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American Lung Association and National End-of-Life Care Organization Release Lung Care Provider Guide to Enhance Quality of Life for Lung Disease Patients

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Monday, May 1, 2023
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The "NPHI Advanced Lung Care Provider Guide," is the second in a series designed to help people with advanced lung disease.

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  • The "NPHI Advanced Lung Care Provider Guide," is the second in a series designed to help people with advanced lung disease.
  • Chronic lung disease can be a tremendous burden for people living with the disease and their families.
  • "We value our collaboration with the American Lung Association and the input of dozens of advanced illness care providers across the nation who have helped establish best practices for chronic lung disease patients.
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy, and research.

Across the Nonprofit Landscape, White Leadership Remains Over- Represented

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Saturday, April 29, 2023
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NEW YORK, April 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the nonprofit sector continues to evolve, one fact firmly remains – executive leadership is overwhelmingly White. A new report titled In Every County, Across All Budget Sizes: White Overrepresentation in the New York City Area's Nonprofit Leadership, establishes comprehensive analysis of the racial and demographic makeup of nonprofit senior leadership in the New York City area.

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  • A New Comprehensive Report Titled "In Every County, Across All Budget Sizes: White Overrepresentation in the New York City Area's Nonprofit Leadership" Analyzes NYC's Executive Leadership Demographics
    NEW YORK, April 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the nonprofit sector continues to evolve, one fact firmly remains – executive leadership is overwhelmingly White.
  • A new report titled In Every County, Across All Budget Sizes: White Overrepresentation in the New York City Area's Nonprofit Leadership , establishes comprehensive analysis of the racial and demographic makeup of nonprofit senior leadership in the New York City area.
  • "FPWA commends Nonprofit New York for elevating issues of persistent racial inequity in the nonprofit sector with compelling data that confirms what we know far too well.
  • White nonprofit CEOs make up 64% of nonprofit leaders, while the general White population is 39%.

Greater Good Charities Announces More Than $575 Million Invested in Its Mission

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Seattle, Wash., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Good Charities , a global nonprofit, announces more than $575 million invested in its mission, including cash grants, in-kind supplies, and programmatic support worldwide.

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  • Seattle, Wash., April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Greater Good Charities , a global nonprofit, announces more than $575 million invested in its mission, including cash grants, in-kind supplies, and programmatic support worldwide.
  • Greater Good Charities works to help people, pets, and the planet by mobilizing in response to need and amplifying the good.
  • Today, Greater Good Charities has evolved into a global nonprofit with more than 10 active programs to help people, pets, and the planet.
  • In addition to reaching this milestone of $575 million invested in its mission, Greater Good Charities has proudly worked with other best-in-class nonprofit partners and expanded corporate partnerships to amplify the good more effectively.

American Kidney Fund Announces 2023 Class of Corporate Members Supporting the Fight Against Kidney Disease

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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ROCKVILLE, Md., March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kidney Fund (AKF) today announced its 2023 Class of Corporate Members, strategic partners in its Corporate Membership Program .

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  • ROCKVILLE, Md., March 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kidney Fund (AKF) today announced its 2023 Class of Corporate Members, strategic partners in its Corporate Membership Program .
  • Corporate Members provide essential support to AKF as it continues its fight against kidney disease on all fronts — from prevention through post-transplant living.
  • “We are grateful for our 2023 Class of Corporate Members for the continued support that helps us to positively impact the lives of those affected by kidney disease, including those at risk for the disease, family members, caregivers, transplant recipients and living organ donors.
  • Corporate Members fund AKF’s essential work, including:
    Award-winning, evidence-based kidney health education resources that reach millions of people living with kidney disease, caregivers, living organ donors and health care providers each year
    The Corporate Membership Program is open to institutional partners that support AKF’s mission of fighting kidney disease and helping people live healthier lives.

Parkinson's Foundation Receives Grant to Fund Critical Research, Genetic Testing and Counseling

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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NEW YORK and MIAMI, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Parkinson's Foundation has received a grant of nearly $800,000 from the Pat Simone Charitable Foundation, Inc. to fund research at Barrow Neurological Institute, which includes the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, a Parkinson's Foundation Center of Excellence. The grant aims to improve the lives of people with Parkinson's disease (PD) in Arizona by funding promising scientists conducting innovative research and increasing local participation in PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson's Disease.

