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Henry Schein Donates Health Care Products to Support Special Olympics Healthy Athletes® Screenings at Special Olympics World Games Berlin 2023

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Wednesday, June 21, 2023
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The Healthy Athletes program offers health screenings and education to participating Special Olympics athletes with the goal of promoting healthy lifestyle choices and identifying problems that may need additional follow-up care.

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  • The Healthy Athletes program offers health screenings and education to participating Special Olympics athletes with the goal of promoting healthy lifestyle choices and identifying problems that may need additional follow-up care.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230620284688/en/
    Special Olympics/Dillon Vibes – Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics World Games 2023 in Berlin.
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    Henry Schein has supported Special Olympics since 2018 donating essential health care products to support programs in the United States, Canada, Germany, Israel, Jamaica, and the United Kingdom.
  • The donations to Special Olympics Healthy Athletes are an initiative of Henry Schein Cares , the company’s global corporate social responsibility program.

Hasbro Sponsors Special Olympics World Games Bringing the Power of Play and Inclusion to All

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a toy and game company, today announced its support for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games, held in Berlin June 17-25, 2023.

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  • Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ: HAS), a toy and game company, today announced its support for the upcoming Special Olympics World Games, held in Berlin June 17-25, 2023.
  • At the Special Olympics World Games, Hasbro will sponsor the Athlete Lounges and provide the company’s toys and games, including Monopoly, Clue, and Play-Doh for the “Hasbro Games Corner.” Hasbro is also the presenting sponsor of the Founders Reception, celebrating the legacy of Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who founded Special Olympics in 1968 and preserving her competitive spirit and relentless activism.
  • Special Olympics uses the power of sport to bring people together, similarly Hasbro’s toys and games promote togetherness and fun.
  • More than 100 young people representing over 45 Special Olympics programs will build inclusion by Activating Together at the Summit.

Special Olympics Florida Athletes Headed to World Games in Berlin

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Wednesday, June 14, 2023
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CLERMONT, Fla., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Fifteen Special Olympics Florida athletes and Unified partners are headed to Germany this month to compete in the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.

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  • CLERMONT, Fla., June 14, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  Fifteen Special Olympics Florida athletes and Unified partners are headed to Germany this month to compete in the 2023 Special Olympics World Games in Berlin.
  • Special Olympics Florida athletes and Unified partners going to the World Games include cyclists, tennis players, basketball players, and an open-water swimmer.
  • “We are incredibly proud of the Special Olympics Florida athletes who will join Special Olympics USA at the World Games in Berlin,” said Special Olympics Florida President & CEO Sherry Wheelock.
  • Special Olympics Florida athletes heading to Berlin include:
    The Alachua All Stars, a University of Florida Unified basketball team will also compete.

High Schooler empowers Youth with Nonprofit "Unlimited Potential", raises $100,000 for Sports Medicine Research and Advocacy

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Saturday, June 3, 2023
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Rakshith Srinivasan, a driven high school student from Eastside Preparatory School, Kirkland, WA, has founded a nonprofit organization called Unlimited Potential (UP).

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  • Rakshith Srinivasan, a driven high school student from Eastside Preparatory School, Kirkland, WA, has founded a nonprofit organization called Unlimited Potential (UP).
  • UP is dedicated to generating awareness and fundraising for sports medicine research, aiming to empower children with physical disabilities and chronic health conditions to participate in school sports with ease.
  • Rakshith Srinivasan's passion for sports medicine research and STEM awareness has led him to create UP and make a difference in the lives of young athletes within the community.
  • Unlimited Potential focuses on collaborating with sports medicine researchers, sports medicine research labs, orthopedic doctors and universities to raise awareness about groundbreaking research and to secure funds for hospitals and labs across North America.

OVER HALF A BILLION STREAMS PROPELS THE TRAGICALLY HIP'S BEST-SELLING COMPILATION 'YER FAVOURITES' TO DIAMOND CERTIFICATION STATUS

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Friday, June 2, 2023
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TORONTO, June 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Tragically Hip's best-selling greatest hits compilation, Yer Favourites, is now available on vinyl for the first time ever. Originally released digitally and as a two CD set on November 8, 2005, Yer Favourites, for which tracks were selected by the band's fans directly via their website, has soared past Diamond status at 14X Platinum (Diamond is 10X Platinum) and has over half a billion streams globally. The Tragically Hip is now the first Canadian band to achieve four Diamond-certified albums. Yer Favourites is the second best-selling compilation album ever in Canada* only behind The Beatles' 1. Buy Yer Favourites on vinyl here.

