Special Olympics

Tim Lamb Group Brings Two Families Together with Sale of Foothills Lincoln Mazda in Spokane, WA

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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Foothills Lincoln Mazda, has been rebranded as Knudtsen Foothills Mazda and Knudtsen Foothills Lincoln, and is situated in the Foothills Auto Mall at 202 E. North Foothills Dr. in Spokane, WA.

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  • Foothills Lincoln Mazda, has been rebranded as Knudtsen Foothills Mazda and Knudtsen Foothills Lincoln, and is situated in the Foothills Auto Mall at 202 E. North Foothills Dr. in Spokane, WA.
  • Foothills Lincoln Mazda was founded in 1981 by Ray Kish, a graduate of Rutgers University and Stanford University.
  • Rick Rielly joined Ray approximately 10 years later as General Manager, and eventually purchased a majority stake in the dealership.
  • As a result, Foothills Lincoln Mazda occupies a huge footprint spanning 82,000 square feet and is situated on 6.8 acres of land.

Talkdesk Hires Software Veteran Albert Caravelli to Lead, Grow Strategic Alliances and Partners

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024
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In this role, Caravelli is responsible for expanding and nurturing Talkdesk’s growing ecosystem of strategic technology alliance partners, global system integrators, and global service providers.

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  • In this role, Caravelli is responsible for expanding and nurturing Talkdesk’s growing ecosystem of strategic technology alliance partners, global system integrators, and global service providers.
  • Caravelli comes to Talkdesk following nearly nine years at cloud security company Zscaler, where he most recently served as global vice president of strategic alliances and advisory firms, responsible for leading Zscaler’s go-to-market strategy and execution.
  • Before his tenure at Zscaler, Caravelli served as senior director of worldwide global alliances at HP Software, where he drove the transformation of the global alliances function, resulting in better strategic engagement with partners and new joint offerings.
  • He has also served in alliances leadership at Jive Software and Mercury Interactive and in sales roles at Asera, Nielsen Claritas, and The Nielsen Company.

Nineteen Drucker + Falk Apartment Communities Take the Plunge to Support Special Olympics

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Thursday, March 7, 2024
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This past February, DF Multifamily, a division of Drucker + Falk (DF), had nineteen of their apartment communities take 'the plunge' to benefit the Special Olympics in their respective regions. These communities were spread across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia and participants included DF employees who, in addition to 'taking the plunge' in DF's community pools, also fundraised for the incredible cause throughout the month.

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  • NEWPORT NEWS, Va., March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This past February, DF Multifamily, a division of Drucker + Falk (DF), had nineteen of their apartment communities take 'the plunge' to benefit the Special Olympics in their respective regions.
  • -Tarra Secrest, Director of Marketing + Property Development for Drucker + Falk
    The nineteen DF communities and two Regional Property Managers represented a total of seven teams and collectively raised nearly $8,000.
  • Their individual fundraising goals were promoted for weeks leading up to taking 'the plunge' on social media and throughout their communities.
  • It was truly heartening to witness our multifamily communities unite in support of this special cause, fostering a sense of camaraderie and fun among residents and staff alike," shared Tarra Secrest, Director of Marketing + Property Development for Drucker + Falk.

Celebrate the Heroes of Sports Medicine: Nominate an Athletic Trainer for the 2024 Perry Weather AT Excellence Award!

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
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Perry Weather announces the second annual Perry Weather Athletic Trainer Excellence Award.

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  • Perry Weather announces the second annual Perry Weather Athletic Trainer Excellence Award.
  • /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Perry Weather , a leading weather monitoring platform and advocate for athletic safety and well-being, is proud to announce the second annual Perry Weather Athletic Trainer Excellence Award.
  • "We are thrilled to recognize the champions of sports medicine who tirelessly work behind the scenes to ensure athlete well-being," says Colin Perry, CEO of Perry Weather.
  • The Perry Weather Athletic Trainer Excellence Award seeks to shine a light on these champions of sports medicine and celebrate their contributions.

State Raises Nearly $23,000 for Special Olympics Wisconsin

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Friday, February 23, 2024
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MADISON, Wis., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On a recent Saturday morning, 10 State team members jumped into the freezing waters of Madison, Wis., to raise money for Special Olympics!

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  • Through the generous donations of our team members, clients, and partners, as well as a 100% match from State, our team raised nearly $23,000 to support these exceptional athletes.
  • MADISON, Wis., Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On a recent Saturday morning, 10 State team members jumped into the freezing waters of Madison, Wis., to raise money for Special Olympics!
  • Through the generous donations of our team members, clients, and partners, as well as a 100% match from State, our team raised nearly $23,000 to support these exceptional athletes.
  • "This is one of my favorite events each year, and I am proud of how enthusiastically our team and their families support Special Olympics."

