Child's Dream Foundation

Famous Footwear Partners with Ticket to Dream Foundation to Provide Essentials to over 60,000 Foster Children this Giving Tuesday through the Holiday Season

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Tuesday, November 29, 2022

Famous Footwear has partnered with Ticket to Dream Foundation since 2020 to help foster kids and give customers the opportunity to invest in foster youth within their communities.

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  • Famous Footwear has partnered with Ticket to Dream Foundation since 2020 to help foster kids and give customers the opportunity to invest in foster youth within their communities.
  • In total, Famous Footwear has raised over $8.8 million for Ticket to Dream Foundation to date.
  • Famous Footwear is our biggest supporter for the holiday season, said Gina Davis, CEO of Ticket to Dream Foundation.
  • Famous Footwear and Ticket to Dream were able to fulfill the familys holiday gift wish list, and provide a more comfortable and peaceful space for the children.

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Hosts Its 9th Annual Fayetteville, NC Golf Tournament & Charity Dinner

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Friday, October 21, 2022

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer will host the 9th Annual Fayetteville, North Carolina Golf Tournament & Charity Dinner on October 22, 2022, at Gates Four Golf & Country Club in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The event helps raise awareness and funds for DDF's annual Stomach Cancer Capitol Hill Advocacy Day in Washington, D.C., where advocates travel from across the country to help rally for federal funding and support of stomach cancer research. This initiative and DDF's participation in the Department of Defense Peer Reviewed Cancer Research Program (PRCRP) have been instrumental in ensuring that stomach cancer receives the maximum level of funding each year. Each year, the golf tournament is led by Christy Leonard, North Carolina East Chapter Co-Founder, and DDF Board member, in memory of her late husband, Tony Leonard, who lost his battle with stomach cancer in 2019.

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  • The annual golf tournament is held in memory of Fayetteville native Tony Leonard and helps raise funds for stomach cancer.
  • FAYETTEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer will host the 9th Annual Fayetteville, North Carolina Golf Tournament & Charity Dinner on October 22, 2022, at Gates Four Golf & Country Club in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
  • Tony Leonard was a husband and father of five who battled stomach cancer for over six years.
  • The annual golf tournament was something that he and Christy held to raise awareness about the disease.

Famous Footwear Gets Over 20,000 Foster Kids Back to School on the Right Foot

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Together weve helped bring much needed supplies and support to help thousands of foster kids start the school year on the right foot, she said.

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  • Together weve helped bring much needed supplies and support to help thousands of foster kids start the school year on the right foot, she said.
  • Monetary donations received from customers helped provide foster youth with:
    At Famous Footwear, we have the amazing opportunity to leverage our footprint and our platform to support significant causes, like Ticket to Dream, said Mike Edwards, Division President, Famous Footwear.
  • I look forward to seeing our Associates and customers coming together to help make a difference in the lives of foster kids.
  • We are so grateful for the many ways Famous Footwear went the extra step for foster kids this summer and year-round, adds Davis.

Black Directors Health Equity Initiative to Honor Billye Suber Aaron at Atlanta Summit

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022

ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcaster, activist and philanthropist Billye Suber Aaron will be honored at the Black Directors Health Equity Initiative (BDHEA) 2022 National Summit meeting in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, Oct. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadcaster, activist and philanthropist Billye Suber Aaron will be honored at the Black Directors Health Equity Initiative (BDHEA) 2022 National Summit meeting in Atlanta.
  • Mrs. Billye Suber Aaron shares the BDHEA's goal of advancing health equity and is a longtime Morehouse School of Medicine supporter.
  • The Aarons' gift to expand the Hugh M. Gloster Medical Education Building was essential in building the meeting rooms and laboratories of its distinctive Billye Suber Aaron Pavilion.
  • The Black Directors Health Equity Agenda (BDHEA) is made up of board directors and senior leaders who are working to eradicate the health disparities and inequities that threaten the individual and collective prosperity of Black families.

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Announces 2022 Youth Art Contest

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is proud to announce that the 2022 Youth Art Contest will officially open for submissions on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Students 18 years or younger, who are directly or indirectly affected by cancer, are encouraged to submit their original artwork or photographs to be considered for DDF's 2023 Youth Art Calendar and greeting cards.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) is proud to announce that the 2022 Youth Art Contest will officially open for submissions on Thursday, September 1, 2022.
  • In addition to the Youth Art Contest, DDF also hosts an annual Scholarship Essay Contest for the same demographic.
  • However, the art contest will take the place of this year's essay contest, which is typically held in the Fall of each year.
  • Debbie is considered a pioneer by many for bringing awareness to the plight of stomach cancer patients worldwide, as well as to the lack of
    federal funding for stomach cancer research.

Nation's Top Marketing Conference, Digital Summit, Returns to Seattle with All-New Content, Trends and Tactical Guidance for Digital Marketers

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

SEATTLE, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WHATDigital Summit Seattle is a two-day, in-person conference that showcases marketing industry thought leaders who will present the current trends in today's marketing sector. From renowned global leaders – like Microsoft, Tommy Bahama and Rover – to local and regional experts, each 30-minute speaking session offers highly curated content formatted as an instructional "how to," providing attendees with breakthrough strategies and actionable insights immediately applicable to their businesses. The conference is open to all levels of marketing personnel, from campus hires to industry professionals with 40+ years of experience.

