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Broadway Belts for PFF! Extravaganza Raises Voices and Funds for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

CHICAGO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prepare for a night of pure Broadway magic as the stars align for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's (PFF) 14th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!

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  • CHICAGO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Prepare for a night of pure Broadway magic as the stars align for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's (PFF) 14th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!
  • "The Broadway community stands together in solidarity with those affected by pulmonary fibrosis," said Julie Halston.
  • Since its inception, Broadway Belts for PFF!, has raised over $3 million for PF research and support programs.
  • To purchase tickets and for more information about Broadway Belts for PFF!, visit broadwaybeltsforpff.org .

Broadway Stars Take Center Stage in 14th Anniversary Benefit for Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A constellation of renowned Broadway stars is set to grace the stage for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's (PFF) 14th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!

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  • CHICAGO, Jan. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- A constellation of renowned Broadway stars is set to grace the stage for the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's (PFF) 14th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!
  • The benefit concert promises an evening of unforgettable performances aimed at raising funds and awareness for the more than 250,000 Americans living with pulmonary fibrosis.
  • "Broadway stars are raising their voices in support of people with pulmonary fibrosis," said actress Julie Halston.
  • Broadway Belts for PFF!, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's single-largest fundraiser, has raised over $3 million to drive PF research and to support those living with the disease.

Vladri unveils 'Boundless': A Nexus of Seven Physical Artworks, 833 NFTs, and 833 Premium.com Domain Names

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vladri has unveiled 'Boundless', a groundbreaking collection which harmoniously fuses traditional art with the digital realm. Comprising seven distinct physical artworks (acrylics on canvas 264 x 163 cm), the collection transcends conventional boundaries, offering 833 carefully deconstructed NFTs, each embodying a specific segment of the original paintings. Further enhancing the collection's value, these NFTs are each associated with 833 unique premium .com domain name. The Boundless collection represents a pioneering nexus of artistic creativity, digital assets, and tangible value.

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  • Subsequently, each collector has four years to claim their physical artwork and the associated premium .com domain name.
  • NEW YORK, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Vladri has unveiled 'Boundless', a groundbreaking collection which harmoniously fuses traditional art with the digital realm.
  • Further enhancing the collection's value, these NFTs are each associated with 833 unique premium .com domain name.
  • Explore the 833 domain names integrated into the Boundless collection:

MTV Entertainment Studios Awards Grants to 22 Non-Profit Organizations in More Than 20 Cities Across the Country for Third Annual Mental Health Action Day on May 18

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Thursday, April 6, 2023

NEW YORK, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MTV Entertainment Studios announced today 22 non-profit organizations in more than 20 cities that will receive grant funding for local activations taking place on the third annual Mental Health Action Day on Thursday, May 18, 2023.

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  • Mental Health Action Day was founded to shift mental health culture from awareness to action and is powered by a growing coalition of more than 1800 nonprofits, brands, government agencies and influential leaders from more than 32 countries.
  • "We are thrilled to empower these 22 organizations to reach local young people, deepen their relationships with local communities and drive mental health actions on the third annual Mental Health Action Day."
  • Join them in shifting the mental health culture from awareness to action on Mental Health Action Day on May 18, 2023.
  • 2023 MTV Entertainment Studios' Mental Health Action Day Grant Winners:
    The Benji Project (Strongertowns) | Port Townsend, Washington | A multisensory pop-up event, or Sensory Fair, open to all community members free of charge.

Morgan Stanley Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Announces Second Cohort of Innovation Award Winners

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Monday, February 27, 2023

The winners were selected by experts from the Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, which brings together leaders from Morgan Stanley, its Foundation and prominent nonprofits in the children's mental health space.

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  • The winners were selected by experts from the Alliance for Children’s Mental Health, which brings together leaders from Morgan Stanley, its Foundation and prominent nonprofits in the children's mental health space.
  • “This year’s Innovation Award winners are advancing compelling programs with potential to effect powerful change across a range of communities and topics,” said Ted Pick, Co-President at Morgan Stanley and Chair of the Alliance for Children’s Mental Health Advisory Board.
  • K-12 Daily Mental Health Check-In: Captures relevant mental health information from students on a daily basis and delivers it to educators and school counselors using an interactive tool.
  • Black Youth Mental Health in the Shop: Provides trauma-informed mental health training to barbers and stylists specifically for working with Black youth, leads workshops to train parents as mental health advocates, and sponsors free youth haircut events to raise awareness about youth mental health.

