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ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco Brings “LIBERDADE” to San Francisco International Arts Festival

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Capoeira highlights how similar we truly are as human beings, and the value of having differences. Capoeira bridges cultures and helps us break down internal borders, freeing our minds and bodies.

ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF), the Bay Area’s first non-profit organization dedicated to recovering, preserving, and promoting Afro-Brazilian culture, will present Spirit of Brazil ’21 as part of the San Francisco International Arts Festival on October 23 at 12:00 p.m. at the Parade Grounds at Fort Mason in San Francisco.

Spirit of Brazil explores Afro-Brazilian music, dance, and martial arts through a fusion of contemporary and traditional expressions. This year’s theme “liberdade”, which translates to “freedom”, explores Capoeira as a means of self-expression and path to freedom from oppression.

Born out of a struggle with systems of oppression, Capoeira’s history reminds us of the power of resistance—a message relevant today. Presented by an international cast, the dynamic acrobatic and athletic movements, history and tradition, and heart-thumping rhythms will leave you inspired.

“Capoeira is an art form for all, no matter your age, race, gender, physical ability or nationality,” said Marcia Treidler, a.k.a. Mestra Cigarra, Artistic Director of ACSF. “Capoeira has its origins in a culture of oppression. Through its practice, there is a freedom and a power that develops in you. Capoeira highlights how similar we truly are as human beings, and the value of having differences. Capoeira bridges cultures and helps us break down internal borders, freeing our minds and bodies.”

For more information and purchase of $25 general admission tickets, visit: https://www.abada.org or https://www.sfiaf.org/2021_abada_capoeira_san_francisco

COVID-19 safety protocols can be found here: https://www.sfiaf.org/2021_audience_protocols

​About ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco

ABADÁ-Capoeira San Francisco (ACSF) is an award winning non-profit organization that works to preserve, develop, and share the martial art of Capoeira with integrity, and to use it to ignite positive change in individuals and communities. The organization addresses social and economic disparities that exist in our communities by offering high quality, accessible instructional and performance programs for youth and adults, led by world-class artists. ACSF integrates diverse communities and inspires civic responsibility, and personal and athletic success through physical, artistic, cultural, and health education.

ACSF shares its name and philosophy with ABADÁ-Capoeira, short for the Brazilian Association for the Support and Development of the Art of Capoeira, the largest international organization founded by Mestre Camisa. Based in Rio de Janeiro, ABADÁ-Capoeira is represented in more than 80 countries. For more information about ACSF, visit http://www.abada.org.

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Conscious Items Unveils Anklet Set For Energy Protection

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Conscious Items’ Triple Protection Anklet Set

Distributors of spiritual goods Conscious Items have unveiled their brand new Anklet Set, a trio of protective bracelets that are designed to fend off negative and toxic energies. Each bracelet harnesses the power of a unique stone, allowing them to work together to provide holistic protection and allow the wearer to maintain peace of mind against paranormal forces.

In today’s chaotic climate, it is easier than ever for our energy to be knocked off balance, amongst toxic discourse on social media platforms or the uncertainty of the workplace. The anklet set is a trio of powerful items designed to channel the wearer’s energy and keep it protected from external forces that would knock it astray and send the wearer into emotional dismay. By combining the powers of Hematite, Black Obsidian, and Tiger’s Eye, this triumvirate of accessories will provide comprehensive protection for the user’s energy.

Hematite is an iron oxide mineral that will detoxify the body and liver to increase the production and flow of blood. The name itself is derived from the Greek word for blood, in part for its reddish hue. The stone is found either within quartz as its own massive forms within the earth. Tiger’s eye is named for its own orange, red, and brown colors that are offset by delicate black ‘stripes’ within the chatoyancy that make it resemble the eye of a cat. Originally discovered in South Africa by German naturalist Martin Lichtenstein, this mineral is found locally in Blue Ridge, George and other places in North America. Black Obsidian is an igneous stone formed by cooled lava at an active volcano or from the earth’s crust. It is a smooth, glass type of stone classified as mineraloids, and is proven to help balance the root chakra for stability in life.

The Anklet Set is available exclusively from Conscious Items, and includes three anklets that are an adjustable length of 9.4 to 11.4 inches, with stones that are 0.1 inch in diameter. Each item is made with natural stones, meaning that every individual anklet is a unique item, and will have slightly varying colors.

