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Legends of the Ball, Inc. Celebrates the Power of Trailblazers and Empowers the Next Generation of Female Athletes

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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HOUSTON, Sept. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Legends of the Ball, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization, was founded by a group of women who blazed a trail in the realms of sports and education during the Title IX era, AIAW (Association of Intercollegiate Athletics for Women/pre-NCAA) era, and the pioneering days of the WBL (first women's professional basketball league). These remarkable women, immediate beneficiaries of Title IX, not only saw their career options expand, but they also recognized the profound impact they could have as coaches and educators.

Key Points: 
  • Legends of the Ball, Inc. was born with a mission rooted in the historic and social relevance of this special TRIAD: Title IX, AIAW, and WBL.
  • Support for Aspiring Coaches: The organization nurtures and supports aspiring coaches, helping them develop the skills and knowledge needed to mentor the next generation of athletes.
  • While Legends of the Ball, Inc. raises funds through various avenues, their annual Golf Classic is the organization's signature fundraiser event.
  • Funds raised during the event will directly impact the lives of young female athletes, helping them pursue their passion.

UNITY Consortium Launches Campaign to Get Adolescents Up to Date on Well Visits and Immunizations

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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NEWTOWN, Pa., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNITY® Consortium is kicking off Adolescent Immunization Action Week, April 3rd-7th, with a call to action urging parents and healthcare providers to ensure adolescents are up to date on well visits and recommended vaccines. Dozens of public and private healthcare organizations are joining the AIAW campaign to help protect adolescents from vaccine-preventable illnesses.

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  • Healthcare organizations, providers, and advocates sign call to action, citing lagging immunizations rates for adolescents.
  • Dr. Paul Offit to discuss post-pandemic adolescent vaccination challenges with youth health advocates during April 4th webinar.
  • NEWTOWN, Pa., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNITY® Consortium is kicking off Adolescent Immunization Action Week, April 3rd-7th, with a call to action urging parents and healthcare providers to ensure adolescents are up to date on well visits and recommended vaccines.
  • Dozens of public and private healthcare organizations are joining the AIAW campaign to help protect adolescents from vaccine-preventable illnesses.

Sports Illustrated’s June Issue Spotlights 50th Anniversary of Title IX and How It Changed Women’s Sports

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Thursday, May 19, 2022
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In 1972, Title IX recognized gender equity in education as a civil right and altered womens sports forever.

Key Points: 
  • In 1972, Title IX recognized gender equity in education as a civil right and altered womens sports forever.
  • Influential voices at the forefront of the equality conversation from powerful athletes to impactful citizens are celebrated in the issue on newsstands now and SI.com through the Title IX anniversary.
  • 50 Years of Title IX: In 1972, no one dreamed a dry, 37-word clause tucked inside new education legislation would reshape womens sports forever.
  • Leading Off: Big East commissioner and pioneering sports executive Val Ackermans first-person essay on the meaning of Title IX.

UNITY® Consortium launches Adolescent Immunization Action Week to get adolescents up to date on missed well visits and vaccinations

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Thursday, March 31, 2022
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NEWTOWN, Pa., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNITY® Consortium is urging parents and healthcare providers take action this spring to get adolescents up to date on missed well visits and recommended vaccines during the inaugural Adolescent Immunization Action Week (April 4th- 8th). UNITY launched the initiative following a sharp decline in adolescent well visits and routine immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • UNITY Consortium is urging parents and healthcare providers take action this spring to get adolescents up to date on missed well visits and recommended vaccines during the inaugural Adolescent Immunization Action Week (April 4th- 8th).
  • NEWTOWN, Pa., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UNITY Consortium is urging parents and healthcare providers take action this spring to get adolescents up to date on missed well visits and recommended vaccines during the inaugural Adolescent Immunization Action Week (April 4th- 8th).
  • UNITY launched the initiative following a sharp decline in adolescent well visits and routine immunizations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • As one strong voice, Unity Consortium addresses the unique challenges surrounding adolescent and young adult health, prevention and immunization.