St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and Univision Join Forces to Raise $4.7M during National Promesa y Esperanza® Radio Event

December 13, 2019

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MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® together with Univision radio stations across 15 media markets raised $4.7 million dollars during this year’s Promesa y Esperanza® (Promise and Hope) radio event held on Dec. 5 and 6. Events as these help inspire donors to support the life-saving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and ensure that families never receive a bill for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live.

The two-day radio campaign encouraged thousands of Univision radio listeners across the country to become Angeles de Esperanza (Angels of Hope) by pledging to make a monthly donation of $20 or more. Through their pledge, monthly donors receive a t-shirt that reads Esta Camiseta Salva Vidas, the Spanish-language version of the widely popular “This Shirt Saves Lives” campaign, which gives them the opportunity to join an online movement supported by donors across the country, celebrities and influencers through posts on their social media networks.

“As one of the country’s leading media organizations, we consider it a privilege and honor to host the annual Promesa y Esperanza radio event in support of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Our staff—from radio and television, to digital and social—is proud to champion the #EstaCamisetaSalvaVidas movement and to help support the beautiful work that happens at St. Jude each and every day,” said Jesus Lara, president of radio at Univision Communications Inc. “Univision’s audience shows its love and support of the hospital’s work by donating and proudly wearing the #EstaCamisetaSalvaVidas t-shirt. Together, we are committed to ending childhood cancer in the United States and worldwide.”

Univision supported the radio event across all of its platforms both nationally and locally. Several artists, influencers and popular Univision on-air personalities participated in the event, including: Omar Velasco and Argelia Atilano of “El show de Omar y Argelia;” Sylvia del Valle “La Bronca” of El Free-Guey; Raúl Molinar, Carla Medrano and Andrés Maldonado of “El Bueno, La Mala y El Feo;” Carlos Ivan Paez “El Compa Ivan” and Evelyn Sicairos;” Javier Romero, Danny Cruz and Vela of “El Desayuno;” Alberto Sardiñas of “El Show de Alberto Sardiñas;” Raúl Brindis of “El Show de Raúl Brindis;” Maria Esther Mendez and Pancho Mercado of “La Chula y La Bestia;” Santi y Laurita of El Flow; Jose Anotnio and Roxana of “Tardes Calientes;” Lili Estefan and Jomari Goyso of “El Gordo y La Flaca;” Pamela Silva Conde and Tony Dandrades of “Primer Impacto;” Jackie Guerrido, Dr. Juan Rivera, Raul Gonzalez, Chef Yisus, and Nitzia Chama of “Despierta América.”

Some of the many participating Latin celebrities included: Luis Fonsi, Becky G, Sofía Reyes, Rio Roma, Chiquis Rivera, Banda El Recodo, Luis Coronel, Banda MS, Virlán García, Christian Nodal, Ana Bárbara, Regulo Caro, Huracanes del Norte, Ozuna, Intocable, Grupo Duelo, Mau y Ricky, Gerardo Ortiz, El Fantasma, Banda Los Sebastianes, El Bebeto, Lupita Infante, Andrés Cepeda, GianMarco, Marilyn Odessa, Energía Norteña, Brandon Solano, Cheli Madrid, Kevin Ortiz, Willy Martin, Fuerza Regida, El Mimoso, Gustavo Palafox, La Septima Banda, Los Nuevos Amigos, Oscar Cortez, Victoria Ortiz “La Mala,” Kike Barrios, Carlos Unger, Janet Uribe, Jorge Almir, Hijos de la Plaza, Natanael, Martin Castillo, Dueto Consentido, and William Garza, among others.

St. Jude began celebrating radiothons in 1998 and launched the first national radiothon with Univision’s radio stations in New York, Miami, and Los Angeles in 2006. The national radiothon first took place across all Univision’s radio markets in 2009. Since its inception, the St. Jude/Univision national event has raised more than $75 million.

“Thanks to the tireless support of partners like Univision, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is able to share its groundbreaking discoveries to patients in the United States and around the world,” said Richard C. Shadyac Jr., the President and CEO of ALSAC, the fundraising and awareness organization for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “Together we will not stop until no child dies in the dawn of life.”

To join the Esta Camiseta Salva Vidas movement, visit stjude.org/camiseta.

