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How One Powerful Philanthropic Competition is Taking the Fight Against Cancer by Storm

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022

RYE BROOK, N.Y., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The adage that there's power in numbers rings true and loud for the thousands of candidates who participated in The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) 2022 Man & Woman of the Year® campaign — a nationwide philanthropic competition in which individuals from diverse backgrounds come together in efforts to fight blood cancer, a disease diagnosed every 180 seconds in the U.S. and has no current means of prevention.

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  • And as the leading source of free blood cancer information, education, and support, LLS helps blood cancer patients and their families through a wide range of free services.
  • "Just because Todd's cancer is dormant, doesn't mean we can be the fight continues, and it will continue until we find a cure."
  • The Dare to Dream is a five-year initiative by LLS to transform treatment and care for pediatric blood cancer.
  • "We have to keep coming together to fight this horrific disease until we live in a world without cancer."

1,000 Books for 1,000 Readers: Storyshares Announces Paperbacks That Give Back Campaign

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Tuesday, June 7, 2022

PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just in time for summer, Storyshares announces a "Give One, Get One" campaign to sell its award-winning books to the public.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Just in time for summer, Storyshares announces a "Give One, Get One" campaign to sell its award-winning books to the public.
  • For every paperback purchased before June 21, Storyshares will donate a second copy to a reader in need.
  • To get 1,000 more engaging books into the hands of 1,000 readers in just 14 days.
  • By purchasing Paperbacks that Give Back, the public can help get these needed books in the hands of preteens through adults working to improve their literacy skills.

Cold Stone Creamery Announces Return of Fundraiser Benefiting Best Buddies International

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

Cold Stone Creamery is working with Best Buddies to support their mission of ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people living with IDD.

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  • Cold Stone Creamery is working with Best Buddies to support their mission of ending the social, physical and economic isolation of the 200 million people living with IDD.
  • In honor of the fundraiser, two Best Buddies program participants, Drew and Stan, developed their very own Better Together Creation.
  • With every limited edition Give Back eGift card purchased online, Cold Stone will donate 10% of the amount* to Best Buddies.
  • Cold Stone Creamery delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER AND ADIDAS UNVEIL 2022 PRIMEBLUE KITS TO INSPIRE ACTION AGAINST PLASTIC WASTE

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer and adidas are once again raising awareness and inspiring action surrounding the impact of marine plastic waste by featuring customized Primeblue uniforms made from a high-performance recycled material and Parley Ocean Plastic™.  The jerseys will be worn on field by MLS clubs May 27-29.

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  • NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Major League Soccer and adidas are once again raising awareness and inspiring action surrounding the impact of marine plastic waste by featuring customized Primeblue uniforms made from a high-performance recycled material and Parley Ocean Plastic.
  • "Major League Soccer is committed to reducing our carbon footprint and raising awareness about environmental issues, including plastic waste on land and in water," saidJoAnn Neale, MLS' President and Chief Administrative Officer.
  • "We are thrilled to have an innovative partner like adidas that enables our clubs to sport kits that inspire the soccer community to join together to preserve our ocean and create a cleaner world."
  • Earlier this year, select MLS clubs and adidas teamed up on a sustainability initiative to help keep plastic waste out of landfills.

The Firstmark Foundation Pledges $80,000 in Support of CAST Teach High School

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Thursday, May 19, 2022

SAN ANTONIO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Firstmark Foundation is pleased to announce its inaugural grant award of $80,000 to CAST Teach, a new high school in Northside ISD—built in partnership with the CAST Schools Network—dedicated to preparing future teachers and elevating careers in education. The grant will help support the school's early infrastructure costs by funding the construction of an innovative model classroom and a professional resource library.

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  • SAN ANTONIO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Firstmark Foundation is pleased to announce its inaugural grant award of $80,000 to CAST Teach, a new high school in Northside ISDbuilt in partnership with the CAST Schools Networkdedicated to preparing future teachers and elevating careers in education.
  • "We are honored to support CAST Teach in their efforts to develop future classroom teachers," said Marisa Perez-Diaz, executive director of the Firstmark Foundation.
  • Ericka Olivarez, principal of CAST Teach High School.
  • Open to all Bexar County students, the network includes high schools CAST Tech, CAST Teach, CAST STEM, CAST Med, CAST Lead and the Advanced Learning Academy.

