Day: 25 May 2020

Vitalant Launches ‘Because of You, Life Doesn’t Stop’ Campaign to Bring Hope to Americans Battling the Pandemic

Stuart Mitchell

The oldest and largest national independent nonprofit transfusion medicine organization, Vitalant, has launched a campaign to help COVID-19 and other patients through life-saving convalescent plasma and other blood donations. The campaign is a prompt to take action and save lives, while reminding the public that donations are both safe and essential. Under the banner of ‘Because of You, Life Doesn’t Stop’ Vitalant’s network of donation centers, in concert with its hospital partners operating under US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigational protocols, are collecting and transfusing plasma from eligible donors…

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David’s Bridal Announces Launch of #FrontlineFierce Giveaway Campaign

Stuart Mitchell

David’s Bridal, the nation’s leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced #FrontlineFierce, a nationwide campaign aimed at showing gratitude for frontline workers who have tirelessly supported the fight against Covid-19. David’s Bridal has been blown away by the heroism, fearlessness and bravery of the frontline workers who are fighting so selflessly for those in need. To show their support, the brand will give away 400 wedding and special occasion dresses to medical and healthcare professionals, caregivers, and other essential employees supporting us all through this unprecedented time. “As a daughter of…

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American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Reveals New Data on Mental Health in the Coronavirus Era

Stuart Mitchell

In recognition of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) shared new survey findings that reveal people experience anxiety (53%) and sadness (51%) more often now than before the coronavirus pandemic. Despite physical distancing guidelines, Americans connect with friends and family at approximately the same frequency as they did before the stay-at-home orders and talk more frequently about mental health (38% compared to 28% before the pandemic) and stress and anxiety (52% compared to 35% before the pandemic). “We are amid an unprecedented public health…

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Ducks Unlimited joins forces to promote #ResponsibleRecreation

Stuart Mitchell

Ducks Unlimited (DU) has joined forces with other leading conservation organizations to spearhead #ResponsibleRecreation – a media campaign encouraging Americans to enjoy outdoor recreation while adhering to proper COVID-19 safety protocols. In addition to DU, the National Wild Turkey Federation, Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership, Congressional Sportsmen’s Foundation, Trout Unlimited, Pheasants Forever and the Association for Fish and Wildlife Agencies are leading the effort. Whether participating in hunting, fishing, shooting sports or numerous other outdoor activities, the conservation community sees the #ResponsibleRecreation campaign as a safe and constructive way to encourage…

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Thrive launches free library of content to help in the fight against Covid-19

Stuart Mitchell

Thrive are pleased to announce the launch of their free library of life-saving content to help not-for-profit organisations stop the spread of Covid-19.   As an award-winning agency they have created the content to support non-profit organisations’ Covid-19 prevention work through behaviour change and health communications. Clean water and good hygiene are the first line of defence against Covid-19 and this message is vital to communicate in low-resource settings. The culture-specific messages encourage social distancing and promote good hygiene practices, such as handwashing with soap. The library includes text and images…

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