Ted Kennedy

Sen. Lindsey Graham and Sen. Bernie Sanders Debate Live June 13 on FOX News Media Streaming Service FOX Nation

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

While this debate series will showcase sharp political disagreements, it will also foster areas of common purpose moving forward.

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  • While this debate series will showcase sharp political disagreements, it will also foster areas of common purpose moving forward.
  • Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and Bernie Sanders (I-VT) engaging in a one-hour policy debate.
  • The debate, moderated by FOX News Channels Bret Baier, will be held in the Kennedy Institutes full-size replica of the U.S. Senate Chamber and streamed on FOX Nation.
  • FOX News Media operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Digital, FOX News Audio, FOX News Books, the direct-to-consumer streaming services FOX Nation and FOX News International and the free ad-supported television service FOX Weather.

Cure Brain Cancer Foundation Invests in Innovative Clinical Trial Program to Treat Glioblastoma

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Monday, May 16, 2022

The meetings are designed to support open collaboration and information sharing centered on the GBM AGILE (Glioblastoma Adaptive Global Innovative Learning Environment)clinical trial.

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  • The meetings are designed to support open collaboration and information sharing centered on the GBM AGILE (Glioblastoma Adaptive Global Innovative Learning Environment)clinical trial.
  • These visits, spearheaded by Lance Kawaguchi, former international investment banker, US citizen, and the recently appointed CEO of the Cure Brain Cancer Foundation in Australia, will see him meet with brain cancer heavyweights, the Global Coalition for Adaptive Research (GCAR), and distinguished professors from UCLA Brain Cancer Centre, Harvard Medical School, Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research and National Foundation for Cancer Research.
  • GBM is a highly aggressive and fast-growing form of cancer and is the most common and deadly primary brain cancer in adults.
  • "GBM AGILE aligns with our mission to improve survival and quality of life for people living with brain cancer," said CEO of Cure Brain Cancer Foundation, Lance Kawaguchi.

Ultimate Advocate for Babies and Anathema to Pro-Abortion Politicians, Passes Away at Age 83

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Friday, November 5, 2021

"Paul was the man with the visionthe driving force providing the oxygen that makes American Life League's work possible," stated Jim Sedlak, Executive Director of American Life League, "He was the ultimate advocate for babies."

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  • "Paul was the man with the visionthe driving force providing the oxygen that makes American Life League's work possible," stated Jim Sedlak, Executive Director of American Life League, "He was the ultimate advocate for babies."
  • Paul Brown was a heroic leader in the pro-life movement, diving into the political arena in the mid-1970s.
  • As the pro-life movement's number one political strategist, Brown led the way for a proliferation of life advocacy political action committees.
  • He then moved on to apply his skills to fundraising for the American Life League and helping to grow the organization.

Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights Hosts 32nd Annual Golf Tournament in Hyannis Port

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Wednesday, October 13, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights will be hosting its 32nd annual golf tournament on Friday, October 15, at the Hyannisport Club in Hyannis Port, Mass.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights will be hosting its 32nd annual golf tournament on Friday, October 15, at the Hyannisport Club in Hyannis Port, Mass.
  • The annual golf tournament supports the organization's mission for equality and acceptance, powering RFK Human Rights' critical social justice and civil rights work around the globe.
  • "The RFK tournament is a beloved tradition, which brings together some of our most generous supporters and old and new friends who share my father's vision for a more just and peaceful world," said Kerry Kennedy, president of Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights.
  • Proceeds from the tournament will fund programs at RFK Human Rights that protect and advance human rights.

Former U.S. Representative Patrick J. Kennedy Joins Ascellus as a Strategic Advisor

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Tuesday, June 1, 2021

Ascellus (formerly IMCS Group), the nations leading behavioral health provider focused on helping injured workers restore their physical and emotional wellbeing, has today announced Patrick J. Kennedy, a former U.S.