ROLLINS, INC. ANNOUNCES CHANGES TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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ATLANTA, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollins, Inc. (NYSE:ROL) ("Rollins" or the "Company"), a premier global consumer and commercial services company, today announced that Dale Jones has been nominated by the Board of Directors (the "Board") for election to the Board at the upcoming 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Annual Meeting").

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  • Mr. Jones is currently the CEO of MagnaVista Partners, which specializes in leadership development consulting with extensive global and domestic experience.
  • Mr. Nix joined the Rollins, Inc. Board in 2020 and has served as Lead Director since 2021.
  • Following the annual meeting, the Board will select a new Lead Director to replace Mr. Nix.
  • He brings a tremendous amount of governance and business expertise to Rollins, and I look forward to working with him," said Mr. Rollins.

Tim Hortons raises record-breaking $884,000 for Special Olympics Donut fundraiser, with 100 per cent of proceeds directly supporting Special Olympics athletes across Canada

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Friday, February 9, 2024
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TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons is proud to announce that a record-breaking $884,000 was raised through the sale of Special Olympics Donuts this year, with 100 per cent of proceeds being donated to Special Olympics Canada.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons is proud to announce that a record-breaking $884,000 was raised through the sale of Special Olympics Donuts this year, with 100 per cent of proceeds being donated to Special Olympics Canada.
  • "We'd like to thank each and every guest who supported our Special Olympics Donut fundraiser last weekend.
  • With your help, we were able to raise a record-breaking $884,000 that will directly support Special Olympics Canada athletes," says Axel Schwan, President of Tim Hortons.
  • "It has been incredible to see Canadians engage with this campaign and the amount of passion it generates for Special Olympics athletes and our movement," says Gail Hamamoto, Chief Executive Officer of Special Olympics Canada.

FanSided and Special Olympics Return to Super Bowl Media Row with Unified Reporting Team in Ongoing Commitment to Inclusion

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Monday, February 5, 2024
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LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past 11 years, Special Olympics has brought a unified presence of international celebrity supporters and Special Olympics athletes to Super Bowl Media Row. It is at Media Row that these athletes and supporters have an opportunity to share their stories of inclusion with global media outlets, to change stereotypes about people with intellectual disabilities and demonstrate how sports can level the playing field for all.

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  • FanSided Hires Special Olympics Florida Athlete and Sportscaster, Malcom Harris-Gowdie as Unified Reporter for all Super Bowl Week and Big Game Coverage
    LAS VEGAS, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- For the past 11 years, Special Olympics has brought a unified presence of international celebrity supporters and Special Olympics athletes to Super Bowl Media Row.
  • This year, Special Olympics has again partnered with sports and entertainment network FanSided to host a Unified reporting team at Super Bowl's Media Row.
  • Harris-Gowdie served on the first-ever Special Olympics Unified reporting team alongside FanSided during Super Bowl LVII.
  • His presence in our Super Bowl coverage reflects our ongoing commitment to diverse and insightful sports reporting," said Zach Best, Co-Founder & General Manager, FanSided.

Delta Dental of Tennessee Celebrates 25 Years of Giving Back

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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This year, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is celebrating 25 years of giving back to the community it calls home.

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  • This year, Delta Dental of Tennessee (Delta Dental) is celebrating 25 years of giving back to the community it calls home.
  • Delta Dental along with the company’s philanthropic arm, the Smile180 Foundation , supports the state’s dental colleges, children's hospitals, free and reduced-cost dental clinics, and other like-minded charities.
  • Kids Dental Day: In partnership with the Nashville Sounds, Neighborhood Health, Meharry College of Dentistry, and Jet Dental, Delta Dental of Tennessee presents Kids Dental Day in the summer to give kids access to free dental screenings and cleanings.
  • As part of the Delta Dental Plans Association, Delta Dental of Tennessee members have access to the largest dental network in the nation with more than 200,985 providers serving more than 538,819 locations.

Tim Hortons offers annual Special Olympics Donut from Feb. 2-4, with 100% of proceeds donated to Special Olympics Canada

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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For every Special Olympics Donut sold, 100 per cent of the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Canada to help athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities access more opportunities to reach their full potential in sport and in life.

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  • For every Special Olympics Donut sold, 100 per cent of the proceeds will be donated to Special Olympics Canada to help athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities access more opportunities to reach their full potential in sport and in life.
  • Each year, 100 per cent of the proceeds from each Special Olympics Donut sold are donated to Special Olympics Canada to help athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities access more opportunities to reach their full potential in sport and in life.
  • The Special Olympics Donut can be purchased at participating Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada starting today through Feb. 4.
  • When people buy the Special Olympics Donut at Tim Hortons, they are supporting and including athletes like me," shares Special Olympics figure skater, Emanuel Bou Lutfallah.