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  • The work at Barrow has the potential to improve the lives of the local PD community—an estimated 18,000 people who live with PD in Arizona.
  • Dr. Meyers received a prestigious Parkinson's Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship for Basic Scientists in support of this study.
  • Additionally, funding will expand local participation in PD GENEration, offering genetic testing and counseling (in English and Spanish) at no cost for people with PD in Arizona.
  • Genetic testing can help people with PD and their clinicians identify whether they may qualify for enrollment in certain clinical trials.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION RECEIVES CANDID'S 2023 PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) announced that it has received Candid's coveted Platinum Seal of Transparency, previously recognized as GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) announced that it has received Candid's coveted Platinum Seal of Transparency, previously recognized as GuideStar's Platinum Seal of Transparency.
  • The designation is only awarded to charities illustrating the highest level of responsible fiscal management and commitment to accountability and transparency.
  • "It is with great pride that we accept Candid's Platinum Seal for the third consecutive year," said ASA Chairman Howard P. Milstein.
  • ASA President, Dr. David A. Norris, added, "Candid's Platinum designation is reflective of ASA's proven success in attaining full financial transparency.

Nonprofit Making Lives Better with Alorica Earns Candid’s Platinum Seal and Lands a Spot on GreatNonprofits’ Top-Rated List

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Making Lives Better with Alorica (MLBA), the nonprofit partner to Alorica Inc. , a trusted global provider of next-generation customer experience (CX) solutions , announced that it has received Candid’s (previously GuideStar) coveted Platinum Seal of Transparency for the second year in a row.

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  • Making Lives Better with Alorica (MLBA), the nonprofit partner to Alorica Inc. , a trusted global provider of next-generation customer experience (CX) solutions , announced that it has received Candid’s (previously GuideStar) coveted Platinum Seal of Transparency for the second year in a row.
  • Candid highlights nonprofits that provide meaningful information including results to simplify the nonprofit evaluation process for potential donors.
  • “These recognitions from Candid and GreatNonprofits further validate that what MLBA is doing makes a difference.
  • Through grassroots fundraising and Alorica payroll contributions, MLBA Chapters continue to aid local causes of their choice.

American Lung Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Partner to Help Teens Quit All Tobacco Products

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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CHICAGO, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the 2022 National Youth Tobacco Survey, more than three million middle and high school students use at least one tobacco product and more than 2.5 million use e-cigarettes. To further health equity among the adolescent population, especially for those at highest risk, and to help healthcare providers, community-based youth leaders and school officials identify teens who use tobacco and help them quit, the American Lung Association and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched Ask, Counsel, Treat (ACT) to Address Youth Cessation.

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  • To further health equity among the adolescent population, especially for those at highest risk, and to help healthcare providers, community-based youth leaders and school officials identify teens who use tobacco and help them quit, the American Lung Association and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) launched Ask, Counsel, Treat (ACT) to Address Youth Cessation .
  • This is why we worked closely with the American Academy of Pediatrics to develop a program to best address the topic of quitting tobacco with teens," said Harold Wimmer, National President and CEO of the American Lung Association.
  • AAP and the American Lung Association advocate for structural changes to end these practices, which often prey upon vulnerable and marginalized groups.
  • The American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease through education, advocacy and research.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH'S CENTR ANNOUNCES 'MOVES THAT MATTER' TO CREATE HEALTHIER HABITS IN 2023 FOR ALL

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chris Hemsworth's Centr, world-leading wellness platform, announced the launch of its newest campaign, Moves That Matter, as a way to motivate users to create healthier habits in 2023. In partnership with Good Sports, national non-profit driving equitable access in youth sports and physical activity, and Centr will encourage users to support children's health by coming together through fitness. The goal of this campaign will be to motivate users to bank active minutes in support of a healthy milestone goal and a charitable donation to Good Sports.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chris Hemsworth's Centr , world-leading wellness platform, announced the launch of its newest campaign, Moves That Matter, as a way to motivate users to create healthier habits in 2023.
  • The inspiration behind the new campaign comes from the brand's desire to have more people make wellness a habit.
  • Through a cumulation of 300 million community minutes, Centr will donate up to $300,000 to Good Sports by the end of this partnership.
  • In support of this initiative, Chris Hemsworth will also be making a personal donation in addition to Centr's contribution.

Orbis Announces Five-Year Partnership Renewal with OMEGA

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Monday, December 19, 2022
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NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, eye care nonprofit Orbis International announced its renewed partnership with the Swiss watchmaker OMEGA, which will provide the organization with $2.5M over the next five years. The generous support will bolster Orbis's work to train eye care teams in areas with the greatest need so they can provide quality care to patients.

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  • OMEGA has been a proud supporter of Orbis since 2011, when it became a Global Corporate Partner.
  • Raynald Aeschlimann, President and CEO of OMEGA said, "It's an honour to extend our partnership with this life-changing organisation.
  • For more than a decade, OMEGA has been witnessing the incredible work of Orbis, who embrace our own values of innovation, pioneering spirit, and meaningful change.
  • OMEGA also works in cooperation with its brand ambassadors – including Daniel Craig, Cindy Crawford, and others – to increase awareness of Orbis and its mission.