About Conscious Items:

Conscious Items is a leading retailer in rejuvenating gemstones and the holistic medicine they can bring to everyone. With standalone stones and jewelry available, conscious works to make these powerful earthly materials widely available and convenient, so they can help people feel their purest every day. Those interested in browsing their collection can visit https://consciousitems.com/, or follow Conscious on Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram, or YouTube.

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cbdMD Named Best Overall CBD Oil of 2021 by Forbes Health

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cbdMD, Inc. (NYSE American: YCBD, YCBDpA), one of the leading, most highly trusted and best recognized CBD companies, was ranked as the “Best Overall” CBD oil for 2021, as voted on by the Forbes Health editorial team. The team analyzed over 40 different CBD oil products from various companies according to a number of variables, including source, quality, testing, and certifications.

According to a 2019 Gallup poll,(a) 14% of U.S. adults currently use CBD as a wellness product. Forbes wrote, “cbdMD is well-known in the CBD community, thanks to its quality sourcing, transparent product testing and variety of products.” Some key features include the fact that the CBD oil tinctures are vegan and gluten-free, while also remaining THC-free.(1) cbdMD also offers a subscription plan that allows customers to save up to 30% on their frequent purchases.

“It’s always a good thing when a company like Forbes recognizes all of your hard work. This just further solidifies us as a leader in the space, and a distinction like this validates the efforts of all our employees. I’m proud to be a part of this team, and we’re focused on continuing to bring CBD awareness, education, and accessibility to all. This is a great way to end 2021, and we’re excited to see what 2022 and beyond has in store for our company and CBD as a whole,” said Martin Sumichrast, Chairman and co-CEO of cbdMD, Inc.

About cbdMD, Inc.

cbdMD, Inc. is one of the world’s leading, most highly trusted health & wellness CBD companies, whose current products include CBD tinctures, CBD capsules, CBD gummies, CBD topicals, CBD botanical skincare products, CBD bath bombs and CBD pet products. The company also offers a line of full spectrum products (approximately 10 SKU’s) under its cbdMD brand. To learn more about cbdMD and our comprehensive line of over 100 SKUs of U.S. produced, THC-free1 and full spectrum CBD products, please visit http://www.cbdMD.com, follow cbdMD on Instagram and Facebook, or visit one of the 6,000 retail outlets that carry cbdMD products.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains certain forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve certain risks and uncertainties within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as ”should,” ”may,” ”intends,” ”anticipates,” ”believes,” ”estimates,” ”projects,” ”forecasts,” ”expects,” ”plans” and ”proposes.” These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and other factors, some of which are beyond our control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements made with respect to the expansion of the consumer market for CBD products and our ability to increase our market share, our limited operating history, our ability to expand our business and significantly increase our revenues, our ability to effectively leverage our brand partnerships and sponsorships, our ability to effectively compete in our market, our ability to achieve our net sales guidance, and our ability to report profitable operations in the future. You are urged to carefully review and consider any cautionary statements and other disclosures, including the statements made under the heading “Risk Factors” in cbdMD, Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2020 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) and our other filings with the SEC. All forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, many of which are generally outside the control of cbdMD, Inc. and are difficult to predict. cbdMD, Inc. does not undertake any duty to update any forward-looking statements except as may be required by law. The information which appears on our websites and our social media platforms, including, but not limited to, Instagram and Facebook, is not part of this press release.

(1)THC-free is defined as below the level of detection using validated scientific methods.

(a)According to a 2019 Gallup Poll on Americans’ Use of CBD Products

Contacts:

PR:

cbdMD, Inc.

Robert Pettway

Director of Public Relations

rpettway@cbdmd.com

(423)503-5225

Investors:

cbdMD, Inc.

John Weston

Director of Investor Relations

john.weston@cbdmd.com

(704) 249-9515

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FitnessOnDemand Launches New Live Streaming Feature for all Fitness Clubs and their Members

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Live Streaming from FitnessOnDemand enables clubs to broadcast and scale up live classes and for members to workout with favorite instructors wherever they may be.

“This is the next important step in providing integrated, flexible and branded fitness experiences to our club customers, and their members, wherever and however they chose to exercise.”

FitnessOnDemand, the leader in on-demand content from the world’s most innovative fitness brands and celebrity trainers, this month introduces a new platform evolution for all club operators and their customers. The launch offers club operators the ability to broadcast live streaming, instructor-led fitness classes and integrate them seamlessly with their on-demand content libraries as well as in-studio, live classes in order to give members a total brand experience however they choose to work out today.

