New York City Marathon

TEAM OF 50 INDIVIDUALS IMPACTED BY DIABETES PREPARE FOR THE 2023 TCS NEW YORK CITY MARATHON

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

SAN MATEO, Calif., Aug. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On November 5, diabetes nonprofit Beyond Type 1 will join more than 550 official charity partners and philanthropists raising awareness and funds while participating in the world's largest marathon, the TCS New York City Marathon. This year, the organization is expanding its 50-person team, Beyond Type Run, to include people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as well as caregivers to those living with diabetes.

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  • This year, the organization is expanding its 50-person team, Beyond Type Run, to include people living with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as well as caregivers to those living with diabetes.
  • "From novice runners to advanced, our team is made up of courageous individuals fighting for a better future.
  • The TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $440 million for more than 1,000 nonprofit organizations since its establishment in 2006.
  • Prior to the start of the official program, the New York City Marathon had served as a voice for individual philanthropic runners since the 1980s.

Ballroom Bliss on Central Park South

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Tuesday, August 15, 2023

What was once the grand ballroom of the Barbizon-Plaza Hotel, 106 Central Park South, Residence 3A, offers incredible views of New York’s famed NYC Central Park and nearly 3,000 square feet of living space that was recently reimagined by the Interior Marketing Group design team.

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  • What was once the grand ballroom of the Barbizon-Plaza Hotel, 106 Central Park South, Residence 3A, offers incredible views of New York’s famed NYC Central Park and nearly 3,000 square feet of living space that was recently reimagined by the Interior Marketing Group design team.
  • "We chose low-profile curved sofas in subtle grey upholstery to compliment the inherent visual interest of this room and the jaw-dropping views of Central Park through the soundproof floor-to-ceiling windows," explains Cheryl Eisen, founder of IMG.
  • "Anchored in the heart of Manhattan's iconic Central Park South skyline, this exquisite condo residence embodies sophistication and elegance," adds Matthew Perceval, Head of Investment Sales on The Field Team at Sotheby's International Realty.
  • The apartment's 50' planting terrace along Central Park South is ideal for front-row seats to annual city events, including the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and NYC Marathon.

Designer Brands Launches First-Ever Le TIGRE Brand Footwear Line

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Monday, August 14, 2023

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Designer Brands Inc., one of the world's largest designers, producers, and retailers of footwear and accessories, announced today the launch of the first-ever footwear line by Le TIGRE, an iconic New York City sportswear brand and disrupter of classic casual American style since 1977. Designer Brands is flexing its power as a brand-building engine with a bold foray into the athleisure footwear category.

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  • "The process of envisioning, defining, and bringing the essence of Le TIGRE to life in footwear has been an exciting journey.
  • "Launching the new Le TIGRE footwear collection strengthens our Owned Brands portfolio and aligns with our goal of doubling sales of Owned Brands by 2026.
  • "This is a monumental occasion for Le TIGRE as we embark on a footwear journey with industry leader, Designer Brands," said Ike Franco, Chief Executive Officer of Le TIGRE.
  • Designer Brands holds a one third interest of the Le TIGRE brand and will exclusively design and produce Le TIGRE footwear to be sold primarily through DSW and The Shoe Company direct-to-consumer stores and .com channels, in addition to select wholesale accounts and through letigreglobal.com.

HOKA Announces Launch of the Rocket X 2: All-New and Completely Redefined

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

GOLETA, Calif., March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HOKA®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), is proud to announce the launch of the all new Rocket X 2, the brand's most pinnacle performance road racing shoe created to date. The Rocket X 2 is engineered for the most competitive, discerning athletes on the road, and was designed specifically with feedback and insights from HOKA's roster of elite road runners and triathletes. The Rocket X 2 brings bold new geometries and compounds to life, now available on HOKA.com and at retailers nationwide. https://www.hoka.com/en/us/

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  • The Rocket X 2 brings bold new geometries and compounds to life, now available on HOKA.com and at retailers nationwide.
  • https://www.hoka.com/en/us/
    The Rocket X 2 was created for elite and long distance runners.
  • The advancement of plate technology, geometry, and foam compounds has risen to a previously untapped level in the Rocket X 2.
  • The Rocket X 2 is available for purchase today at HOKA.com and at authorized HOKA dealers worldwide.

Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon

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Friday, March 10, 2023

CHICAGO, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5.

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  • CHICAGO, March 10, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) has been named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon, which takes place on Sunday, November 5.
  • FSR has five slots for runners to apply for Team Rally for Sarcoidosis at the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon this fall.
  • FSR will be supporting runners by providing fundraising resources and tools to help them prepare for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon.
  • “We are thrilled to be named an Official Charity Partner for the 2023 TCS New York City Marathon for the first time in the organization’s history,” said Mary McGowan, FSR’s Chief Executive Officer.

