Special Olympics

PlayVS and the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Network Sign Multi-Year Partnership to Expand Varsity Esports Across the U.S.

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayVS the leading esports platform for high school leagues in North America, has announced that it has extended its official partnership with the National Federation of High School Associations (NFHS) Network through 2028. In partnership with the NFHS Network, PlayVS will expand its mission to bring the powerful benefits of esports to students everywhere.

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  • In partnership with the NFHS Network, PlayVS will expand its mission to bring the powerful benefits of esports to students everywhere.
  • Since partnering in 2018, PlayVS and the NFHS Network have propelled high school esports into the mainstream.
  • Together, the two have transformed high school esports into one of the fastest-growing sports in the country.
  • Nearly half (45%) of surveyed players say that esports are their very first experience participating in an extracurricular school activity.

NeuroCatch's Dr. Ryan C. N. D'Arcy Joins the Brain Health Summit at Leigh Steinberg's Annual Super Bowl Party

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
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BOSTON, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- NeuroCatch Inc., a leading medical device company that enables rapid access to an objective assessment of brain health at the point of care, today announced its President and CSO, Dr. Ryan C. N. D'Arcy, will be a panelist at the Brain Health Summit, part of Leigh Steinberg's 37th annual Super Bowl Party on Feb. 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. The panel's focus on brain health, especially in the context of cognitive evaluation, is tightly aligned with the core focus of Dr. D'Arcy and the work he leads with NeuroCatch across professional sports teams and numerous healthcare centers.

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  • The 11th Annual Brain Health Summit will be led by Dr. Nicole F. Roberts and will feature experts on how neurodiversity and differences in cognitive function over time broaden our understanding of health and performance.
  • "Leigh's Super Bowl Party and Brain Health Summit brings together leaders in medicine, science, professional sports, and advocacy, and I'm honored to be part of this unique community that is dedicated to advancing brain health," said Dr. D'Arcy.
  • Brain health is health, and we owe it to these athletes to make meaningful changes to address these serious issues."
  • The Brain Health Summit will be held at the Ahern Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev., from 12-1 p.m. PT.

The TD Charitable Foundation Awards Grant to Special Olympics Florida to Improve Hearing Health of Duval County Residents

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To improve and support the hearing health of Duval County residents with intellectual disabilities, TD Charitable Foundation has awarded Special Olympics Florida a grant of $25,000.

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  • JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Jan. 24, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To improve and support the hearing health of Duval County residents with intellectual disabilities, TD Charitable Foundation has awarded Special Olympics Florida a grant of $25,000.
  • Healthy Hearing is just one of eight health discipline screenings offered to persons with intellectual disabilities through Special Olympics Florida’s Healthy Athletes initiative.
  • The TD Charitable Foundation grant will help Special Olympics Florida provide Healthy Hearing screenings to Duval County’s Special Olympics athletes and help recruit audiologists to serve as clinical directors.
  • "The TD Charitable Foundation is proud to be able to support Special Olympics Florida, by providing this much needed hearing program to Special Olympics athletes across Duval county," said Nick Miceli, Metro Florida Regional President.

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

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Monday, January 29, 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.
  • TORONTO, Jan. 29, 2024 /CNW/ - Tim Hortons is proud to be partnering with Special Olympics Canada for a fifth year to raise funds for athletes through the sale of Special Olympics Donuts, available at Tims restaurants across Canada from Feb. 2-4.
  • The Special Olympics Donut can be purchased at participating Tim Hortons restaurants across Canada Feb. 2 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.

Special Olympics Florida and Publix Super Markets Light the Torch for Athletes with Intellectual Disabilities

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Thursday, January 11, 2024
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CLERMONT, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida and Publix Super Markets are teaming up once again on a mission-driven collaboration to help Special Olympics athletes throughout Florida and the southeast United States.

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  • CLERMONT, Fla., Jan. 11, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Special Olympics Florida and Publix Super Markets are teaming up once again on a mission-driven collaboration to help Special Olympics athletes throughout Florida and the southeast United States.
  • “When Special Olympics Florida was founded in 1972, Publix was there, supporting our athletes from the very beginning,” said Special Olympics Florida President and CEO Sherry Wheelock.
  • We are profoundly grateful to Publix associates and customers for being part of the Special Olympics Florida team.”
    Both Special Olympics Florida and Publix have a long history of working to improve the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
  • Special Olympics Florida offers year-round sports training and competition, critical health services, leadership development, and inclusive programming for its athletes.