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  • The Tragically Hip is now the first Canadian band to achieve four Diamond-certified albums.
  • Yer Favourites is the second best-selling compilation album ever in Canada* only behind The Beatles' 1.
  • This special vinyl release is a must-have for any new or long-time listener of The Tragically Hip.
  • *Tracked by Music Canada as the second best-selling compilation album ever in Canada as of April 6, 2023.

Government of Canada hosts second annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion, kicking off National AccessAbility Week 2023

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, opened the second annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion.

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  • Today, the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough, opened the second annual Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion.
  • The congress will run from May 24 to 26, 2023, under the theme "Inclusion from the Start: From Possibilities to Practice."
  • Focus on this theme will continue during National AccessAbility Week 2023, which will take place from May 28 to June 4, 2023.
  • All Canadians are encouraged to visit the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion 2023 webpage to register or to obtain more information.

Government of Canada welcomes Canada's newest fishery officers

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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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SUMMERSIDE, PE , May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Fisheries and Oceans Canada is proud to welcome the latest troop of graduates to the ranks of Canada's contingent of over 600 fishery officers.

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  • SUMMERSIDE, PE , May 18, 2023 /CNW/ - Fisheries and Oceans Canada is proud to welcome the latest troop of graduates to the ranks of Canada's contingent of over 600 fishery officers.
  • Canada's fishery officers are professionally trained peace officers working in communities across our country to conserve and protect our freshwater and marine fisheries resources and habitats.
  • For more information on what it takes to become a fishery officer, please visit:
    "Congratulations to Canada's newest fishery officers, along with a special recognition for the first Francophone troop to graduate from the esteemed Atlantic Police Academy.
  • The Atlantic Police Academy values our partnership with Fisheries and Oceans Canada in providing this important training for the safety and success of all future fishery officers."

Aerotek's David Jordan Named to SIA's 2023 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Influencers List for Second Consecutive Year

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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This annual award recognizes business leaders from the workforce solutions ecosystem who are paving the way to create opportunities for historically excluded communities.

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  • This annual award recognizes business leaders from the workforce solutions ecosystem who are paving the way to create opportunities for historically excluded communities.
  • DJ is one of just 49 honorees named to the list, which SIA describes as a testament to those who have been advocating for others and having the tough conversations on DE&I.
  • Courageous Conversations is an enterprise-wide call that brings employees together to discuss sensitive issues across diversity, equity and inclusion.
  • To learn more about the SIA DE&I Influencers List and view the full list, visit SIA's website .

UAE, German Embassies Co-Host Event Celebrating 2023 Special Olympics World Games

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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Highlighting the global impact of Special Olympics to promote inclusion and opportunity for people with intellectual disabilities, the ambassadors of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the Federal Republic of Germany co-hosted an event in Washington, D.C. to celebrate the upcoming Special Olympics World Games, taking place in Berlin, Germany from 17-25 June.

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  • The Berlin Games come four years after the most recent World Games, which were held in Abu Dhabi, UAE in 2019.
  • "Four years ago, we committed to make the Abu Dhabi Games the most inclusive event in the 50-year history of Special Olympics.
  • Tonight, it is my honor to pass on the torch of the Special Olympics World Games to our German friends.
  • Dr. Shriver stated: "We at Special Olympics are so incredibly excited for the upcoming Berlin Games.

Global Digital Rewards and Payments Provider Tango® Facilitates More Than $10 Million in Non-Profit Donations Through Its Platform

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Monday, May 8, 2023
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SEATTLE, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tango, a leading rewards and payments company, today reached a key milestone: More than $10 million in donations for non-profit organizations have been facilitated through its platform.

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  • SEATTLE, May 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tango, a leading rewards and payments company, today reached a key milestone: More than $10 million in donations for non-profit organizations have been facilitated through its platform.
  • Tango works with companies that use rewards, incentives, and payments to drive business results in employee recognition, team engagement, client acquisition, customer loyalty, incentivized research, and others.
  • Tango’s customers seamlessly connect with Tango and then have access to more than 1,000 digital merchant gift cards, prepaid cards, and charitable donation choices.
  • The company has led the industry into the digital age, provided material innovation around non-profits, and now leads the industry as it becomes increasingly global.