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Industry: Healthcare

Philanthropic Giving Among UHNW Individuals Exceeds $150 billion

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Today, Wealth-X released a new report uncovering unique information about how and where ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals (those with a net worth of at least $30 million) choose to give. The New Normal: Trends in UHNW Giving 2019 is the fourth edition of Wealth-X’s report focused on philanthropic giving by the world’s wealthiest individuals.

As the global UHNW population has grown, so too has an increasing expectation that philanthropy should be a shared passion among wealthy individuals. The report estimates that in the U.S. alone, the ultra wealthy population accounts for between 20 and 30% of all individual giving, underscoring the great potential for non-profit organizations to meet fundraising goals by engaging a relatively a small group of major donors.

Among numerous key findings, The New Normal: Trends in UHNW Giving 2019 reveals:

  • The ultra wealthy gave a total of $153 billion towards philanthropic endeavors in 2018 – roughly equivalent to all U.S. federal government spending on healthcare, education and energy expected for this year.

  • At $75 billion, North America accounted for nearly half of all philanthropic gifts made by UHNW individuals, globally.

  • Nearly 9 in every 10 UHNW individuals direct part of their philanthropic efforts to education, making it the leading cause of giving among ultra wealthy donors (those UHNW individuals who have donated a minimum of $50,000 over the last 5 years).

  • Younger ultra wealthy donors take a more targeted approach to giving, with those under the age of 45 tending to be more passionate about one or two causes that they are both financially and practically involved with.


The manner in which the ultra wealthy engage with philanthropic causes is constantly evolving. In addition to providing unique insight into the global landscape of ultra wealthy donors, Wealth-X examines how the changing profile of philanthropists and more innovative forms of giving are creating new investment objectives, new financial products and new ways for the ultra wealthy to collaborate with not-for-profit organizations and the education sector.

Download the full report here – https://www.wealthx.com/report/uhnw-giving-philanthropy-report-2019/

The New Normal: Trends in UHNW Giving 2019 leverages Wealth-X’s proprietary Philanthropic Giving Model, as well as the organization’s global database of records on wealthy individuals – the largest of data source of its kind in the world.

About Wealth-X

The global leader in wealth information and insight, Wealth-X partners with leading prestige brands across the financial services, luxury, not-for-profit and higher-education industries to fuel strategic decision-making in sales, marketing and compliance. Wealth-X boasts the world’s most extensive collection of records on the world’s wealthiest individuals and produces unparalleled high net worth market research. Founded in 2010, with offices across North America, Europe and Asia, Wealth-X works with over 500 clients providing them with unique data, analysis, and counsel to drive business success.

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Health: Mental Health

Motivo Raises $2.2M Seed Round to Launch First Tele-supervision Marketplace

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online supervision therapist counselor Motivo

Motivo is the first HIPAA-compliant platform providing online clinical supervision for mental health therapists’ licensure.

As stigma related to mental health lessens, more and more people are choosing to pursue a career as a mental health professional. The supervision process is the last mile of obtaining a credential as a therapist. At Motivo, we aim to make supervision easier and more accessible than ever before.


ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Motivo, the first platform for therapist tele-supervision, announced today the company has raised $2.2 million of seed financing in an investment round led by Cox Enterprises. Participation from venture capital firms includes Techstars, SEI Ventures, ECMC, Great Oaks VC, The Jump Fund, Emmett Partners, and Next Wave Impact Fund, along with multiple angel investors.

A first mover in this space, Motivo connects recent graduates to a clinical supervisor to fulfill state licensure requirements as a therapist, counselor, social worker or psychologist. Similar to residency for a doctor, aspiring mental health professionals are required to complete approximately two years of face-to-face consultation with a licensed therapist following graduate school. This process is called clinical supervision. Historically, these hours had to be completed in person, however, with the rise of telehealth, many states now allow supervision hours to be collected through secure video conference.

