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Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunshine Bowl Benefiting Special Olympics Florida

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Friday, April 5, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida will hold its annual Sunshine Bowl fundraiser on April 6, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., April 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida will hold its annual Sunshine Bowl fundraiser on April 6, at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa.
  • “The Sunshine Bowl and Jack in the Club have become some of Tampa Bay’s most anticipated events,” said Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.
  • “It’s an amazing combination of inspiring competition and incredible food, all benefiting the athletes of Special Olympics Florida.
  • “We look forward to another exciting year alongside Coke Florida and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.”
    Thomas Benford, President and Chief Operating Officer for Coke Florida, said, “Our continued support of the Sunshine Bowl reflects our strong commitment to Special Olympics Florida and the goal of this event - using the joy of sport to unify communities.

Unlocking the Next Era: Dräger's Sneak Peek into the Future AirBoss SCBA

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Monday, April 8, 2024

HOUSTON, April 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In an electrifying fusion of tradition and innovative modernization, Dräger is thrilled to announce an exclusive sneak peek of its latest breakthrough at FDIC 2024: the AirBoss Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), representing the pinnacle of Dräger's firefighting excellence. Set against the dynamic experiential display of Drägertown at Booth #2311, this much-anticipated reveal will take center stage in Downtown Indianapolis from April 18 to 20, paying homage to the bravery and dedication of firefighters while showcasing a revolutionary leap in safety technology.

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  • Crafted with user-centered development principles, the AirBoss marks a significant leap forward in designing the symbiosis between firefighters and their vital equipment.
  • Evolving from the esteemed Dräger PSS 7000 lineage, the AirBoss progresses with detailed attention to the diverse pressures of today's and tomorrow's firefighting challenges.
  • Feel Light, Move Right: The AirBoss hones a "floating" waist belt, aimed to redistribute weight from the shoulders to the hips comfortably.
  • For more information, please visit the Dräger AirBoss SCBA page to view the product information sheet about technical data.

Sysco Honors Louisville Fire Department for Heroic Bridge Rescue by Filling Firehouse Pantries, Donating $20,000 to Annual Award Banquet

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Friday, March 22, 2024

LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican announced Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, had filled two Louisville firehouse pantries and donated $20,000 toward their annual award banquet in a gesture of thanks for their heroic bridge rescue of a Sysco delivery partner.

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  • LOUISVILLE, Ky., March 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Sysco President and CEO Kevin Hourican announced Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the leading global foodservice distribution company, had filled two Louisville firehouse pantries and donated $20,000 toward their annual award banquet in a gesture of thanks for their heroic bridge rescue of a Sysco delivery partner.
  • Firefighter Bryce Carden repelled down the bridge to rescue the driver from the cab of the vehicle.
  • “I can say, without hesitation, that the Louisville Fire Department showed up for its community that day, and especially for one of our own Sysco colleagues.
  • In addition, Sysco provided a gift card to a local Sysco restaurant customer to about 150 firefighters that attended the event.

Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg, Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill Announce Sysco Donations to Honor Heroic Bridge Rescue

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

WHAT: On Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:45 am ET, Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill will announce generous monetary and food donations made to honor the heroic efforts of first responders who rescued a Sysco delivery driver after a March 1st accident on the Clark Memorial Bridge.

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  • WHAT: On Friday, March 22, 2024, at 11:45 am ET, Sysco CEO Kevin Hourican, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg and Louisville Fire Chief Brian O’Neill will announce generous monetary and food donations made to honor the heroic efforts of first responders who rescued a Sysco delivery driver after a March 1st accident on the Clark Memorial Bridge.
  • A news conference will be followed by a private Sysco-hosted event for firefighters.
  • WHERE: Louisville Fire Training Academy at 1501 W. Hill St., Louisville, KY 40210

Associa Cares Partners with Legum & Norman in Response to Virginia House Explosion

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Associa Cares is the charitable affiliate of Associa® , the industry’s largest community management company.

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  • Associa Cares is the charitable affiliate of Associa® , the industry’s largest community management company.
  • In the wake of this harrowing event, Legum & Norman, An Associa® Company , sprang into action, playing a pivotal role in the response efforts.
  • Collaborating closely with management at The Cascades, Legum & Norman swiftly identified and facilitated individual applications to Associa Cares from surrounding residents whose homes were destroyed.
  • "Legum & Norman is proud to support the Loudoun First Responders Foundation and the Trevor Brown family during this difficult time, through our work with Associa Cares," stated Marc McCoy, CMCA, President of Legum & Norman.

