Icons, a Celebration of the World's Finest Wines

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Thursday, January 25, 2024

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Vinous Icons offers wine enthusiasts a unique opportunity to taste exceptional vintages, meet renowned winemakers, and deepen their understanding of the very best the world of fine wine has to offer.

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Vinous Icons offers wine enthusiasts a unique opportunity to taste exceptional vintages, meet renowned winemakers, and deepen their understanding of the very best the world of fine wine has to offer.
Antonio Galloni, the internationally renowned critic and CEO and founder of Vinous , states: "We are thrilled to launch Vinous Icons and bring together the world's most prestigious wineries and passionate wine lovers.
This event is a celebration of the extraordinary quality and diversity of wine.
The program comprises a Rhône Wines from Around the World Seminar, a focus on the Wines of the Sta.

Spirit of Children Provides Fun Parties, Costumes, and Celebration Kits to Support Kids Facing Difficulties Throughout the Week of October 9th

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Thursday, October 5, 2023

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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Oct. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Spirit of Children, Spirit Halloween's charitable foundation, is bringing its annual week-long celebration, known as Spirit of Children Week, to pediatric hospital partners throughout North America. Beginning October 9, Halloween events will bring much needed joy and fun to patients and their families navigating the difficulties of extended hospital stays.

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Beginning October 9, Halloween events will bring much needed joy and fun to patients and their families navigating the difficulties of extended hospital stays.
This year, Spirit of Children and its partner hospitals are teaming up for a range of Halloween events, including in-person costume parties, trick-or-treating, parades, and other seasonal festivities.
Each event will feature costumes, celebration kits full of activity books, and treat bags donated to the pediatric hospital partners, through the generous support of Spirit Halloween vendor partners.
Spirit of Children works directly with local partner hospitals to help fund and support Child Life departments.

Spirit Halloween's Charitable Foundation, Spirit of Children, to Bring Halloween Magic to Over 150 Children's Hospitals Throughout North America

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

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EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, N.J., Sept. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The opportunity to pick out a Halloween costume is an annual rite of passage for kids of all ages. However, special moments like this are not readily available for children and families enduring extended hospital stays. For Spirit of Children, Spirit Halloween's charitable foundation, the Halloween season brings two critical opportunities to support pediatric hospitals. All stores help to raise millions of dollars for partner hospital Child Life departments and Spirit of Children donates thousands of costumes and celebration kits, ensuring children and families across North America have a chance to celebrate Halloween. Joy, surprise, and magic are essential not only to Halloween, but also to being a child, and Spirit of Children helps make that possible, not just for one day, but every day in their partner hospitals.

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For Spirit of Children , Spirit Halloween's charitable foundation, the Halloween season brings two critical opportunities to support pediatric hospitals.
Since the foundation's inception in 2006, Spirit of Children has raised more than $110 million for its partner hospitals through the incredible generosity of Spirit Halloween supporters.
As Halloween draws near, Spirit of Children is making sure fun and celebrations are on the calendar this year.
The partnership between the pediatric hospitals and Spirit of Children is built within each community.

The GIANT Company Donates $1 Million to Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to Expand Food Pharmacy Program

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced it has received a $1 million gift from The GIANT Company to fund the expansion of its Food Pharmacy program, which provides nutritious food and better health outcomes for families experiencing food insecurity. This donation will bring CHOP's Food Pharmacy program to the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Primary Care Center in Norristown, PA and deliver much-needed services directly to families' doorsteps. The offering will be virtual and families will order their food online, and with the help of a resource navigator, the items will be delivered directly to their homes. Additionally, there will be a small in-person pantry at the center in Norristown that will store dry food and serve as another resource for families. The pharmacy is scheduled to open this fall.

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PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) announced it has received a $1 million gift from The GIANT Company to fund the expansion of its Food Pharmacy program, which provides nutritious food and better health outcomes for families experiencing food insecurity.
"Each year, we deliver thousands of pounds of fresh produce to patient families through our Food Pharmacy program.
In 2018, The GIANT Company provided an initial gift to establish a Food Pharmacy as part of CHOP's Healthy Weight Program, launching the first pediatric hospital-based food bank in the country.
CHOP's Food Pharmacy program aims to increase access to healthy foods and promote nutrition for families experiencing food insecurity.

Breezeline supports WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital with $25K donation and tablet computers

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Thursday, August 3, 2023

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Morgantown, W.Va., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline , the eighth-largest cable provider in the U.S., has donated $25,000 to the Hostetler Family Resource Center and two new tablets to the Child Life Program at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown.