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  • The conference is open to all levels of marketing personnel, from campus hires to industry professionals with 40+ years of experience.
  • For attendees seeking guidance for honing specific skills, Digital Summit also offers its signature 4-hour deep dive courses known as Masterclasses.
  • Digital Summit Series features an extensive network of standout sponsors who attend each Digital Summit conference on-site, offering innovative products and services for branding, merchandising, email and SEO marketing, marketing and advertising automation, digital communications, digital experiences and measurement, among others.
  • Digital Summit Seattle sponsors include Pantheon, Media Shark, Optimizely, Effectv, Basis Technologies, CDI2, illumin, SwagChimp, Anvil, SEO Review Tools, American Marketing Association Puget Sound and ThinkNW.

Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer Joins Miami Cancer Institute to Host a Virtual Stomach Cancer Educational Symposium

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

MIAMI, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) will join Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, to host a Virtual Stomach Cancer Educational Symposium. The Symposium will take place on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. Registrants will tune in via Zoom as medical experts from Miami Cancer Institute (MCI) present the latest information on genetics, cancer management, surgical and non-surgical treatment options, nutrition, and more. The program will also feature a presentation on survivorship and patient panel discussions focusing on treatment and support for various stages of stomach cancer.

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  • Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, experts will highlight the latest information for gastric cancer patients.
  • MIAMI, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) will join Miami Cancer Institute, part of Baptist Health South Florida, to host a Virtual Stomach Cancer Educational Symposium.
  • The program will also feature a presentation on survivorship and patient panel discussions focusing on treatment and support for various stages of stomach cancer.
  • "Baptist Health's Miami Cancer Institute is one of the most reputable cancer treatment centers in South Florida.

Debbie's Dream Foundation Announces 2022 Commitment to Award $250,000 in Research Grants for Stomach Cancer

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) announces its 2022 commitment to award $250,000 in research grants to young scientists. The announcement brings the total amount that the organization has awarded to $1,450,000 in research grants since 2014. The Foundation's grant program has been vital in supporting the development of each recipient's research career leading to new treatment options and thus bringing us closer to one day finding a cure for stomach cancer. DDF plans to allocate this year's funds towards the latest developments in immunotherapy, CAR-T therapy, and other cutting-edge research in the gastroesophageal cancer arena.

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  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) announces its 2022 commitment to award $250,000 in research grants to young scientists.
  • Stomach cancer receives the least amount of federal funding of any cancer type per cancer death.
  • In addition to the lack of funding, there is also a limited number of doctors specializing in stomach cancer.
  • Debbie is considered a pioneer by many for bringing awareness to stomach cancer patients' plight worldwide and the lack of federal funding for stomach cancer research.

Caleres Shares Support for LGBTQIA+ Associates and Customers

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

Caleres (NYSE: CAL) today announced what the company and its brands are doing to support LGBTQIA+ associates and customers all year, including support specific to Pride month in June.

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  • Caleres (NYSE: CAL) today announced what the company and its brands are doing to support LGBTQIA+ associates and customers all year, including support specific to Pride month in June.
  • There are a number of ways we support our Associates and customers and we fully acknowledge there is more work to do and that we are on this journey together.
  • Support from Caleres and its family of brands is comprehensive:
    A $50,000 corporate commitment to The Trevor Project, the worlds largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ) people.
  • St. Louis associates will host a booth at the St. Louis Pridefest and march in the parade.

Debbie's Dream Foundation and the Korean Cancer Association Will Host the 2nd International Gastric Cancer Educational Symposium for Patients

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

PLANTATION, Fla., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) and the Korean Cancer Association (KCA) will partner to host the 2nd International Gastric Cancer Educational Symposium. The event will be held live from the Belle-Vue Suite, 36F at the Lotte Hotel Seoul in Seoul, Korea, on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. KST, and will be streamed virtually in the U.S. on Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. EST. It will feature presentations on various gastric cancer-related topics by medical experts from Korea, China, Japan, Europe, and the U.S. The event will be streamed virtually and explore various treatment options for early vs. late-stage gastric cancer patients. All presentations will be featured in English and translated simultaneously into different languages, including Chinese, Korean, Japanese, and Spanish.

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  • PLANTATION, Fla., May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Debbie's Dream Foundation: Curing Stomach Cancer (DDF) and the Korean Cancer Association (KCA) will partner to host the 2nd International Gastric Cancer Educational Symposium.
  • The event will be streamed virtually and explore various treatment options for early vs. late-stage gastric cancer patients.
  • This year's symposium supporters include the Korean Gastric Cancer Association, Chinese Anti-Cancer Association, Japanese Gastric Cancer Association, Digestive Cancers Europe, KIBOUNOKAI, Associazione Vivere senza stomaco si pu, Rare Cancers of Australia, and My Gut Feeling.
  • Korean Cancer Association (KCA) aims to prevent and control cancer, host meetings and lectures, issue reports and related publications, support cancer research, and cooperate with other related societies.