All 2022 donations are being matched 150% by the generosity of two anonymous donors

The Drive for Life Gala is one of the longest running charity events in the area. We are proud to be celebrating 40 years of giving to worthy causes & organizations right here at home. We are also very excited to announce that we will be matching sponsorships 150%

KALAMAZOO, Mich. (PRWEB)
June 13, 2022

The 40th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala will be matching sponsorships by 150% in benefit of the American Cancer Society of Kalamazoo, MRC Industries of Kalamazoo, the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Kalamazoo, as well as other local charities. The 150% match will be made possible thanks to the generous support of two anonymous donors. The event is scheduled for Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at the Radisson Plaza Hotel located at 100 W. Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Last year’s event in 2021 raised over $800,000, surpassing its original $700,000 goal for the year. For its 40th Annual Gala, the Drive for Life Foundation has set a goal to reach $1 million in donations, hoping to generate 2.5 million thanks to the generosity of its two donors.

“The Drive for Life Gala is one of the longest running charity events in the area. We are proud to be celebrating 40 years of giving to worthy causes and organizations right here at home. We are also very excited to announce that we will be matching sponsorships 150%, thanks to the generous support of two of our donors. This will enable us to more than double our impact this year with proceeds raised by the foundation being used to fund the charities supported by the Drive for Life,” Aaron Zeigler, president of Zeigler Automotive Group.

The event will be presented by Zeigler Auto Group, Greenleaf Trust, and Huntington National Bank, and Brown & Brown Dealer Services in benefit of the American Cancer Society, Make-a-Wish Foundation, the First Day Shoe Fund, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Michigan, MRC Industries of Kalamazoo, Gull Lake Community Schools, Family Camps, the American Heart Association, Sherman Lake YMCA, K C Ready 4S, Southwest Michigan Miracle League, Wings of Mercy, Chef Therapeutic Riding Center, Walk Tall Foundation for Kids, and Family & Children Services. Additional charities are also currently being considered for support.

Tickets to the 40th Annual Drive for Life Foundation Gala are now on sale at driveforlifefoundation.org with each ticket admitting two guests for a social cocktail hour, silent auction, and live auction. Event day tickets will also serve as one entry into the night’s big raffle for a new 2022 Honda Accord or $30,000 in cash.

For additional information, tickets, and sponsorship opportunities, please visit driveforlifefoundation.org.

ABOUT THE DRIVE FOR LIFE FOUNDATION

For four decades, the Drive for Life Gala has attracted the support of business leaders, sponsors and volunteers; bringing the Kalamazoo community together for an extraordinary night of charity.

The Drive for Life Gala debuted in 1982 with a starting ticket price of just $1, raising less than $20,000 for the American Cancer Society. Today, the annual Drive for Life Gala is presented by Zeigler Auto Group, Greenleaf Trust and Huntington Bank and benefits the American Cancer Society and other local charities with over $800,000 in annual support.

ABOUT ZEIGLER AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Zeigler Automotive Group is one of the largest privately-owned dealer groups in the U.S. with 78 franchises across 35 locations in Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan. Vehicle brands represented include all of the domestic and the majority of the imported manufacturers.

Besides its extensive automotive portfolio, the organization owns and operates Zeigler Motorsports, an 85,000-square-foot motorsports dealership and action park, offering 19 different powersports brands, plus its own onsite restaurant: Trak Houz Bar & Grill. Additionally, Zeigler Motorsports houses the Elevate Leadership & Team Building Academy, an executive training company.

The Kalamazoo-based dealer group also owns and operates Zeigler Pre-Owned of Chicago, a Carquest Auto Parts store, three Byrider franchises, three finance companies, several insurance firms, and a leasing firm.

Founded in 1975, the organization employs over 2,300 people, ranking among the top 1% of automotive dealers in the nation with estimated annual sales of $2.2 billion for 2022. The family-owned and operated company is well known for its commitment to both customer service and employee satisfaction. Zeigler is regularly recognized as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation, also earning similar accolades in Chicago and Michigan.

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Bryanna Godfrey

CHICAGO (PRWEB)
June 13, 2022

The SBB Research Group Foundation has named Bryanna Godfrey as its latest STEM scholarship recipient. This $2,500 award empowers students to create value for society by pursuing higher learning, primarily through interdisciplinary combinations of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM).

