World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day

WAT Medical Enterprise Initiates Red Cross Charity Campaign Drawing on Part of Revenue from Its New Product

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Monday, March 20, 2023

Anderson Cancer Center since 2019, WAT Medical Enterprise expands its philanthropic campaign by initiating its Red Cross charity starting in March of 2023.

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  • Anderson Cancer Center since 2019, WAT Medical Enterprise expands its philanthropic campaign by initiating its Red Cross charity starting in March of 2023.
  • The donation will be collected from a percentage of the revenue from its new product: EmeTerm Explore, available on Amazon.
  • The Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in over 190 countries worldwide.
  • The Red Cross is dedicated to alleviating human suffering and promoting humanitarian values, including unity, impartiality, and neutrality.

MNG Airlines Provides Earthquake Aid, Facilitates Donations and Supplies to Turkey-Syria

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Thursday, February 23, 2023

On February 8th,MNG Airlines volunteered an A300-600 aircraft to transport relief goods including 44 tons of supplies donated by MNG Airlines staff.

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  • On February 8th,MNG Airlines volunteered an A300-600 aircraft to transport relief goods including 44 tons of supplies donated by MNG Airlines staff.
  • MNG Airlines has also partnered with the Turkish Red Crescent to collect and transport emergency donations from across Europe to Malatya and Adana.
  • MNG Airlines’ collaboration with the Red Crescent is ongoing, and as of today, MNG Airlines has transported 240 tons of aid.
  • On February 18th, MNG Airlines operated an A300-600 cargo plane on behalf of UNICEF to transport 37 tons of relief goods.

Nearly Half of U.S. Adults are Unprepared to Help in a Medical Emergency

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

“A medical emergency can happen at any time and quick action by a bystander can be the difference between life or death,” said Christopher S. Kang, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.

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  • “A medical emergency can happen at any time and quick action by a bystander can be the difference between life or death,” said Christopher S. Kang, MD, FACEP, president of ACEP.
  • Adults with some form of emergency training indicate they are willing to spring into action when necessary.
  • In fact, four-in-five adults (83%) trained in any form of emergency response are willing to act during a medical crisis while waiting for emergency medical service professionals to arrive.
  • Knowing how to give CPR or use an AED could save somebody very close to you.”
    The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) is the national medical society representing emergency medicine.

American Camp Association (ACA) Lists Top 7 Reasons to Start Planning an Unforgettable Summer

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

"The camp experience is essential to child and youth development," said Tom Rosenberg, president/CEO of the American Camp Association (ACA).

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  • "The camp experience is essential to child and youth development," said Tom Rosenberg, president/CEO of the American Camp Association (ACA).
  • "Camp provides children with a safe environment in which they can take risks, try new things, and find community."
  • The benefits of summer camp are endless, but here are seven key reasons why summer camp provides a unique and delightful experience:
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  • Personal development and independence: Spending time away from home at summer camp can help children learn how to be more independent, resilient, and self-sufficient.

Southeastern Grocers Honors Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with Service to the Community

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Monday, January 16, 2023

The grocer will continue its annual participation in today’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Holiday Grand Parade in its hometown of Jacksonville.

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  • The grocer will continue its annual participation in today’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Holiday Grand Parade in its hometown of Jacksonville.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230116005343/en/
    Southeastern Grocers is celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and its enduring commitment to belonging, inclusion and diversity.
  • The grocer will continue its annual participation in today’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Foundation Holiday Grand Parade in its hometown of Jacksonville.
  • We are all stronger together.”
    SEG takes pride in fostering a culture of belonging for associates, customers and communities throughout its five-state footprint.

BRENTWOOD RED CROSS WORKERS JOIN TEAMSTERS

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Thursday, January 12, 2023

BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in the Collections Department of the American Red Cross in Brentwood have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 480.

