Day: 28 May 2018

NAMI launches new campaign, #CureStigma, for Mental Health Month

Stuart Mitchell

During the month of May, NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, will observe Mental Health Month to raise awareness of mental illness. One in five adults in the United States lives with a mental health condition. This year, NAMI is launching “CureStigma” a new campaign that builds on the successful #StigmaFree initiative and positions stigma as a “social virus” that is spreading across America. Stigma is a sign or sense of disgrace that sets someone apart from others. Navigating life with a mental health condition can be tough, and…

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The Arthritis Foundation Asks Americans To Support Its “Let’s Get A Grip On Arthritis” Campaign Until A Cure Is Found

Stuart Mitchell

 In honor of Arthritis Awareness Month, the Arthritis Foundation is asking all Americans to rally and support its new cause campaign “Let’s Get a Grip on Arthritis,” so the disease can be eradicated once and for all. More than 54 million Americans have arthritis, and many are unable to do what they love or even perform everyday tasks – such as chopping vegetables or buttoning their shirts – due to the pain, inflammation and/or joint disfigurement caused by their arthritis. “Arthritis is a debilitating disease that impacts nearly every family…

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The Chicago Sun-Times Launches Major Anti-Gun Violence Initiative

Stuart Mitchell

In an effort to combat gun violence, the Chicago Sun-Times is launching a new campaign called “31 bullets” that identifies 31 specific actions Illinoisans can take to address this issue locally and nationwide. Developed in partnership with Ogilvy, one of the world’s largest marketing communications companies, the goal of the 31-part series is to educate Americans and inspire them to take action to counter the negative effect that these bullets create.   The first “bullet” in the “31 bullets” campaign is aimed at the discussion around guns in classrooms. The…

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Roche Diabetes Care Rallies People Across the Country to Join the #BuckOffDiabetes Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Roche Diabetes Care has announced the launch of #BuckOffDiabetes, a campaign that represents a bold, new attitude for taking on diabetes. #BuckOffDiabetes helps spread the word about how to not only save a buck, but donate a buck to a worthwhile cause. With the Accu-Chek® Guide SimplePay Program people with diabetes can save a few bucks by always paying the same low price for every test strip refill. Furthermore, Roche Diabetes Care is asking everyone to get involved. Whether you have diabetes, or if diabetes affects someone you know and love,…

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Conservation International Releases Virtual Reality Project “My Africa” Worldwide

Stuart Mitchell

Conservation International released its latest virtual reality project “My Africa” worldwide on the WITHIN app.  Narrated by Academy Award-winning and Kenyan-raised actress Lupita Nyong‘o, “My Africa” transports viewers to an elephant sanctuary in Kenya, where a community is reknitting the bonds that have long enabled people and wildlife to coexist. Viewers can also journey to “My Africa” in 360-degree video on conservation.org/MyAfrica. The film premiered at the 2018 Tribeca Film Festival VR Arcade, and is available in seven languages: English, French, Mandarin, Portuguese, Samburu, Spanish and Swahili.   “My Africa”…

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