Month: May 2018

More than 120 Equine Organizations Competing in 5th Annual ASPCA Help a Horse Day Contest to Find Homes for Horses

Stuart Mitchell

Today, the ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) launched a national campaign called “Raise the Barn” to coincide with the kickoff of its fifth annual ASPCA Help a Horse Day contest. More than 120 equine rescues, sanctuaries, and shelters across the country are competing in the annual grants contest, which is designed to raise awareness about the year-round lifesaving work they do to find homes for horses. This year’s contest runs from April 26 to June 30 and has been expanded to offer 17 grant…

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New Campaign Connects Hispanic Families with National Forests

Stuart Mitchell

In an effort to motivate Hispanic families to explore our public lands and national forests, and to reconnect with nature through outdoor activities, Hispanic Communications Network (HCN), in partnership with the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service (USDA Forest Service), this week launches the third year of their successful Spanish-language multimedia campaign “Descubre El Bosque” (Discover the Forest). The initiative coincides with the celebration of Earth Day, as well as a series of emblematic events for the protection of nature: National Park Rx Day on April 29, National Environmental…

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Claritin® Launches 20 Minutes of Spring Project with Actress Hilary Duff and Boys & Girls Clubs of America

Stuart Mitchell

Today, the makers of Claritin® launched their 20 Minutes of Spring Project with actress Hilary Duff and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the nation’s leading youth service organization. The goal of this campaign is to encourage people to get outside to enjoy the simple joys the outdoors can bring. The makers of Claritin commissioned a survey, which found that spending just 20 minutes outside in nature can help you feel happy. It’s time to get outside and find happiness. As a mom, Hilary Duff, agrees with the mission to…

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‘See Sound Differently,’ take the #MillionEar Challenge to protect your hearing this Better Hearing & Speech Month

Stuart Mitchell

This Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM), Cochlear Limited, launches the “See Sound Differently” video campaign for its annual #MillionEar Challenge initiative to bring hearing health awareness to more than 1 million people during the month of May. When the #MillionEar Challenge is met, Cochlear pledges to donate $30,000 to help fund hearing loss research through the Hearing Health Foundation’s Emerging Research Grants (ERG) program. Did you know more than 1 billion young people (12-35 years) are at risk of hearing loss due to recreational exposure to loud sounds?1 On…

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Vicky Cornell Partners with Addiction Policy Forum to Launch Lifesaving Resources in Honor of Husband Chris Cornell

Stuart Mitchell

Vicky Cornell, wife of Grammy® Award-winning singer and songwriter and Soundgarden, Temple of the Dog and Audioslave front man Chris Cornell, who died unexpectedly last May, announced today the launch of Addiction Resource Center (ARC) For Chris, an online resource for individuals and families struggling with addiction, as well as the Addiction Resource Line (ARL), a hotline that connects those in need with clinicians and peer recovery support advocates. More than 21 million Americans are suffering from addiction and the opioid crisis is growing every year. One of the greatest…

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