About St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats childhood cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Its purpose is clear: Finding cures. Saving children.® It is the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center devoted solely to children. Treatments invented at St. Jude have helped push the overall childhood cancer survival rate from 20 percent to more than 80 percent since the hospital opened more than 50 years ago. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer. St. Jude freely shares the discoveries it makes, and every child saved at St. Jude means doctors and scientists worldwide can use that knowledge to save thousands more children. Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Join the St. Jude mission by visiting stjude.org, sharing stories and videos from St. Jude Inspire, liking St. Jude on Facebook, following St. Jude on Twitter and Instagram and subscribing to its YouTube channel.

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Fun and Affordable 2020 Honda Fit Arrives in Showrooms

December 13, 2019

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The 2020 Honda Fit arrives in showrooms Dec. 16 as the clear benchmark in the subcompact car category, with unparalleled versatility, premium feature content, fun-to-drive performance, and an available 6-speed manual transmission. Honda Sensing®, standard on EX and EX-L trims, makes Fit one of the most affordable new cars to offer such a comprehensive package of safety and driver-assistive features. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for the 2020 Fit LX starts at $16,190.

TORRANCE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The 2020 Honda Fit arrives in showrooms Dec. 16 as the clear benchmark in the subcompact car category, with unparalleled versatility, premium feature content, fun-to-drive performance, and an available 6-speed manual transmission. Honda Sensing^®, standard on EX and EX-L trims, makes Fit one of the most affordable new cars to offer such a comprehensive package of safety and driver-assistive features. The Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP)¹ for the 2020 Fit LX with a manual transmission starts at of $16,190, while Fit EX with standard Honda Sensing^® starts at $19,060.

For 2020, the Fit lineup starts with the affordable but fun Fit LX and the more aggressively styled Fit Sport, both available with a 6-speed manual transmission. Fit EX comes standard with Honda Sensing^® and an automatic transmission, while Fit EX-L adds leather upholstery and more. For the 2020 model year, Honda Sensing^® is no longer available on LX and Sport trims.

All Fit trims are powered by a 1.5-liter direct-injected 4-cylinder i-VTEC™ engine producing peak output of up to 130 horsepower (SAE net) and 114 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net). In LX and Sport trims a slick-shifting 6-speed manual is standard, with a continuously variable transmission (CVT[2]) available; the CVT is standard on EX and EX-L trims. The 2020 Fit carries an EPA fuel economy rating of 29/36/31 mpg (city/highway/combined)[3] for the manual transmission LX, and 33/40/36 mpg for the CVT-equipped LX.

2020 Fit Pricing & EPA Ratings

Trim	Transmission	MSRP¹	MSRP Including $930 Destination	EPA Fuel Economy Ratings (city / highway / combined)³
LX	6MT	$16,190	$17,120	29 / 36 / 31
LX	CVT	$16,990	$17,920	33 / 40 / 36
Sport	6MT	$17,600	$18,530	29 / 36 / 31
Sport	CVT	$18,400	$19,330	31 / 36 / 33
EX	CVT	$19,060	$19,990	31 / 36 / 33
EX-L	CVT	$20,620	$21,550	31 / 36 / 33

The Honda Fit continues to blend fun-to-drive performance with outstanding fuel efficiency and comfort in a high-quality, affordable package. Clever packaging, such as the fuel tank mounted underneath the front-row seats, gives the 2020 Fit unequaled cargo capacity, boasting a class-leading 52.7 cubic-feet of space with the rear seats folded down. Standard features on all Fit models include rearview camera, liftgate spoiler, auto on-off headlights, LED taillights, Bluetooth^®, and a multi-function center console. Fit’s vibrant palette of exterior color consists of seven choices: Orange Fury, Lunar Silver Metallic, Modern Steel Metallic, Crystal Black Pearl, Milano Red, Aegean Blue Metallic, and Platinum White Pearl.

For the latest in-vehicle connectivity experience, Sport models and up include Apple CarPlay^® and Android Auto™ integration through a high-resolution, 7-inch touchscreen. The available Honda Sensing^® suite of technologies includes Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and pedestrian detection, Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW) and auto high-beam headlamps.