FRED’S TEAM MAKES HISTORY BY RAISING $100 MILLION FOR CANCER RESEARCH

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Thursday, November 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freds Team, MSKs running program, has made history by surpassing $100 million in total funds raised for cancer research.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Freds Team, MSKs running program, has made history by surpassing $100 million in total funds raised for cancer research.
  • Over the years, the Freds Team community has equipped hundreds of MSK cancer experts to make groundbreaking discoveries that continue to transform what it means to be diagnosed with cancer.
  • Freds Team runners choose the area of cancer research they want to support.
  • Freds Team has allocated more than $35 million to the Aubrey Fund for Pediatric Cancer Research, which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year.

Flow Beverage Corp. Activates at TCS New York City Marathon as Official Water Partner

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (Flow or the Company) today announced that Flow Alkaline Spring Water will be available to runners at the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6th, as part of its continued partnership with the New York Road Runners (NYRR).

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  • Flow Beverage Corp. (TSX:FLOW; OTCQX:FLWBF) (Flow or the Company) today announced that Flow Alkaline Spring Water will be available to runners at the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday, November 6th, as part of its continued partnership with the New York Road Runners (NYRR).
  • Visitors and runners can expect over 289,000 units of Flow to be available during the marathon and Flow will be activating on-site with hydration stations and Flow-branded Cheer zones.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221101005591/en/
    Flows Founder and CEO, Nicholas Reichenbach, said, We are pleased that we will be the official water partner of the TSC New York City Marathon, reaching millions of fans across North America.
  • The TCS New York City Marathon is one of the largest sporting events in the world, with over 50,000 runners per year historically, and millions of spectators watching in-person and worldwide.

U.S. Landmarks to Shine the Light on Pancreatic Cancer on Thursday, Nov. 17, World Pancreatic Cancer Day

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

SEYMOUR, Conn., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- During November, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month, Project Purple is working to shine a light on one of the deadliest cancers in the United States. Forty-three landmarks in 24 states are helping by lighting up purple on Thursday, Nov. 17, World Pancreatic Cancer Day. Among the places lighting up are: Niagara Falls, the Boston Bridges, Manhattan's Helmsley Building, Seattle's Great Wheel, the Delaware State Capitol, and city halls in Cleveland; Boston; Rochester, Minn.; and Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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  • According to the American Cancer Society, risk factors include:
    Obesity: Obese people (body mass index of 30 or more) are about 20 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.
  • Smoking: People who smoke have about twice the risk of getting pancreatic cancer than those who have never smoked.
  • Project Purple will be marking Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month beyond the Shine the Light campaign.
  • In 2022, more 15,000 individuals have competed in about 25 events to support Project Purple's mission of a world without pancreatic cancer.

CreatorCart Released First Public Beta To Give Brands And Creators A New Revenue Channel

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CreatorCart, a creator-focused social commerce solution extends the engagement between brands and customers through SMS marketing, announced it is now available for public beta use by brands, influencers, and creators. The private beta version of CreatorCart has already helped reveal the purchasing power of personal brands of all sizes within the creator economy. Current beta users receive never-before-seen insights, the opportunity to segment and further engage their core followers, and build lasting relationships from social media. With CreatorCart, brands experience 10x more purchases, less abandoned carts and effective long term influencer partnerships.

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  • The private beta version of CreatorCart has already helped reveal the purchasing power of personal brands of all sizes within the creator economy.
  • With CreatorCart, brands experience 10x more purchases, less abandoned carts and effective long term influencer partnerships.
  • CreatorCart is enabling a digital sales force by creating a new revenue stream for brands and content creators.
  • "CreatorCart is enabling a digital sales force by creating a new revenue stream for brands and content creators," said Ryan Mulcock, Co-founder and CEO of CreatorCart.

The Bone Heath and Osteoporosis Foundation is Named an Official Charity Partner of the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon

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Thursday, October 13, 2022

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6, 2022. BHOF will be among the 500 official charity partners providing thousands of runners the opportunity to run in the world's most popular marathon.

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  • The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6, 2022.
  • ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) was named an Official Charity Partner for the 2022 TCS New York City Marathon, taking place on November 6, 2022.
  • Since its inception in 2006, the TCS New York City Marathon Official Charity Partner Program has raised more than $400 million for more than 1,000 worthy nonprofit organizations across the globe.
  • NYRR's premier event, and the largest marathon in the world, is the TCS New York City Marathon.