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Morgantown, W.Va., Aug. 03, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Breezeline , the eighth-largest cable provider in the U.S., has donated $25,000 to the Hostetler Family Resource Center and two new tablets to the Child Life Program at WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital in Morgantown.
Breezeline President Frank van der Post presented the donation at the hospital today to Chief Administrative Officer Amy L. Bush and Hostetler Family Resource Center founder Jeff Hostetler.
“We are grateful for the Breezeline donation in support of the Hostetler Family Resource Center as we work to continue to provide the best care for kids and expectant mothers in and around West Virginia,” Bush said.
“The donation will help us continue to meet the needs of kids and their families who are receiving care from WVU Medicine Children’s.”
For more information on WVU Medicine Children’s Hospital, visit WVUKids.com .

Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, Celebrates Grand Opening of THE PLAYERS Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders and Culmination of Hand in Hand Campaign

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023

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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighted by a special ribbon-cutting ceremony, Nemours Children's Health, Jacksonville, opened a new state-of-the-art facility named THE PLAYERS Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. The center opens to patients on June 26 and offers a fully integrated approach to hematology/oncology treatment with the ability to provide multiple services in one location, offering a better experience for patients and families.

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The new center is part of the Nemours Children's Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders (NCCBD), the most extensive pediatric cancer program in the state with treatment centers in Northeast and Central Florida.
In addition, the center includes the only pediatric sickle cell program in the city and one of the largest in the state.
"THE PLAYERS Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders will offer the full spectrum of cancer and blood disorder care delivery," said Dr. Michael Erhard, North Florida President, Nemours Children's Health.
Tuesday's event was the culmination of a more than $11 million capital campaign begun in 2019 for the center's complete redesign, expansion and renovation.

Hyundai Donates $50,000 to Help Build the Play Zone at Diamond Children's Medical Center

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Thursday, March 23, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America donated $50,000 to the Banner Health Foundation to help build a Play Zone at Diamond Children's Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.

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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Motor America donated $50,000 to the Banner Health Foundation to help build a Play Zone at Diamond Children's Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona.
"The opportunities and benefits that a safe and supportive space like the Play Zone will offer families is at the heart of Hyundai Hope's mission," said Brandon Ramirez, director, corporate social responsibility, Hyundai Motor America.
Banner Children's at Diamond Children's Medical Center is focused on helping kids feel safe while receiving advanced care from pediatric specialty physicians and researchers.
The Play Zone at Diamond Children's Medical Center will be a non-medical, supportive environment for kids where they can ask questions, build coping mechanisms, reduce anxiety, and prepare for treatments in a bright, positive environment.

Game On! St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Hosts Arcade-Themed Prom

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

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The hospital hosts prom each year for patients who are unable to attend their school's traditional dance due to hospitalization, or who, due to chronic or life-threatening conditions, may never get the opportunity.

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The hospital hosts prom each year for patients who are unable to attend their school's traditional dance due to hospitalization, or who, due to chronic or life-threatening conditions, may never get the opportunity.
St. Joseph's Children's Hospital hosts activities like prom to give patients a chance to attend milestone events.
"We love hosting these milestone events for our patients," said St. Joseph's Children's Hospital Certified Child Life Specialist Karlyn Crawford.
Dylan was diagnosed in November with acute myeloid leukemia and has spent the last four weeks in her hospital room at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital undergoing her third round of chemotherapy.

Royal Farms Celebrates Raising over $3M for Johns Hopkins Children’s Center

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

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BALTIMORE, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baltimore-based Convenience Store Chain Royal Farms, known for its “World-Famous Chicken,” has been donating to Johns Hopkins Children's Center since 1994.

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BALTIMORE, Feb. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Baltimore-based Convenience Store Chain Royal Farms, known for its “World-Famous Chicken,” has been donating to Johns Hopkins Children's Center since 1994.
Royal Farms plans to continue their dedicated efforts in supporting the Johns Hopkins community.
Johns Hopkins Children’s Center continues to be the top pediatric hospital in Maryland and the only Level 1 trauma center for pediatric patients in the region.
To learn more about donating to Johns Hopkins Children’s Center please visit: www.hopkinskids.org .

Ten Pediatric Patients Recognized as Children's Miracle Network Hospitals National Champions

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Monday, January 9, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® has recognized 10 children across the country as 2023 National Champions to advocate for funding to change kids' health. Through first-hand experiences, these champions and their families show just how vital local, unrestricted fundraising is for member hospitals of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to meet the needs of their communities.

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SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Children's Miracle Network Hospitals® has recognized 10 children across the country as 2023 National Champions to advocate for funding to change kids' health.
Through first-hand experiences, these champions and their families show just how vital local, unrestricted fundraising is for member hospitals of Children's Miracle Network Hospitals to meet the needs of their communities.
Children's Miracle Network Hospitals is a nonprofit that supports 170 member children's hospitals in the U.S. and Canada by raising vital funds.
Visit cmnhospitals.org to learn more about how Children's Miracle Network Hospitals and its network support the health of more than 10 million kids each year.