Honda Fits for the U.S. market are manufactured in North America, at Honda’s Celaya, Mexico plant.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

¹ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $930 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² CVT models are LEV3-SULEV30-rated in California and states that have adopted California vehicle emission regulations. CVT models in non-CARB states and 6MT models in all 50 states are LEV3-ULEV125-rated.
³ Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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GenTrust to Open Investment Advisory Office in Puerto Rico

December 13, 2019

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — GenTrust, an investment advisory firm with a fiduciary duty to its clients, has furthered their commitment to serve Puerto Rico with the launch of an office in San Juan. This expansion will allow GenTrust to further offer its customized advisory services for individuals, families, family offices and institutions in the region.

“Our team has more than two decades of experience servicing Puerto Rican institutions and clients,” said George Pérez, Founding Principal of GenTrust. “It was natural for us to open an office in Puerto Rico given our thorough understanding of the economic and developmental needs of the region. We are focused on being fiduciaries to our clients, a responsibility that we believe has been long overdue in the Island’s investment community. We are thrilled about expanding beyond our New York and Miami offices.”

GenTrust will hire financial advisors as well as support staff to service clients from the island. The new office, which is located in the El Caribe office building, will be led by Elena Hernández, Principal of GenTrust Puerto Rico and Wealth Advisor. Hernández was born and raised in Puerto Rico and was the first graduate from the University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras Campus, to be recruited by Goldman Sachs upon graduation.

“We believe the economy of Puerto Rico has an encouraging future and we feel the time is right to establish our office so we can provide transparent, solution-oriented investment and wealth management services,” said Hernández. “Our focus, priority and responsibility as fiduciaries is alignment with the interest and well-being of the client; this focus and different type of asset management service is crucial to the wellbeing of Puerto Ricans and the island’s economic growth. This is our industry’s future.”

“We believe we are uniquely qualified to help the Puerto Rican entrepreneur, investor, individual, family and institution preserve and grow their wealth,” said Hernández.

About GenTrust

GenTrust, LLC is an employee owned, registered investment advisory (RIA) firm with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that provides a full range of wealth and asset management services. The portfolio management team is comprised of Wall Street veterans with years of experience on institutional trading desks as well as other alternative investment firms. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. Further information related to GenTrust’s investment process, products, risks and fees can be viewed via GenTrust’s Form ADV Part 2A, which is available at www.adviserinfo.sec.gov. For more information, visit gentrustwm.com.

Media Contact:
Deborah Kostroun
Zito Partners
(201) 403-8185
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The Third Edition of “Academia de Emociones” With Ismael Cala and Estrella Flores-Carretero Will be Held in Miami

December 13, 2019

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Participants will learn to identify their emotions and will receive tools to manage them, directly from a group of experts. Registration open here: https://www.ieie.eu/academia-de-emociones/

MIAMI, Dec. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For a third time, the European Institute of Efficient Intelligence (IEIE) will hold its groundbreaking program “Academia de Emociones,” or “The Academy of Emotions,” organized by Ismael Cala and Estrella Flores-Carretero.

“Academia de Emociones” will take place February 17-19, 2020 as an intensive three-day course. Participants will learn to identify their emotions and will receive tools to manage them, directly from a group of experts.

“Emotions are neither good nor bad. The way in which we interpret them and how they affect us are our decisions. It has been shown that successful people, whether that success is personal or professional, are those who handle their emotions well. This allows them to adapt to their surroundings efficiently and intelligently, including in situations of conflict,” explained Estrella Flores-Carretero, president of IEIE.

The program helps participants learn how to manage their emotions so their self-esteem, self-image, assertiveness, self-confidence, self-control, social skills, conflict resolution, and even productivity, are positively impacted.

With his vast experience in designing personal development strategies, Ismael Cala will be the keynote speaker and will interact with the attendees.

Flores-Carretero is a doctor in psychology with a specialist in clinical and educational psychology and more than 30 years of experience. She has offices in Madrid (Spain) and Miami (USA). Rounding out the speakers are Dr. Eva Arina and Dr. Mabel Palomo, specialists in educational psychology and emotional intelligence, who will be coming from Spain.

