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Mental Health App WhiteFlag Joins Kevin O'Leary-Backed StartEngine to Secure Funding

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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DENVER, Aug. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WhiteFlag, a mental health app designed for individuals seeking 24/7 peer-to-peer support and connection, today announced the launch of its 90-day fundraising campaign through Kevin O'Leary-backed StartEngine, a renowned crowdsourcing platform. Through this initiative, WhiteFlag aims to further expand its growing user base and accelerate app development to support individuals on their mental health journeys.

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  • Through this initiative, WhiteFlag aims to further expand its growing user base and accelerate app development to support individuals on their mental health journeys.
  • Established in 2020 by four Myrtle Beach, South Carolina natives, WhiteFlag has gained attention for destigmatizing mental health and fostering authentic connections.
  • While other health and well-being apps require trained professionals, WhiteFlag prioritizes genuine interactions, support and comradery with real people experiencing similar challenges.
  • Funding received from StartEngine will play a crucial role in improving WhiteFlag's app features and abilities.

LEADERS FROM AROUND THE WORLD TO UNITE IN THE NAME OF INCLUSION AT THE BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN BLOOMINGTON, INDIANA

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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The Opening Ceremonies (open to media) will take place at the Indiana University Auditorium from 8 p.m. - 10 p.m. on Friday, July 21, and will include a welcome address from Anthony K. Shriver, Founder and Chairman of Best Buddies International, as well as the annual Best Buddies International chapter awards. This year's notables scheduled to attend include several members of the cast of the film Champions --- Joshua Felder, Madison Tevlin, and James Day Keith; Miss USA 2022 Morgan Romano and Miss Teen USA 2022 Faron Medhi, Billy Blanks, Jr., Yahoo Reporter and former contestant on the Bachelor, Garin Flowers; Actors Jensen Gering and Tanner Stine; and Indiana's very own Kid Quill will also be in attendance.  

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  • After a three-year absence from the conference being in person due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the theme for this year is Reunited for Inclusion.
  • The conference will prepare the organization's students leaders to be strong, passionate forerunners as they promote the mission of Best Buddies in their local schools and communities and inspire the world one person at a time.
  • The conference will celebrate the incredible impact volunteers with and without IDD are making in the world as a result of their leadership and commitment to the Best Buddies mission.
  • The conference theme will focus on the values of belonging, friendship, and inclusion strategies and provide conference attendees with an opportunity to network with their peers from states and countries around the world.

Miss Nebraska USA Sarah Rose Summers Crowned Miss USA

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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Sarah Rose Summers graduated cum laude from Texas Christian University andrecently finished her clinical rotations to become a certified Child Life Specialist.

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  • Sarah Rose Summers graduated cum laude from Texas Christian University andrecently finished her clinical rotations to become a certified Child Life Specialist.
  • Top Three: Miss Nebraska USA Sarah Rose Summers; Miss North Carolina USA Caelynn Miller-Keyes; Miss Nevada USA Carolina Urrea
    Top Five: Miss Nevada USA Carolina Urrea; Miss Florida USA Gnesis Dvila; Miss Nebraska USA Sarah Rose Summers; Miss North Carolina USA Caelynn Miller-Keyes; Miss South Dakota USA Madison Nipe
    Top Ten: Miss California USA Kelley Johnson; Miss Maine USA Marina Gray; Miss Tennessee USA Alexandra Harper; Miss New Jersey Alexa Noone; Miss Nebraska USA Sarah Rose Summers; Miss North Carolina USA Caelynn Miller-Keyes; Miss Georgia USA Marianny Egurrola; Miss South Dakota USA Madison Nipe; Miss Nevada USA Carolina Urrea; Miss Florida USA Gnesis Dvila
    Top Fifteen: Miss South Dakota USA Madison Nipe; Miss Georgia USA Marianny Egurrola; Miss Maine USA Marina Gray; Miss Texas USA Logan Lester; Miss New Jersey USA Alexa Noone; Miss Nebraska USA Sarah Rose Summers; Miss Florida USA Gnesis Dvila; Miss Nevada USA Carolina Urrea; Miss Massachusetts USA Alissa Latham; Miss Maryland USA Brittany Nicolette; Miss Tennessee USA Alexandra Harper; Miss Oregon USA Toneata Morgan; Miss North Carolina USA Caelynn Miller-Keyes; Miss Michigan USA Elizabeth Johnson; Miss California USA Kelley Johnson.
  • Sarah will reside in New York City while she fulfills her duties as Miss USA for the year.
  • MISS UNIVERSE, MISS USA, and MISS TEEN USA programs provide the 10,000 women who participate annually an international platform to affect positive change through influential humanitarian and professional efforts.