HIV/AIDS activists

ExeVir Bio Appoints Michel Kazatchkine and Stef Heylen to the Board of Directors

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Tuesday, November 3, 2020
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GHENT, Belgium, Nov. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ExeVir, which is developingnanobody therapiesproviding broad protection against viral infections, including a lead candidate for coronaviruses,today announced that Michel Kazatchkine and Stef Heylen have been appointed to the Board.

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  • GHENT, Belgium, Nov. 3, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --ExeVir, which is developingnanobody therapiesproviding broad protection against viral infections, including a lead candidate for coronaviruses,today announced that Michel Kazatchkine and Stef Heylen have been appointed to the Board.
  • Michel Kazatchkine is Emeritus Professor of Immunology at Ren Descartes University in Paris.
  • Torsten Mummenbrauer, CEO of ExeVir, said: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Michel and Stef to the Board.
  • Stef Heylen, said: "ExeVir Bio isfounded on world class science and an excellent management team.

Barbara Bush Foundation Receives Grant from Ford Foundation

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Tuesday, October 20, 2020
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $200,000 from the Ford Foundation to support its vital, ongoing work to build a more equitable America through literacy.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $200,000 from the Ford Foundation to support its vital, ongoing work to build a more equitable America through literacy.
  • "The Ford Foundation is thrilled to support the Barbara Bush Foundation's incredible and vital mission," said Darren Walker, president of the Ford Foundation.
  • The Foundation was established by former first lady Barbara Bush during her time in the White House, and is now led by her daughter, Doro Bush Koch, who serves as honorary chair.
  • About the Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy: The Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy has been the nation's leading advocate for family literacy for more than three decades.

AHF Mourns Passing of AIDS Warrior and Playwright Larry Kramer

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Wednesday, May 27, 2020
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AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) today mourned the passing of Larry Kramer, a tart-tongued firebrand AIDS activist and award-winning playwright whose personal, professional and creative lives tracked and drew heavily on the AIDS pandemic.

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  • AIDS Healthcare Foundation ( AHF ) today mourned the passing of Larry Kramer, a tart-tongued firebrand AIDS activist and award-winning playwright whose personal, professional and creative lives tracked and drew heavily on the AIDS pandemic.
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    In 2019, the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, AHF honored Larry Kramer and seven others as "Our Champions" in the AIDS and LGBTQ+ movements.
  • I joined ACT Up in 1990 at the peak of deaths and outrage and Larry Kramer was vocally front and center.
  • During the 2019 LGBTQ+ parade season, AHF honored Kramer by celebrating him as one of Our Champions eight influential advocates in both the LGBTQ+ and AIDS movements.

CEO Of George & Barbara Bush Foundation To Retire June 5th

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Tuesday, May 26, 2020
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The George & Barbara Bush Foundation today announced that David B. Jones is retiring as Chief Executive Officer effective June 5, 2020.

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  • COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The George & Barbara Bush Foundation today announced that David B. Jones is retiring as Chief Executive Officer effective June 5, 2020.
  • Jones, 75, took over the CEO role in 2016after retiring from Dini Partners, a leading nonprofit fundraising consultancy in Houston, Texas.
  • Jones will become a senior advisor to the Foundation focused on the current fundraising campaign.
  • Andrew Card, long-time Foundation board member and former White House Chief of Staff, will serve as Interim CEO.

New Influencer WebCam-Based Social Platform, Jasmin.com, Launches Pamela Anderson Joins as Creative Director

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Monday, May 18, 2020
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Actress, model, and activist Pamela Anderson has joined in the role of Creative Director and will appear daily on Jasmin.com.

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  • Actress, model, and activist Pamela Anderson has joined in the role of Creative Director and will appear daily on Jasmin.com.
  • "I'm thrilled to be working with Jasmin in my role as Creative Director," said Anderson.
  • No woman is better suited to be Jasmin's spokesperson than Anderson, the world's most recognizable sex symbol.
  • For more information about how Jasmin works or for questions about becoming an influencer or member, please visit Jasmin.com .