Pierce Your Soul Gives Back to Community Through Advanced Astanza Trinity Laser Tattoo Removal in Glendale, California

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Thursday, May 12, 2022

Glendale, California, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pierce Your Soul is changing lives in Glendale, California, with full-spectrum laser tattoo removal featuring the Astanza Trinity laser.

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  • Glendale, California, May 12, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pierce Your Soul is changing lives in Glendale, California, with full-spectrum laser tattoo removal featuring the Astanza Trinity laser.
  • The renowned body piercing studio gives people with unwanted ink and tattoo regret a fresh start through complete tattoo removal, selective tattoo removal, and fading for cover-ups.
  • Pierce Your Soul uses the Astanza Trinity laser to perform safe, fast, and effective laser tattoo removal.
  • Pierce Your Soul offers a Give Back Program that delivers low-cost laser tattoo removal to in-need individuals in the greater Los Angeles community.

Data Sales Co., a provider of lease financing and IT Asset Disposition (ITAD), has proudly announced the start of its 50th year in business

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Monday, May 2, 2022

The company announced its 500-hour "Give Back" volunteer initiative, a continuation of previous company programs.

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  • The company announced its 500-hour "Give Back" volunteer initiative, a continuation of previous company programs.
  • Through this paid time off, nearly 100 employees will work 500 hours to benefit the local communities and neighbors of both Burnsville, MN and Scottsdale, AZ.
  • In addition to the 200,000 square feet of office-warehouse located in Burnsville MN, Data Sales also operates out of Scottsdale, Arizona.
  • Today, Data Sales provides a specialized lease finance product that focuses on young, fast-growing companies requiring large amounts of IT hardware.

Customertimes Announces The Give Back to Ukraine Fund

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Customertimes announces the launch of The Give Back to Ukraine Fund, a humanitarian initiative to support those who have been directly impacted by the war.

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  • NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Customertimes announces the launch of The Give Back to Ukraine Fund, a humanitarian initiative to support those who have been directly impacted by the war.
  • Since its launch March 3, 2022, The Give Back to Ukraine Fund has raised more than $95,000 USD.
  • Additionally, the C-level staff at Customertimes has collectively agreed to donate their own salaries for the month of March to these rescue efforts.
  • "I would like to personally thank our colleagues and partners for their contribution to The Give Back to Ukraine Fund," says Dmitry Sidnev, CEO and Co-founder of Customertimes.

Customertimes Announces The Give Back to Ukraine Fund

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Customertimes announces the launch of The Give Back to Ukraine Fund, a humanitarian initiative to support those who have been directly impacted by the war.

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  • NEW YORK, March 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Customertimes announces the launch of The Give Back to Ukraine Fund, a humanitarian initiative to support those who have been directly impacted by the war.
  • Since its launch March 3, 2022, The Give Back to Ukraine Fund has raised more than $95,000 USD.
  • Additionally, the C-level staff at Customertimes has collectively agreed to donate their own salaries for the month of March to these rescue efforts.
  • "I would like to personally thank our colleagues and partners for their contribution to The Give Back to Ukraine Fund," says Dmitry Sidnev, CEO and Co-founder of Customertimes.

The Firstmark Foundation Awards $7,500 in Educator Grants

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Monday, January 17, 2022

To learn more about the Firstmark Educator Grant and other ways Firstmark supports the education community, visit the Give Back tab at firstmarkcu.org.

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  • To learn more about the Firstmark Educator Grant and other ways Firstmark supports the education community, visit the Give Back tab at firstmarkcu.org.
  • The Firstmark Foundation is a 501(c)3 Public Charity, dedicated to supporting initiatives that enrich the schools in our community.
  • Firstmark has grown the ten teachers' original $475 investment to almost 100,000 members and over $1 billion in assets.
  • Firstmark is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution focused on helping members live out the highest vision of themselves.