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Pro Football Hall of Fame, Meridian Health of Michigan and Community Leaders from Lansing Stand Up for Students' Mental Health at 'Strong Youth Strong Communities' Summits

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

DETROIT, Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Meridian, a Michigan‑based provider of government‑sponsored health plans and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, and the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) hosted "Strong Youth Strong Communities" (SYSC) Summits at Lansing's Everett High School and Eastern High School on Tuesday, September 26. Led by Hall of Famers Darrell Green, Steve Hutchinson and Isaac Bruce, and former UNC Women's Basketball player Iman McFarland, SYSC is based on the premise that investing in today's youth can yield generational returns and positively impact current and future communities. The youth summits kicked off with remarks by Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and attracted more than 600 teens from both high schools. 

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  • The youth summits kicked off with remarks by Lansing Mayor Andy Schor and attracted more than 600 teens from both high schools.
  • Michigan, like many other states, is experiencing an alarming surge of behavioral and mental health crisis among school-aged students.
  • "Leadership skills are paramount no matter the endeavor that a young person tackles," said Pro Football Hall of Famer, Steve Hutchinson.
  • "I am always excited to connect with our youth about how to lead, including taking ownership over mental health."

CENTENE FOUNDATION AND THE LITTLE BIT FOUNDATION PARTNER WITH ST. LOUIS CITY SC AND THE PRO FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME TO ENHANCE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OF ST. LOUIS STUDENTS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Centene Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC) focused on investing in initiatives with holistic approaches to dismantling barriers to health, and The Little Bit Foundation ("Little Bit"), an organization that works to eliminate barriers to learning for under-resourced students in the St. Louis region, today announced a partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame ("PFHOF") and St. Louis CITY SC ("CITY SC") to support the physical, mental and social well-being of youth in the St. Louis region. Funding from the Centene Foundation will allow Little Bit – with the participation of community partners PFHOF and CITY SC – to support the 14,000 students it serves and expand its programming focused on providing mental health and physical fitness support, literacy services, school supplies and access to food to address food insecurity.

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  • The grant builds on Centene's decade-long partnership with Little Bit and will support expansion of programming to reach additional schools in the future.
  • Additionally, within a select number of Little Bit partner schools, the two organizations over time will create "self-care and wellness centers" to provide educators a space for relaxation that prioritizes mental health.
  • This supports the full-service model many schools are adopting, focusing on access to food, essential items and wellness resources for families.
  • The event, "Teaming Up for Healthy Futures," will feature the PFHOF's Aeneas Williams and CITY SC defender Jonathan "JB" Bell.

ZALES® TO AWARD TWO ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS IN SUPPORT OF STUDENTS AT HBCUs DURING THE 2023 BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME CLASSIC

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Sunday, September 3, 2023

AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales, the Diamond Store, is proud to announce that it will present two academic scholarships to students at renowned Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) during the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic on September 3, 2023, in Canton, Ohio. The two $5,000 scholarships are being awarded to a student from each school participating in the game, Morehouse College and Virginia Union University.

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  • Zales is the sponsor and official jeweler of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), creating the iconic rings for BCFHOF inductees.
  • Additionally, Zales will present a one-of-a-kind commemorative pendant to each student-athlete playing in the 2023 Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, celebrating their participation in this annual game featuring HBCUs.
  • "The Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic game and its events are a time-honored tradition.
  • The double-sided, stainless-steel pendant showcases a football set with white sapphires on the front, the Black College Hall of Fame Classic 2023 logo, and the player's respective team name.

ZALES® BECOMES THE OFFICIAL JEWELER OF THE BLACK COLLEGE FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME

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Saturday, February 25, 2023

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), becoming the official jeweler to create the iconic rings for inductees starting with the Class of 2023. For Signet Jewelers®, Zales' parent company, this sponsorship signifies its continued collaboration with the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) and further deepens its dedication and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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  • AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Zales is excited to announce its sponsorship of the Black College Football Hall of Fame (BCFHOF), becoming the official jeweler to create the iconic rings for inductees starting with the Class of 2023.
  • For Signet Jewelers®, Zales' parent company, this sponsorship signifies its continued collaboration with the Pro Football Hall of Fame (PFHOF) and further deepens its dedication and support for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).
  • Inductees will receive an official Black College Football Hall of Fame Ring from Zales.
  • "Beginning this year, all the great men that are inducted into the Black College Football Hall of Fame will receive an iconic Hall of Fame ring created by Zales, The Diamond Store," said James Harris and Doug Williams, co-founders of the Black College Football Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company, Pro Football Hall of Fame and I Got It Join Forces to Develop, Market and Sell One-of-a-Kind Non-Fungible Tokens

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Friday, February 11, 2022

Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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  • Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company (NASDAQ: HOFV, HOFVW) is a resort and entertainment company leveraging the power and popularity of professional football and its legendary players in partnership with the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
  • Headquartered in Canton, Ohio, the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Company is the owner of the Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls, a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fames campus.
  • Hall of Fame Village powered by Johnson Controls is a multi-use sports, entertainment and media destination centered around the Pro Football Hall of Fames campus in Canton, Ohio.
  • For more information on the Hall of Fame, its Mission Statement, the Hall of Fame Store and more, please visit the Official Pro Football Hall of Fame Website at www.profootballhof.com .