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Nile Rodgers Celebrates 70th Birthday with $1 Million Endowment to We Are Family Foundation

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Thursday, September 22, 2022
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Musical icon and philanthropist, Nile Rodgers, is celebrating his 70th birthday and the 20th anniversary of his We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) with a $1 million endowment gifted to WAFF. Rodgers’ gift is an important personal investment to ensure solidifying the longevity of WAFF and its programs for future generations.

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  • NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Musical icon and philanthropist, Nile Rodgers, is celebrating his 70th birthday and the 20th anniversary of his We Are Family Foundation (WAFF) with a $1 million endowment gifted to WAFF.
  • Rodgers gift is an important personal investment to ensure solidifying the longevity of WAFF and its programs for future generations.
  • Rodgers, Co-Founder & Chairman, WAFF stated, "My mother used to say, 'It'sbetter to give than to receive.'
  • I knew thebest thing I could do to celebrate my 70th birthday and the 20th anniversary of WAFF was to provide a million-dollar endowment to sustain the foundations important work.

LeBron James and LIFEWTR Unveil Purpose-Driven Partnership to Inspire Communities, Culture and the Creative Spirit to Thrive Through Hydration

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022
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PURCHASE, N.Y., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NBA icon, businessman and philanthropist LeBron James is regarded as one of sports' most influential figures of all time with his community-based contributions leaving a lasting impact across the country and the world. Today, premium bottled water brand LIFEWTR and LeBron James announce a multi-year partnership that synergizes James' passion for community, empowerment, and storytelling with the brand's mission to help people thrive.

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  • Today, premium bottled water brand LIFEWTR and LeBron James announce a multi-year partnership that synergizes James' passion for community, empowerment, and storytelling with the brand's mission to help people thrive.
  • The new LIFEWTR collaboration with LeBron will include the debut of dedicated programming that will be announced later this year.
  • "LeBron James' unwavering dedication to uplifting individuals and communities mirrors our mission at LIFEWTR to help people thrive," says Zach Harris, Vice President, Water Portfolio at PepsiCo Beverages North America.
  • "We are thrilled to work with him to further the LIFEWTR brand's commitment to helping underrepresented voices flourish."

CARNIVAL RADIANCE CHRISTENED BY GODMOTHER DR. LUCILLE O'NEAL

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Monday, December 13, 2021
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LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a celebration of all things fun and family, Carnival Cruise Line christened its newest ship Carnival Radiance last night in a naming ceremony in Long Beach, Calif., with the ship's Godmother Dr. Lucille O'Neal and her son, Carnival Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O'Neal as featured guests of the event.

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  • LONG BEACH, Calif., Dec. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- In a celebration of all things fun and family, Carnival Cruise Line christened its newest ship Carnival Radiance last night in a naming ceremony in Long Beach, Calif., with the ship's Godmother Dr. Lucille O'Neal and her son, Carnival Chief Fun Officer Shaquille O'Neal as featured guests of the event.
  • Carnival Radiance underwent a $200 million bow-to-stern makeover and is Carnival's third ship sailing year-round from Long Beach, joining Carnival Panorama and Carnival Miracle.
  • The heartfelt naming ceremony began with a "We Are Family" video of Carnival Radiance crew members preparing the ship for guests.
  • "Carnival Radiance features all of Carnival's fan favorites and more, so we are beyond excited to finally welcome her to the West Coast and to our fleet," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.