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AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION EARNS CANDID'S 2024 PLATINUM SEAL OF TRANSPARENCY AND CHARITY NAVIGATOR'S FOUR-STAR RATING

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Friday, April 19, 2024

NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is thrilled to announce that it has received Candid's eminent 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency and the coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.

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  • NEW YORK, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) is thrilled to announce that it has received Candid's eminent 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency and the coveted Four-Star Rating from Charity Navigator.
  • American Skin Association achieved perfect scores of 100% on both essential rating criteria, Accountability & Finance and Culture & Community.
  • "We are delighted to provide American Skin Association with third-party accreditation that validates their operational excellence," said Michael Thatcher, President, and CEO of Charity Navigator.
  • "American Skin Association is honored to receive the highest ratings from the two most esteemed charity evaluators," added David A. Norris, MD, President of ASA.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION SPRING GALA CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING HONOREES

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Friday, April 5, 2024

NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday evening, at The Plaza Hotel, American Skin Association (ASA) held their Spring Gala. They presented awards to two outstanding honorees and celebrated another successful year of funding research and educating youth on skin health. The gala was attended by ASA's loyal supporters and donors, including philanthropists, business leaders, and renowned physicians from the field of dermatology.

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  • Gala honors Pioneer in Dermatology, Emma Guttman-Yassky, MD, PhD and Global Pharmaceutical Leader Eli Lilly and Company
    NEW YORK, April 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Thursday evening, at The Plaza Hotel, American Skin Association (ASA) held their Spring Gala.
  • They presented awards to two outstanding honorees and celebrated another successful year of funding research and educating youth on skin health.
  • The gala was attended by ASA's loyal supporters and donors, including philanthropists, business leaders, and renowned physicians from the field of dermatology.
  • Recipients, who work on breakthrough efforts to prevent, detect, and treat skin cancer and other skin diseases, have gone on to become top researchers in dermatology.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES SPOTS' RECOGNITION AS A "TOP PROJECT" IN NORTH AMERICA BY THE INTERNATIONAL AWARDS FOR SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY IN DERMATOLOGY

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) announced that the SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students) program was selected as one of five "Top Projects" in North America by the International Awards for Social Responsibility in Dermatology.

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  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) announced that the SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students) program was selected as one of five "Top Projects" in North America by the International Awards for Social Responsibility in Dermatology.
  • The awards are a partnership between the World Congress of Dermatology (WCD), the International League of Dermatological Societies (ILDS), and L'Oreal.
  • For five years, ASA and SPOTS have partnered to educate young people about sun safety and awareness.
  • There were 193 project submissions from 66 representative countries and SPOTS was voted a "Top Project" in North America.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION SPRING GALA CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING HONOREES

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Friday, April 7, 2023

NEW YORK, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday evening, at The Plaza, American Skin Association (ASA) held their Spring Gala, where they presented awards to two outstanding honorees and celebrated another successful year of funding research and educating youth on skin health. The in-person gala returned after celebrating virtually during the pandemic to the delight of their loyal supporters and donors, including philanthropists, business leaders, and many renowned physicians from the field of dermatology.

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  • Gala honors Dermatology Giant Mark G. Lebwohl, MD and Pharmaceutical Leader LEO Pharma
    NEW YORK, April 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday evening, at The Plaza, American Skin Association (ASA) held their Spring Gala, where they presented awards to two outstanding honorees and celebrated another successful year of funding research and educating youth on skin health.
  • Both honorees share in ASA's crucial mission of finding cures for skin diseases."
  • Recipients, who work on breakthrough efforts to prevent, detect, and treat skin cancer and other skin diseases, have gone on to become top researchers in dermatology.
  • ASA's educational contributions are part of a growing worldwide understanding of the importance of skin health awareness.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF SPOTS EDUCATION OUTREACH GRANT - (SPOTS)

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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) announced the renewal of its support for the SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students) program.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- American Skin Association (ASA) announced the renewal of its support for the SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students) program.
  • SPOTS is a community outreach program designed to teach students from preschool through high school about the importance of early detection and prevention of skin cancer.
  • The impact of skin cancer education, using the SPOTS educational pamphlet, for patients with skin of color was evaluated.
  • Increasing awareness of behaviors and education of the consequences of sun exposure is at the heart of the mission of the American Skin Association," adds Humberto C. Antunes, Co-Chair of the ASA's Education Council.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION SPRING GALA CELEBRATES OUTSTANDING HONOREES

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, American Skin Association (ASA) held their virtual Spring Gala and presented awards to two outstanding honorees and celebrated another successful year of funding research and educating youth on skin health. The gala is attended annually by their loyal supporters and donors, including philanthropists, business leaders, and many renowned physicians from the field of dermatology.

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  • Gala honors Pharmaceutical Leader AbbVie, Inc. and Industry Innovator Evommune
    NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last night, American Skin Association (ASA) held their virtual Spring Gala and presented awards to two outstanding honorees and celebrated another successful year of funding research and educating youth on skin health.
  • American Skin Association Gala honors Pharmaceutical Leader AbbVie, Inc. and Industry Innovator Evommune.
  • Both share in ASA's critical mission of finding cures for skin diseases, and we sincerely appreciate their continued support of our efforts."
  • American Skin Association has earned Candid's Seal of Platinum Transparency.

AMERICAN SKIN ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCES RENEWAL OF SPOTS EDUCATION OUTREACH GRANT

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Monday, January 3, 2022

NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Skin Association (ASA) announced the renewal of its support for the SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students) program.

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  • NEW YORK, Jan. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American Skin Association (ASA) announced the renewal of its support for the SPOTS (Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students) program.
  • SPOTS is a public health outreach educational program aimed at both elementary school students and young teenagers.
  • "ASA is proud of the work the SPOTS program is doing to educate future generations on skin health.
  • Members of the SPOTS leadership team recently published their findings in an article titled, "Program Sun Protection Outreach Teaching by Students (SPOTS) Evaluating the Efficacy of Skin Cancer Prevention Education for Adolescents" in the Journal of the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.

Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories Adds Two Independent Directors to Company’s Board

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Tuesday, November 2, 2021

DALLAS, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories (OTC: RTSL) ("Rapid Therapeutic'' or the "Company"), a growth-oriented aerosol manufacturing company focused on delivery of non-psychoactive cannabinoid compounds, today announces the appointment of two independent directors to its Board of Directors.

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  • DALLAS, Nov. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rapid Therapeutic Science Laboratories (OTC: RTSL) ("Rapid Therapeutic'' or the "Company"), a growth-oriented aerosol manufacturing company focused on delivery of non-psychoactive cannabinoid compounds, today announces the appointment of two independent directors to its Board of Directors.
  • Dr. Henry Punzi and Mr. Justin Suggs join Rapid Therapeutics Board.
  • He is also Assistant Clinical Professor at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and Associate Clinical Professor at Texas Womens University, each in Dallas.
  • Dr. Punzi has a 42-year history as a clinician, educator, and administrator, as well as experience within the pharmaceutical industry.