Screen Media Acquires Jon Hamm and Tina Fey-Led Thriller Maggie Moore(s)

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Thursday, February 9, 2023

Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, today announced the acquisition of all North American rights to the true-crime-inspired thriller Maggie Moore(s).

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  • Screen Media, a Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment (Nasdaq: CSSE) company, today announced the acquisition of all North American rights to the true-crime-inspired thriller Maggie Moore(s).
  • Directed by John Slattery and written by Paul Bernbaum, the film reunites Slattery with his Emmy-winning Mad Men co-star, Jon Hamm (Top Gun Maverick, Confess, Fletch).
  • Screen Media is planning a theatrical release in June, followed by a digital release later that month.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230209005734/en/
    Screen Media acquires Jon Hamm and Tina Fey-led thriller "Maggie Moore(s)."

Grammy-nominated artist Nicole Zuraitis to perform Grammy-winning Song of the Year "Just Like That" at Broadway Belts for PFF! on March 6 at SONY Hall

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Wednesday, February 15, 2023

CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy-nominee Nicole Zuraitis has joined the line-up of Broadway celebrities performing at the 13th annual Broadway Belts for PFF! Nicole Zuraitis received a 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement, Instrument and Vocal of Dolly Parton's "Jolene."

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  • CHICAGO, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Grammy-nominee Nicole Zuraitis has joined the line-up of Broadway celebrities performing at the 13th annual Broadway Belts for PFF!
  • Nicole Zuraitis received a 2019 Grammy nomination for Best Arrangement, Instrument and Vocal of Dolly Parton's "Jolene."
  • Creighton, whose mother, Joan, passed away from PF at the young age of 60, has supported Broadway Belts for PFF!
  • To purchase tickets and for more information about Broadway Belts for PFF!, visit BroadwayBeltsforPFF.org .

The Week in Press Releases: 9 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, February 3, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • In addition to these popular releases, several must-read earnings reports crossed the wire this week, including the quarterly results for GM , Meta , and McDonald's .
  • These are just a few of the recent press releases that consumers and the media should know about.
  • Photos and Videos: Thousands of multimedia assets are available to download and include in a journalist or blogger's next story.
  • Related Resources: Our journalist- and blogger-focused blog, Beyond Bylines , features regular media news roundups, writing tips, upcoming events, and more.

BROADWAY BELTS FOR PFF! Celebrates 13th Anniversary

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Thursday, January 19, 2023

CHICAGO, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Broadway celebrities will perform their favorite show tunes at the 13th Annual Broadway Belts for PFF!, the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation's (PFF) premier gala, on Monday, March 6, at Sony Hall in New York City. The extraordinary evening of stellar performances also features a cocktail reception, three-course dinner and after party to benefit individuals living with pulmonary fibrosis (PF). In-person and virtual tickets are available at broadwaybeltsforpff.org.

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  • Broadway stars will take to the stage in an epic celebration at Broadway Belts for PFF!
  • "For one evening each year, Broadway Belts for PFF!
  • Creighton, whose mother, Joan, passed away from PF at the young age of 59, has supported Broadway Belts for PFF!
  • Last year, Halston and Creighton raised a record-breaking $138,000 during the live auction at Broadway Belts for PFF!

NONPROFIT HAS TRAINED OVER 2,000 BARBERS TO BE MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATES AND WILL NOW BEGIN TRAINING WOMEN IN THE BEAUTY INDUSTRY

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

ATLANTA, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Confess Project of America, "America's First Mental Health Awareness Movement" that trains barbers in Black communities to be Mental Health Advocates announced today that they are officially launching their Beauty Coalition on Monday, January 30th from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. EST at the Health and Style Institute (HSI) at 2450 Piedmont Rd, Suite 100 Atlanta, GA 30324. The purpose of the Beauty Coalition is to continue to raise Mental Health Awareness for the Black community in the place where Black women have always felt comfortable - in the beauty salon. Trained members of the Beauty Coalition will be armed with Mental Health Advocate tools and techniques to better serve their clients and ultimately have a positive impact on their communities. 

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  • Trained members of the Beauty Coalition will be armed with Mental Health Advocate tools and techniques to better serve their clients and ultimately have a positive impact on their communities.
  • Why should Women in the Beauty Industry become trained Mental Health Advocates?
  • The organization trains barbers across the U.S. to be Mental Health Advocates, so they can effectively support their clients and community.
  • At the launch event, we will have a free Mental Health Advocacy training, resources, lunch, vendors, networking opportunities, and a panelist discussion with various Mental Health Advocates and Women in the beauty industry.