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  • BRENTWOOD, Tenn., Jan. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers in the Collections Department of the American Red Cross in Brentwood have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 480.
  • The workers will immediately be covered by the Teamsters American Red Cross National Agreement, which includes the Teamster health insurance plan, TeamCare.
  • It's the largest union health care plan in the country and moving forward all Brentwood Red Cross workers will get better medical coverage at a fraction of the cost that they paid prior to unionizing.
  • "Red Cross workers across the country are recognizing that joining the Teamsters isn't just easy, it's also the best thing they can do to improve their careers at the organization."

Ingalls Shipbuilding Appoints Kimberly Nastasi to Vice President, Integrated Communications and Stakeholder Engagement

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Wednesday, January 11, 2023

PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division promoted Kimberly Nastasi to vice president of the newly formed integrated communications and stakeholder engagement department.

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  • PASCAGOULA, Miss., Jan. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Ingalls Shipbuilding division promoted Kimberly Nastasi to vice president of the newly formed integrated communications and stakeholder engagement department.
  • As vice president of integrated communications and stakeholder engagement, Nastasi will report to Ingalls Shipbuilding President Kari Wilkinson and will be responsible for leading internal and external efforts in marketing and communications, special events, community relations, corporate stewardship and government affairs.
  • This role will include new and essential engagement programs designed to involve shipbuilders in continuing the legacy of Ingalls Shipbuilding.
  • Previously, Nastasi served as director of communications and community engagement at Ingalls Shipbuilding, where she developed innovative ways of connecting shipbuilders through strategic communications, community engagements, trade shows and special events.

Verizon responds: Keeping customers connected as severe weather hits California

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Monday, January 9, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As severe weather continues to batter California and other parts of the West Coast with a series of atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones, Verizon is working around the clock to keep customers connected.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As severe weather continues to batter California and other parts of the West Coast with a series of atmospheric rivers and bomb cyclones, Verizon is working around the clock to keep customers connected.
  • With safety as its top priority, Verizon is committed to making sure customers can use their mobile devices when it matters most.
  • Verizon’s extreme network is recognized for reliability and designed to withstand extreme weather with redundancy on critical paths and components to continue to serve its customers to deliver superior service.
  • The Verizon Frontline Crisis Response Team has deployed to several communities in Northern California to provide mission-critical communications support to public safety agencies responding to the ongoing severe weather.

Blood Community Unites to Thank America’s Donors this National Blood Donor Month

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

Washington, DC, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Blood Centers, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Red Cross are joining together to thank America’s more than 7 million blood donors as they mark National Blood Donor Month.

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  • Washington, DC, Jan. 04, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- America’s Blood Centers, the Association for the Advancement of Blood & Biotherapies (AABB), and the American Red Cross are joining together to thank America’s more than 7 million blood donors as they mark National Blood Donor Month.
  • This month recognizes America’s donors and encourages more people to give blood.
  • National Blood Donor Month is an opportunity to recognize the more than 7 people million who donate blood each year and encourage more people to become donors and help save lives,” said Kate Fry, chief executive officer at America’s Blood Centers.
  • “Here is a New Year's resolution we should all make: become a regular blood donor in 2023, and start now as we mark National Blood Donor Month,” said Debra BenAvram, chief executive officer of AABB.

US Foods Provides Nearly $13 Million in Donations for 2022 Hunger-Relief Efforts

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Wednesday, December 28, 2022

Since 2007, the company has donated more than 165 million pounds of food and supplies to aid community hunger-relief efforts.

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  • Since 2007, the company has donated more than 165 million pounds of food and supplies to aid community hunger-relief efforts.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221228005337/en/
    US Foods 2022 Community Giving Infographic.
  • “Feeding America is grateful for US Foods’ generosity,” said Lauren Biedron, vice president, corporate partnerships at Feeding America.
  • To learn more about US Foods and its corporate giving initiatives, visit the company’s Corporate Social Responsibility Report at www.usfoods.com/csr .