Penn Highlands Healthcare Doctors Beyond the Borders

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024

Penn Highlands Healthcare offers 849 physicians who provide a wide range of care and treatments at locations throughout 26 counties in Pennsylvania.

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  • Penn Highlands Healthcare offers 849 physicians who provide a wide range of care and treatments at locations throughout 26 counties in Pennsylvania.
  • Penn Highlands Healthcare physicians can be found in the health system’s eight hospitals as well as many community medical buildings, outpatient facilities, surgery centers and physician practices.
  • Some Penn Highlands Healthcare physicians do not allow county, state or continental borders to keep them from providing care where it is needed.
  • Dr. Sergent, who is an emergency medicine physician and the Central Region Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at Penn Highlands Healthcare, shares his skills and expertise beyond the U.S. borders in Central and South America.

Department of the Attorney General Announces April 17 Release Date for Maui Wildfire Phase One Report

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Monday, March 18, 2024

HONOLULU, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney General Anne Lopez confirms the Phase One report on the independent investigation into the Maui wildfires will be released on April 17, 2024.

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  • HONOLULU, March 18, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Attorney General Anne Lopez confirms the Phase One report on the independent investigation into the Maui wildfires will be released on April 17, 2024.
  • The FSRI research team encountered unexpected delays when gathering the critical facts for review, which had a direct impact on the rescheduled Phase One report release date.
  • In November 2023, the Department of the Attorney General served three subpoenas upon the Maui Emergency Management Agency, the County of Maui Department of Public Works and the County of Maui Department of Water Supply seeking documents relevant to the investigation.
  • I am confident that the Phase One report will provide some answers to the questions surrounding the tragic wildfire incident,” said Attorney General Lopez.

New to The Street Airs Five Corporate Interviews, Televised Episodes 562 and 563 as Sponsored Programming on Bloomberg TV and The FOX Business Network

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Friday, March 15, 2024

NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New to The Street , an FMW Media business show production, will air its corporate interviews, episodes 562 and 563, as Sponsored Programming on Bloomberg TV and FOX Business Network .

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  • NEW YORK, March 15, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New to The Street , an FMW Media business show production, will air its corporate interviews, episodes 562 and 563, as Sponsored Programming on Bloomberg TV and FOX Business Network .
  • Bloomberg TV airs Episode 562 as a sponsored programming Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 6:30 PM ET, featuring the following five (5) Corporate Guests:
    1).
  • FOX Business Network airs Episode 563 as a sponsored programming Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:30 PM PT, featuring the following five (5) Corporate Guests:
    1).
  • The interview will air on the FOX Business Network, episode 563, on Monday, March 18, 2024, at 10:30 PM PT.

Iveco Group announces an agreement with Mutares to transfer the ownership of MAGIR

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) and Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000A2NB650), an investment holding focused on special situations transactions, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for the transfer of ownership of Magirus GmbH and its affiliates performing firefighting business (“MAGIRUS”).

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  • Iveco Group (EXM: IVG) and Mutares SE & Co. KGaA (ISIN: DE000A2NB650), an investment holding focused on special situations transactions, announced today the signing of a definitive agreement for the transfer of ownership of Magirus GmbH and its affiliates performing firefighting business (“MAGIRUS”).
  • In 2023, MAGIRUS represented approximately 2% of Iveco Group revenues and recorded an Adjusted EBIT loss of €35 million.
  • As a result of this transaction, Iveco Group 2024 results will be negatively impacted by approximately €115 million in the first quarter of 2024.
  • Iveco Group employs more than 35,000 people around the world and has 20 industrial sites and 29 R&D centres.

First Responders Children’s Foundation Invites Children of First Responders To Apply for Scholarships

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The program awards scholarships to children of first responders who are pursuing post-secondary education at college, trade school or post-graduate programs.

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  • The program awards scholarships to children of first responders who are pursuing post-secondary education at college, trade school or post-graduate programs.
  • The Scholarship Program, now in its 22nd year, provides financial assistance to children whose parent serves or has served as a first responder.
  • Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academic merit and achievements such as demonstrated leadership and volunteer activities benefiting the community.
  • The families of these brave heroes deserve our support, and we owe it to them to provide scholarships so that their children can reach their full potential,” said Jillian Crane, President and CEO of First Responders Children's Foundation.