The launch pairs Instructor-led, live streamed class functionality with FitnessOnDemand’s current platform of more than 1,000 on-demand classes, workouts and specialty content. For instructors this means the ability to offer their trademark classes and interacting live with member participants even if they’re not present in the studio. For club operators it offers an opportunity to easily scale-up live classes to include additional, virtual participants; promote top instructors and popular classes to more members; or create special streamed events as premium membership add-ons.

“This isn’t simply the addition of functionality to our current technology,” says Uday Anumalachetty, divisional vice president, FitnessOnDemand. “It’s the next important step in providing integrated, flexible and branded fitness experiences to our club customers, and their members, wherever and however they chose to exercise. Whether people work out in studio with an instructor in their favorite class, now stream that class live at home, or they select on-demand workouts to fit their schedule, the platform ensures members receive the same high-caliber, exceptional club brand experience every time.”

Instructor Broadcast mode enables any instructor using the new feature on the FitnessOnDemnand platform to connect with a diverse audience of remote users for live, virtual fitness classes. Broadcast events can be pre-scheduled and shared through club websites and social channels, allowing participants to RSVP and book attendance instantaneously. Once instructors go live, class participants can click on a class listing in the Fitness OnDemand app to instantly join and stream the class or join a one that is starting soon. Classes are available on iOS and Android apps as well as web browser and performance is automatically logged in participants’ personal workout histories with an ability for members to rate every session. An additional instructor one-on-one mode also lets personal trainers and class instructors connect with individual members and provide live, highly personalized sessions tailored to member needs, interests and fitness levels.

Live Streaming from FitnessOnDemand also gives clubs and every other fitness facility operator the flexibility to plan for any eventuality in the evolving club landscape whether that means unexpected club closures or evolving member interests in mobile workout options.

For more information on FitnessOnDemand visit: http://www.fodvirtual.com or until October 15 at the IHRSA 2021 trade show, Booth 1509.

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ShaEstheticsss to Hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony October 14, 2021

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Shaestheticsss is a spa that’s bringing carefully crafted and noninvasive CryoSlimming, CryToning & CryoFacial packages to Frederick, MD! These curated Cryo packages combine different modalities such as Lymphatic Cupping, Compression, Micro Current & more to address Skin tightening for loss of elasticity, cellulite & wrinkles as well as increased subcutaneous fat loss. The Frederick County Chamber of Commerce will host our 1st Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Thursday, October 14th at 11:45AM in front of Sola Studio Salons at 5211 Buckeystown Pike, Frederick MD.

At this event Shaestheticsss will be awarding attendees with the opportunity to receive a complimentary facial service.

About Shaestheticss:

Shaestheticsss is a multi service spa that provinces Cryoliimming, CryoToning, CryoFacial, Hydrafacial, Lymphatic Cupping, Dermaplane, Micro Current, Compression, Chemical Peels, & other advanced skincare Services. The owner, LaSashá “Shá” Taylor is a dual licensed Medical Aesthetician who is a Face REality Acne Expert, 3 x Certified Lash Technician, Cryo Technician, and a prospective Nursing Student at Frederick Community College. Shá Taylor has been an Aesthetician for about 2 years and has worked at various medical and wellness spas. Please visit http://www.shataylor.com


  • Cryoskin Slimming utilizes the application of heat & then extremely cold temperatures to thermally shock adipose(fat) cells & liquify them resulting in apoptosis(fat cell loss) via the lymphatic system. In our packages we have included lymphatic compression, IR sauna blanket, vacuum cupping & vibration plate to accelerate these results and keep the inches off!
  • Cryoskin Toning is our cellulite buster, we utilize the application of cold but before that we use a massage gun to break up the fascia & stimulate the skin cells, then cold temps boost collagen & elastiin. After the treatment we finish with micro-current to tighten the skin as well as lymphatic drainage.

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Two New Global Businesses Commit to Reaching Nearly 160,000 Women Workers in Global Supply Chains with Essential Health Care

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Women make up the backbone of global supply chains, and our health and rights are essential in rebuilding a post-pandemic world.

Two global businesses today announced new commitments to improve the health and well-being of almost 160,000 women, covering mostly women workers, women dependents of employees and women in surrounding communities, in India and Kenya by offering information and services on reproductive health, family planning, protection from violence, and more.

