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LifeStraw Honors World Water Day with Release of Annual Impact Report and Launch of New Products Benefiting Humanitarian Relief

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Friday, March 22, 2024
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BALTIMORE, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStraw, a public health B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified Brand on a mission to provide equitable access to safe drinking water, reveals its 2023 LifeStraw Impact Report on World Water Day. This year's World Water Day is focused on uniting around water and using water for peace to lay the foundation for a more stable and prosperous tomorrow.

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  • BALTIMORE, March 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStraw , a public health B Corp and Climate Neutral Certified Brand on a mission to provide equitable access to safe drinking water, reveals its 2023 LifeStraw Impact Report on World Water Day .
  • This year's World Water Day is focused on uniting around water and using water for peace to lay the foundation for a more stable and prosperous tomorrow.
  • For the first time, LifeStraw is launching limited-edition Safe Water Bracelets and Water Bottle Carriers, all proceeds of which benefit humanitarian efforts.
  • LifeStraw's 2023 Impact Report outlines the results of its commitment to positively impact people and the planet this past year and beyond.

Tower Cancer Research Foundation Integrates Work and Assets of the Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research and Announces Visionary New CEO Christopher Clinton Conway

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Conway brings a wealth of philanthropic and executive leadership experience and counsel, and a passion for changing the course of cancer.

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  • Conway brings a wealth of philanthropic and executive leadership experience and counsel, and a passion for changing the course of cancer.
  • TCRF's Board of Directors voted in early January 2024 to integrate the work and assets of Dr. Susan Love (1948-2023), founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, into TCRF.
  • Dr. Love was an internationally renowned and compassionate trailblazer in the work to end breast cancer.
  • TCRF is now at the forefront of this work, extending its reach by establishing the Dr. Susan Love Fund for Breast Cancer Research .

Global donors pledge over US$777 million to defeat neglected tropical diseases and improve the lives of 1.6 billion people at the Reaching the Last Mile Forum at COP28

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Sunday, December 3, 2023
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The forum took place on the first ever Health Day during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

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  • The forum took place on the first ever Health Day during the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).
  • His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs, UAE, was joined by world leaders including H.E.
  • Dr Austin Demby, Minister of Health and Sanitation, Sierra Leone, in a demonstration of endemic country leadership against NTDs.
  • The collaborative efforts of countries and global donors exemplify an unwavering dedication to improving the lives of the 1.6 billion people affected by these diseases.

AHF Honors First Lady Rosalynn Carter’s Lifelong Humanitarian Efforts

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Monday, November 20, 2023
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) mourns the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter who, together with her husband United States President Jimmy Carter, was a lifelong champion in the human rights movement.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) mourns the passing of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter who, together with her husband United States President Jimmy Carter, was a lifelong champion in the human rights movement.
  • “We remember and celebrate former First Lady Rosalynn Carter today as a humble partner to and remarkable human rights champion with husband President Jimmy Carter and their tireless, lifelong work on civil rights, social justice, health care, and affordable housing,” said Michael Weinstein, president and cofounder of AHF.
  • Since 1984, the Carters reportedly helped house more than 4,300 families in 14 countries around the world.
  • To learn more about AHF, please visit our website , find us on Facebook , follow us on IG and Twitter , or subscribe to our “AHFter Hours” podcast.

NFID Calls for 2024 Awards Nominations Honoring Public Health Heroes

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023
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BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is calling for nominations for the 2024 annual awards to honor public health heroes who have made significant and lasting contributions to global public health through scientific achievement, philanthropy, and policy work.

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  • BETHESDA, Md., Nov. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) is calling for nominations for the 2024 annual awards to honor public health heroes who have made significant and lasting contributions to global public health through scientific achievement, philanthropy, and policy work.
  • NFID is now accepting nominations for:
    Named for former President and the late Mrs. Carter, the award honors individuals whose outstanding humanitarian efforts and achievements have contributed significantly to improving global public health through domestic and/or international activities.
  • Nominees must be living at the time of nomination and selected recipients must agree to attend the NFID Awards Gala in Washington, DC in September 2024 to receive the award.
  • Current members of the NFID Board of Directors are not eligible for nomination and self-nominations will not be accepted.

