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Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Kicks Off Annual Halloween Greeting Card Drive

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Monday, October 16, 2023

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) invites friends from the local community, across the country and around the world to get into the spooky spirit by participating in its annual Halloween card drive.

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  • Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) invites friends from the local community, across the country and around the world to get into the spooky spirit by participating in its annual Halloween card drive.
  • Supporters can choose from one of three ready-to-color card designs and write a personal message to CHLA patients by October 30 to help spread holiday cheer and take part in a $50,000 fundraising effort.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231016564710/en/
    Children’s Hospital Los Angeles invites supporters to get into the spooky spirit by sending a personalized Halloween card to CHLA patients at CHLA.org/Halloween.
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    For every card submitted on CHLA.org/Halloween , an anonymous sponsor will donate $1, up to $50,000, to help further CHLA’s mission of creating hope and building healthier futures for children.

Children’s Hospital Los Angeles Spreads the Love with Annual Valentine’s Day Card Drive on CHLA.org

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Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is preparing to blast off into space this Valentine’s Day for its annual card drive, which kicks off today on CHLA.org.

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  • Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is preparing to blast off into space this Valentine’s Day for its annual card drive, which kicks off today on CHLA.org.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230201005412/en/
    Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is kicking off its annual Valentine’s Day card drive on CHLA.org.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    Those who want to spread some Valentine’s Day cheer to CHLA’s pediatric patients can go to chla.org/Valentine to create an outer space-themed coloring card.
  • “This is why we look forward to the Valentine’s Day card drive each and every year.

Government of Canada Supports Initiatives to Prevent and Address Family Violence in the Greater Toronto Area

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Wednesday, October 19, 2022

The Government of Canada is committed to supporting all survivors of family and gender-based violence and safeguarding the health and safety of those at risk.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to supporting all survivors of family and gender-based violence and safeguarding the health and safety of those at risk.
  • These projects will support the mental and physical well-being of persons experiencing, or who may be at risk of experiencing, family and gender-based violence.
  • The Hubs will provide safe, supportive, healing, and resilience-promoting spaces and communities to those who are experiencing, or are at high risk of experiencing, family violence.
  • The federal government will continue working to prevent family and gender-based violence, support survivors, and break the cycle of violence in families and communities from coast to coast to coast.

Robert A. and Christine J. Pietrandrea Donate $2.5 Million to UPMC Children's

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Wednesday, July 6, 2022

PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from philanthropists Robert A. and Christine J. Pietrandrea to benefit UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This significant contribution will support the establishment of the Endowed Medical Director for the Down Syndrome Center, the addition of a new music therapist and endowed funds for the hospital's music therapy program, and behavioral health resources.

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  • Funding Will Benefit Down Syndrome, Music Therapy, and Behavioral Health Programs
    PITTSBURGH, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --UPMC Children's Hospital Foundation today announced it has received a $2.5 million gift from philanthropists Robert A. and Christine J. Pietrandrea to benefit UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.
  • "The positions and programs we have decided to support hold special meaning for me and my family," said Bob Pietrandrea.
  • "Philanthropy empowers UPMC Children's to go above and beyond in the care we provide to our children and families," said Diane Hupp, president, UPMC Children's.
  • Robert Pietrandrea, President of Railroad Development Corporation, serves on the UPMC Children's Foundation Board of Trustees.

Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Monday, November 15, 2021

SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Executive for her outstanding achievements in marriage, family therapy, and social work.

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  • SWAMPSCOTT, Mass., Nov. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Trusted Executive for her outstanding achievements in marriage, family therapy, and social work.
  • Devoted to transforming child and family support networks, Anna Svetchnikov, LMFT, is a well-respected licensed marriage and family therapist, social worker, and author.
  • In 2003, she enrolled in the Psychology program at the University of Massachusetts in Boston.
  • She received a Bachelor of Science in Psychology in 2010 and a Master's degree in Marriage and Therapy Family in 2014 from the University of Massachusetts.