Month: September 2019

National Service Dog Awareness Month Brings Spotlight to Military Veterans and Canine Heroes

Stuart Mitchell

September marks National Service Dog Awareness Month and the start of Purina Dog Chow‘s second annual “Service Dog Salute” campaign to pay tribute to our veterans and the loyal dogs that serve them. Up to 30 percent of American military veterans experience post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after returning home from combat, according to the National Institute of Health. Yet only about 40 percent of those individuals ever seek help. Dog Chow wants to help change that and ensure any veterans who may be suffering from PTSD or other challenges know…

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The Prostate Cancer Foundation Made History By Lighting U.S. Landmarks “Blue” Across All 50 States To Illuminate Prostate Cancer Issue

Stuart Mitchell

For the first time in American history, U.S. landmarks in all 50 states (and the District of Columbia) were lit blue on September 3 to kick-off Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. The Prostate Cancer Foundation’s (PCF) “Light It Blue” campaign is a national effort to raise disease awareness and support for men affected by prostate cancer. On one specific day, “Light It Blue” served as a visual reminder that more than 174,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019 and nearly 32,000 men will die from the disease. It…

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TGI Fridays™ Partners with No Kid Hungry for Hunger Awareness Month in September

Stuart Mitchell

TGI Fridays™, the restaurant brand known for bringing people together in pursuit of good times and great food, is extending its mission to bring a smile to every plate by pairing up with No Kid Hungry for Hunger Awareness Month this September. No Kid Hungry is a campaign to end childhood hunger in the U.S., and TGI Fridays is joining America’s other top restaurants in helping raise funds for the cause. During the month of September, all guests of participating TGI Fridays restaurants in the U.S. will have the chance to make a…

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Muscular Dystrophy Association Launches “MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month” as Part of Multi-Faceted Campaign Celebrating Extensive Strides in Science and Care

Stuart Mitchell

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is launching “MDA National Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month,” as part of an extensive campaign to raise awareness around the organization’s advancements in neuromuscular disease research, treatment and care.  MDA has funded more than $1 billion in research, with 224 grants funded last year alone, bringing new treatments and cures closer than ever.  Six neuromuscular disease treatments based on MDA-funded research have been approved by the FDA thus far. Our Gene Catalyst Initiative focuses on understanding the genetic and molecular origins of neuromuscular disease to advance genetic…

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DASANI® Takes Steps to Reduce Plastic Waste Through Increased Use of Recycled Materials, Expanded Package Innovation

Stuart Mitchell

DASANI®, has announced a robust pipeline of sustainable packaging innovations in support of The Coca-Cola Company’s global “World Without Waste” goal to make its bottles and cans with an average of 50 percent recycled material by 2030. Updates to DASANI’s packaging line-up are designed to reduce plastic waste and increase the use of recycled and renewable materials in the United States, while ensuring that all DASANI bottles continue to be fully recyclable. New innovations include: The debut of HybridBottle™, The Coca-Cola Company’s first package in the United States to be…

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