Pan-Mass Challenge

Top-Ranked Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Receives Its Largest Single Donation Ever, $69 Million from the Pan-Mass Challenge

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), the nation's single most successful athletic fundraiser, announced a record-breaking $69 million gift to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. This gift brings the PMC's total contribution to the fight against cancer to $900 million since 1980 and is the largest single donation Dana-Farber has ever received.

Key Points: 
  • BOSTON, Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), the nation's single most successful athletic fundraiser, announced a record-breaking $69 million gift to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute .
  • This gift brings the PMC's total contribution to the fight against cancer to $900 million since 1980 andis the largest single donation Dana-Farber has ever received.
  • We provide the latest treatmentsin cancer for adults through Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and for children through Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center .
  • The PMC has since raised $900 million for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund.

G-Form, the Innovative Sports Protection Brand, Unveils Complete Brand Refresh, Positioning Company for Future Growth

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G-Form , a leading technology-driven sports protection brand, today unveiled the most robust brand transformation in the company's history, revamping its strategy and platform.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G-Form , a leading technology-driven sports protection brand, today unveiled the most robust brand transformation in the company's history, revamping its strategy and platform.
  • G-Form will utilize expanded marketing initiatives to generate increased consumer engagement, retail tools for brand partners, partnerships with athletes, ambassadors and content hubs.
  • Debuting November 1, the "Go Next Level" platform enables athletes of all levels to perform their best.
  • This revitalized ecosystem of marketing revolves around the new brand promise: "We help serious athletes exceed their goals through product, messaging, culture and purpose."

SmartBear Earns a 2022 Tech Cares Award from TrustRadius

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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SmartBear , a leading provider of software development and visibility tools, has been recognized by TrustRadius , the most trusted research and review platform, with a 2022 Tech Cares Award for the second year in a row .

Key Points: 
  • SmartBear , a leading provider of software development and visibility tools, has been recognized by TrustRadius , the most trusted research and review platform, with a 2022 Tech Cares Award for the second year in a row .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221005005240/en/
    SmartBear has earned a 2022 Tech Cares award for their dedication to charitable works and environmental causes, said Megan Headley, VP of Research at TrustRadius.
  • SmartBear has also signed the 2022 Vista Climate Pledge to monitor, reduce, and offset their carbon impact.
  • SmartBear is committed to ethical corporate practices and social responsibility, promoting good in all the communities we serve.

Texas Businesses Create New Job Opportunities in Underserved Communities with $100,000 Grant from Founders First CDC

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Thursday, September 8, 2022
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DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the grant finalists of the second iteration of its Job Creators Quest Grant today during a virtual press conference. More than 2,500 Texas businesses applied for the grants and 30 finalists were selected, with minority and underrepresented business owners receiving $100,000, collectively in cash and full tuition scholarships to a Founders First CDC Business Accelerator Program. The grant finalists were selected from throughout the state, including Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston and San Antonio, serving a variety of industries – from construction and manufacturing to STEM and healthcare, to hospitality, and more. 

Key Points: 
  • "Founders First CDC aligns perfectly with our mission, and we're excited about the opportunities the Job Creators Quest Grant will afford these grant recipients."
  • The Job Creators Quest Grant is designed to help business owners create premium wage jobs and reward diverse-led businesses throughout the state of Texas to retain and grow their workforce through the pandemic.
  • This will help to positively impact the local economy, create job opportunities with higher wages and provide the human capital needed for businesses to grow and expand.
  • In addition to announcing the grant finalists of the Job Creators Quest Grant, Founders First CDC also announced a national grant opportunity, the Stephen L. Tadlock Fund , a grant for veteran-owned businesses.

Trinity Life Sciences Announces the Appointment of Maia Germain as Chief People Officer

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Tuesday, September 6, 2022
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Trinity Life Sciences , a global leader in life sciences solutions, today announced the appointment of Maia Germain as Chief People Officer (CPO) and a member of the executive operating committee, reporting directly to Rebecca McNamara , Trinitys CFO and Head of Corporate Operations.

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  • Trinity Life Sciences , a global leader in life sciences solutions, today announced the appointment of Maia Germain as Chief People Officer (CPO) and a member of the executive operating committee, reporting directly to Rebecca McNamara , Trinitys CFO and Head of Corporate Operations.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220906005397/en/
    Maia Germain joins Trinity Life Sciences as Chief People Officer.
  • Trinitys purpose of every decision impacts a life really resonated with me, said Maia Germain , Chief People Officer, Trinity Life Sciences.
  • Trinity Life Sciences is a trusted strategic commercialization partner, providing evidence-based solutions for the life sciences.