Tata Coffee Ltd., one of the world’s largest integrated coffee companies, and KTDA Foundation, the not-for-profit subsidiary of the Kenya Tea Development Agency, join 19 other commitment-makers that together have committed to reach more than 2 million women workers and community members primarily focused in 17 countries. The United Nations Foundation’s Universal Access Project, which leads the Private Sector Action for Women’s Health and Empowerment initiative, also published today its 2021 Progress Report on the status of these commitments, finding companies standing by their commitments to women workers despite pandemic disruptions and delays.

“The COVID-19 pandemic continues to lay bare how essential access to quality health care is for all people to thrive,” said Seema Jalan, Executive Director of the Universal Access Project. “I’m encouraged to see even more companies stepping up to meet women workers where they are – in the workplace – with health care information and services, even in the midst of the pandemic that has impacted so many industries. Women make up the backbone of global supply chains, and our health and rights are essential in rebuilding a post-pandemic world.”

Details of the commitments are as follows:

  • Tata Coffee Ltd. has committed by 2025 to improve the health and well-being of 7,500 women across Indian states of Kerala, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu compromising of their employees, women dependents of employees, and women in the surrounding tribal communities — with an emphasis on reproductive health and family planning, menstrual hygiene, anemia and nutrition, maternal health, and overall physical and mental health.
  • “Tata Coffee is committed to the wellbeing of its employees and communities,” said Dr. Chandru CKN, Chief Medical Officer, Tata Coffee Limited. “We believe that by empowering our women employees through various initiatives such as health and hygiene improvement programs, nutritional support, pre-natal and post-natal care, and a strict implementation of an anti-sexual harassment policy, we will be able to build a healthy society. We are equally committed to extending our services to ensure the health of the women and adolescents in the communities we operate in, mainly the tribal population.”
  • KTDA Foundation commits by June 2023 to reach 300,000 smallholder tea farmers and farm workers, including at least 150,000 women, with services and information on reproductive health, GBV, family planning and physical well-being through onsite programs and education and expanded access to health providers.
  • “Women are close to 60 percent of our workers. Women should have access to all the health and social benefits we as an institution can provide for them, as it will both support their health and rights and make our business more sustainable,” said Sudi Matara, Head of KTDA Foundation and Sustainability. “The productivity of the tea business is highly impacted by the health of farmers, hence we need programs that boost their well-being.”


These new commitments are in addition to four in early 2021 from Amalgamated Plantations Private Limited (APPL), the second-largest tea producer in India; Arvind Ltd., a global textiles leader; Novartis sub-Saharan Africa, a division of a global pharmaceutical company; and Mt. Kenya West Women in Coffee (WESTWIC), a women-led membership organization of coffee estates and cooperatives in Kenya.

The 2021 Progress Report is based on self-reporting from commitment-makers on their progress in the last years, and documents that all companies and business organizations stand by their commitments – even though for most, the timetable and path for achieving their goals has lengthened and taken new turns in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies report adapting plans and programming to reflect the new global reality, and for many, the structures and personnel used for their health education and empowerment trainings could be repurposed for the pandemic response, from workplace vaccinations, to increased focus on preventing gender-based violence and supporting mental health, to piloting and expanding telemedicine and virtual outreach.

“To see companies standing by their commitments in turbulent times underscores just how critical it is for business to meet the health and well-being needs of their workforces,” added Jalan. “This is about putting women in the driver’s seat of their own health, lives and futures. With that as the foundation, companies are also investing in women’s ability to make even greater contributions to the workforce and society.”

The United Nations Foundation’s Universal Access Project is leading the Private Sector Action for Women’s Health and Empowerment initiative to work with companies that have large global supply chains employing millions of women workers to improve the health and well-being of their workers. To learn more about these commitments and explore the business case for investing in workplace women’s health and empowerment, visit http://www.privatesectoractionforwomenshealth.com.

About the Universal Access Project

The Universal Access Project, a project of the United Nations Foundations, convenes an innovative community of philanthropists, advocates and companies striving for a world where all people can realize their sexual and reproductive health and rights. Learn more at http://www.universalaccessproject.org

About the United Nations Foundation

The UN Foundation is an independent charitable organization created to be a strategic partner for the United Nations to address humanity’s greatest challenges, build initiatives across sectors to solve problems at scale, and drive global progress. Learn more at http://www.unfoundation.org

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Proper Good Adds Oatmeal to Portfolio of Clean Meal Options

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Proper Good Ready Oatmeals

With this launch, Proper Good customers can truly enjoy our meals from morning to night.

