A Glimmer of Hope Foundation

VDart Inc. Attains Significant Sustainability Milestone with EcoVadis Bronze Medal Certification

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VDart, a leading global talent management and technology firm, recently achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability commitment journey by receiving the prestigious Bronze Medal Certification from EcoVadis, the world's most trusted Business Sustainability Ratings Agency.

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  • VDart has achieved a significant sustainability milestone by receiving the Bronze Medal Certification from EcoVadis.
  • ATLANTA, Oct. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- VDart, a leading global talent management and technology firm, recently achieved a significant milestone in its sustainability commitment journey by receiving the prestigious Bronze Medal Certification from EcoVadis, the world's most trusted Business Sustainability Ratings Agency.
  • "The EcoVadis Bronze Medal is a remarkable achievement for VDart, and we are both thrilled and honored.
  • "The EcoVadis Bronze Medal is a remarkable achievement for VDart, and we are both thrilled and honored," said Sidd Ahmed, the President and CEO of VDart Group of Companies.

Hilinski's Hope Brings Student Athlete Mental Health Week to More Than 155+ Schools

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Wednesday, September 20, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilinski's Hope Foundation (H3H), founded by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the legacy of their son Tyler, today announced that over 150 schools and organizations around the country will be participating in Student Athlete Mental Health Week, the organization's fourth annual week of collective action dedicated to addressing the mental wellbeing of student athletes, from September 30th to October 7th.

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  • During Student Athlete Mental Health Week, student athletes and athletic departments across the country will participate in breaking down stigma, offering quality resources, and letting student athletes know they are supported.
  • "In their adoption of Student Athlete Mental Health Week, we are proud to stand with Hilinski's Hope as they continue to advocate for the mental health and safety of student athletes of every sport and level."
  • H3H has created evidence-based mental health resources, including the Game Plan and Online Mental Health Course, which work to educate and reduce the stigma of seeking help for mental health concerns, along with providing a new way of thinking and addressing mental health.
  • Student Athlete Mental Health Week coincides with Mental Illness Awareness Week, October 1-7, culminating on World Mental Health Day on October 10.

BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM SUPPORTS VETERINARY MENTAL WELLNESS WITH $225,000 SPONSORSHIP OF THE VETERINARY HOPE FOUNDATION (VHF)

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Monday, October 10, 2022

The Veterinary Hope Foundation's support groups provide veterinary professionals--who are three times more likely1 than the general population to die by suicide--with early intervention efforts and allow them to connect in a safe, confidential and caring space. These groups, led by a licensed mental health professional, focus on topics meaningful to practicing veterinarians and their teams such as communicating with troubled clients, balancing family and work, handling grief and cultivating emotional resilience.

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  • DULUTH, Ga., Oct. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health USA Inc. is honored to support the Veterinary Hope Foundation (VHF) with a $225,000 sponsorship.
  • With this contribution, Boehringer Ingelheim becomes a founding sponsor of the Veterinary Hope Foundation.
  • In addition to the sponsorship, Boehringer Ingelheim will advocate and share VHF's mission as their teams visit veterinary clinics across the country.
  • Boehringer Ingelheim continued to elevate VHF's mission during the 2022 Veterinary Meeting & Expo (VMX), the world's largest veterinary conference, held Jan. 15-19.

Hilinski's Hope Foundation Partners with Amwell® to Address College Mental Health Crisis

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

BALLENTINE, S.C. and BOSTON, Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilinski's Hope Foundation (H3H), founded by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the legacy of their son Tyler today announced a partnership with Amwell® (NYSE: AMWL), a leader in digital health care enablement, to give college athletes and their communities greater access to quality mental health care. This partnership, launched during 2022 College Football Mental Health Week will provide student athletes on up to 10 pilot campuses with important tools and resources to help them manage their mental health and wellbeing.

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  • As part of the partnership, Amwell will providea digital health coach mobile app to help student athletes manage their mental health and wellbeing any time, from anywhere.
  • Fifty six percent of college students report having fair or poor mental health.
  • "We are honored to partner with Amwell to help extend our mutual mission of providing quality mental health resources.
  • Hilinski's Hope Foundation is a non-profit organization formed to promote awareness and education of mental health and wellness for student athletes.