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  • Ascellus (formerly IMCS Group), the nations leading behavioral health provider focused on helping injured workers restore their physical and emotional wellbeing, has today announced Patrick J. Kennedy, a former U.S.
  • Congressman and founder of the national mental health nonprofit, The Kennedy Forum , has joined as a strategic advisor to the company.
  • "We are delighted that Patrick is joining us as a strategic advisor at Ascellus," said Lori Daugherty, Ascellus, Chief Executive Officer.
  • "His years of campaigning and tireless advocacy for mental health make him the ideal person to help drive our mission forward.

Senator Elizabeth Warren, Congressman Jim McGovern & Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III to Visit St. Vincent Nurses Strike Line on Friday, March 12th

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III, whose uncle, Senator Ted Kennedy, helped settledthe St. Vincent nurses' historic 49-day strike in 2000, will also be paying the nurses a visit earlier in the day at 11 a.m.

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  • Former Congressman Joe Kennedy III, whose uncle, Senator Ted Kennedy, helped settledthe St. Vincent nurses' historic 49-day strike in 2000, will also be paying the nurses a visit earlier in the day at 11 a.m.
  • "We urge Tenet to listen to and act on the concerns of St. Vincent nurses," the lawmakers said in a joint statement Sunday.
  • In announcing his visit former Congressman Kennedy stated, "I'm proud to stand with St. Vincent's nurses.
  • Founded in 1903, the Massachusetts Nurses Association is the largest union of registered nurses in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Details Plans For Reopening

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Thursday, September 10, 2020

BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the details for its plans to reopen to the public this fall.

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  • BOSTON, Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the details for its plans to reopen to the public this fall.
  • The Institute's plans for reopening include mobile ticketing, contactless entry, touch-free exhibits, one-way walk paths, hand sanitizing stations, and an increased frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch areas.
  • Masks will be required for all guests while inside the Institute, social distancing of at least six feet will be maintained, and all group reservations must be scheduled in advance.
  • "The health and safety of our visitors is priority number one," said Victoria Reggie Kennedy, President of the Board and Co-Founder of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Strengthens Its Board with Election of Bruce A. Percelay as Incoming Chairman

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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

BOSTON, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the election of Bruce A. Percelay as its incoming Chairman of the Board.

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  • BOSTON, July 14, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate today announced the election of Bruce A. Percelay as its incoming Chairman of the Board.
  • Previously, Percelay served as the Chairman for both the Massachusetts chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity in Boston.
  • Currently, Percelay sits on the President's Council at Massachusetts General Hospital as well as the Board of The Rappaport Institute at the Kennedy School of Government.
  • "The entire Board is delighted to have Bruce Percelay at the helm of the Institute that bears my late husband's name.

Victoria Reggie Kennedy Appointed to Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce Board

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Friday, July 3, 2020

BOSTON, July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Victoria Reggie Kennedy , senior counsel in the Corporate Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Boston , has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC).

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  • BOSTON, July 3, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Victoria Reggie Kennedy , senior counsel in the Corporate Practice at Greenberg Traurig, LLP in Boston , has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce (GBCC).
  • Members of the GBCC's Board of Directors support the organization's mission of being the convener, voice, and advocate of the Greater Boston business community.
  • Kennedy was recognized as one of the region's most influential leaders in the 2019 Boston Business Journal's "Power 50" list.
  • Kennedy also is the co-founder of the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate, as well as co-f0under and President of the Board.

Edward M. Kennedy Institute Introduces New Civic Education Program For K-2 School Groups

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Wednesday, October 30, 2019

BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate announced the launch of a new civic education program for the kindergarten through second grade school audience.

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  • BOSTON, Oct. 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate announced the launch of a new civic education program for the kindergarten through second grade school audience.
  • "All of us at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute are pleased to launch this program specially designed for kindergarten and elementary audiences," said Amy Munslow, education manager.
  • It is one of several educational experiences that the Edward M. Kennedy Institute offers to school audiences.
  • The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, civic education organization in Boston envisioned by the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy.