Young Lives vs Cancer

Advertising Agency PPK Aims to Fight Pediatric Cancer with Children's Book Raising Funds for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation

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星期一, 五月 13, 2024
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TAMPA, Fla., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertising agency PPK today announced its first-ever children's book, Clarence the Cloud, created to support a philanthropic cause close to the agency's heart: pediatric cancer. The project aims to raise $10,000 for long-time agency partner National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) through the sale of the book and associated merchandise.

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  • The Tampa agency wrote, designed, illustrated and will publish its first ever children's book, titled "Clarence the Cloud," to support long-time partner, NPCF.
  • TAMPA, Fla., May 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Advertising agency PPK today announced its first-ever children's book, Clarence the Cloud, created to support a philanthropic cause close to the agency's heart: pediatric cancer.
  • The project aims to raise $10,000 for long-time agency partner National Pediatric Cancer Foundation (NPCF) through the sale of the book and associated merchandise.
  • We're so proud to partner with the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation to do some good and spread a message that we all desperately need amid the current social and political landscape."

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. announces new $2 million fundraising commitment for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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星期一, 三月 11, 2024
Other Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Men, Children, Oncology, Hospitals, Fund Raising, Consumer, Foundation, Social Media, Philanthropy, General Health, African American, Health, Communications, Continuing, University, Education, Friends, National Pan-Hellenic Council, Partnership, Young Lives vs Cancer, Travel, Research, Child, Cancer, Food, Life, ALSAC, Housing, Hospital, Multimedia, Masonic Temple, Nursing

Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a beacon of service and commitment, celebrated its enduring alliance with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at the Vicennium Partnership Banquet at the Masonic Temple.

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  • Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., a beacon of service and commitment, celebrated its enduring alliance with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® at the Vicennium Partnership Banquet at the Masonic Temple.
  • The event was hosted by the Memphis (TN) Alumni Chapter, the University of Memphis Chapter, the Kappa Beta of Kappa Alpha Psi, and sponsored by the local Memphis Kappa Alpha Psi ®Achievement Foundation.
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    Members of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated visit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and announce a new $2 million fundraising commitment.
  • "We value our partnership with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and this new fundraising commitment will further help us support research and treatment of catastrophic childhood diseases and illness," said Jimmy McMikle, Kappa Alpha Psi’s Grand Polemarch [International President].

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. becomes first Divine Nine sorority to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

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星期五, 十一月 3, 2023
Health, Consumer, Other Philanthropy, Continuing, Philanthropy, Oncology, University, Research, Education, Children, Hospitals, Fund Raising, Foundation, Science, 101st Airborne Division, Survival, Child, Housing, Sigma Gamma Rho, Organization, ALSAC, Walk Run Cha-Cha, Multimedia, City, Partnership, Travel, Young Lives vs Cancer, Cancer, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Management, Medical imaging, Jude the Apostle, Incorporated

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - a historically black sorority - has completed a historic pledge made in 2021 to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.

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  • Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. - a historically black sorority - has completed a historic pledge made in 2021 to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital®.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231103116391/en/
    A member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority participates in the St. Jude Walk/Run.
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    At the time of the original announcement, Sigma Gamma Rho had already raised nearly $500,000 for St. Jude.
  • Since then, Sigma Gamma Rho has reached its goal in large part through its participation in the St. Jude Walk/Run.

The Beauty of Giving Back: MY SALON Suite Raises More than $120,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® in Just One Month

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星期二, 十月 31, 2023
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CARROLLTON, Texas, Oct. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MY SALON Suite, a salon suite franchise that focuses on providing stylists and beauticians a personal space to build their business and the beauty industry's future, announced it has raised more than $120,000 this year for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital through the brand's Suite Relief Fund™, an annual fundraiser held in September in honor of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. This marks the fifth year of the fundraiser, and the third consecutive year the brand has surpassed its goal to raise more than $120,000.

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  • The long-standing partnership between St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and MY SALON Suite began with the launch of the Suite Relief Fund™ in 2018.
  • Now, the Suite Relief Fund has raised over $600,000 for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital since the partnership's inception.
  • Scott Neglia, owner of MY SALON Suite Port Jefferson, and Mike and Tonya Hilliard, owners of MY SALON Suite West Melbourne, were this year's top fundraising locations.
  • For more information about the MY SALON Suite franchise, visit https://www.mysalonsuite.com , or contact Mark Jameson at [email protected] or 214-346-5679.

BSN SPORTS NAMES MCALLEN HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS SOCCER COACH WINNER OF INAUGURAL #DUNKDCHALLENGE ON NATIONAL COACHES DAY

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星期五, 十月 6, 2023
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FARMERS BRANCH, Texas, Oct. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- McAllen High School of McAllen, TX made the biggest splash in BSN SPORTS' inaugural #DunkdChallenge! Today, on National Coaches Day, BSN SPORTS announced Girls Soccer Head Coach Patrick Arney is the winner of the #DunkdChallenge grand prize.

