Mighty Oaks Foundation Veterans Day Pledge Campaign – Visit MightyOaksPrograms.org/Pledge For Infomation On How To Participate

Mighty Oaks offers peer-to-peer recovery programs across the US to veterans, active-duty military and first responders to help in the battle against the rising suicide epidemic, with one of the most effective programs available today.

SAN DIEGO (PRWEB)
November 08, 2019

Mighty Oaks Foundation is setting out to hold the biggest Veterans Day awareness campaign in history! They’re requesting that you join them in supporting our Nation’s Warriors to help bring awareness to the critical issue of the veteran suicide epidemic. Today, Monday, November 11th, Mighty Oaks is launching its​ #PledgeCampaign. To participate all you have to do is record a quick video reciting The United States Pledge of Allegiance, and post it to Instagram, Twitter or Facebook using the hashtags #PledgeCampaign and #NeverFightAlone. We want to honor our Veteran community by honoring the flag that so many have given their lives to defend. To see a feed of all of the videos and for more info about the challenge and this wonderful foundation please visit: https://MightyOaksPrograms.org/Pledge

If you can challenge a few friends at the end of your video, it will help to make the maximum possible impact in generating awareness for these critical issues facing the veteran community. Mighty Oaks greatly appreciates your help and support, as do all of the Warriors they serve.

Mighty Oaks offers peer-to-peer recovery programs across the US to veterans, active-duty military and first responders to help in the battle against the rising suicide epidemic, with one of the most effective programs available today. They provide these programs at no cost to the Warriors who have sacrificed so much to protect our country and freedoms.

For those who don’t know the Pledge, here it is:

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.

Here is a sample of what someone making a video could say:

I’m taking the Mighty Oaks Pledge Challenge, let’s show our veterans this year that we care, by honoring them and the flag that so many have given their lives to defend, and help bring awareness to an incredible organization that is fighting the veteran suicide epidemic. How it works is simple, post a video of yourself saying the pledge of allegiance on social media with the hashtags #PledgeCampaign #NeverFightAlone. That’s it, to see a feed of all of the videos and for more info about the challenge and this wonderful foundation visit MightyOaksPrograms.org/

About Mighty Oaks Foundation:

After 18 years in the war on terror in Iraq and Afghanistan, more than half of the 2 million Veterans struggle with physical and mental health problems stemming from their service. According to the Department of Veteran Affairs, every day in America, over twenty veterans commit suicide. The V.A. Hotline receives an average of 400 calls per day. 2018 marked the highest military active-duty suicide rate in 10 years. At the same time, the divorce rate among active military personnel and returning Veterans is staggering, impacting Veterans, as well as their families. Many combat vets are unable to reintegrate back into civilian life leaving their families to work through the aftermath.

To date, we have had over 3,000 graduates of our Legacy Programs. That’s over 3,000 military personnel, veterans, spouses, and first responders that have hope, healing, and renewed purpose. Additionally, we have reached over 130,000 men and women at Resiliency events around the world and handed out over 91,000 copies of our books. Our Resiliency events are focused on providing resources and tools for our Warriors so that they are properly equipped to face the many challenges of combat and life.

We are proud to offer our programs at NO COST to all attendees! That also includes travel to and from one of our four program locations throughout the country.

The Mighty Oaks Foundation is committed to serving the brokenhearted by providing a series of intensive peer-based recovery programs, outpost meetings, and speaking events. Our Mighty Oaks Warrior Programs hosts such Men, Women, and Marriage Advance Programs at multiple locations nationwide. The Warriors who attend are fully sponsored for training, meals, and lodging needs to ensure that upon arrival to the ranch, each Warrior is focused solely on his or her recovery and identifying purpose moving forward. To contribute or for more information please visit: https://www.mightyoaksprograms.org

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New Clearwater, FL Dentist, Dr. William Spencer, Joins Clearwater Dental Associates

Dr. Spencer is excited to bring his education and experience to Clearwater Dental Associates and to serve his community alongside the clinician who inspired him to take up this rewarding profession.

CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)
November 08, 2019

The dentists of Clearwater Dental Associates proudly welcome Dr. William Spencer to their team. Dr. Spencer graduated from the University of Texas’s Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) program, where he focused on dental implants and sedation dentistry. A native to Clearwater, FL, Dr. Spencer is thrilled for the opportunity to serve his hometown.

Dr. Spencer’s family has visited Clearwater Dental Associates dentist, Dr. Nolan Allen, for over 40 years. It was during one of these visits that Dr. Spencer, at the age of eight, told Dr. Allen that he wanted to be a dentist when he grew up. The notion did not waver. When Dr. Spencer’s dream continued into high school, Dr. Allen began mentoring the young Dr. Spencer on the best steps to pursue life in dentistry.

