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UNDER ARMOUR LAUNCHES NEW "UA REWARDS" LOYALTY PROGRAM

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Tuesday, August 1, 2023

BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that U.S.-based consumers have a new way to score more with the launch of Under Armour's "UA Rewards" loyalty program.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Aug. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Under Armour, Inc. (NYSE: UA, UAA) today announced that U.S.-based consumers have a new way to score more with the launch of Under Armour's "UA Rewards" loyalty program.
  • "We are thrilled to launch Under Armour's first ever loyalty program.
  • "UA Rewards is a diverse program offering value to consumers, including celebrity athlete experiences and exclusive wellness content."
  • Later this year, UA Rewards will roll out in Under Armour retail stores.

GENESIS GIVES DONATES $300,000 TO YOUTH SPORTS NONPROFITS AT THE GENESIS INVITATIONAL

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Monday, February 20, 2023

Ceremonial checks were presented to the three organizations during the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.

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  • Ceremonial checks were presented to the three organizations during the Genesis Invitational at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.
  • "We are thrilled to support these incredible organizations as part of our corporate social responsibility initiative, Genesis Gives.
  • For the second year in a row, Genesis is partnering with organizations who are making an impact on the lives of children all across the nation, by increasing access to youth sports programs through the Genesis Gives initiative.
  • Genesis Gives is a corporate social responsibility initiative from Genesis Motor North America.

Sparkling Ice Launches Flavorful Giving Campaign, Bringing Flavor and Joy to Communities Nationwide

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

SEATTLE, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Talking Rain Beverage Company, the maker of bestselling sparkling water brand, Sparkling Ice® beverages, is excited to announce the launch of a new CSR program, Flavorful Giving – an initiative that celebrates the people, places, and communities that inspire consumers to Live in Full Flavor. Throughout 2023, Sparkling Ice will partner with a different charitable organization every month—each with their own unique flavor—focusing on a range of topics including youth development, veteran care, wellness, education, and more.   

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  • Sparkling Ice will spotlight a new charity partner each month and support its efforts through an activation or financial contribution.
  • Flavorful Giving is also part of the brand's overarching Live in Full Flavor campaign.
  • "Through the Flavorful Giving program, we are excited to partner with charities that are making a positive impact and bringing joy to those in need.
  • For more information on Sparkling Ice's Flavorful Giving program and to view updates on each new project, please visit: https://www.sparklingice.com/flavorfulgiving/

CHRIS HEMSWORTH'S CENTR ANNOUNCES 'MOVES THAT MATTER' TO CREATE HEALTHIER HABITS IN 2023 FOR ALL

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Tuesday, January 3, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chris Hemsworth's Centr, world-leading wellness platform, announced the launch of its newest campaign, Moves That Matter, as a way to motivate users to create healthier habits in 2023. In partnership with Good Sports, national non-profit driving equitable access in youth sports and physical activity, and Centr will encourage users to support children's health by coming together through fitness. The goal of this campaign will be to motivate users to bank active minutes in support of a healthy milestone goal and a charitable donation to Good Sports.

Key Points: 
  • LOS ANGELES, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Chris Hemsworth's Centr , world-leading wellness platform, announced the launch of its newest campaign, Moves That Matter, as a way to motivate users to create healthier habits in 2023.
  • The inspiration behind the new campaign comes from the brand's desire to have more people make wellness a habit.
  • Through a cumulation of 300 million community minutes, Centr will donate up to $300,000 to Good Sports by the end of this partnership.
  • In support of this initiative, Chris Hemsworth will also be making a personal donation in addition to Centr's contribution.

THE DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION CELEBRATED SPORTS MATTER DAY IN HOUSTON BY DONATING SPORTS EQUIPMENT TO 10,000 LOCAL YOUTH

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Monday, December 5, 2022

HOUSTON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter Giving Truck made its third tour stop in 2022 in Houston on Saturday, Dec. 3, gifting 10,000 youth athletes with sports equipment and hosting more than 500 kids for Sports Matter Day at the University of Houston Campus Recreation & Wellness Center.

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  • The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and Beyond Sport also offered coaches of participating Sports Matter Day organizations fully funded leadership training courses to provide them with tools to help deepen their impact within their communities.
  • "Sports Matter Day in Houston was a huge success that enabled us to share the gift of sport with thousands of incredible and deserving kids in Houston," saidAimee Watters, Executive Director of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation.
  • The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation.
  • It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and philanthropic activities.

Three Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to 2022 Crain's Chicago Business 'Notable Women in Law' List

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Friday, September 2, 2022

CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shareholders Tiffany S. Fordyce, Gretchen N. Miller, and Rita M. Alliss Powers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office were named to the Crain's Chicago Business 2022 "Notable Women in Law" list.