Registration is open on the following web page: https://www.ieie.eu/academia-de-emociones/

For more information:

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+1 3059654457

ABOUT IEIE

The European Institute of Efficient Intelligence (IEIE) develops programs to analyze, train and build efficiency strategies for companies and people, from children to adults. It has more than 30 years of experience and research. It encourages creativity, talent, intelligence, an enterprising spirit, reflection, knowledge, emotional skills, and as a result, personal and corporate success. It has offices in Spain and the United States.

ABOUT ISMAEL CALA

Life and business strategist. For five and a half years, Ismael Cala hosted the prime-time show CALA on CNN en Español. Businessman and social entrepreneur. Author of eight best-selling books in the areas of leadership, enterprise and personal development, including “El poder de escuchar,” (The Power of Listening), and “Despierta con Cala” (Awaken with Cala). He is President of Cala Enterprises Corporation and the Ismael Cala Foundation.

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University of Arizona Law Partners with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) on First-Ever Certificate Program in Mexican Public Law and Policy

December 12, 2019

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TUCSON, Ariz., Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law is partnering with Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) on a first-of-its-kind certificate program teaching Mexican public law and policy in the United States. The courses will be available both online and in-person on the University of Arizona campus. This innovative certification is open to attorneys, judges, scholars, business leaders and anyone interested in Mexican public law and policy.

The courses will be taught in Spanish by top scholars from UNAM and leading figures in the Mexican legal system, such as Juan Luis González Alcántara, Justice of the Supreme Court of Mexico, and José de Jesús Orozco Henríquez, Commissioner of the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights.

Course topics will include Mexican constitutional law, human rights, electoral systems, distribution of power, public policy, economic and social regulations, and more.

“We are in a critical moment in U.S.-Mexico relations right now, and we believe this certificate in Mexican public law and policy will equip people to appreciate the complexities and dynamics of the Mexican legal system. Participants will gain insights to better navigate issues with complex legal landscapes, from trade to immigration to public policy,” said Marc Miller, Dean of University of Arizona Law. “This kind of training isn’t available anywhere else, and we’re thrilled to be joining with Mexico’s most elite university to make this program available.”

The certificate program begins in January 2020 and consists of four 7.5-week courses—two offered in the spring 2020 semester and two in the fall 2020 semester. Intermediate Spanish fluency is necessary, though each course will have a bilingual teaching assistant, and all faculty members are bilingual. A legal background is not required.

Participants may enroll in any number of the four courses, and those who complete all four will receive a diplomado (certificate) from UNAM. Current University of Arizona students who attend the courses in person will also receive University of Arizona academic credit for each course.

Learn more about the certificate program in Mexican public law and policy, including course dates and application details, at law.arizona.edu/mexlaw.

About the University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law
Established in 1915 and ranked #39 by U.S. News and World Report, University of Arizona Law is the only law school in the country that offers a degree at every stage of postsecondary education, from undergraduate through doctoral. The college is widely recognized as a leader in student-centric innovations, practical training opportunities and global offerings. The college is proudly embedded in the University of Arizona, one of the nation’s top public universities, a leading Research 1 institution and a designated Hispanic Serving Institution.

About the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
Founded in 1910 and ranked #113 among universities worldwide, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) is the preeminent public university in Mexico and one of the two best universities in Latin America. Home to elite research institutes and influential cultural centers that support its mission of benefitting society and addressing national challenges, UNAM’s main campus in Mexico City is a UNESCO World Heritage site. UNAM has more than 356,000 students and 41,000 professors, and its influential alumni include Nobel Prize recipients, heads of state, and pioneering scientists, artists, and business leaders.

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Tony the Tiger® and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation Team Up to Help Give Public Middle School Kids in El Paso the Chance to Play Sports

December 12, 2019

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Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson, Tony the Tiger and reps from The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation announced today that every public middle school in El Paso, TX will receive a Sports Matter grant--totaling $500,000--on behalf of Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes’ Mission Tiger and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation’s Sports Matter. The duo teamed to help give El Paso middle schoolers the chance to play sports, delivering truckloads of new equipment.

BATTLE CREEK, Michigan, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl officially takes over El Paso on New Year’s Eve, but the game dedicated to saving middle school sports made its mission real today in the “Sun City.” Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes^®‘ Mission Tiger™ teamed up with the pioneer for helping kids play sports, The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation (DSGF), and gave a Sports Matter grant to every public middle school athletic department in El Paso — a total donation of $500,000 — to help give more middle school kids access to sports.