Bell Let's Talk Community Fund announces 2022 grant recipients

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Thursday, October 6, 2022

$2 million annual fund for community-based mental health organizations that improve access to mental health care, supports and services

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  • $2 million annual fund for community-based mental health organizations that improve access to mental health care, supports and services
    MONTRAL, Oct. 6, 2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced the 2022 Bell Let's Talk Community Fund grant recipients.
  • "The Bell Let's Talk Community Fund has provided over 1,000 grants to local and grassroots organizations around the country since its launch in 2011.The demand for mental health supports and services has never been greater.
  • This year's grant recipients include organizations supporting youth, adults and families who need mental health care in communities across the country.
  • Since its launch in 2010, Bell Let's Talk has partnered with more than 1,300 organizations providing mental health services throughout Canada, including hospitals, universities, local community service providers and other care and research organizations.

HILINSKI'S HOPE TEAMS UP WITH MORE THAN 115 SCHOOLS FOR COLLEGE FOOTBALL MENTAL HEALTH WEEK

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Monday, September 26, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilinski's Hope Foundation (H3H), founded by Mark and Kym Hilinski to honor the legacy of their son Tyler, today announced that 115+ schools around the country will be participating in the third annual College Football Mental Health Week. The week will focus on a series of mental health initiatives, beginning October 1, which will honor Tyler, those lost, and those suffering, and will culminate on October 8.

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  • "We are incredibly honored that over 115 schools nationwide will be participating in this year's mental health week to fight stigma and increase resources on campuses," said Kym Hilinski, co-founder of Hilinski's Hope.
  • Together, our goal is to positively affect the way mental health is viewed and treated in college athletics.
  • I'm proud of my family for creating College Football Mental Health Week to help all student athletes to know that they are not alone."
  • Hilinski's Hope would like to say a special thank you to our lead sponsor Amwell and additional supporters Christie Campus Health, Lombardi Wines, Beacon Health, and Stockham Construction for helping us make College Football Mental Health Week possible.

NEW PARTNERSHIP BRINGS FIRST-EVER DONATION SYSTEM TO NETWORK OF VETERINARY CLINICS

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Thursday, September 8, 2022

WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Week, the Veterinary Hope Foundation (VHF), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is announcing its partnership with Greenline Pet, a veterinary software company, and Bader Rutter, a full-service advertising agency specializing in the veterinary channel, to bring the first-ever client donation payment system to veterinary clinics. Donations made through the Greenline system will go toward funding the Veterinary Hope Foundation's mission of improving veterinary team mental health by building small communities of support. Donations will help to fund the delivery of six-week professionally facilitated peer support groups that help veterinary professionals better handle the unique stressors of their profession.

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  • Donations made through the Greenline system will go toward funding the Veterinary Hope Foundation's mission of improving veterinary team mental health by building small communities of support.
  • Each of Greenline's network of 10,000 veterinary clinics will have the chance to opt into this donation program.
  • Once enrolled, veterinary clinics will offer their clients the opportunity to donate an amount of their choosing to the Veterinary Hope Foundation at checkout.
  • Upon enrollment in the donation program, participating clinics will receive materials to help educate their clients about these tough issues.

Award-Winning DnaNudge RT-PCR Test Integrates With Health Passport Worldwide Digital Health Platform

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Consumer genetic testing pioneer DnaNudge has completed a systems-integration with digital health platform Health Passport Worldwide making international travel easier for passengers.

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  • Consumer genetic testing pioneer DnaNudge has completed a systems-integration with digital health platform Health Passport Worldwide making international travel easier for passengers.
  • Through their market-leading app, Health Passport Worldwide enables individuals who have had their test in a DAM Health clinic to receive their results directly to their mobile device.
  • Health Passport Worldwide is a partner of high-street clinic group DAM Health who have partnered with DnaNudge to deploy CovidNudge across their UK locations.
  • Sir Richard Sykes, DnaNudge Chairman, said: We are really pleased to be able to offer people their test results straight from our platform to their Health Passport Worldwide app.

DnaNudge and DAM Health Sign Partnership to Provide 90-Minute RT-PCR Covid-19 Tests in More Than 100 Clinics Across the UK and Internationally in the New Year

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Wednesday, December 15, 2021

A further advantage of CovidNudge is confirmation of adequacy of the swab through a human RNAseP control, avoiding false negatives.

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  • A further advantage of CovidNudge is confirmation of adequacy of the swab through a human RNAseP control, avoiding false negatives.
  • It can multiplex up to 72 assays and detect every published Covid-19 gene and all known variants including Omicron.
  • The NudgeBox is a standalone instrument that provides the mechanics to drive the DnaCartridge and run RT-PCR tests.
  • DAM Health is the leading government-approved provider of in-clinic Covid-19 tests in the UK, employing over 1,000 employees across over 100 clinics in the UK and internationally.