Today premium clean food brand, Proper Good, launches four Proper Good Ready Oatmeals, the brand’s first official breakfast items. The new oatmeals are dairy-free, gluten free and plant-based – perfect for consumers with specific dietary needs.

“With this launch, Proper Good customers can truly enjoy our meals from morning to night. We decided to introduce oatmeal specifically because breakfast is a particularly tough time of day for most people. Things are chaotic while you’re just getting going, but yet you want to eat a healthy, tasty breakfast to fuel your day in the right way. Our solution is steel cut oats mixed with chia, flax, hemp seed and coconut oil for a high-fiber and filling breakfast,” said Proper Good CEO and Co-Founder Christopher Jane.

To prepare the oatmeal, remove the card topper, tear off the top of the pouch and heat in a microwave for 60 seconds. If you’ve selected a flavored oatmeal, add the “stir in” packet, then simply enjoy it from a bowl or the pouch itself. Consumers can also boil the sealed pouch directly, which is an especially easy method while outdoors or camping.

Proper Good Ready Oatmeals come in four flavors:


  • Perfectly Plain Oats ($4.24): This thick al-dente style oatmeal has an incredible texture and is ready-to-eat cold or hot in its BPA-free microwave safe pouch.
  • Apple Cinnamon Oats ($5.09): The stir-in topping packet is a masterpiece of its own with English walnuts, organic cinnamon and diced juicy apples.
  • Blueberry Coconut Oats ($5.09): This packet is next-level tasty, with blueberries, toasted coconut flakes, crunchy pumpkin seeds, maple syrup powder and butterfly-pea-powder.
  • Choc, PB & Banana Oats ($5.09): With dutch cocoa, peanut butter, crunchy banana pieces and maple syrup powder, this flavor gives you a fancy breakfast which tastes like a peanut butter cup, but with all the benefits of a high fiber meal and 8g of protein.

This year, Proper Good launched several additional products to give its customers more clean, convenient meals at their fingertips. These include a vegan-friendly Southwest Chili, Quinoa & Brown Rice Blend which is a great pairing with the existing soups, a Chicken & Vegetable Soup, a Cream of Chicken Soup and a number of sippable bone broths.

After launching in 2020, the brand surpassed the $1,000,000 sales mark in its first year with more than 150,000 meals sold and thousands of five-star reviews. Proper Good has also built a foundation for very nimble and efficient manufacturing with a customized data platform showing real-time product market fit. This allows for continuous recipe micro-iteration based on real-time feedback from 20,000+ consumers, many of whom include essential workers like medical professionals, truck drivers and consumers who work nights.

Proper Good’s packaging allows workers to store their unopened meals at room temperature (no need for refrigeration or freezing) which means they can keep the pouches at a nurse’s station, break room or right with them on the road and eat quickly versus stopping for fast food or junk food. Additionally, Proper Good’s packaging (cardboard topper, box and envelopes) are all widely recyclable, and the brand is committed to becoming Climate Neutral Certified.

To learn more about Proper Good, please visit eatpropergood.com.

About Proper Good

Launched by Co-Founders Christopher and Jennifer Jane in 2020 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, Proper Good offers 90-second meal solutions accommodating keto, gluten / dairy-free and plant-based diets. All are made with clean and functional ingredients and are shelf-stable to take on-the-go. Individual meals start at $5.69 with a subscription, and users can build their own pack to earn milestones such as a free gift, free shipping and volume discounts. Additionally the brand has committed to becoming Climate Neutral Certified, and all packaging is recyclable. To learn more about Proper Good visit eatpropergood.com or engage with the brand on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest or Instagram. Note Proper Good donates one meal to a food charity for every social media post with the #eatpropergood and tag @eatpropergood.

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Local Athlete Selected For Pan American Judo Championships

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Rhadi Ferguson listens intently to the grip fighting instruction of her father 2004 Olympian Rhadi Ferguson

Rhadi’s dream compete on the world stage and become an Olympian like her dad…

Tampa Florida Judo would like to announce that multiple time National Judo Champion Rhadi Ferguson, the daughter of 2004 Olympian Rhadi Ferguson, has been selected by USA Judo to represent The United States of America at the 2021 U-13 Pan American Judo Championship in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 13th and 14th.