“Obtaining these hours is more difficult than one might think,” said CEO and founder, Rachel McCrickard. “For a therapist, getting your degree is actually the easy part. It’s becoming licensed that is hard.”

On her own journey to become a licensed therapist, McCrickard withstood a weekly two-hour commute to complete her supervision hours over the course of two years. That experience gave her a front seat view into the geographic boundaries that preclude mental health professionals from serving rural areas. When the rules began to change to allow tele-supervision, she was galvanized to take action.

McCrickard said, “As stigma related to mental health lessens, more and more people are choosing to pursue a career as a mental health professional. The supervision process is the last mile of obtaining a credential as a therapist. At Motivo, we aim to make supervision easier and more accessible than ever before.”

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 55% of U.S. counties—all rural—have no practicing mental health professionals. By providing an accessible path to licensure for incoming therapists, Motivo has a direct impact on increasing the mental health provider population in traditionally underserved communities.

After graduating from the 2018 Techstars Atlanta accelerator program, Motivo added Tim Howe, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy & Investments at Cox Enterprises to its board of directors.

“Over the past few years, Cox Enterprises has developed a strong interest in digital health, particularly in the innovative use of software platforms to provide more accessible healthcare solutions,” Howe said. “We see Motivo as perfectly positioned to capture the therapist credentialing market, and to identify lateral healthcare markets that would also benefit from tele-supervision and the Motivo marketplace. We are proud to lead Motivo’s round and utilize our resources and connections to help Motivo scale.”

Motivo will use its seed funding to grow the team, acquire contracts with mental health agencies and clinics, and sign channel partnerships with therapist associations and universities. Thus far, Motivo has identified 12 credential types in the healthcare industry that require supervised hours, representing a $6.5 billion dollar market opportunity.

Since founding Motivo in 2017, the company has witnessed exciting growth as a two-sided marketplace. New graduates and mental health clinics are able to select from a robust list of state-approved supervisors for tele-supervision. For supervisors, Motivo provides a back-end solution for managing one’s online supervision practice. The company recently signed a partnership with the AAMFT, the largest association for marriage and family therapists, after also signing the American Counseling Association earlier this year.

Motivo advisor, Mark Goldenson, former CEO and founder of Breakthrough Behavioral, a telemental health platform acquired by MDLIVE in 2014, said, “It’s pretty uncommon in 2019 to find a market that is large, untapped, pursuable without hard tech, and highly defensible. Motivo found one.”

About Motivo

Motivo is the largest platform for therapist tele-supervision connecting pre-licensed therapists with clinical supervisors through secure video conference. Motivo helps aspiring therapists get the supervision required to earn their license, grow their skills, and launch their careers. For more information, visit Motivo’s website.

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Business: Insurance

Drivers Can Use Online Quotes And Save Car Insurance Money

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“Comparing car insurance quotes online will help you find the cheaper car insurance that is worth your money,” said Russell Rabichev, Marketing Director of Internet Marketing Company.


LOS ANGELES (PRWEB)

Compare-autoinsurance.org has released a new blog post that explains how to use car insurance quotes online and compare prices.

For more info and free auto insurance quotes, check https://compare-autoinsurance.org/is-it-possible-to-compare-car-insurance-rates-online/

Getting insurance quotes is essential for those looking for cheaper coverage. The insurance market is highly competitive, making it easier for customers to get really affordable plans and high-quality services. Websites like http://compare-autoinsurance.org/ allow customers to get multiple quotes at once and discover which company has the best deals in the area.

Drivers can compare car insurance prices online. Online quotes are provided by either insurer or by brokerage websites that cooperate with insurers. Either way, it is important to get as many quotes as possible and compare them. In only takes several minutes to finish an online questionnaire.

Generally, a number of 10-15 quotes will be more than enough to start comparing prices. It is important to know that quotes for different types of insurance should not compare in between. A quote for collision coverage should not be compared with one for comprehensive coverage. Also, when comparing quotes, make sure to quote the same coverage options – deductibles, coverage limits, add-ons, and payment options.