The first-of-its-kind partnership between one of America’s favorite breakfast cereals and the foundation for America’s largest sporting goods retailer might seem unlikely, but both are on a mission to help Mission Tiger ‖ Sports Matter Mobile save school sports. And today’s efforts align with the Sun Bowl’s 1935 inaugural mission to benefit underprivileged children.

In partnership with The DICK’S Foundation, Tony the Tiger called on his friend, Sun Bowl alum and football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson to break the news. Tomlinson and Tony drove around town to deliver much-needed sporting goods equipment to aspiring young athletes at Wiggs Middle School.

The collaboration is the latest stop for Mission Tiger, an initiative from Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes to save middle school sports nationwide. For months, Tony’s been planning to bring Mission Tiger, which raises awareness and helps fund at-risk middle school sports programs through a multiyear partnership from nonprofit DonorsChoose, to the Tony the Tiger™ Sun Bowl, but he couldn’t do it alone. Given the considerable goal to give every middle school kid in El Paso a chance to play, Tony called on The DICK’S Foundation to help make this stop on his mission a reality.

“At DICK’S we believe that sports make people better and we are committed to supporting all youth athletes in need through our Sports Matter program,” said Aimee Watters, executive director of The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation. “We’re proud to partner with Mission Tiger to help provide the much-needed funding and solutions to the communities we serve, especially here in El Paso.”

In August 2019, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes was announced as the title sponsor of the newly named Tony the Tiger™ Sun Bowl, making Tony the Tiger the first mascot to ever lend his name to a college football bowl game.

“El Paso is a city that’s touched all of our hearts this year for many reasons, so along with DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation, we couldn’t be happier than to make this incredible impact,” said Brant Wheaton, marketing director of Kellogg U.S. ready-to-eat cereal segment. “Sports are vital to teaching leadership, teamwork and confidence in kids, and that’s why Mission Tiger and Sports Matter are essential in filling the funding gaps for middle school athletic programs across the country.”

A HALL OF FAME TEAM
Football Hall of Famer LaDainian Tomlinson is the latest to join Mission Tiger alongside other athlete superstars. Tomlinson, a Texas native and alum of the Sun Bowl, believes in what DSGF and Mission Tiger are doing to further the importance of middle school sports and give more kids access.

“I want every kid to have the chance to play sports just like I did,” said Tomlinson. “Sports open countless doors and teach kids valuable lessons about teamwork and leadership that will impact the rest of their lives. I’m proud to team up with Mission Tiger and The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation to give kids in my home state a chance to reap the true benefits that middle school sports bring.”

Since Mission Tiger launched in August 2019, the program has helped more than 213,000 kids nationwide receive better access to sports by funding middle school sports programs in need. Since 2014, DICK’S and The DICK’S Foundation have pledged more than $100 million to support youth sports teams and leagues in need and helped more than 1 million young athletes across the country play sports. The Sports Matter program strives to increase awareness for the growing issue of underfunded youth athletics nationwide and provide much-needed support through equipment, uniform and monetary donations.

For more information, visit MissionTiger.com and SportsMatter.org.

ABOUT KELLOGG’S FROSTED FLAKES^® MISSION TIGER™
Mission Tiger launched in August with a $1 million dollar commitment to DonorsChoose, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting public schools nationwide. For every Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes^® box purchased, a $1 donation* is sparked by uploading a receipt to Kellogg’s Family Rewards™ via MissionTiger.com. Thanks to fans coast to coast, middle schools like those in El Paso have better access to play sports. Whether a favorite athletic program has been cut or a local team needs new uniforms, visit MissionTiger.com today. There fans can see requests from middle schools seeking funds and join our team. Mission Tiger middle school sports projects are fulfilled by Tony’s partner, DonorsChoose. *Kellogg is donating $1 per purchase to DonorsChoose.org with Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes^® receipt upload. Minimum donation $500,000; maximum donation $1,000,000. Go to MissionTiger.com for instructions. Applies to purchases between 8/5/19 and 8/5/20; must upload within 30 days of purchase.

About The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation
The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation is an exempt 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation with a mission to inspire and enable sports participation. It was created by DICK’S Sporting Goods, Inc. as a private corporate foundation to support DICK’S charitable and philanthropic activities.

