Month: August 2018

What came of Studio Republic’s recent charity Hack for Good?

Stuart Mitchell

On Friday 10th of August Studio Republic ran their first charity hack day, Hack for Good. We covered it here, and felt some might be interested in a follow up. Hacks for good can be polarising in how they’re perceived, with good reason. Coming together to create something for social good is a concept to be applauded. However it’s easy to fall into traps like omitting to involve people working in the field, mistakenly believing that the hack is the solution as opposed to a step on the way to…

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Tom Lehman Joins Forces with Fight Colorectal Cancer to Raise Awareness of Nation’s Second-Leading Cause of Cancer Deaths

Stuart Mitchell

Longtime PGA TOUR professional and colon cancer survivor, Tom Lehman, is teaming up with Fight Colorectal Cancer (Fight CRC) to help raise awareness of the nation’s second-deadliest cancer. The one-year agreement, supported by Exact Sciences, will feature Lehman wearing the Fight CRC logo on his hat, numerous public appearances, and a public service announcement campaign highlighting the importance of early detection and the options available for colon cancer screening, including accurate, non-invasive options. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to partner with Exact Sciences in bringing on Tom Lehman as…

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#BeTheGift Is Fast, Fun, Free Way to Become Organ and Tissue Donor – and Save Lives

Stuart Mitchell

Everyone can #BeTheGift their fellow Americans are desperate to receive by registering as an organ and tissue donor – the gift that not only keeps on giving but keeps on living after we’re gone. This is the message of #BeTheGift, launched today by DCI Donor Services, one of the country’s largest, nonprofit organ procurement organizations (OPO). The idea is simple: #BeTheGift urges people to register online and wear the campaign’s symbol – the Big Red Bow – to encourage others to do the same. It’s fast. It’s fun. It’s free.…

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Concordia University-Portland’s Back to School Campaign Elevates Educators

Stuart Mitchell

Concordia University-Portland and its nationwide College of Education alumni network of more than 10,000 educators are going back to school this fall with renewed optimism for the incredible potential of every child. “This back-to-school season, we’re honoring the passion and dedication of our nation’s teachers,” said Concordia’s College of Education Dean Sheryl Reinisch. “Concordia joins in celebrating teachers on their #firstdayofschool and encourages lifelong learning.” Here is how to get involved: teachers can download their customizable back to school poster at www.cu-portland.edu/FirstDay to share how many first days they’ve had…

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Timelapse Co. Pledges to Plant Trees With One Tree Planted

Stuart Mitchell

Los Angeles-based jewelry accessories company Timelapse Co. today has announced their partnership with One Tree Planted, a Vermont-based non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, to combat the effects of deforestation around the globe. Since 2014, One Tree Planted has been working with reforestation organizations worldwide that need financial support in their efforts to plant additional trees. As a part of their effort to get involved, Timelapse Co. has announced a One-For-One campaign, whereby Timelapse Co. will donate a portion of every sale made to planting a tree. While the objective of the campaign…

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