Bryanna is a senior studying Human Biology at Stanford University. Her dedication to change the lives of those disproportionately affected by cancer began in 2018, when her mother was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer. In the summer of 2020, Bryanna participated in a research fellowship through the Stanford Bio-X institute. During this time, she conducted research and experiments critical to developing new immunotherapies against triple-negative breast cancer.

“Bryanna’s research is especially inspiring because it is rooted in her deeply moving personal story,” said Matt Aven, co-founder and board member of the Foundation. “We are proud to recognize Bryanna’s efforts to support individuals like her mother with STEM-fueled innovation.”

For more information and to apply for the SBB Research Group STEM Scholarship, please visit http://www.sbbscholarship.org. Among other requirements, applicants need to be full-time students pursuing a STEM degree in the United States and complete a 500-word essay on their STEM experience and how they intend to use STEM principles to benefit the world.

About the SBB Research Group Foundation

The SBB Research Group Foundation was established to further the philanthropic mission of SBB Research Group LLC (SBBRG), a Chicago-based investment management firm. The Foundation sponsors the SBBRG STEM Scholarship, which supports students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). In addition to its scholarship program, the Foundation provides grants to support ambitious organizations solving unmet needs with thoughtful, long-term strategies.

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“We want to be part of the solution but not the solution ourselves. This is a crisis within a crisis. We need a full mobilization to support the forgotten Ukrainians in this unacceptable war,” said Yannis Vardakastanis, the Chair of the International Disability Alliance.

NEW YORK (PRWEB)
June 13, 2022

Since the onset of renewed Russian aggression against Ukraine in February 2022, children and adults with disabilities have been facing compounded protection threats. These have directly increased risk of abandonment, violence, injury, and death – whether at home, in institutions, or in displacement.

Persons with disabilities lack access to evacuation support. In the context of the current emergency, they have been left behind, unable to access information and seek safety from war. Women and girls with disabilities in Ukraine are also at disproportionate risk of sexual and gender-based violence during the conflict. This is particularly so for women and girls with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities. Those who manage to flee – whether to safer areas in Ukraine or to other countries – face new challenges to their rights.

“Over the past months, dramatic international crises have shown us how fragile our human rights framework is, and how easily our human rights can be cast aside. We saw this during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we see it now during this war in Ukraine,” said Yannis Vardakastanis, the Chair of the International Disability Alliance, ahead of the side event titled “Fourth Month in War: Latest Update on Ukrainians with Disabilities” at the 15th session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP15) on 14 June 2022.

“We want to be part of the solution but not the solution ourselves. This is a crisis within a crisis. We need a full mobilization to support the forgotten Ukrainians in this unacceptable war,” he said earlier, when addressing the same subject.

“We as a disability movement and the colleagues that we work with, are becoming frustrated that the world is never prepared, never ready, and always caught by surprise whenever new crises appear, on how to include and how to protect persons with disabilities,” said Vladimir Cuk, the Executive Director of IDA.

In response to the inadequate inclusion and protection of persons with disabilities during recent emergencies, and as the global network of persons with disabilities and their representative organizations, IDA in collaboration with its members and partners has called for the creation of the Global Mechanism for Disability-Inclusive Emergency Response (DER Mechanism). This mechanism aims to facilitate collaboration and exchanges of information, as well as channel funding and unify messages to enhance inclusion and participation of persons with disabilities in emergency response.

“We, the disability advocates, the International Disability Alliance, but also other agencies and partners have been trying to help address the situation that persons with disabilities currently face in Ukraine,” said Vardakastanis. “We have many testimonies, many calls and facilitated many connection meetings, et cetera. The more we engaged in the crisis, the more we realized that greater coordination is requested, more coordination is urgently needed.”

At “Fourth Month in War: Latest Update on Ukrainians with Disabilities,” the International Disability Alliance will discuss how the new Disability Inclusive Emergency Response Mechanism will help to fill a gap in coordination to enhance disability inclusion in emergency response and coordination. All relevant UN agencies, civil society, organizations of persons with disabilities, governments, donors, academics, and other stakeholders will be invited to participate in consultation and exchange meetings organized by the Mechanism when it is activated. Organizations of persons with disabilities, disability rights experts and States engaged in the emergency response in Ukraine will provide the most recent updates on the situations of persons with disabilities affected by the armed conflict, and share their recommendations and requests with other UN Member States, donors, humanitarian actors and other stakeholders.