There are two ways to get quotes: from an insurer or from the brokerage website.

If a person gets quotes directly from providers, it would take them about 5-10 minutes to fill in a form and wait for results. We are talking about extended forms, not submit forms with 3-4 questions. For ten quotes, it may take that person for almost two hours. This is why most people usually stop at 5 quotes using this method.

However, the alternative will provide a high number of quotes in the shortest time available. Using brokerage websites will help to get 5-10 quotes on a single page, with a single search run. After getting a reasonable number of quotes, at least 5, then the customer should start comparing policies. Always make a top of the highest rated companies and try to get quotes from them.

Compare-autoinsurance.org is an online provider of life, home, health, and auto insurance quotes. This website is unique because it does not simply stick to one kind of insurance provider, but brings the clients the best deals from many different online insurance carriers. In this way, clients have access to offers from multiple carriers all in one place: this website. On this site, customers have access to quotes for insurance plans from various agencies, such as local or nationwide agencies, brand names insurance companies, etc.

For more information, please visit http://compare-autoinsurance.org/

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Business: Executives

Saladworks™ Announces the Hiring of Mark Mears as Interim Chief Marketing Officer

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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. (PRWEB)

— Saladworks, the leading entrée salad franchise that offers Guests Create Your Own and specialty salads and bowls, today announces that Mark Mears has joined the team as Interim Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Mears will lead the company’s efforts in elevating the concept to increase Guest frequency in established markets and build brand awareness in emerging markets. The franchise brand is pacing to double in size to have nearly 200 locations open by the end of 2020.

Mears brings over three decades worth of restaurant, retail and hospitality industry experience to his Saladworks role. He has held executive leadership positions including SVP/Chief Marketing Officer for The Cheesecake Factory, EVP/Chief Marketing Officer for Noodles & Company, Chief Marketing Officer for Schlotzsky’s, and President and Chief Concept Officer for Mimi’s Cafe. Mears possesses a unique and diverse background in building growth brands such as PepsiCo/Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, Frito-Lay, JCPenney and NBC/Universal, among others. Mears is a visionary business leader with a significant track record of building shareholder value by driving innovation and profitable growth among world-class, high profile brands.

Most recently, Mears served as Chief Growth Officer for L.E.A.F. Growth Ventures, LLC—a consulting firm he founded that leverages the power of four revolutionary, purpose-centric processes (Leadership, Engagement, Accountability and Fulfillment) to help individuals, teams and organizations achieve their full growth potential while making a positive, lasting impact in the world.

“Saladworks has a unique opportunity to tap into the way Guests want to dine today, and the company represents an excellent fit with my personal brand,” said Mears. “For me, I love building teams and I love building brands and this is a great opportunity to do both. Saladworks is extremely well-positioned for longevity and success within the fast-casual segment, offering relevant, fresh toppings for an increasingly health-conscious society. No matter how a Guest wants to create their own meal, we give them that option to be original and make something truly unique. After all, each Guest is different, so each Guest’s salad should embrace one’s preferences, whether dietary, nutritional or guided by taste.”

With over 100 restaurants across the country, Saladworks is growing through franchising to meet the rapidly increasing demand for healthier meal options. As Americans experience a cultural shift toward incorporating a variety of dietary needs and nutritional preferences into their lifestyles, providing Guests with customizable, affordable salads is not a new concept for the established originator in the segment. For more than three decades, Saladworks has been providing carefully-chosen, quality ingredients, along with an ongoing commitment to freshness, flavor and value. Now, with the help of Mears, Saladworks is better positioned to reach its full potential as a leader in the Create Your Own salad space.