About Kellogg Company
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), we strive to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter. Our beloved brands include Pringles^®, Cheez-It^®, Special K^®, Kellogg’s Frosted Flakes^®, Pop-Tarts^®, Kellogg’s Corn Flakes^®, Rice Krispies^®, Eggo^®, Mini-Wheats^®, Kashi^®, RXBAR^® and more. Net sales in 2018 were approximately $13.5 billion, comprised principally of snacks and convenience foods like cereal and frozen foods. Kellogg brands are beloved in markets around the world. We are also a company with Heart & Soul, committed to creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030 through our Kellogg’s^® Better Days global purpose platform. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com or www.OpenforBreakfast.com.

About DonorsChoose
DonorsChoose is the leading way to give to public schools. Since 2000, more than 4 million people and partners have contributed $900 million to support 1.5 million teacher requests for classroom resources and experiences. As the most trusted crowdfunding platform for teachers, donors, and district administrators alike, DonorsChoose vets each request, ships the funded resources directly to the classroom, and provides thank yous and reporting to donors and school leaders. Charity Navigator and GuideStar have awarded DonorsChoose, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, their highest ratings for transparency and accountability. For more information, visit www.donorschoose.org.

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2020 Honda Ridgeline Arrives at Dealerships with New 9-Speed Transmission, Standard Honda Sensing®

December 12, 2019

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The freshened 2020 Honda Ridgeline arrives at dealerships Dec. 16 with a host of updates, including a standard 9-speed automatic transmission, standard Honda Sensing® safety and driver-assistive technologies, and a more streamlined trim structure. Now available in four trims--Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition--the 2020 Ridgeline arrives with a starting price of $33,900 (excluding $1,095 destination and handling) for the Sport trim with two-wheel drive.

TORRANCE, California, Dec. 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The freshened 2020 Honda Ridgeline arrives at dealerships starting Dec. 16 with a host of updates, including a standard 9-speed automatic transmission, standard Honda Sensing^® safety and driver-assistive technologies, and a more streamlined trim structure. Now available in four trims—Sport, RTL, RTL-E and Black Edition—the 2020 Ridgeline arrives with a starting price of $33,900¹ (excluding $1,095 destination and handling) for the Sport trim with two-wheel drive.

The Honda Ridgeline is the ultimate tailgate vehicle for sporting events, picnics, and other gatherings thanks to industry-first and exclusive features like a Dual Action Tailgate that provides easy access to the lockable and weather-sealed In-Bed Trunk^®, an available in-bed 115V AC power outlet, and a world’s first Truck Bed Audio System. This year, the tailgate now features remote locking, and the rear doors open wider to make entry and exit easier. Inside, the 2020 Ridgeline now comes standard with Honda’s Display Audio system, which includes Android Auto™ and Apple CarPlay® integration with its 8-inch touchscreen. Also available are LED headlights (low beam), an 8-way power driver’s seat with adjustable lumbar support, and ambient interior lighting.

Powering the 2020 Honda Ridgeline is a 3.5-liter direct-injected i-VTEC™ V6 engine with Variable Cylinder Management™ (VCM™), now mated to a standard 9-speed automatic transmission, with a peak engine output of 280 horsepower (SAE net) and 262 lb.-ft. of torque (SAE net). All-wheel-drive is available on all trims (standard on RTL-E and Black Edition) and uses Honda’s advanced i-VTM4® system, enhancing all-weather performance and handling.

2020 Ridgeline Pricing & EPA Ratings

Model / Trim / Drivetrain	MSRP¹	MSRP¹ Including $1,095 Destination Charge	EPA Mileage Rating²(City/Hwy/Combined)
Sport (2WD)	$33,900	$34,995	19 / 26 / 22
Sport (AWD)	$36,140	$37,235	19 / 24 / 21
RTL (2WD)	$36,670	$37,765	19 / 26 / 22
RTL (AWD)	$38,820	$39,915	19 / 24 / 21
RTL-E (AWD)	$42,020	$43,115	19 / 24 / 21
Black Edition (AWD)	$43,520	$44,615	19 / 24 / 21

With a large and flexible cabin, the 2020 Ridgeline offers capabilities for both recreational and professional users who require a higher degree of utility and versatility. Ridgeline’s cargo-hauling and towing capabilities include a class-leading 1,584-lb (718.5 kg) maximum payload capacity (varies by trim) and up to 5,000-pound (2,268 kg) towing with all-wheel drive. All Ridgeline trims incorporate a button-operated Intelligent Traction Management System that enables up to four different operating modes: Normal, Snow, Mud and Sand for the AWD models, as well as Normal and Snow for 2WD vehicles.