Rhadi, formerly ranked #1 in the country, is currently ranked #4 in the nation in her division – Intermediate Female +52Kg. While in Santo Domingo, “Lil” Rhadi will also compete in the 2021 Caribbean Cup which is an area very familiar to her father as he served as the National Team Head Coach of The Bahamas Judo Federation from 2009 to 2011 and was inducted in the Bahamas Judo Federation Hall of Fame in 2017.

“Lil” Rhadi has been studying Judo under the tutelage of her father 2004 Olympian Dr. Rhadi Ferguson since the age of 3 in Tampa, Florida. Rhadi has competed at local, state, regional, and national judo tournaments over the last 8 years medaling at every competitive level. Her accolades include gold medals at the U.S. Open Championships, the USJA/USJF National Championships, the AJJF National Judo Championships, Florida State Judo Championships, and bronze and silver medals at a host of other judo and grappling tournaments.

As a student-athlete Rhadi trains at Tampa Florida Judo throughout the week and trains at Anytime Fitness and Tampa Florida Judo at 6am in the morning before school 4 days a week. While maintaining As and Bs in school. Rhadi is a completely self-funded athlete.

Rhadi’s dream is to one day of compete on the world stage and become an Olympian like her dad and this is an important first step in that process. It is Rhadi’s desire to make the Olympic Team in Los Angeles in 2028 and these national and international opportunities are the stepping stones to get her there. She works incredibly hard to constantly improve and is training hard to represent her Team USA well in November.

Rhadi is the proud daughter of Dr. Rhadi Ferguson and Dr. Traci Thompson.

LETS GO TEAM USA!!!

For more information, press only:

Dr. Rhadi Ferguson

Tampa Florida Judo

561-414-1456

rhadi@rhadi.com

http://www.TampaFloridaJudo.net

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Bel Mondo Beauty Announces Support for Non-Profit Organization That Provides Complementary Aesthetic Services For Cancer Patients

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Bel Mondo Beauty, a leading provider of professional sheet masks used during aesthetic services, announced today it has agreed to support the mission of Looking & Feeling FAB (LFF), a Massachusetts-based non-profit organization that provides skin care treatments, massages, and skin care education at no charge to cancer patients.

Bel Mondo will donate three hundred of its “oncology-approved” Moisture Renewal Masks annually to LFF.

LFF was founded in 2013 by Holly Brown, an oncology-trained aesthetician determined to improve the level of care available to cancer patients coping with adverse side effects to skin – extreme dryness, blistering, burns, and redness – that typically result from therapies like chemotherapy and radiation.

Brown estimates that since LFF’s inception, her team of aesthetic practitioners has brought comfort and relief to approximately 850 clients in the greater Boston area.

“Our goal is to improve the quality of life for cancer patients, to let them experience the healing power of touch and to help them regain confidence in their appearance,” stated Brown. “Through our Wellness Program, we provide clients with five free treatments as well as complementary skin care products for home use. Bel Mondo’s sheet mask is a safe, effective moisturizing treatment that our clients are really going to enjoy and benefit from.”

First Sheet Mask Approved For Oncology Spa Services

Bel Mondo developed its Moisture Renewal Mask in collaboration with Oncology Spa Solutions (OSS) – an educational organization that has trained more than 5,000 skin care professionals in the emerging specialty of oncology aesthetics. The mask has been available since September 2019 and features an occlusive bio cellulose fabric — prized in skin care for its ability to quickly soothe and hydrate skin.

OSS has designated Bel Mondo’s Moisture Renewal Mask as OSS Oncology Approved, signifying that the product’s ingredient approach adheres to the organization’s safety standards for oncology skin care. Additionally, OSS has incorporated the Moisture Renewal Mask into its training curriculum, adding the treatment to its signature Angel Kiss Facial protocol.

“When we developed the Moisture Renewal Mask two years ago, part of our intention was to support the important work being done by organizations like Looking & Feeling FAB,” noted Bel Mondo President Lou Martelli. “It is a privilege to play a small part in helping their mission.”

About Bel Mondo Beauty

Bel Mondo Beauty develops and markets premium bio cellulose treatment masks used to enhance the outcome of aesthetics services. Our distinctive product line is trusted by estheticians in the treatment rooms of the finest spas and medical spas. Follow on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

About Looking & Feeling FAB, Inc.