New Influencer WebCam-Based Social Platform, Jasmin.com, Launches Pamela Anderson Joins as Creative Director

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Monday, May 18, 2020
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Actress, model, and activist Pamela Anderson has joined in the role of Creative Director and will appear daily on Jasmin.com.

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  • Actress, model, and activist Pamela Anderson has joined in the role of Creative Director and will appear daily on Jasmin.com.
  • "I'm thrilled to be working with Jasmin in my role as Creative Director," said Anderson.
  • No woman is better suited to be Jasmin's spokesperson than Anderson, the world's most recognizable sex symbol.
  • For more information about how Jasmin works or for questions about becoming an influencer or member, please visit Jasmin.com .

Commemorating The 30th Anniversary of Ryan White's Death Due to HIV/AIDS Complications

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Wednesday, April 8, 2020
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Kokomo, Indiana native Ryan White was just 13-years-old when he contracted HIV/AIDS through a tainted blood product used to treat his hemophilia.

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  • Kokomo, Indiana native Ryan White was just 13-years-old when he contracted HIV/AIDS through a tainted blood product used to treat his hemophilia.
  • He wanted to live a normal life and attend school like all the other kids his age.
  • In fact, musician Elton John credits Ryan White with helping the singer turn his life around.
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Macy's Partners With The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation To Distribute $1 Million Nationwide

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Thursday, February 27, 2020
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ETAF Ambassador, Kathy Ireland supported Elizabeth at Macy's Passport and at Elizabeth's request introduced her to the audience to help raise funds for people living with HIV and AIDS.

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  • ETAF Ambassador, Kathy Ireland supported Elizabeth at Macy's Passport and at Elizabeth's request introduced her to the audience to help raise funds for people living with HIV and AIDS.
  • In addition, Ms. Taylor was involved in related cause-driven promotions via Macy's, including Glamorama and Fashion Pass.
  • In 2017, ETAF supporters, actress Judith Light and renowned HIV specialist Dr. Michael Gottlieb MD, presented Macy's with the inaugural Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Dr. Michael Gottlieb Partnership Award.
  • Working tirelessly on the AIDS crisis through the 1980s, Elizabeth Taylor established The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in 1991 to reach her vision of an AIDS-free world.

Tech Entrepreneur Matthew Siegal Announces Donation to Elton John AIDS Foundation

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Monday, January 6, 2020
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POTOMAC, Md., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Matthew Siegal Goodworx Foundation ( www.matthewsiegal.com ), a Potomac, Maryland-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded by serial entrepreneur and investor Matt Siegal, today announced a $20,000 donation to the Elton John AIDS Foundation ( www.ejaf.org ).

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  • POTOMAC, Md., Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Matthew Siegal Goodworx Foundation ( www.matthewsiegal.com ), a Potomac, Maryland-based 501(c)(3) charitable organization funded by serial entrepreneur and investor Matt Siegal, today announced a $20,000 donation to the Elton John AIDS Foundation ( www.ejaf.org ).
  • "Since 1992, the Elton John AIDS Foundation has been at the vanguard of organizations that provide funding for AIDS treatment, care and awareness, and the promoting of human rights for people living with HIV throughout the world," said Matt Siegal.
  • "While much progress has been made to eradicate AIDS in the 28 years since the Elton John AIDS Foundation was launched, the fight isn't over.
  • The Elton John AIDS Foundation was established in 1992 and is one of the leading independent AIDS organizations in the world.

Macy's Raises $1 Million For The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation

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Tuesday, November 26, 2019
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LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) announces $1 million in grant funding will be released in 2020 as a result of its partnership with Macy's, via the retailer's Thanks For Sharing program.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Nov. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) announces $1 million in grant funding will be released in 2020 as a result of its partnership with Macy's, via the retailer's Thanks For Sharing program.
  • "Elizabeth taught us to never give up and to always fight for those in need.
  • In 2017, ETAF supporters, actress Judith Light and renowned HIV specialist Dr. Michael Gottlieb MD, presented Macy's with the inaugural Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Dr. Michael Gottlieb Partnership Award.
  • The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) provides direct care and support to people affected by HIV and AIDS.