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EB Research Partnership and Jill and Eddie Vedder raised over $5M to benefit life-saving rare disease research

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eddie Vedder played two intimate concerts in his hometown of Seattle at Benaroya Hall on October 23rd and 24th to bring support to a cause that is near to his heart – EB Research Partnership (EBRP). Alongside the emotional shows, EBRP hosted its first in-person Venture Into Cures Summit and Dinner.

Key Points: 
  • EB Research Partnership hosted the Venture Into Cures Summit alongside two Eddie Vedder shows in Seattle to support their mission of curing EB and other rare diseases.
  • EB Research Partnership and Jill and Eddie Vedder raised over $5M to benefit life-saving rare disease research.
  • Founded in 2010 by a group of dedicated parents, Jill Vedder, and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, EB Research Partnership (EBRP) is the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit funding research aimed at finding a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).
  • We can make an impact for the millions out there battling a rare disease," said Jill Vedder, Co-Founder and Chairwoman at EBRP.

Music4Life Reports Annual Productivity

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Music4Life reports delivering 258 full-sized ready-to-play musical instruments during the 2022-23 school year to its 11 participating public school districts.

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  • Music4Life reports delivering 258 full-sized ready-to-play musical instruments during the 2022-23 school year to its 11 participating public school districts.
  • “The total value of instruments provided is $126,923 as determined by our independent vendor/repair experts,” says Music4Life C-Founder & CEO David Endicott.
  • “Need” is often demonstrated by a family’s participation in free-or-reduced lunch programs and determined at the teacher level, he adds.
  • So Music4Life is just as much an education program as it is an instrumental music program.”
    During this fiscal school year, Music4Life delivered ready-to-play musical instruments to Auburn, Bremerton, Edmonds, Everett, Highline, Kent, Marysville, Northshore, Riverview, Seattle and Shoreline Public Schools.

EB Research Partnership to host inaugural Venture Into Cures Summit & Dinner in Seattle alongside Eddie Vedder solo shows

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023

(Photo: EB Research Partnership)

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  • (Photo: EB Research Partnership)
    On October 22nd, ahead of these exclusive Eddie Vedder shows, EB Research Partnership will host the inaugural Venture Into Cures Summit and Dinner at Benaroya Hall and Chihuly Garden & Glass Museum.
  • Founded in 2010 by a group of dedicated parents, Jill Vedder, and Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, EB Research Partnership (EBRP) is the largest 501(c)(3) nonprofit funding research aimed at finding a cure for Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB).
  • Most importantly, we want to celebrate the bravery of people living with EB and the brilliant research being done in this space,” says Jill Vedder, Co-Founder of EB Research Partnership.
  • Over the last 3 years, EBRP’s flagship Venture Into Cures digital event has reached millions and raised more than $6 million to fund EB research.

Bastyr University Graduates Expand Health Care Workforce When America Needs it Most

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Monday, June 26, 2023

KENMORE, Wash., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bastyr University, with campuses in Kenmore Washington and San Diego California, celebrates graduation for 218 mostly doctorate and master's degree students.

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  • Bastyr University issues 96 naturopathic doctorates for the June 2023 graduating class, and graduate degrees in Acupuncture, Midwifery, Nutrition, Psychology, and Public Health.
  • KENMORE, Wash., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bastyr University, with campuses in Kenmore Washington and San Diego California, celebrates graduation for 218 mostly doctorate and master's degree students.
  • Bastyr University is a nonprofit, private university offering doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate degrees, with a multidisciplinary curriculum in science-based natural health and medicine.
  • Recognized globally for its rigorous curriculum and strong research, Bastyr University has campuses in Kenmore, Washington, and San Diego, California.

LMN and TEF Unveil the Design of the Diego Rivera Theater in San Francisco

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023

Seattle, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects and TEF Design have been commissioned to design the Diego Rivera Theater at the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in California.

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  • Seattle, June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects and TEF Design have been commissioned to design the Diego Rivera Theater at the City College of San Francisco (CCSF) in California.
  • The project will showcase the iconic Pan American Unity mural created by Diego Rivera and is set to become a new hub for community and culture in San Francisco.
  • The Diego Rivera Theater is set to become the cultural heart of the CCSF campus.
  • John Chau, Partner, LMN Architects, comments: “Diego Rivera’s deep connections to San Francisco and the United States cannot be overstated, and we are very excited for this opportunity to design the new Diego Rivera Theater.

Pacifica Hotels Announces Purchase of Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle

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Monday, June 5, 2023

ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacifica Hotels, the largest owner and operator of boutique hotels along the Pacific Coast, is excited to announce the recent purchase of the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle. The boutique hotel located in downtown Seattle will join the company's growing portfolio of 40+ properties located across California, Hawaii, and Oregon.

Key Points: 
  • ALISO VIEJO, Calif., June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacifica Hotels , the largest owner and operator of boutique hotels along the Pacific Coast, is excited to announce the recent purchase of the Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle.
  • Hotel Vintage Seattle, which will remain Kimpton operated, boasts 660 sq.
  • Included in the acquisition of Kimpton Hotel Vintage Seattle is the Hotel Vintage brand.
  • It later included Hotel Vintage Seattle and Vintage Plaza in Portland (currently known as Hotel Vintage), which was the first Kimpton hotel outside of California.

LMN Architects Celebrates the Construction Progress of the Field Arts & Events Hall at the Port Angeles Waterfront Center

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Tuesday, May 2, 2023

Seattle, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the construction progress of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles, Washington.

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  • Seattle, May 02, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the construction progress of the Field Arts & Events Hall in Port Angeles, Washington.
  • The Field Arts & Events Hall, located at the Port Angeles Waterfront Center, is a performing arts space and community gathering place on the city’s waterfront.
  • Adjacent to historic downtown Port Angeles, the building will support numerous local community arts organizations while aspiring to enhance the broader creative and cultural community.
  • Julie Adams, Partner, comments: “Community developments like the new Field Arts & Events Hall are important civic projects that bring people together.

LMN Architects Celebrates the Expansion and Construction Progress of the New Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts

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Monday, April 10, 2023

Seattle, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the design and construction progress of The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts in Washington.

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  • Seattle, April 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- LMN Architects is pleased to celebrate the design and construction progress of The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts in Washington.
  • A beloved community theater in Bainbridge Island, the Buxton Center expansion and renovation inaugurates a new era for performers and the arts community on the island.
  • The flexible adjacent studio will serve as a separate performance venue as well as the primary home of the Bainbridge Performing Arts Theatre School program.
  • Erik Perka, Associate, LMN Architects, comments: “The original theater was a civic treasure for the island and a vital gathering space to celebrate the arts in the local community.