Under Dr. Allen’s guidance, Dr. Spencer attained an Army scholarship and sought out a respected AEGD program. Dr. Spencer spent four years at Fort Bliss in El Paso, TX to repay his year-for-year Army scholarship. He served all four years as an Army dentist and took over the continuing education courses taught there.

Dr. Spencer is excited to bring his education and experience to Clearwater Dental Associates and to serve his community alongside the clinician who inspired him to take up this rewarding profession. He will be joining a highly experienced team who offer general and specialized dentistry, including full mouth dental implants, bone grafting, laser dentistry, and Invisalign®. Dr. Spencer’s advanced training in sedation dentistry will complement the practice’s approach to pain-free dentistry. For every treatment, patients of Clearwater Dental Associates can receive relaxing sedation dentistry to ease anxiety and reduce pain. The sedation, or sleep dentistry, options available at Clearwater Dental Associates include IV sedation, nitrous oxide, and oral sedation.

Those looking for a caring and skilled dentist in Clearwater, FL who offers sedation dentistry can connect with any of the Clearwater Dental Associate dentists for a consultation. To schedule an appointment, call 727-797-8800 or visit http://www.cdadental.com.

About the Dentists

Clearwater Dental Associates is a team of leading dentists serving patients in the Clearwater area for over 30 years. Drs. Matthew Burton, Keith Kiskaddon, Nolan Allen, Maria Hernandez, James Hayslett, and William Spencer offer comprehensive services, allowing patients to receive all of their dental care at one, state-of-the-art facility. A 17-seat practice with over 20 team members, Clearwater Dental Associates provides leading care including dental implants, Invisalign®, sedation and general dental care. A patient-centered practice, each doctor and team member is dedicated to patient comfort and education. To learn more about Clearwater Dental Associates or to schedule a personalized appointment, call 727-797-8800 or visit http://www.cdadental.com.

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“This is a win-win for Frederick Health and the greater Frederick community.” – Jim Fitzgerald, Founder & President, Fitzgerald Realty Group

FREDERICK, Md. (PRWEB)
November 08, 2019

The State Farm campus on Monocacy Boulevard in Frederick will soon to be buzzing with activity again thanks to Fitzgerald Realty Group’s assistance in helping Frederick Memorial Healthcare Systems (known locally as simply Frederick Health) acquire the site.

The site was valued at $38 million in January of 2018. It just closed at $48 per square foot or around $18 million, representing real value for the health care provider.

The newly named Frederick Health Village will allow Frederick Health to move its call center, home health care services and hospice, among other administrative offices to the site plus plan for further expansion in the future.

Frederick Health Hospital will not be moving from its location in downtown Frederick, but will gain some “breathing room” with the relocation of those units. Next year, the hospital plans to expand its cardiac catheter lab and upgrade both the ER and intensive care unit.

“This is a win-win for Frederick Health and the greater Frederick community,” said Jim Fitzgerald, Founder & President of Fitzgerald Realty Group who was directly involved in the negotiations. “Not only was this a smart business decision, it gives Frederick Health the opportunity to expand and refine its services to meet the growing health care needs of the local community far into the future,” he added.

“This was a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Frederick Health to acquire an institutional class asset in the rapidly growing north end of Frederick,” said Seamus Fitzgerald, Executive Vice President of Fitzgerald Realty Group.

About Fitzgerald Realty Group, Inc.: Fitzgerald Realty Group is a long established, family-owned commercial realty firm with strong roots in Frederick County. It has a stellar track record and deep experience in commercial sales and leasing, real estate consulting, land brokerage and development, and tenant representation.

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Doggies for Dementia with Judy and Maggie Moo

“It’s a wonderful opportunity for families to experience the photo session, receive compassionate photos, and raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. Families become advocates and love knowing they help others,” Davailus says.

AUSTIN, Texas (PRWEB)
November 08, 2019

Doggies for Dementia is a program that raises awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease and gifts special photo sessions to those impacted by Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias. The program founder, Carmen Davailus recognized the power of images to change the world after witnessing the isolation, loneliness, and stigma of dementia.

Photo Shoot Media Availability Interview Opportunities: Photographer Carmen Davailus (Buck), 95-year-old Carol Joyce Burns who has Dementia, Carol’s family and caregivers

Interview Opportunities: Photographer Carmen Davailus (Buck), 95-year-old Carol Joyce Burns who has Dementia, Carol’s family and caregivers

Photo/Video Opportunities: Premier of video/slideshow of Carol and her family’s session in the theater (surprise for Carol)

Date: November 15, 2019

Time: 3:30 pm

Free Doggies for Dementia Photo Shoots Provide Comfort and Ease Loneliness

Photographer Carmen Davailus Buck combines pet therapy and portrait therapy to bring peace to people who have dementia and their families. “A professional portrait of a loved one gives families something special to hold on to as they cope with a devastating illness,” she said. Davailus, a Texas native, has traveled all over the country to do these free portrait sessions. She noted, “My goal is to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and other dementia diagnoses everywhere in America.”