The agenda of the event includes:

Opening remarks from

• Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the United Nations Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya
• Yannis Vardakastanis, Chair of the International Disability Alliance
• Professor Gerard Quinn, Special Rapporteur on Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Information about the situation of persons with disabilities in Ukraine and who fled the country

• Larysa Bayda, Director of Department, National Assembly of Persons with Disabilities of Ukraine (NAPD)
• Dariya Herasymchuk, Adviser – President’s Commissioner for Children’s Rights and Children’s Rehabilitation, Deputy Head of the Ukraine delegation
• Mariia KARCHEVYCH, Deputy Minister of Health for Digital Development, Digital Transformation and Digitization, Deputy Head of the Ukraine delegation
• MEP Dragos Pîslaru, Chairman of the Committee on Employment and Social Affairs of the European Parliament
• H.E. Pawel Wdowik, State Secretary and Plenipotentiary for the rights of persons with disabilities of Poland
• H.E. Ambassador Rytis Paulauskas, Permanent Representative of Lithuania to the UN

Looking ahead

• Sara Minkara, U.S. Special Advisor on International Disability Rights, US Department of State

Interventions from Member States and civil society, including organizations of persons with disabilities

About the International Disability Alliance (IDA)

IDA, established in 1999, is a network of eight global and six regional organizations of persons with disabilities (OPDs). IDA members, and their members, represent over 1100 OPDs from across 182 countries and the estimated one billion persons with disabilities worldwide. IDA’s mission is to advance the human rights of persons with disabilities as a united voice of OPDs utilizing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other human rights instruments. The 14 members of IDA are: the African Disability Forum (ADF); the ASEAN Disability Forum (AsDF); the Arab Organization of Persons with Disabilities (AOPD); Down Syndrome International (DSI); the European Disability Forum (EDF); Inclusion International (II); the International Federation of Hard of Hearing People (IFHOH); the International Federation of Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus (IFSBH); the Latin American Network of Non-Governmental Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and their Families (RIADIS); the Pacific Disability Forum (PDF); the World Blind Union (WBU); the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD); the World Federation of the Deafblind (WFDB); and the World Network of Users and Survivors of Psychiatry (WNUSP). For more information please visit: http://www.internationaldisabilityalliance.org/

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“Whether it’s work, sports or just life catching up to your body, Tend Deep is an at-home wellness device to help ease your pain and help you move better.”

SHEFFIELD, England (PRWEB)
June 13, 2022

Move better with Tend Deep, a direct vibration stimulation device to help ease the pain of tendinopathy, or sore tendons. Launching today, Tend Deep uses pinpointed direct vibrational stimulation with multiple patterns and settings to provide convenient at-home treatment for pain points and tendons.

Tendinopathy, like tennis elbow, affects more than 78 million people worldwide. Whether it’s caused by intense athletic training or a sedentary lifestyle, people are frustrated with the cycle of pre-existing solutions that include exercise and rest, icing or heating, and anti-inflammatory medications. Physical therapy, medication and eventual tendon surgery can be time consuming and expensive.

Tend Deep’s direct vibration stimulation specifically targets any tendon or area that has pain, swelling, stiffness or needs circulation with six vibration patterns and four speed level settings. With a primary focus on tendons, the material surface and compact size of Tend Deep works as a trigger point tool and trigger point release for targeting any area of pain on the body. It’s waterproof, recharges in two hours and is made out of body safe recycled aluminum with an FDA-grade silicone handle.

“Like many people, I enjoy exercising and being active but despise the knee issues and tendon pain that comes along with those activities,” said Will Ranscombe, founder and CEO of Tend. “Tend Deep gives people control in their ​​recovery process. Whether it’s work, sports or just life catching up to your body, Tend Deep is an at-home wellness device to help ease your pain and help you move better.”

Tend Deep was developed by a team of experts that includes a top English Premier Soccer League physiotherapist, an award-winning industrial designer, a serial entrepreneur and a little help from a former New Zealand International rugby star.

Take control with targeted tendon relief, at home, with Tend Deep. To pre-order visit, pr.go2.fund/tend.

About Tend

Tend is a recovery brand aimed towards health and wellness to help people move better.

