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Playing For Change Foundation Announces Playing for Frances Iconic Artist Charity Auction

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Friday, March 1, 2024
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LOS ANGELES, March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Playing For Change Foundation (PFCF), esteemed for amplifying local impact zones through music and community support, is rallying behind 12-year-old Frances Gourley. Frances, the daughter of John Gourley and Zoe Manville of the band Portugal. The Man, is battling the one in a billion genetic disease, DHDDS. PFCF is proud to host the Playing For Frances charity auction, which features collectible items and one-of-a-kind experiences donated directly from legendary artists and celebrities, with proceeds going to help find a cure for DHDDS.

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  • PFCF is proud to host the Playing For Frances charity auction, which features collectible items and one-of-a-kind experiences donated directly from legendary artists and celebrities, with proceeds going to help find a cure for DHDDS.
  • In 2021, Frances was diagnosed with DHDDS, an ultra-rare illness shared by only 70 people worldwide.
  • To help raise money to support the fight against DHDDS, Playing for Frances includes an epic auction featuring items given directly by iconic artists and celebrities.
  • The foundation actively engages in providing essential services like food and hygiene supplies, especially in areas where these necessities are scarce.

Bonterra Propels the Power of Community at Social Impact Leadership Conference

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Tuesday, June 28, 2022
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AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the Social Impact Leadership Conference (SILC), hosted by CyberGrants®, a Bonterra™ company, Bonterra today shares highlights and key successes from the event that will help drive the social good community. Back in-person for the first time since 2019, SILC brought together a wide range of Bonterra employees, customers, and partners to build meaningful connections, join thought-provoking panel discussions and sessions, and share social impact achievements through the Social Impact Awards ceremony.

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  • Social good software company celebrates community, Social Impact Awards, and meaningful service project during three-day, on-site event
    AUSTIN, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the Social Impact Leadership Conference (SILC) , hosted by CyberGrants, a Bonterracompany, Bonterra today shares highlights and key successes from the event that will help drive the social good community.
  • "At SILC we certainly achieved the conference theme of 'Connected Impact', making new connections and reestablishing previous ones," said Pete Karns, General Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility at Bonterra.
  • "The power of presence, and of our community, could be felt and we had a unique opportunity to recognize that, from our engaging sessions to our Social Impact Awards to our group service project.
  • While on-site in Austin, Bonterra had the opportunity to recognize several customers and partners, sharing their social impact achievements as part of the Social Impact Awards.