“Mark is an exceptionally strong addition to the team, and he has previously driven impressive company growth and marketing results at major franchise brands,” said Saladworks CEO, Kelly Roddy. “Over the next year as we enter our next phase of growth to double our locations to reach the 200 mark, Mark will play an integral role, leading our marketing and culinary strategy that will grow our loyal fanbase and increase awareness of our industry-leading franchise opportunity.”

Saladworks provides a scalable investment opportunity and strong unit-level profitability for entrepreneurs looking to bring healthy, fresh meal options to their communities. The company is expanding its franchise unit count through both traditional restaurant locations and also at nontraditional venues such as airports, military bases and universities. The brand currently has many prime markets still available for franchise development and is actively identifying franchise partners in major cities including Pittsburgh, Dallas, Houston, Austin, Boston, Atlanta and Chicago, while also pursuing franchise development across the states of Ohio, Virginia, New Jersey and North Carolina.

To learn more about franchising opportunities, visit https://www.saladworks.com/franchise.

ABOUT SALADWORKS

Saladworks, the nation’s leading entrée salad destination, serves people nature’s best, one salad at a time. America’s original fast-casual salad concept, Saladworks first opened its doors in 1986 and launched its first franchised location in 2001. Today, guests can visit Saladworks in over 100 different locations in eighteen states and two countries. At Saladworks, all salads are made to order, one at a time, from a wide variety of the freshest vegetables, fruits, proteins and delicious dressings. Saladworks guests can create their own salad, or enjoy one of many signature and seasonal salads, together with a selection of freshly-made complementary products like wraps and soups. In 2018 and 2019, Saladworks was ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top 200 Food and Restaurant Franchises list, Franchise Dictionary Magazine’s Top 100 Game Changers for 2018, and also on the Top 100 Movers and Shakers by FastCasual.com. From 2017 through 2019, Saladworks ranked on the Franchise Times Top 200+. For franchise information, visit http://www.Saladworks.com.

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Health

Life Science Logistics Begins Construction on Second Indianapolis-Area Facility, Doubles Cold Chain Storage to Meet Demand

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Life Science Logistics’ Cold Chain Storage Facility to be Expanded

“We only see the demand for cold chain storage continuing to grow, and are excited to be part of it,” says Life Science Logistics CEO Richard Beeny.


INDIANAPOLIS (PRWEB)

As the pharmaceutical and medical device market continues to demand greater FDA-regulated, temperature-controlled storage and distribution, Life Science Logistics (LSL), a leading, national provider of healthcare supply chain solutions, today announced it has begun construction on a 280,000 sq. ft. facility – the company’s second in the Indianapolis area.

The new storage and distribution location in Whitestown will create 50 new logistics and operations jobs, and will allow LSL to double its cold chain storage at the company’s existing, Brownsburg-based distribution warehouse.

“The advances in medical treatments for oncology, diabetes, cell and gene therapies and so many other diagnoses require FDA-regulated products, that increasingly require, cold chain storage,” says LSL CEO Richard Beeny. “We only see that demand continuing to grow, and are excited to be part of it.”

When combined with the existing 526,200 sq. ft. at the Brownsburg facility, the Whitestown facility brings LSL’s total combined Indianapolis footprint to 806,200 sq. ft. of mixed-use, FDA-regulated storage and distribution space. Like the Brownsburg location, Whitestown will feature best-in-class technology and automation to ensure world-class performance.

“Market expectations only project increased need for this kind of specialty storage and distribution,” adds Beeny, “we will continue to expand our footprint to meet that need.”

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About Life Science Logistics

Founded in 2006, DFW-based Life Science Logistics (LSL) is a leading, national provider of end-to-end, high-quality, customizable healthcare supply chain solutions. For clients ranging from Fortune 500 companies to startups, LSL offers its pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech clients the ability to outsource services ranging from distribution to kitting to back- and middle-office functions. FDA-egistered and VAWD-accredited, LSL operates from four locations totaling more than 1.5 million square feet of cGMP compliant space.