While portraits capture precious memories, it can be uncomfortable or unnerving for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease to sit for a photo shoot, especially with a photographer they don’t know. Carmen removes roadblocks by inviting dogs into the portrait sessions. “This allows me to capture people in natural and spontaneous situations,” said Davailus. “A dog brings out their personalities in such a beautiful way that the portraits often move families to tears. They become treasured family keepsakes.” Davailus became passionate about helping people with Alzheimer’s Disease during four decades as a nurse practitioner. She noticed many patients and their families suffered from loneliness and isolation and wanted to find a way to bring them some joy. She knows that families dealing with dementia are often financially strapped. So, she never charges for her Doggies and Dementia portraits. She noted, “The program is designed to gift the family photos and an experience that they wouldn’t normally have.”

Community Support Needed to Continue the Program: The photographer relies on corporate sponsorships to offset the costs involved. So far, she has worked with skincare company Rodan and Fields and The Legacy at Georgetown Senior Living Center. “It’s a wonderful opportunity to help an individual and to help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementias,” she said.

About Carmen Davailus (Buck): Carmen Davailus Buck is an Austin-based photographer and former nurse practitioner who has extensive experience supporting people who have Alzheimer’s Disease. During four decades working in healthcare, she helped thousands of people who had dementia. They inspired her to write her award-winning book, Just See Me – Sacred Stories from the Other Side of Dementia.

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Lucy Skeleton

“We cannot fully grasp who we are and where we are headed as a species until we have a more complete knowledge of our evolutionary roots.” – Donald C. Johanson, Paleoanthropologist

ASHLAND, Ore. (PRWEB)
November 08, 2019

To mark the 45th year anniversary of the discovery of the most famous hominid fossil in the world, “Lucy: The Beginnings of Humankind” is being released as an audiobook narrated by the author and her discoverer, Dr. Donald Johanson.

One of the most accomplished scholars of human origins, Johanson has produced some of the field’s most groundbreaking discoveries, including the most widely known and thoroughly studied fossil of the 20th century, the 3.2-million-year-old “Lucy” skeleton.

The 20th century was peppered with important early-human fossil finds, but Johanson’s 1974 discovery in Ethiopia that added a crucial link, prompting major revisions in our understanding of human evolution. “Lucy” possesses an intriguing mixture of ape-like features ( a projecting face and small brain) but also characteristics we consider human, such as upright walking, marking an important step on the path to Homo sapiens.

In the early 1970s the remote region of Ethiopia known as the Afar Triangle was terra incognita and its potential for illuminating our evolutionary past was unrecognized. In spite of the desolate and hostile nature of the area Johanson, with meager funding led an expedition to a site known as Hadar and began to unearth a treasure trove of fossils, including Lucy, that walked the planet some 3 to 4 million years ago. So revolutionary were these discoveries that the entire story of how we became human required substantial revision. Now some 45 years later we know more details of the vital picture of how humans came to be, but the general outlines of the human family tree proposed by Johanson’s early work continue to form the core of that story.

Johanson is committed to sharing and explaining his scientific discoveries to the general public. His efforts in this have reached across multiple media—including television, books, and his award-winning science website http://www.becominghuman.org, in addition to lecturing at universities, corporations, and public forums. Johanson is the founding director of the internationally respected Institute of Human Origins at Arizona State University and is available for interview.

The audiobook is published through Blackstone Publishing, one of the largest independent audiobook publishers in the U.S., and can be purchased at Audible.

Learn More About Johanson:

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  He is an honorary board member of the Explorers Club, and was awarded their highest honor, the Explorers Club Medal in 2010.
• He is a fellow of the Royal Geographical Society.
• He is a distinguished member of the Siena Academy of Sciences in Italy.
• He is the recipient of the American Book Award in Science 1981: Johanson, D.C. and M. A. Edey. 1981. Lucy: The Beginnings of Humankind. New York: Simon and Schuster
• He received a Webby Award in 2002 for best science web site: http://www.becominghuman.org
• Johanson also serves as the Virginia M. Ullman Chair in Human Origins at Arizona State University, where he teaches
• Johanson frequently lectures and leads tours for the National Geographic Society.

Co-author of 9 books his most recent books are:

Johanson, D.C. and Kate Wong. March 2009. Lucy’s Legacy: The Quest for Human Origins. New York: Harmony Press.

Johanson, D.C. and B. Edgar. 2006. From Lucy to Language. New York: Simon and Schuster; 2nd Edition.

Some web sites:

TIME Interview

Lucy’s Legacy: The Quest for Human Origins

Donald Johanson 1991 Academy of Achievement Award

“We cannot fully grasp who we are and where we are headed as a species until we have a more complete knowledge of our evolutionary roots.” – Donald C. Johanson – paleoanthropologist

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