Project Angel Food

Tower Cancer Research Foundation Integrates Work and Assets of the Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research and Announces Visionary New CEO Christopher Clinton Conway

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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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Conway brings a wealth of philanthropic and executive leadership experience and counsel, and a passion for changing the course of cancer.

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  • Conway brings a wealth of philanthropic and executive leadership experience and counsel, and a passion for changing the course of cancer.
  • TCRF's Board of Directors voted in early January 2024 to integrate the work and assets of Dr. Susan Love (1948-2023), founder and Chief Visionary Officer of the Dr. Susan Love Foundation for Breast Cancer Research, into TCRF.
  • Dr. Love was an internationally renowned and compassionate trailblazer in the work to end breast cancer.
  • TCRF is now at the forefront of this work, extending its reach by establishing the Dr. Susan Love Fund for Breast Cancer Research .

City National Bank Vice Chairman of Entertainment Banking to Retire

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Los Angeles, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank today announced that Martha Henderson, vice chairman of Entertainment Banking, will retire on Feb. 2, 2024.

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  • Los Angeles, Jan. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank today announced that Martha Henderson, vice chairman of Entertainment Banking, will retire on Feb. 2, 2024.
  • “Since our founding in 1954, City National has had an unparalleled history of support for the entertainment industry, which is personified by Martha Henderson,” said Kelly Coffey, CEO City National Entertainment.
  • She joined City National in 1983 from Wells Fargo, where she launched her career in its private bank unit serving the entertainment industry.
  • When she joined City National, Henderson was just one of 16 colleagues on the bank’s Entertainment Banking team.

Medline Community Impact Grant Program awards 2023 grants to address health challenges

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Tuesday, November 21, 2023
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NORTHFIELD, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced that it has awarded grants to 10 non-profit organizations through its annual Community Impact Grant program. This community centered, results focused grant program selects charities that help re-direct adverse outcomes and improve the wellbeing of people, families and communities at large.

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  • NORTHFIELD, Ill., Nov. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced that it has awarded grants to 10 non-profit organizations through its annual Community Impact Grant program .
  • Since launching in 2018, Medline's Community Impact Grant program has donated a total of $1.4M to non-profit organizations across the United States.
  • "Medline is proud to be able to aid all of these organizations with this grant," said Karen Frey, senior philanthropy manager, Medline.
  • The Community Impact Grant program is just one program that Medline implements to address the social determinants of health.

GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY ANNOUNCES WORLD PREMIERE OF 'A CHRISTMAS BLESSING,' STARRING LORI LOUGHLIN, JAMES TUPPER, AND JESSE HUTCH, NOVEMBER 12

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Actress and producer Lori Loughlin was recently captured in a heartwarming moment, dedicating her time to volunteer in the bustling kitchen of Project Angel Food, a renowned Los Angeles-based charity committed to delivering medically tailored meals to critically ill individuals of all ages.

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  • Motivated by the warmth of her experiences with Project Angel Food, Loughlin incorporated the concept of serving others into her latest made-for-television movie project, A Christmas Blessing, which has its World Premiere, November 12 at 8 p.m. exclusively on Great American Family.
  • The heartwarming storyline unfolds as she inherits her deceased aunt's food pantry, Angel's Fare, leading her to host an unforgettable holiday feast for those in need.
  • I think that is so important, and I'm so proud to be a part of Project Angel Food."
  • Text Christmas to 877-999-1225 to find Great American Family.

Carol Burnett, Lily Tomlin, Martin Sheen, Magic Johnson & More Help Project Angel Food Reach Fundraising Goal of $800k During Two-Hour Live Television Event on KTLA 5

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif., June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The live broadcast of Project Angel Food's LEAD WITH LOVE 4 presented by City National Bank proved to be a resounding success on June 24, 2023. It surpassed its $800,000 goal with a remarkable total of $823,735 marking the fourth year in a row that the telethon's goal was met. The two-hour event aired live on KTLA 5.

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  • Emmy-winner Sheryl Lee Ralph opened the show, Carol Burnett made a rare television appearance, and Martin Sheen shared a special message to the viewers.
  • The night was filled with fan favorites, celebrity messages, an All-Star Phone Bank of celebrities taking donor calls, and musical performances.
  • A very special performance from Marie Osmond, who sang a tribute to her friend and Project Angel Food supporter, Olivia Newton-John.
  • Photos are by Tommaso Boddi/Getty Images for Project Angel Food: LINK HERE
    Lead with Love 4 Clips courtesy of KTLA for Project Angel Food.

L.A. Mayor Presents Project Angel Food's 16 Millionth Meal

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Tuesday, April 11, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub to tour, greet staff and volunteers, help prepare meals, and present the organization's milestone 16 millionth meal to a client living with serious illness. The April 10 celebration, held at 922 Vine Street, was the mayor's first official visit to a non-profit since beginning her term in January.