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Science: Biology

ASGCT Resources on Blood Cancers and CAR T-Cell Therapy Conclude Patient Education Releases for 2019

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Learn how CAR T-cell therapy can modify a person’s T cells in order to recognize and kill cancer cells.


MILWAUKEE (PRWEB)

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy (ASGCT) is releasing the final of the second group of disease-specific resources from its Patient Education program, a new initiative in 2019. The final new resources focus on using CAR T-cell therapy to treat blood cancers.

Beginning in October, ASGCT has released new resources weekly on the Patient Education portal. Designed by ASGCT committee volunteers in coordination with patient advocacy groups, the patient-centered portal aims to educate and inform patients, families, and the public on the status and promise of gene and cell therapies.

The Patient Education resources on blood cancers and CAR T-cell therapy are now available on ASGCT.org. CAR T-cell therapy is a treatment approach that modifies T cells, a type of immune system cell, so that they have the ability to recognize and kill cancer cells. CART T-cell therapy is currently approved by the FDA to treat types of lymphoma and leukemia, which are cancers of the blood cells.

To learn about any of the diseases profiled during the second round, visit these pages:


About ASGCT

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy is the primary professional membership organization for scientists, physicians, patient advocates, and other professionals with interest in gene and cell therapy. Our members work in a wide range of settings including universities, hospitals, government agencies, foundations, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies. ASGCT advances knowledge, awareness, and education leading to the discovery and clinical application of gene and cell therapies to alleviate human disease to benefit patients and society.

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Technology: Computer

KnowBe4 Hires Mark Patton as Senior Vice President of Engineering

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Mark Patton, SVP of Engineering, KnowBe4

I already knew that KnowBe4 was the leader in security awareness training, but I was impressed that their training platform uses the latest technology for scale, and that they have built sophisticated machine learning into their training algorithms. -Mark Patton, SVP of Engineering, KnowBe4


TAMPA BAY, Fla. (PRWEB)

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, today announced it has hired Mark Patton as senior vice president of engineering where he will be responsible for building, leading and mentoring the software development, quality assurance and site reliability engineering teams.

Mark Patton has over 30 years of experience in management of developing software. He is an accomplished executive who joins KnowBe4 from Malwarebytes, where he was also senior vice president of engineering. At Malwarebytes, he was responsible for running a highly productive unit and building the engineering team from 15 to 175 people. Patton also holds several patents related to ransomware prevention and endpoint detection. He earned a master’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan Technological University.

“Mark has a vast amount of knowledge and aptitude when it comes to successfully running software development and engineering teams,” said Stu Sjouwerman, CEO, KnowBe4. “I was impressed by his previous career accomplishments and invited him to join the team at KnowBe4. He will be an invaluable asset to us as we continue to develop innovative new features and products that will benefit the greater cybersecurity community.”

“Working in cybersecurity gives me a sense of purpose,” said Patton. “I already knew that KnowBe4 was the leader in security awareness training, but I was impressed that their training platform uses the latest technology for scale, and that they have built sophisticated machine learning into their training algorithms. When they shared with me their plans for the future, I knew I had to be part of this team.”

For more information on KnowBe4, visit http://www.knowbe4.com.

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by more than 30,000 organizations around the globe. Founded by IT and data security specialist Stu Sjouwerman, KnowBe4 helps organizations address the human element of security by raising awareness about ransomware, CEO fraud and other social engineering tactics through a new-school approach to awareness training on security. Kevin Mitnick, an internationally recognized cybersecurity specialist and KnowBe4’s Chief Hacking Officer, helped design the KnowBe4 training based on his well-documented social engineering tactics. Tens of thousands of organizations rely on KnowBe4 to mobilize their end users as the last line of defense.

Number 161 on the 2019 Inc. 500 list, #55 on the 2019 Deloitte Technology Fast 500 and #2 in Cybersecurity Ventures Cybersecurity 500. KnowBe4 is headquartered in Tampa Bay, Florida with European offices in England, the Netherlands, Germany and offices in Brazil, Australia, Japan, South Africa and Singapore.