Will Ranscombe, the Founder and CEO of Tend, is an avid skier and cyclist with the same knee issues, body and tendon pain that many active, outdoor lovers feel over the years. Will created Tend Deep to be the solution to those issues and provide an easy-to-use recovery aid for people specifically with tendinopathy and tendon pain.

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“You have been my plastic surgeon for over ten years!” Kelly says. “This face, this body, it’s all thanks to you and your staff. I’ve always felt that if something bothers you so much that you can’t stand it, fix it. It’s a true investment in yourself.” – Kelly Dodd, host of The Rick and Kelly Show.

CORONA DEL MAR, Calif. (PRWEB)
June 13, 2022

Voted by his patients as one of the “Best Plastic Surgeons in Orange County,” Dr. Michael Niccole is the go-to trusted source for thousands of satisfied patients, including a variety of celebrities and reality television stars. Since opening the doors of CosmetiCare in 1982, Dr. Niccole has successfully turned it into one of the largest and most successful multi-specialty cosmetic rejuvenation centers in Southern California.

Kelly Dodd, a hit member of the popular reality television series “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” has been a long-time patient of Dr. Niccole. From non-surgical procedures such as injectable treatments and laser skin resurfacing to surgical procedures like breast augmentation and breast lift, Kelly has entrusted the staff of CosmetiCare with keeping her feeling like the best version of herself as she shares her life with millions of viewers.

Using her platform to share her best kept secrets, Kelly sat down with her husband and co-host Rick Leventhal to interview Dr. Niccole on their new YouTube series, “The Rick & Kelly Show.” Given they both have experienced the magic and power of possibility that aesthetic procedures provide, they are excited for their viewers to hear all about plastic surgery and skin rejuvenation from a true expert and innovator.

“You have been my plastic surgeon for over ten years!” Kelly says. “This face, this body, it’s all thanks to you and your staff. I’ve always felt that if something bothers you so much that you can’t stand it, fix it. It’s a true investment in yourself.” – Kelly Dodd, host of The Rick and Kelly Show.

Watch the entire interview to learn more about aesthetic surgical and non-surgical procedures and how they could work for you. If you’ve been wondering what the most essential anti-aging line up entails, or if you’re just curious to see what the potential results of our various procedural offerings could look like, try it on from the comfort of your home with our photo simulator tool.

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ABOUT COSMETICARE

With a passion for providing the best patient care available, Dr. Michael Niccole founded CosmetiCare in 1982 and has built it into one of the leading plastic surgery and MedSpa centers recognized throughout the nation. CosmetiCare’s meticulously cultivated, award-winning team of doctors and medical professionals has provided more than 100,000 transformations for over 35 years. The CosmetiCare team is devoted to guiding patients through the decision-making process with knowledgeable insight and proven results to ensure that clients look and feel their best. To learn more about CosmetiCare, visit http://www.cyclebar.com/http://www.cosmeticare.com and follow us on Instagram or Facebook

Press Contact:

Courtney Clements

Cclements (at) cosmeticare (dot) com

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HMP Global Solidifies Position as World’s Largest Producer of Cardiovascular Events and Education with Acquisition of Renowned Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium

“We look forward to working with Dr. Nassir and continuing to advance his vision by applying HMP Global’s expertise in delivering practical education and live event experiences.” – Jeff Hennessy, CEO, HMP Global

MALVERN, Pa. (PRWEB)
June 13, 2022

HMP Global, the world’s largest healthcare event and education company, today announced it has entered into a partnership to produce the Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, the premier educational event focused exclusively on atrial fibrillation (AF).

The agreement solidifies the company’s position as the dominant producer of education and information for the cardiovascular community and adds a prominent and highly complementary offering in electrophysiology to a portfolio that has built its reputation on providing exceptional education in the peripheral space, with events that include the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC), the International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET), and the Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP).

Now in its 16th year, the Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium takes place annually in February in Park City, Utah. It is an internationally recognized gathering that unites cardiologists, internal medicine physicians, family practice physicians, nurse practitioners, patient advocates, residents, students, and others who are interested in the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF), for a state-of-the-science program that addresses the disease from multiple perspectives. The symposium is led by a slate of highly respected faculty with expertise in diverse areas, who deliver lectures on the most current updates on major atrial fibrillation research, clinical trial updates, best practices, new treatment options, and the latest scientific advances. A hallmark of the meeting is the opportunity it provides for ample collegial exchange among colleagues and cohorts, to spark ideas, foster collaboration, and inspire new projects.