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  • Mayor Karen Bass presents milestone meal to client, prepares meals
    LOS ANGELES, April 10, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass joined Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub to tour, greet staff and volunteers, help prepare meals, and present the organization's milestone 16 millionth meal to a client living with serious illness.
  • In her remarks, Mayor Bass said, "It is my honor and pleasure to present this 16 millionth meal to a member of our community, Leon Williams.
  • Mayor Bass rolled up her sleeves and filled trays with stir-fry chicken and vegetables — one of Project Angel Food's most popular dishes.
  • Ayoub and Mayor Bass then counted down to meal 16 million which she presented to Leon.

Martha Henderson Becomes Vice Chairman of Entertainment Banking at City National Bank

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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank announced today that Martha Henderson, the bank’s long-standing executive vice president of Entertainment Banking, will assume the newly created role of vice chairman of Entertainment Banking.

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  • LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, Jan. 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- City National Bank announced today that Martha Henderson, the bank’s long-standing executive vice president of Entertainment Banking, will assume the newly created role of vice chairman of Entertainment Banking.
  • JaHan Wang, formerly head of Entertainment Banking on the East Coast, has been promoted to executive vice president of Entertainment Banking.
  • As vice chairman, Henderson will continue to play an important role in Entertainment Banking, specifically in the organization’s work with clients and on strategy.
  • When she joined City National, Henderson was one of just 16 colleagues on the bank’s fledgling Entertainment Banking team.

Have a Heart, Save a Heart Charity Forms New Alliances to Combat Women's Heart Disease and Announces 10th Annual Women's Heart Symposium

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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SANTA MONICA, Calif., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ten years ago, Dr. Nicole Weinberg, Dr. Sarina van der Zee and Dr. Alexandra Lajoie set out on a journey to educate more women about the dangers of heart disease. Few people are aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women, accounting for nearly 33% of all deaths. What started out as a modest group of local advocates has since blossomed into a growing charitable footprint. The foundation's flagship event is the annual Women's Heart Symposium (WHS), held at the stunning Hotel Casa del Mar. The event attracts top medical practitioners and celebrities from around the country, including Dr. Richard Wright of Pacific Heart Institute and actress Jennifer Beals of Flashdance and The L Word fame. Attendees watch seminars, learn about the latest methods and technology, and even participate in a live Q&A session with medical professionals.

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  • Few people are aware that heart disease is the number one killer of women, accounting for nearly 33% of all deaths.
  • What started out as a modest group of local advocates has since blossomed into a growing charitable footprint.
  • The foundation's flagship event is the annual Women's Heart Symposium (WHS), held at the stunning Hotel Casa del Mar.
  • Despite challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic over the last few years, Have A Heart, Save A Heart (HAHSAH) hosted a hybrid experience for Symposium participants that drew record attendance.

Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Volunteers at Project Angel Food on Thanksgiving

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Monday, November 28, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the early morning hours of Thanksgiving Day, Mayor Eric Garcetti joined Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub, celebrity supporters and 225 volunteers and staff to prepare and deliver 7,400 meals on Thanksgiving Day for seriously ill and housing insecure people throughout 4,700 square miles of L.A. County.

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  • Project Angel Food CEO Richard Ayoub said, "Mayor Eric Garcetti epitomizes what it is to be part of a community and lift one another through compassion and service.
  • For many of the celebrities joining Project Angel Food's Thanksgiving Day volunteer pool, the day was about sharing the experience with family.
  • Rinna reflected on the fact that Project Angel Food is the primary source of food for most of its clients.
  • Project Angel Food strives to end food insecurity and improve health outcomes of critically ill men, women and children in Los Angeles with Medically Tailored Meals, delivered with care and compassion.

Oprah Winfrey, Richard Gere & Sharon Stone Help Project Angel Food Set Fundraising Record During Two-Hour Live Television Event on KTLA 5 (Los Angeles)

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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LOS ANGELES, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Saturday July 23, 2022, Project Angel Food's LEAD WITH LOVE 3 presented by City National Bank, aired live on KTLA 5 and was a triumph, becoming the highest grossing night in the telethon's three-year history, with $1,172,970.00, outperforming their million-dollar goal by more than 17%.

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  • Oprah Winfrey opened the show, Richard Gere made a rare television appearance, and Lori Loughlin made her first non-acting television appearance in more than three-and-a-half-years.
  • The night was filled with fan favorites, celebrity messages, an All-Star Phone Bank of celebrities taking donor calls, and musical performances.
  • They have welcomed me with such open arms at a time when I was feeling particularly down and broken.
  • Video footage courtesy of KTLA for Project Angel Food.