WAIT2CLICK Challenge Announced

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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The Healthy Americas Foundation today unveiled the WAIT2CLICK Challenge; a series of innovative resources to help people understand and take control of the digital content they see.

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  • The Healthy Americas Foundation today unveiled the WAIT2CLICK Challenge; a series of innovative resources to help people understand and take control of the digital content they see.
  • The Carter Center’s Digital Threats to Democracy Program developed a curriculum that serves as the basis for the resources HAF developed and the WAIT2CLICK Challenge.
  • “We are excited that the WAIT2CLICK Challenge will reach many people and convey reliable information in an innovative way,” added Carlos Castellanos.
  • 1) Take the Wait2Click Challenge.

Shantella E. Cooper to Join Southern Company Board of Directors

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Monday, October 16, 2023
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ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Southern Company today announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023.
  • "Southern Company is a solutions-focused business, something Shan has specialized in throughout her diverse, 30-year career," said Southern Company executive chairman Thomas A. Fanning.
  • Cooper serves on the board of directors of SouthState Corporation, Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. and Veritiv Corporation and previously served on the board of directors of Atlantic Capital Bancshares, Inc.
  • In addition, Cooper served on the board of directors of Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, from 2017 to Oct. 2023.

Honoring President Jimmy Carter’s 99th Birthday: A Historic Milestone to Remember

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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Leading up to October 1, the mosaic image will also be displayed in Atlanta at various public venues -- including Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, and Corey Tower -- to commemorate the occasion and showcase the city’s love and appreciation for America’s 39th president.

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  • As part of this significant milestone, The Carter Center is asking the public to share birthday messages, memories, and tributes for him.
  • Messages and well wishes will be featured in a digital mosaic for President Carter, his family, and communities around the world to enjoy.
  • President Carter is a Nobel Peace Prize laureate and the longest-living president in U.S. history.
  • When President Carter began working on Guinea worm disease in 1986, there were an estimated 3.5 million cases per year.

RestoringVision Marks 20 Years, Transforms 25M Lives

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023
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SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RestoringVision celebrates two decades of global impact on Oct. 2, 2023, and 25 million lives transformed through clear vision.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- RestoringVision celebrates two decades of global impact on Oct. 2, 2023, and 25 million lives transformed through clear vision.
  • Founded in 2003 by Mark Sachs, RestoringVision creates equitable access to vision services and eyeglasses for people living in extreme poverty worldwide.
  • Ambassador (retired) Mary Ann Peters and former CEO of The Carter Center joined the RestoringVision Board of Directors in 2021.
  • RestoringVision, a global nonprofit, provides vision services and eyeglasses to people living on less than $2 a day.

LifeStraw Announces Annual Responsibility Report on World Water Day

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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BALTIMORE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStraw, a public health B Corp and Climate Neutral Brand on a mission to provide equitable access to safe drinking water, released its 2022 Responsibility Report on World Water Day, an annual United Nation's observance day celebrating fresh water and raising awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water throughout the world. This World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water crisis.

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  • BALTIMORE, March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeStraw , a public health B Corp and Climate Neutral Brand on a mission to provide equitable access to safe drinking water, released its 2022 Responsibility Report on World Water Day , an annual United Nation's observance day celebrating fresh water and raising awareness of the 2 billion people living without access to safe water throughout the world.
  • This World Water Day is about accelerating change to solve the water crisis.
  • "World Water Day highlights the importance of the work we do year-round in safeguarding water supply and providing equitable access to safe drinking water to support human health and livelihoods, while also restoring ecosystems around the world," said Alison Hill, CEO of LifeStraw.
  • In 2022, 152 million single-use plastic water bottles were offset by the purchase of LifeStraw Home pitchers and LifeStraw bottles.