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  • Today, on National Coaches Day, BSN SPORTS announced Girls Soccer Head Coach Patrick Arney is the winner of the #DunkdChallenge grand prize.
  • Teams creatively showered their coaches with appreciation and captured the occasion on video for the world to see.
  • Athletes posted their epic "Dunkd moments" on social media and nominated their coaches online to win $10,000 in BSN SPORTS credit for team uniforms, apparel and/or equipment.
  • With the $10,000 BSN credit, the McAllen High School Girls Soccer Program will purchase equipment such as an extra practice goal and parkas for cold weather, along with outfitting its new locker room.

A pep in their step: Local school district makes strides for kids everywhere at St. Jude Walk/Run Memphis

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星期二, 十月 3, 2023
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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231003922202/en/
    Staff from A. Maceo Walker Middle School smile prior to the 2023 St. Jude Walk/Run Memphis.
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    Among those communities were 10 teams of students, staff and school leaders from across the Memphis-Shelby County Schools District, the largest public school district in Tennessee.
  • Visit St. Jude Inspire to discover powerful St. Jude stories of hope, strength, love and kindness.
  • Support the St. Jude mission by donating at stjude.org , liking St. Jude on Facebook , following St. Jude on Twitter , Instagram , LinkedIn and TikTok , and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

Award-winning My Special Aflac Duck® arrives in El Paso to provide comfort and joy to children facing cancer and blood disorders

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星期五, 九月 29, 2023
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COLUMBUS, Ga., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance products in the U.S. and a proud supporter of families of children with cancer and blood disorders such as sickle cell disease, delivered today its acclaimed My Special Aflac Ducks to ten children at El Paso Children's Hospital. This heartfelt initiative coincided with National Childhood Cancer and National Sickle Cell Awareness Month.

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  • With lifelike movements and emotional interactions, My Special Aflac Duck transcends language barriers, helping children cope with cancer and sickle cell disease, and is a cherished companion that brings joy and comfort to children and their families.
  • My Special Aflac Duck was created following extensive research spanning over 18 months, involving children, families and health care professionals.
  • It is part of Aflac's commitment to children and families facing pediatric cancer and blood disorders that extends over 28 years and $170 million.
  • "This valued partnership between Aflac and El Paso Children's Hospital has been instrumental in helping spread joy to our patients, providing comfort through play.

HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS HOSTS ITS LARGEST CONVENING OF LEADERS TO COMMEMORATE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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星期五, 九月 22, 2023
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"Looking ahead, Hyundai Hope On Wheels remains committed to raising awareness and investing in pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs to continue what we started 25 years ago," said John Guastaferro, executive director, Hyundai Hope On Wheels.

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  • "Looking ahead, Hyundai Hope On Wheels remains committed to raising awareness and investing in pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs to continue what we started 25 years ago," said John Guastaferro, executive director, Hyundai Hope On Wheels.
  • Hyundai Hope On Wheels® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is committed to finding a cure for childhood cancer.
  • Hyundai Hope On Wheels is one of the largest nonprofit funders of pediatric cancer research in the country.
  • In 2023, Hyundai Hope On Wheels will surpass a lifetime total donation of $225 million in support of nearly 1,300 childhood cancer research grants.

HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS HOSTS ITS LARGEST CONVENING OF LEADERS TO COMMEMORATE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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星期五, 九月 22, 2023
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Hyundai Hope On Wheels Holds 25th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C. with Hyundai Global Leaders and Members of Congress

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  • Hyundai Hope On Wheels Holds 25th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C. with Hyundai Global Leaders and Members of Congress
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its 830 U.S. dealers, celebrated a milestone year with Hyundai global leaders, members of congress, doctors, and researchers at its 25th Anniversary Gala.
  • The event honored the 25-year history of Hyundai Hope On Wheels with a focus on the future and commitment to finding a cure for pediatric cancer.
  • The 25th Anniversary Gala is one of several distinct events taking place in the Washington, D.C. area in September to commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
  • "Looking ahead, Hyundai Hope On Wheels remains committed to raising awareness and investing in pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs to continue what we started 25 years ago," said John Guastaferro, executive director, Hyundai Hope On Wheels.

HYUNDAI HOPE ON WHEELS HOSTS ITS LARGEST CONVENING OF LEADERS TO COMMEMORATE CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

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星期五, 九月 22, 2023
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Hyundai Hope On Wheels Holds 25th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C. with Hyundai Global Leaders and Members of Congress

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  • Hyundai Hope On Wheels Holds 25th Anniversary Gala in Washington, D.C. with Hyundai Global Leaders and Members of Congress
    WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyundai Hope On Wheels, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by Hyundai Motor America and its 830 U.S. dealers, celebrated a milestone year with Hyundai global leaders, members of congress, doctors, and researchers at its 25th Anniversary Gala.
  • The event honored the 25-year history of Hyundai Hope On Wheels with a focus on the future and commitment to finding a cure for pediatric cancer.
  • The 25th Anniversary Gala is one of several distinct events taking place in the Washington, D.C. area in September to commemorate Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.
  • "Looking ahead, Hyundai Hope On Wheels remains committed to raising awareness and investing in pediatric cancer research and survivorship programs to continue what we started 25 years ago," said John Guastaferro, executive director, Hyundai Hope On Wheels.