“Sixteen years ago, we created the Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium with the vision of offering a robust outlet to advance an integrated approach to understanding and treating atrial fibrillation,” said Nassir Marrouche, MD, internationally renowned electrophysiologist, and symposium director. “There have been numerous advancements, but much work remains. We need to continue to bring the electrophysiology community together — particularly those who are hungry for research and elevation in their field — to learn from one another and make important discoveries. Beginning in 2023, the Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium will benefit from the strength and expertise HMP Global brings in medical meeting management, education, and marketing. The symposium will also benefit from the expanded reach of their robust network of cardiology and electrophysiology clinicians around the world. We look forward to working with HMP Global to further enhance and grow the symposium and continue the important work of improving patient outcomes.”

“The Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium has built a reputation as the leading educational event for electrophysiology professionals. Dr. Nassir and his colleagues have created an offering that fosters learning, collaboration, and innovation — one that has helped support significant advancements in the field,” said Jeff Hennessy, Chairman and CEO, HMP Global. “Western Afib is a perfect partner for HMP Global’s existing Cardiovascular group; we are adding a live meeting component that complements our longstanding publication, EP Lab Digest, a news resource that has served the space for 25 years. We look forward to working with Dr. Nassir and continuing to advance his vision by applying HMP Global’s expertise in delivering practical education and live event experiences to further enhance the world-class program for which Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium is known.”

HMP Global’s full portfolio of events, content, and education includes:

• The Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC), the highly respected interdisciplinary endovascular meeting held in Leipzig, Germany.
• The International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy (ISET), the meeting that pioneered live case education for physicians and allied health professionals who treat patients with peripheral, cardiac, and neurovascular disease.
• The Symposium on Clinical Interventional Oncology (CIO), the leadng gathering for interventional radiologists and other specialties that highlights innovative and viable treatments in interventional oncology.
• The Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP), the only meeting dedicated to education on the treatment and prevention of critical limb ischemia (CLI). Now in its 12th year, the AMP franchise attracts more than 800 participants annually to Chicago, and to Lugano, Switzerland, through the recent creation of AMP Europe.
• The company also develops and distributes cardiovascular news and clinical content across its print and digital brands as part of its Cardiovascular Learning Network, including EP Lab Digest, the long-standing and highly regarded journal for the electrophysiology community.

The partnership with Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium continues a period of accelerated growth for HMP Global. Recent transactions solidified the company’s position as the global market leader for wound care education with the March 2021 acquisition of Kestrel Health Information and positioned it as the best-in-class provider of addiction education with the February 2021 acquisition of a portfolio of educational meetings from C4 Recovery Foundation.

In 2021, the company also acquired the ePlasty journal, the preeminent peer-reviewed digital journal dedicated to advancing medical and scientific knowledge in plastic and reconstructive surgery, surgical wound healing, vascular surgery, and tissue repair. In September 2021, the company announced the acquisition of the annual Senior Living Executive Conference & Expo from Argentum, the leading national association supporting companies operating professionally managed, resident-centered senior living communities.

Most recently, the company completed the February purchase of the Senior Care Marketing and Sales Summit (SMASH), the premier meeting for c-suite sales and marketing executives within senior housing and post-acute care organizations, as well as announced the formation of a Senior Care Division.

With the Western Afib partnership, HMP Global will produce nearly 500 global, regional, and virtual events in 2023.

To learn more about the Western Atrial Fibrillation Symposium, visit westernaf.com.

ABOUT HMP GLOBAL

HMP Global is the force behind Healthcare Made Practical — and is an omnichannel leader in healthcare content, events, and education, with a mission to improve patient care. The company produces accredited medical education events — in person and online via its proprietary VRTX virtual platform — and clinically relevant, evidence-based content for the global healthcare community across a range of therapeutic areas. Its brands include the HMP Global Learning Network, healthcare’s most comprehensive source for news and information; Psych Congress, the largest independent mental health meeting in the U.S.; the Evolution of Psychotherapy, the world’s largest independent educational event for mental health professionals; the Leipzig Interventional Course (LINC), the leading, global gathering for interdisciplinary cardiovascular specialists; EMS World Expo, North America’s largest EMT and paramedic event; and the Symposium on Advanced Wound Care (SAWC), the largest wound care meeting in the world. For more information, visit hmpglobal.com.

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