World's Most Successful Bike-a-thon, the Pan-Mass Challenge, Kicks Off 2022 Ride to Raise Record-Breaking $66 Million for Cancer Research

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Saturday, August 6, 2022
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BOSTON, Aug. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August 7, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) will bring together more than 6,300 registered riders from around the globe for its 43rd ride with the goal of raising a record-breaking $66 million for cancer research and patient care at the world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, Massachusetts. 

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  • If the PMC achieves its goal of raising $66 million this year, it will bring its total contributions to more than $897 million since 1980.
  • Cyclists from 8 countries and 43 states will participate in this year's ride, many in honor of a family member or friend fighting cancer.
  • The PMC has since raised $831 million for adult and pediatric patient care and cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through the Jimmy Fund.
  • Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is one of the world's leading centers of cancer research and treatment.

Valvoline Instant Oil Change℠ supports cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

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Thursday, July 14, 2022
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We are excited to participate in this program once again this year, said Don Smith, CEO of Henley Enterprises, Inc, the largest franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change .

Key Points: 
  • We are excited to participate in this program once again this year, said Don Smith, CEO of Henley Enterprises, Inc, the largest franchisee of Valvoline Instant Oil Change .
  • The Jimmy Fund has long been a pillar in our community, and the work they do to support cancer research and care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is remarkable.
  • Founded in 1989, Henley Enterprises, Inc. is the largest Valvoline Instant Oil Change franchisee.
  • The Jimmy Fund ( www.JimmyFund.org ) solely supports Bostons Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, raising funds for adult and pediatric cancer care and research to improve the chances of survival for cancer patients around the world.

National Non-Profit, Founders First CDC, To Award Another Round of Grants to Texas Businesses

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Friday, June 24, 2022
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DALLAS, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founders First CDC, a national 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that empowers expansion in diverse founder-led, revenue-generating businesses, announced the second wave of its Job Creators Quest Grant which will award $100,000 to support minority and underrepresented business owners throughout the state of Texas. The grant opened for submission today and will remain open through July 25, 2022. Thirty grants will be awarded to diverse-led companies located in the north, central east or south Texas regions, with a staff of 2-20 employees and the ability to add 1-2 net new premium wage jobs in the next 12 months. To be eligible, the company's founder must be Black, indigenous, a person of color, LGBTQIA+, military veteran, a woman or located in a low to moderate income area and be a for-profit company with annual revenues between $100,000 to $3 million.

Key Points: 
  • The grant opened for submission today and will remain open through July 25, 2022.
  • This will help to positively impact the local economy, create jobs with higher wages and provide the human capital needed for businesses to grow and expand.
  • Since launching, Founders First CDC has awarded more than $400,000 to minority and underserved business owners throughout the United States with a focus on Texas, Chicago, Southern California, Philadelphia and New Jersey.
  • Receiving the grant money was vital to recipients as it helped them grow their businesses in a myriad of ways.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute selects CDR Fundraising Group as agency of record

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CDR Fundraising Group, a Moore company, announced today that they have been selected by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as their agency of record, providing an integrated donor experience across all platforms, channels and devices. The engagement includes omnichannel marketing strategy, copywriting and creative design, as well as analytics and reporting for Dana-Farber's annual giving program.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CDR Fundraising Group , a Moore company, announced today that they have been selected by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as their agency of record, providing an integrated donor experience across all platforms, channels and devices.
  • CDR Fundraising Group will be responsible for the overarching marketing strategy and the execution of the donor journey.
  • To learn more about CDR Fundraising Group and the services they provide to help nonprofits grow, visit cdrfg.com .
  • CDR Fundraising Group , a Moore company, is an award-winning direct response fundraising agency that has created exponential revenue growth for nonprofit organizations for nearly 40 years.

Pan-Mass Challenge Introduces First of its Kind Gravel Bike-a-thon: PMC Unpaved

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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BOSTON, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC), the two-day bike-a-thon that pioneered the athletic fundraising industry, announced its new charitable cycling event: PMC Unpaved, a first-of-its-kind, one-day, off-road gravel ride that will take place in Massachusetts' Berkshires this fall. As a spoke in the wheel of the organization's yearly fundraising campaign, PMC Unpaved will bring together 500 new and existing PMC riders for a fun and challenging off-road cycling experience to raise funding for lifesaving cancer research and treatment at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Dana-Farber).

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  • We're excited to get off the road for our inaugural PMC Unpaved ride this fall."
  • The inaugural PMC Unpaved ride will take place on Saturday, October 1, 2022, and includes two gravel routes, 31- and 50-mile options starting and ending at Camp Mah-Kee-Nac in Lenox, Massachusetts.
  • For those interested in participating in PMC Unpaved, registration opens to the public on Tuesday, May 3.
  • To learn more about PMC Unpaved, to register for this year's event or donate, visit unpaved.org .