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Technology: Electronics

James Imaging Systems Selected as 2019 ENX Elite Dealer

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BROOKFIELD, Wis. (PRWEB)

James Imaging Systems is one of 137 companies chosen this year as a 2019 Elite Dealer selected to the prestigious industry publication’s exclusive list.

James Imaging Systems is a leading business solutions provider of copiers, network printers, managed print services and document management solutions to improve efficiency and productivity workflow. We understand our client’s unique needs and challenges and match advanced technology solutions to meet their specific needs.

“We are truly honored to receive the ENX Elite Dealer Award for the fourth consecutive year,” said Tom Tegeder, president of James Imaging Systems. “This award illustrates our commitment to providing our clients’ with innovative document management solutions while delivering expectational service.”

ENX Magazine selected this year’s winners based on several criteria, including marketing prowess, digital transformation, leadership, work environment, technology, customer service and charitable endeavors.

“In our eyes, an Elite Dealer makes a concerted effort to produce a winning experience for not just its clients, but its employees and vendors as well,” said Susan Neimes, managing editor of ENX Magazine and ENX The Week In Imaging. “A defined corporate culture and a willingness to embrace new technologies—and share them with their customer base—also goes a long way. There’s no one ingredient behind an Elite Dealer—it’s a confluence of many factors that lifts these performers above the rest.”

About ENX Magazine

ENX Magazine is a monthly publication dedicated to the office technology and document imaging industry since 1994. Now in its 26th year, ENX Magazine continues to deliver exclusive editorial coverage on market opportunities and issues, news and trends, company profiles, new products, and industry insights. With a monthly circulation of more than 27,000 hard copies, ENX Magazine serves as a leading integrated resource that brings together industry people, products, and business concepts and strategies for office technology industry professionals.

The magazine also publishes ENX The Week In Imaging, a weekly e-newsletter that provides news, profiles, technology and business updates, along with blogs from some of the industry’s most prominent players.

About James Imaging Systems

For over 40 years, James Imaging Systems has provided innovative document imaging and printing solutions to its clients. James Imaging Systems understands the unique opportunities and challenges faced by the Southeastern Wisconsin business community and matches technologies uniquely suited to each client’s specific needs. Their focus is to ensure that clients have the necessary tools to communicate and share documents quickly and effectively. James Imaging Systems is “Your Local Document Imaging Partner.”

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

U.S. Paralympians, Wounded Warriors and Boston Marathon survivors among 800 participants at The Hartford Ski Spectacular hosted by Disabled Sports USA

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Paralympian Brittani Coury snowboarding at Ski Spectacular

Paralympic Silver Medalist Brittani Coury serves as a mentor to snowboarders at the race camp that takes place at The Hartford Ski Spectacular.

I actually spent my very first Alive Day in Breckenridge. From coming to re-learn how to walk and spending my first alive day snowboarding was just awesome. I’m thrilled to return to The Hartford Ski Spectacular to snowboard and support other wounded veterans, Warfighter Dan Acosta.


BRECKENRIDGE, Colo. (PRWEB)

Disabled Sports USA (DSUSA) is hosting the 32nd annual The Hartford Ski Spectacular at Beaver Run Resort and Breckenridge Ski Resort in Breckenridge, Colorado December 9 – 15. The week-long event is among the nation’s largest and longest running winter adaptive sports festivals for individuals with physical disabilities. More than 800 participants, ranging in ability from first-time skiers to members of the U.S. Paralympic Team, will come together.

Paralympians participating include Brittani Coury, Noah Elliott, Keith Gabel, Michael Spivey and Tyler Carter, all members of Team USA at the 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea. In addition, U.S. paratriathlete and 2016 Paralympic silver medalist Hailey Danz will be at the event.

