Day: 16 January 2019

Dow, Good360 Donate and Distribute 57 Trailers to Families in Need

Stuart Mitchell

The Dow Chemical Company (Dow) and Good360, a global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, have joined together to donate and distribute 57 trailers to families whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Harvey and volunteers assisting in recovery. This effort is a continuation of the commitment made by both organizations to aid disaster recovery efforts not just in the immediate aftermath, but also to rebuild and ensure community resiliency in the mid- and long-term. “After a disaster like Harvey, it takes years to rebuild a community and return its…

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Marsai Martin, Star of ABC’s ‘Black-Ish,’ Helps Launch National Campaign to Fight Bullying and Social Isolation

Stuart Mitchell

1 in 5 students experiences bullying, often for the passions and interests that make them who they are. That’s why Black-ish star Marsai Martin has teamed up with Takis and DoSomething.org (the largest tech company exclusively for young people and social change) for the second year to activate thousands of young people to tackle bullying and social isolation in their communities. Through the “Treat Yo Friends” campaign, young people will make an IOU coupon book of activities their friend loves to do. Then they’ll give the coupons to that friend…

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St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® announces first-of-its-kind partnership with global esports organization Immortals

Stuart Mitchell

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and Immortals LLC announced today a first-of-its-kind partnership that unites the two entities to support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Immortals, and its Overwatch League® franchise team, the Los Angeles Valiant, have committed to raising a total of $500,000 over two years to support the St. Jude mission: Finding cures. Saving children.® “We appreciate the opportunity to create a new, dynamic way to engage with esports fans and…

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Actress Vanessa Hudgens Named American Cancer Society Global Ambassador; Joins Super Bowl Sweepstakes

Stuart Mitchell

The American Cancer Society (ACS) welcomes a new global ambassador, actress Vanessa Hudgens, who is participating in an exclusive Super Bowl LIII weekend package to raise critical funds to fight cancer. “We are thrilled to welcome Vanessa Hudgens as an ambassador for the American Cancer Society,” said Sharon Byers, chief development, marketing, and communications officer for the American Cancer Society. “Like so many of us, Vanessa brings personal experience of how devastating this disease can be, and we are grateful for her support as we continue to attack cancer from…

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Maersk, P&G, ING on Delivering Net-Positive Ambition – Complimentary Webinar

Stuart Mitchell

The Ethical Corporation will be hosting a webinar debate on how companies can change strategies and set ambitious targets to deliver a net-positive impact future. The free online webinar will take place on Thursday 17 January, at 12 pm GMT/1pm CET and feature exclusive ideas and insights from: John Kornerup Bang, Head, Sustainability Strategy & Chief Advisor, Climate Change, Maersk Virginie Helias, Vice President Global Sustainability,  P&G     Lois Guthrie, Director, Redefining Value, WBCSD Leon Wijnands, Global Head of Sustainability, ING Moderated by: Aris Vrettos, Director, Open Programmes and International Markets, Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership…

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