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  • Shareholders Tiffany S. Fordyce, Gretchen N. Miller, and Rita M. Alliss Powers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Chicago office were named to the Crain's Chicago Business 2022 "Notable Women in Law" list.
  • CHICAGO, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Shareholders Tiffany S. Fordyce, Gretchen N. Miller, and Rita M. Alliss Powers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP 's Chicago office were named to the Crain's Chicago Business 2022 "Notable Women in Law" list.
  • About Greenberg Traurig's Women's Initiative: Greenberg Traurig is committed to its women lawyers' success, which includes a firmwide women's affinity group encompassing recruiting, retention, and business development.
  • Twitter: @GTLawWomen
    About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2500 attorneys in 43 locations in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.

THE DICK'S SPORTING GOODS FOUNDATION CELEBRATES SPORTS MATTER DAY IN CHICAGO BY DONATING EQUIPMENT TO 10,000 YOUTH ATHLETES

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022

CHICAGO, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation's Sports Matter Giving Truck is making its next stop on August 4 in Chicago, gifting 10,000 youth athletes with sports equipment and hosting over 700 kids for Sports Matter Day. Now on its sixth tour, The Sports Matter Giving Truck inspires and enables youth sports participation by gifting sports equipment kits, hosting team building and goal setting activities, and providing youth athletes an opportunity to try a variety of sports. Basketball legend Scottie Pippen and current stars Kahleah Copper and Allie Quigley are partnering with The DICK'S Foundation to coach, mentor and play with kids at the event.

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  • "Sports Matter Day is one of our proudest initiatives because you can see the tangible impact it has on children and the participating organizations," said Aimee Watters, Executive Director of The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation.
  • Since 2014, DICK'S and The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation have committed more than $189 million to support young athletes.
  • The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation.
  • It was created by DICK'S Sporting Goods as a private corporate foundation to support DICK'S charitable and philanthropic activities.

KIKI RICE AND COLIN SAHLMAN NAMED GATORADE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES OF THE YEAR

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022

LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards, Kiki Rice was named the 2022 Gatorade Female High School Athlete of the Year and Colin Sahlman was named the 2022 Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year. Sahlman is the first-ever boys cross country athlete to win the award and Rice is further solidifying her multi-sport dominance, having won both the Gatorade Washington D.C. Girls Soccer and Basketball Player of the Year award twice in her high school career.

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  • LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tonight at the Gatorade High School Athlete of the Year awards, Kiki Rice was named the 2022 Gatorade Female High School Athlete of the Year and Colin Sahlman was named the 2022 Gatorade Male High School Athlete of the Year.
  • Sahlman is the first-ever boys cross country athlete to win the award and Rice is further solidifying her multi-sport dominance, having won both the Gatorade Washington D.C.
  • Gatorade revamped its historically intimate award show to welcome the next generation of athletes to the family with the hottest ticket in high school sports.
  • Established 37 years ago in 1985, the Gatorade Player of the Year program recognizes the nation's most elite high school athletes for their accomplishments on and off the field.

Call for Nominations: 2022 .ORG Impact Awards to Honor Mission-Driven Organizations and Changemakers

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

RESTON, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, today opened the nomination period for its 4th annual .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration that recognizes and rewards outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from the global .ORG Community for their positive contributions to society.

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  • Winning organizations have the flexibility to use award funds however they see fit in order to advance their missions.
  • All finalists will also receive a free digital toolkit to help promote their accomplishment on social media.
  • To nominate an organization or individual for a .ORG Impact Award, visit www.orgimpactawards.org .
  • .ORG is open to everyone, providing a global platform for organizations, associations, clubs, businesses and individuals to bring their ideas to life.

Call for Nominations: 2022 .ORG Impact Awards to Honor Mission-Driven Organizations and Changemakers

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Wednesday, May 18, 2022

RESTON, Va., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Public Interest Registry (PIR), the people behind .ORG, today opened the nomination period for its 4th annual .ORG Impact Awards, an annual celebration that recognizes and rewards outstanding mission-driven individuals and organizations from the global .ORG Community for their positive contributions to society.

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  • The winner of the .ORG of the Year award will receive a donation of $35,000 USD while the other category winners will receive $10,000 USD each.
  • Winning organizations have the flexibility to use award funds however they see fit in order to advance their missions.
  • To nominate an organization or individual for a .ORG Impact Award, visit www.orgimpactawards.org .
  • .ORG is open to everyone, providing a global platform for organizations, associations, clubs, businesses and individuals to bring their ideas to life.