Day: 14 September 2018

The Lung Association – Ontario launches The UnFun Balloon to raise awareness about Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Stuart Mitchell

Balloons have been a colourful, cheery part of celebrations since at least the late 1800s, but they can also alert people to serious hidden health conditions. Blowing up a balloon is a key health test that most people have been taking their whole life without realizing it. The Lung Association – Ontario has partnered with BBDO Toronto to urge Ontarians to take “The Unfun Balloon” test. The new test is part of an effort to raise awareness of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).   An umbrella term for a group of…

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Code of fundraising practice: consultation opens

Stuart Mitchell

A consultation on the accessibility of the fundraising code is now open. It aims to ensure the code is a straightforward and practical tool for fundraisers and the public. The consultation looks at the style, presentation, clarity and accessibility of the code. The Fundraising Regulator is asking for feedback on a new draft that includes: A new table of contents and simple ordering of the content. A “plain English” review of the language used in the code. A new introduction. A glossary of key terms used within the code. A table…

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Band of Parents Launches Digital Series Celebrating Kid Warriors in Honor of Pediatric Cancer Awareness Month

Stuart Mitchell

 Band of Parents, Inc. a nonprofit organization raising money for pediatric cancer research, launches a digital series featuring young warriors who have been diagnosed and undergone treatment for neuroblastoma. From a young dancer named Gia who can do cartwheels again, Sophia Eber, best known on social media as Sophi Strong, who captured the heart of TV host Ellen Degeneres, to three year old Charlie, whose family discovered Band of Parents from their home in Australia, these neuroblastoma survivors and their families share their warrior stories throughout the month of September…

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PepsiCo Launches Nutrition Greenhouse Program to Support Food and Beverage Brands Driving Change in North America

Stuart Mitchell

PepsiCo announced today the launch of its Nutrition Greenhouse accelerator program in North America, an innovation initiative designed to discover and support emerging brands in the food and beverage sector. The North American program follows the launch of PepsiCo’s Nutrition Greenhouse in Europe, now in its second year. In 2017, eight start-ups in the European program delivered an estimated combined sales growth of over €10 million – a fourfold increase throughout the duration of the 6-month program.    “Nutrition Greenhouse is part of our commitment to open innovation and collaborating…

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Help Musicians UK partners with iconic piano brand Steinway & Sons for a historic piano sale

Stuart Mitchell

This September, the prestigious piano makers Steinway & Sons will partner with Help Musicians UK (HMUK) for an extra special piano sale event at their exclusive London showroom. For two days only, on Friday 28 September and Saturday 29 September, Steinway are offering the opportunity to purchase an iconic Steinway piano at a significantly reduced price, with a portion of the proceeds donated to Help Musicians UK. 100% of the donation will go directly to support musicians and those working in the music industry across the UK. HMUK will also…

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