Revolutionizing Scoliosis Treatment: Dr. Zeke Harkleroad Achieves Remarkable Results Through Groundbreaking Technology

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, has long been a challenge for both patients and healthcare professionals.

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  • Scoliosis, a condition characterized by an abnormal curvature of the spine, has long been a challenge for both patients and healthcare professionals.
  • Dr. Zeke has dedicated his career to finding cutting-edge solutions, and his latest advancements in technology are set to redefine the landscape of scoliosis treatment .
  • Key features of the revolutionary technology include:
    Precision Diagnosis: Dr. Zeke employs state-of-the-art diagnostic tools that provide unparalleled precision in identifying the specific characteristics of each patient's scoliosis.
  • To learn more about Dr. Zeke's groundbreaking technology and the incredible results achieved by his patients, visit https://www.dr-zeke.com/scoliosis-treatments .

HERD Joins Forces With Local Truckers to Raise Money for Special Olympics Manitoba

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Wednesday, November 22, 2023
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  HERD, a leading manufacturer of front-end protection and truck accessories, recently took part in the Special Olympics Manitoba Truck Ride hosted by the Manitoba Trucking Association.

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  • WINNIPEG, Manitoba, Nov. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  HERD, a leading manufacturer of front-end protection and truck accessories, recently took part in the Special Olympics Manitoba Truck Ride hosted by the Manitoba Trucking Association.
  • Together, they celebrated the accomplishments of Special Olympics athletes and raised money to support their year-round programming.
  • As the convoy of trucks paraded through Winnipeg’s scenic routes, the excitement of the Special Olympics athletes was palpable.
  • HERD remains dedicated to continuing the tradition of giving back, ensuring that organizations like Special Olympics Manitoba continue to receive the vital support they need.

PPM America Repeats As One of the “Best Places to Work in Money Management”

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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For the fourth time, PPM America, Inc. (PPM) has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments.

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  • For the fourth time, PPM America, Inc. (PPM) has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231211862067/en/
    The Polar Plunge supporting the Special Olympics is one of the many philanthropic activities PPM America participates in throughout the year.
  • Since 2012, Pensions & Investments has produced the Best Places to Work in Money Management list to highlight top employers in the money management industry.
  • For a complete list of the Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management 2023 winners, including PPM, and profiles of the top 100 firms across size categories, go to www.pionline.com/BPTW2023 .

Lori A. Meyer Named Chief Information Officer at First Interstate

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Friday, December 1, 2023
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First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK) (“First Interstate” or the “Company”) has appointed Lori A. Meyer as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (“CIO”).

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  • First Interstate BancSystem, Inc. (NASDAQ: FIBK) (“First Interstate” or the “Company”) has appointed Lori A. Meyer as Executive Vice President and Chief Information Officer (“CIO”).
  • “Lori has been serving as interim CIO since the end of June and has demonstrated exceptional leadership, implementing significant changes and improvements in our IT infrastructure,” said FIBK President and CEO Kevin Riley.
  • Meyer also managed the Bank’s Operations Branch Support Division from 2007 to 2013.
  • An active community volunteer, Meyer regularly volunteers with Special Olympics and is passionate about supporting programs that help teens combat hunger, homelessness, and mental health challenges.

Special Olympics athletes surprised with billboard reveal in New York City

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On this Giving Tuesday, two Special Olympics athletes are being surprised with a billboard reveal in New York City, where they are the faces of a new campaign titled, "Yeah, I am Special." Joshua Olds from Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and Madi "Maddog" Madory from Oklahoma City, Okla. are debuting limited-edition sweatshirts that declare, "Yeah, I am Special," on shoppable billboards in New York City, reclaiming and redefining what it truly means to be special.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On this Giving Tuesday, two Special Olympics athletes are being surprised with a billboard reveal in New York City, where they are the faces of a new campaign titled, "Yeah, I am Special."
  • "Our founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, asked Special Olympics athletes to 'be brave in the attempt.'
  • And whether it's from a billboard on Broadway, or at a local practice or competition, Special Olympics athletes bravely remind us all what it means to be extraordinary every day.
  • This activation is part of Special Olympics' larger "The Revolution Is Inclusion" campaign and has been spearheaded by full-service independent advertising agency Tombras.