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JDRF Announces National Volunteer Award Recipients at Annual One Conference

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
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The volunteers were recognized with the awards at JDRF's annual One Conference on Feb. 6, 2024.

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  • The volunteers were recognized with the awards at JDRF's annual One Conference on Feb. 6, 2024.
  • Award recipients include:
    "For over 50 years, JDRF's progress has been fueled by strong, passionate volunteer leaders," said Aaron Kowalski, Ph.D., JDRF CEO.
  • The Jim Tyree Award recognizes a volunteer leader who has made a significant and noteworthy contribution to JDRF during their tenure of service.
  • Adam is a dynamic volunteer partner who consistently puts the needs of JDRF and the T1D community first.

The Huntsman Family Foundation and James "JB" Brown Emmy Award Broadcaster Announce Global Movement to End Stigma of Mental Health

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Friday, February 2, 2024
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SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Huntsman Family Foundation is heading to Las Vegas to begin its groundbreaking "Message of Hope" to end the stigma associated with Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction. The Huntsman Family Foundation is committed to providing comprehensive cancer treatment, mental health, and substance use disorders treatment. Through groundbreaking research and support, we cultivate hope and remind you, "You are not the only one." The Huntsman Family Foundation will be working with James "JB" Brown, the host of CBS NFL Today, as it engages with several long-standing initiatives that lift humanity and increase awareness, including:

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  • The Huntsman Family Foundation is heading to Las Vegas to continue its groundbreaking movement to end the stigma associated with Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction.
  • SALT LAKE CITY, Feb. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Huntsman Family Foundation is heading to Las Vegas to begin its groundbreaking "Message of Hope" to end the stigma associated with Mental Health, Suicide, and Addiction.
  • The Huntsman Family Foundation is committed to providing comprehensive cancer treatment, mental health, and substance use disorders treatment.
  • The family is building a more just world where mental health has parity with physical health, and no one suffers in silence."

Otro Capital Welcomes New Strategic Investors Into Its €200 Million Investment in Formula 1 Team, Alpine Racing Ltd

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Tuesday, October 17, 2023
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On June 26, 2023, Otro Capital announced a €200 million strategic investment in Alpine Racing Ltd (“Alpine F1”), the Formula 1 team backed by the Renault Group.

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  • On June 26, 2023, Otro Capital announced a €200 million strategic investment in Alpine Racing Ltd (“Alpine F1”), the Formula 1 team backed by the Renault Group.
  • Alec Scheiner, Otro Capital: “We are honored at Otro Capital to be joined by this particular group of investors into our Alpine F1 investment in partnership with RedBird Capital Partners and Maximum Effort Investments.
  • The opportunity to lead an investor group with Travis in Alpine F1 alongside Otro Capital was one I couldn’t pass up.
  • Eberg sees this partnership as the vehicle for best leveraging its strengths for the benefit of Alpine Racing and the broader F1 ecosystem.”

JDRF Moves the Type 1 Diabetes Community #ForwardAs1 in Recognition of National Diabetes Awareness Month

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Monday, November 7, 2022
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"This National Diabetes Awareness Month, as we celebrate how far we have come, we recognize the path forward is still being defined and will ultimately lead to breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications."

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  • "This National Diabetes Awareness Month, as we celebrate how far we have come, we recognize the path forward is still being defined and will ultimately lead to breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications."
  • For members of JDRF and the broader T1D community, #ForwardAs1 is a reminder of the vision and mission to cure, prevent and treat T1D and its complications.
  • JDRF also recognized NDAM by hosting One Conference, November 1 3 in Washington D.C., an annual event for JDRF volunteers and leaders.
  • The event honored five outstanding volunteer community members whose local and national impact has helped to push JDRF's mission forward.

Mountain America Credit Union's 3-Point Shot Program Donates $62,000 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation

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Thursday, May 13, 2021
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b'SANDY, Utah, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth season, Mountain America Credit Union committed to donating $50 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation for every 3-point shot made by the Utah Jazz.

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  • b'SANDY, Utah, May 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- For the eighth season, Mountain America Credit Union committed to donating $50 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation for every 3-point shot made by the Utah Jazz.
  • In addition to providing life-changing treatment, Huntsman Cancer Institute offers education regarding cancer risk, prevention and care.\n"On behalf of Huntsman Cancer Foundation and the Huntsman family, we want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Mountain America Credit Union and the Utah Jazz for this gift of $62,000," says Susan Sheehan, president and chief operations officer at Huntsman Cancer Foundation, "We sincerely value this community partnership as an important part of our mission to eradicate cancer in our lifetime.
  • "\nOver the past eight Utah Jazz seasons, Mountain America has donated more than $450,000 to Huntsman Cancer Foundation through its 3-Point Shot Program.\n"Huntsman Cancer Institute\'s life-changing research, treatment and preventative efforts provide hope and allow patients to live their best life possible," says Sterling Nielsen, president and chief executive officer at Mountain America Credit Union.
  • "Mountain America is honored to support Huntsman Cancer Foundation in their efforts to eradicate cancer and improve the lives of cancer patients.

$150 million commitment from Huntsman family will establish mental health institute at the University of Utah

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Monday, November 4, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Utah announced today a commitment of $150 million from the Huntsman family to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Nov. 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Utah announced today a commitment of $150 million from the Huntsman family to establish the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
  • As part of the grant agreement, the university will work closely with the Huntsman family to raise additional funds to support the institute and to increase awareness in the community about mental health.
  • The university plans to rename UNI in recognition of this gift, identifying it as the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.
  • "This commitment in no way diminishes our ongoing financial support to continue to build and promote the Huntsman Cancer Institute," said Peter Huntsman.

Sigma Chi International Fraternity Pledges $20 Million Dedicated To Women's Cancer Research, Treatment And Wellness At Huntsman Cancer Institute

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sigma Chi International Fraternity announced a new $20-million pledge to Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF), dedicated to and used for women's cancer research, treatment and wellness at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI).

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, July 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Sigma Chi International Fraternity announced a new $20-million pledge to Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF), dedicated to and used for women's cancer research, treatment and wellness at Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI).
  • "Sigma Chi International Fraternity is proud of our philanthropic partnership with Huntsman Cancer Foundation," said Tommy Geddings, Sigma Chi Grand Consul.
  • Since that time, Sigma Chi chapters across North America have raised more than $10 million for cancer research at HCI.
  • Huntsman Cancer Foundation is dedicated to ensuring excellence in these endeavors through the development and prudent stewardship of private resources.

Huntsman Cancer Institute's Next Expansion for Cancer Patients Nearly Doubles in Size Thanks to a $30 Million Gift from the Huntsman Foundation

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Friday, January 11, 2019
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SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Peter Huntsman, CEO of the Huntsman Foundation and chairman and CEO of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF), announced today a transformational $30 million gift from the family's foundation.

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  • SALT LAKE CITY, Jan. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Peter Huntsman, CEO of the Huntsman Foundation and chairman and CEO of the Huntsman Cancer Foundation (HCF), announced today a transformational $30 million gift from the family's foundation.
  • After a Huntsman Foundation board meeting, members unanimously decided to commit further resources for additional capabilities.
  • Huntsman Cancer Foundation is dedicated to ensuring excellence in these endeavors through the development and prudent stewardship of private resources.
  • All HCI fundraising initiatives happen through Huntsman Cancer Foundation, which is a public, functionally integrated, Type 3 501 (c)(3).