As part of their rehabilitation, more than 100 wounded military veterans, service members, family and military medical staff from the U.S. and Great Britain will take part in the event. Wounded or injured service members are coming from Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, San Antonio Military Medical Center, Naval Medical Center San Diego, Fort Carson Warrior Transition Battalion, and the Tampa VA. Since 2003, Disabled Sports USA has served more than 15,000 severely wounded or injured veterans, service members and family members, offering nationwide programs in more than 50 different adaptive sports.

One participating wounded military veteran will be retired Air Force Staff Sergeant Dan Acosta. Acosta served seven years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician. He suffered life threatening injuries that included the loss of his left arm when a roadside bomb detonated as he was disarming multiple IEDs (Improvised Explosive Devices) in a residential neighborhood of Baghdad. He spent the next 30 months at San Antonio Military Medical Center rehabilitating from his injuries. For his service he was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart.

“I actually spent my very first Alive Day in Breckenridge,” said Acosta. “That was the milestone that just really was the tipping point to want to live happy. From coming to re-learn how to walk and spending my first alive day snowboarding was just awesome. I’m thrilled to return to The Hartford Ski Spectacular to snowboard and support other wounded veterans.”

“Learn to” programs in alpine and Nordic skiing, biathlon, sled hockey, curling and snowboarding will be offered. In addition, The Hartford Ski Spectacular also strengthens and expands adaptive snow sports programs in communities across the country by training staff and volunteers at DSUSA chapters through the National Adaptive Academy. The ski instructor academy, endorsed by Professional Ski Instructors of America – American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), offers training for instructors in the latest and safest adaptive ski and snowboard techniques for individuals with disabilities.

“We are delighted to offer this unique event thanks to The Hartford and our generous supporters,” says Glenn Merry, executive director of DSUSA. “The Hartford Ski Spectacular launches the adaptive sport winter season and is an ideal event for individuals with disabilities to receive world-class instruction in skiing and snowboarding. This event is essential to supporting athletes achieve their goals and gain independence through sports.”

The Hartford is a leading provider of group disability insurance and has a long-held belief that sports are an important part of physical rehabilitation following a disabling illness or injury. At the event, The Hartford, through its Ability Equipped program, will give more than $100,000 in adaptive sports equipment to community-based organizations and youth athletes with disabilities. Ability Equipped, named a 2019 Rings of Gold award recipient by U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, is a $2.2 million program that enables individuals with disabilities to experience the life-changing power of sports by making adaptive sports equipment available nationwide.

“The Hartford is honored to be the title sponsor of this incredible event for the 26th consecutive year,” said Jonathan Bennett, head of Group Benefits at The Hartford. “Our partnership with DSUSA spans more than two decades and the programs we support together demonstrate our Ability Philosophy, which focuses on what a person can do, versus a perceived limitation. We believe that people are capable of achieving amazing things with the right team, technology and support.”

Through grant support from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), DSUSA and other organizations receive funding to increase, expand and enhance the quantity and quality of adaptive sport activities available for disabled veterans and members of the U.S. armed forces to participate in physical activity within their home communities and more advanced U.S. Paralympic and adaptive sport programs at the regional and national levels. VA provides essential equipment and technical support to The Hartford Ski Spectacular. For more information on VA Adaptive Sports programs visit http://www.va.gov/adaptivesports.

Event sponsors include: Veritas Capital, Oshkosh Defense, Wash Depot, Bob Woodruff Foundation, Tee It Up for the Troops, Medical Center Orthotics & Prosthetics, Beaver Run Resort & Conference Center, Breckenridge Ski Resort and Breck Sports.

DSUSA’s Host Chapter for the event is Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center. Contributing DSUSA chapters include Blue Ridge Adaptive Snow Sports, Mount Snow Adaptive Sports Inc., New England Disabled Sports, Waterville Valley Adaptive Sports, and Wintergreen Adaptive Sports. Partnering organizations include Professional Ski Instructors of America-American Association of Snowboard Instructors (PSIA-AASI), Vail Adaptive Sports, USA Curling and Colorado Adaptive Sports Foundation.

