Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund

Cantor Fitzgerald and BGC Group Raise Spirits and Funds with Charity Day 2023

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantor Fitzgerald, its affiliate BGC Group and celebrity ambassadors raised funds for charities addressing the most pressing issues around the world and honoring the legacy of those lost 22 years ago on 9/11, through Charity Day 2023. Celebrity ambassadors including Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban, Charlize Theron, Patrick Dempsey, Matthew McConaughey, Regina Hall, President Bill Clinton, and others, participated in this year's event benefiting the Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and LONDON, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cantor Fitzgerald , its affiliate BGC Group and celebrity ambassadors raised funds for charities addressing the most pressing issues around the world and honoring the legacy of those lost 22 years ago on 9/11, through Charity Day 2023 .
  • Originating in 2002, Charity Day brings celebrities and esteemed guests to join Cantor Fitzgerald's skilled licensed brokers on trading floors to conduct transactions and raise funds.
  • Since inception, the Relief Fund and Charity Day have raised funds for over 150 charities.
  • To make a donation to The Cantor Fitzgerald Relief Fund, please visit www.cantorrelief.org .

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Provides Update on Impact of Maui Wildfires

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Thursday, August 31, 2023

Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (“MVW” or the “Company”) provided an update today on the anticipated business impact of the Maui wildfires on its operations and financial results.

Key Points: 
  • Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: VAC) (“MVW” or the “Company”) provided an update today on the anticipated business impact of the Maui wildfires on its operations and financial results.
  • The Company operates four vacation ownership resorts and sales centers in West Maui representing more than 10% of its annual contract sales.
  • In addition, its Aqua-Aston Hospitality property management business manages five properties in West Maui.
  • The impact of the Maui wildfires on fourth quarter operating results will depend on the timing of the re-opening of our resorts and the pace that travel returns to the island of Maui.

XPLA Holder Relief Fund to Start Transferring Funds

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Thursday, May 4, 2023

LOS ANGELES, May 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The XPLA Blockchain, a next generation of Web3 mainnet developed with gamers at the core of its design, today announced it is in the final stages for the relief fund for $XPLA holders with tokens frozen due to the FTX situation.

Key Points: 
  • The relief fund was unanimously approved by a community vote in January.
  • $XPLA holders had until April 19, 2023, to submit claims for review.
  • The relief fund includes a total of 19,600,000 $XPLA which was transferred to the Relief Fund Support Contract assigned from the Reserve Wallet.
  • XPLA is the first blockchain to develop and approve a Relief Fund for individual holders concerning the FTX incident.

XPLA Governance Proposal Approved to Support Individual Holders with $XPLA Still on FTX Exchange

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Friday, February 3, 2023

Individual $XPLA holders could exercise their voting rights by delegating via proxy to Validators who were able to cast votes on their behalf.

Key Points: 
  • Individual $XPLA holders could exercise their voting rights by delegating via proxy to Validators who were able to cast votes on their behalf.
  • The high participation rate and unanimous voting outcome are interpreted as a strong reflection of the Validators' desire to support the individual $XPLA holders.
  • XPLA team is also considering preemptively supporting individual $XPLA holders who have secured their proof of ownership if court proceedings are delayed.
  • XPLA is the first blockchain to develop and approve a Relief Fund for individual holders concerning the FTX incident.

More Than 1,750 individuals Receive Initial Roseburg Relief Funds

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Monday, October 3, 2022

WEED, Calif., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,750 survivors of the Sept. 2 Mill Fire have received payments for immediate needs such as temporary housing, transportation, food and clothing during the first three weeks of Roseburg's $50 million Community Relief Fund.

Key Points: 
  • Fund administrators have paid 674 claims covering 1,769 individuals since Sept. 13 when they began processing claim applications for financial assistance at the Weed Community Center and through the Fund's website.
  • Households from more than half of the homes lost in the fire have received initial support.
  • "We believe the percentage of survivors receiving funds is unprecedented for how quickly after the fire they had cash in hand for their immediate needs," said Pete Hillan, a spokesperson for Roseburg.
  • It's a testament to what we can do when the city, the people, and the Roseburg team members all work together hand-in-hand."

Kurt Busch's Window of Hope Returns for Second Year

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR Cup Series veteran driver Kurt Busch announced the Window of Hope pink window net program will return for a second year to show support for breast cancer survivors and those continuing to battle breast cancer. Thermal Control Products will provide each NASCAR Cup Series participating driver with a pink window net to display at next month's running of the Bank of America ROVAL™ 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. 

Key Points: 
  • CONCORD, N.C., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASCAR Cup Series veteran driver Kurt Busch announced the Window of Hope pink window net program will return for a second year to show support for breast cancer survivors and those continuing to battle breast cancer.
  • Proceeds from Window of Hope will help fund "Free Mammography Days" in underserved communities where the need is highest.
  • The inspiration for "Window of Hope" came from a request from one of Busch's young fans to support breast cancer awareness.
  • Through commitment and support from NASCAR, The NASCAR Foundation and Thermal Control Products, "Window of Hope" finally became a reality last year at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Roseburg's Community Relief Fund Expands Outreach to Mill Fire Survivors

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Monday, September 19, 2022

WEED, Calif., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Administrators of Roseburg's Community Relief Fund have expanded ways by which survivors of the Mill Fire may submit claim applications for financial assistance to cover immediate needs such as temporary housing, transportation, food and clothing and medical issues.

Key Points: 
  • Impacted individuals may choose to submit claims:
    In person at the Weed Community Center, 161 E. Lincoln Ave, Weed.
  • Grief counselors will be available at the Community Center throughout the week to support impacted individuals and family members.
  • "This Relief Fund is providing immediate financial support to fire survivors when they need it the most - now," said Pete Hillan, a spokesperson for the company.
  • It is not necessary to have representation, however, to participate in the Relief Fund.

CALVERT CITY'S CC METALS & ALLOYS PROVIDES EMERGENCY RELIEF TO KENTUCKY FAMILIES AFFECTED BY DEVASTATING FLOODING

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

CALVERT CITY, Ky., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CC Metals & Alloys (CCMA), a mining and metals company led by Mordechai Korf and Uriel Laber that employs dozens of local Kentucky workers, announced today a $25,000 donation to the Team Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief Fund to provide food, shelter, and other necessities of life to individuals directly impacted by the historic flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

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  • On August 25, Governor Beshear announced the Relief Fund has received 35,954 donations totaling over $8 million.
  • A total of 39 payments totaling $390,000 have gone out to pay for flood victims' funerals.
  • Mordechai KorfandUriel Laberof CCMA issued the following joint statement:"Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the devastating flooding in Eastern Kentucky.
  • This past December, following the aftermath of a devastating tornado outbreak in Western Kentucky, CCMA donated and delivered truckloads of emergency relief supplies to support the recovery of Kentucky communities.