Founded in 2013, Looking & Feeling FAB, Inc. (LFF) is the first nonprofit to focus exclusively on developing protocols to treat the adverse side effects to skin and body that typically result from cancer therapies and surgeries. Through its compassionate team of oncology-trained aesthetic and massage practitioners, LFF has provided no-cost and low-cost skin care treatments and massage services, as well as skin care education, to more than 850 clients with cancer in the greater Boston area, helping them to improve life quality and regain confidence. Donate to the LFF mission and follow LFF on Instagram and Facebook.

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October Is “Give it up for Girlfriends” Month for READ® and Aunt Nellie’s®

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READ and Aunt Nellie’s Celebrate Give it up for Girlfriends During October

“Great food and drinks are at the center of every unforgettable girlfriend get-together,” said Julia Storie, READ and Aunt Nellie’s marketing administrator.

READ and Aunt Nellie’s– two of America’s most iconic food brands – are dedicating the month of October to the special bond among girlfriends with the “Give it Up for Girlfriends” campaign. While families often come first, READ and Aunt Nellie’s know that girlfriends hold an important place in women’s lives.

Each week starting Oct. 7, a new blogger will be featured on the “Give it Up for Girlfriends” web page celebrating different girlfriend get-togethers along with a delicious new recipe to be shared among friends. They include:


The bloggers also will be taking over the social media pages for both brands on their special day. Follow @READSalads and @AuntNelliesVegetables on Facebook and Instagram to catch all the fun.

“Great food and drinks are at the center of every unforgettable girlfriend get-together,” said Julia Storie, READ and Aunt Nellie’s marketing administrator. “Along with tasty and creative new recipes and party themes that our bloggers have cooked up, we have lots of opportunities to win free READ and Aunt Nellie’s products, gift cards and photo books that capture the memories of girlfriend get-togethers. We’re excited to see everyone’s celebrations come to life on social media!”

There are three ways to win during the Give it Up for Girlfriends promotion:

1.    A grand prize of a $100 gift card, six Shutterfly photo books and a super-sized family pack of READ and Aunt Nellie’s products will be awarded to one lucky person who enters to win on the Give it Up for Girlfriends webpage. Note: Only one entry per day from October 7 – 24, 2021.

2.    Each week, starting Oct. 7, the highlighted blogger’s Instagram pages will feature ways to win $25 gift cards and family packs of READ and Aunt Nellie’s products

3.    Post photos of a girlfriend get-together on Instagram, tagging @READSalads and @AuntNelliesVegetables. Show and tell the drinks and dishes you shared and one winner will be chosen weekly to receive a family pack of READ and Aunt Nellie’s products.

READ® Salads has been making delicious ready-to-eat salads that taste like homemade since 1935. 3 Bean Salad, 4 Bean Salad, and German Potato Salad can be found in the canned vegetable aisle of the supermarket, along with 4-packs of 3 Bean Salad single serving cups. They provide important nutrients including dietary fiber, folate, potassium, iron, plant-based protein and more. All are shelf-stable and gluten free. Each is delicious on its own and offers great versatility in hundreds of recipes from delicious breakfast casseroles to hearty soups, stews and craveable snacks. For more information, visit ReadSalads.com.

Aunt Nellie’s, America’s premier maker of jarred beets for more than 90 years, is named for Ms. Nellie Jones, a nationally recognized pioneer in home economics who championed rural homemakers, bringing them the latest scientific research through her role as state leader of the Home Economics Extension. Aunt Nellie’s makes jarred beets in multiple cuts, styles and flavors; bean salad; cabbage; and onions. All Aunt Nellie’s products are shelf-stable and gluten free. Visit us at AuntNellies.com. Aunt Nellie’s and READ are owned by Seneca Foods Corporation, based in Marion, NY.

Here’s a recipe to get the party started – it’s a crowd-pleaser for any girlfriend gathering!

Pickled Beet Martini

Makes four ½-cup servings

Ingredients

  •     1 cup gin or vodka
  •     1/2 cup Aunt Nellie’s pickled beet liquid (See Note)
  •     1/4 cup orange liqueur
  •     2 tablespoons fresh lime juice


Directions

  •     Combine gin and beet liquid in pitcher.
  •     Stir in liqueur and lime juice.
  •     Add ice; stir and pour into glasses

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