Follow the action at The Hartford Ski Spectacular on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Look for @DisabledSportUS and #skispec on Twitter and Disabled Sports USA on Facebook, as well as @TheHartford on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. To get involved and pledge support, please visit https://www.disabledsportsusa.org/get-involved/donate/.

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About Disabled Sports USA

Founded in 1967, Disabled Sports USA is a national charitable organization that provides opportunities for individuals with disabilities to develop independence, confidence, and fitness through participation in sports. What began as a program to serve Vietnam veterans has since grown into one of the nation’s largest multi-sport, multi-disability organizations, annually serving more than 70,000 wounded warriors, youth, and adults with disabilities. A member of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, Disabled Sports USA offers programs in more than 50 summer and winter sports through its nationwide network of 140 community-based chapters. For more information, visit http://www.disabledsportsusa.org.

Lifestyle: Self Help

Drug Free Solution now dba Get Your Feelz On

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We are excited to have arrived at this point of solidifying the brand under Get Your Feelz On. it is an imperative and exciting juncture for our company


CHICAGO (PRWEB)

Drug Free Solution, Inc. dba Get Your Feelz On (OTCPink: DSOL)

The Company (OTC Pink: DSOL) has filed the appropriate paperwork with the state of Nevada and is now doing business as Get Your Feelz On in order to complete the merging of the business name with its brand of Get Your Feelz On emotional wellness products. A new subscription format was launched on November 26, 2019 which includes daily Meditations, its signature product, the Daily Feelz, as well as Night Lights. Each monthly subscription allows access to 7 Meditations rotating daily, 30 individual Daily Feelz questions with audio breathing tracks, and one monthly Night Light. Its complete digital platform is a way for individuals to access the benefits of emotional wellness from a smartphone, tablet, or computer.

As well as this name change, the corporate office has now relocated to Chicago, IL and is no longer operating its corporate office in the state of California. All pertinent information may be found at http://www.getyourfeelzon.com.

Genie O’Malley, CEO stated, “We are excited to have arrived at this point of solidifying the brand under Get Your Feelz On. Now that we have completed the dba change, and relocated the corporate office to Chicago, it is our aim to submit our most recent filings on the OTC and move into 2020 with great vigor for our customers and our shareholders; it is an imperative and exciting juncture for our company.”

About the Company.

Drug Free Solution, Inc. dba Get Your Feelz On (http://www.getyourfeelzon.com) is the proprietary services, education, and marketplace of the emotional wellness digital system called Get Your Feelz On, pioneered by the company’s founder, Genie O’Malley. The company’s signature product, the Daily Feelz, is a three-step process that combines self-analysis, breath, and proprietary language sequences that Ms. O’Malley has been developing, testing, and delivering since 1996 in key markets as products, education, and services. Get Your Feelz On offers consumers, through a proprietary digital platform, a way to alleviate the negative emotional symptoms of a variety of mental health conditions, such as drug addiction to reduce the negative emotional symptoms of detoxification, and other related cognitive disorders including depression, as well as, several stress-related anxiety conditions. This suite of products and services are specifically designed for listening on a digital platform, which enables any internet-connected smart phone or device to serve as a portal. These products primarily serve the Mental Health and Emotional Wellness markets along with their sub-markets which include Fitness and Mind-Body; Preventative & Personalized Medicine and Public Health; as well as Workplace Wellness.

On Behalf of the Board of Directors

Genie O’Malley

Chief Executive Officer

47 W. Division Street #113

Chicago, IL 60610

http://www.getyourfeelzon.com

888-615-6122

support@getyourfeelzon.com

Source: Drug Free Solution, Inc. (DSOL) dba Get Your Feelz On

Released: December 3, 2019

OTCPink: DSOL

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