Month: November 2017

Children’s National Launches “Capital of Caring” Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

For nearly 150 years, Children’s National Health System has served children in the Washington region and throughout the US, creating hope and helping kids grow up stronger. And since its founding, Children’s National has relied on the charitable support of individuals and organizations who share its mission to help children live long and healthy lives. This holiday season, Children’s National has launched the Capital of Caring campaign, a multi-media campaign to mobilize the Washington metropolitan area and nation in support of children. The campaign honors the hospital’s longstanding commitment to…

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Former NFL Linebacker Launches Fourth Annual Super Bowl Challenge to Raise Lung Cancer Awareness and Research Dollars

Stuart Mitchell

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month and former NFL linebacker and international health care advocate, Chris Draft, kicked it off by launching Team Draft’s fourth annual Lung Cancer Survivors’ Super Bowl Challenge. This unique challenge gives lung cancer survivors the opportunity to compete to raise funds for public awareness and research in their communities.  The top four fundraisers will join Team Draft at the Super Bowl, Pro Bowl, College Football National Championship Game, or Taste Of The NFL. Founded by Draft and his wife Keasha who died of lung cancer in…

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Voya Financial Partners with Special Olympics to Launch Invest in Something Special Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

Voya Financial, Inc. have announced the launch of Invest in Something Special, the newest component of the company’s broader effort to support the special needs community. The weeklong Invest in Something Special effort runs through Nov. 19, and will share the near-term goals and lifetime aspirations of Special Olympics athletes to raise awareness of their contributions to the community and amplify their voice on social media. Voya has pledged to donate up to $500,000 to be shared among Special Olympics Programs across the country based on likes, shares and comments…

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Earth Day Network Launches Global Campaign to End Plastic Pollution

Stuart Mitchell

Earth Day Network (EDN), the global coordinator of Earth Day, announced the launching of a global campaign to End Plastic Pollution. They will be educating and mobilizing citizens, and influencing governments and corporations to achieve large-scale reductions in plastic pollution around the world. Their intention is to have Earth Day 2018 mark the first step toward the ultimate goal of replacing fossil fuel based plastics with nonpolluting materials. Plastic pollution is not just an environmental crisis, but also as one of the most urgent public health, human rights and social justice…

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merci® Chocolates launches “merci Asks” Campaign to inspire more genuine, everyday thank yous

Stuart Mitchell

merci® Chocolates launched a new national campaign today called “merci Asks” as part of its mission to inspire more genuine, everyday thank yous. Rooted in consumer insights, the man on the street style campaign showcases heartfelt ‘thank you’ messages to real people who deserve a thoughtful expression of gratitude. “Who would you like to thank today?” That is the question merci is posing to consumers. The thoughtful collection of fine European chocolates is seeking to make an impact across broadcast, social and digital communications by offering consumers a platform to…

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