Ridgeline now comes standard with the comprehensive Honda Sensing^® suite of advanced safety and driver assistive features, including Collision Mitigation Braking System™ (CMBS™) with Forward Collision Warning (FCW), Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS), Road Departure Mitigation (RDM) with Lane Departure Warning (LDW), and Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC). The 2020 Ridgeline receives top of class safety ratings from NHTSA and is anticipated to receive top ratings from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS).

A broad range of Honda Genuine Accessories designed specifically for Ridgeline is available for customers to personalize their pickup. The accessories are covered by Honda’s 3-year, 36,000-mile limited warranty if obtained at the time of new vehicle purchase. Accessories include:

Honda Genuine Accessories
In-Bed Trunk Carpet and Dividers	Back-Up Sensors
Bed Extender – Standard and Motorcycle	Fender Flares
Hard Tonneau Cover	Skid Plate
Illuminated Door Sill Trim	Bike, Kayak, Ski, Snowboard, Surfboard Attachments
Camping Tent (extends from bed)	Additional Wheel Options
Running Board Options	Heated Steering Wheel

Honda Manufacturing of Alabama in Lincoln, Alabama, is the exclusive manufacturing home of the 2019 Honda Ridgeline, using domestic and globally-sourced parts.

About Honda
Honda offers a full line of reliable, fuel-efficient and fun-to-drive vehicles with advanced safety technologies sold through over 1,000 independent U.S. Honda dealers. The Honda lineup includes the Fit, Civic, Insight, Accord and Clarity series passenger cars, along with the HR-V, CR-V, Passport and Pilot sport utility vehicles, the Ridgeline pickup and the Odyssey minivan.

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for more than 35 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2018, more than 90 percent of all Honda brand vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

For More Information
Additional media information including detailed pricing features and high-resolution photography of all 2020 Honda models is available at hondanews.com. Consumer information is available at automobiles.honda.com. To join the Honda community on Facebook, visit facebook.com/honda.

¹ MSRP excluding tax, license, registration, $1,095 destination charge and options. Dealer prices may vary.
² Based on 2020 EPA mileage ratings. Use for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will vary depending on how you drive and maintain your vehicle, driving conditions and other factors.

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SOURCE American Honda Motor Co., Inc.

Kia Telluride Wins 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award

December 11, 2019

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Kia Telluride wins 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Kia Telluride has earned a 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Award, taking the win in its category to earn the title of Top Rated SUV.

“We ‘gave it everything’ during each phase of the Telluride’s development, making sure that quality and attention to detail were second to none,” said Michael Cole, president, Kia Motors America (KMA). “For the esteemed Edmunds experts to recognize the Telluride as one of the best vehicles on the road today is a grand achievement and yet another validation of Kia’s commitment to building world-class vehicles.”

The 2020 Edmunds Top Rated Awards honor the overall best vehicles of the year based on their extensive vehicle testing and rating process. An Edmunds Top Rated Award represents the “gold standard of automotive excellence” and signifies that a vehicle is one of the best-of-the-best on the road today. Rather than honoring the newest vehicles – which may not be available yet – Edmunds Top Rated provides a list of the seven best vehicles that shoppers can actually buy now.

“Stylish, roomy and practical, Kia hit it out of the park with the 2020 Telluride. Not only does it drive well, but it looks and feels like a luxury SUV without the high price tag,” said Alistair Weaver, Edmunds editor-in-chief. “No other SUV in its class is as comprehensively accomplished as the Telluride, which is why it is our Top Rated SUV of the year.”

Kia’s popular three-row SUV has earned lots of praise for its rugged looking exterior, modern cabin, and available features offered on higher priced luxury vehicles. Designed with families in mind, the Telluride is also available with family friendly systems¹ such as Rear Occupant Alert with Ultrasonic Sensors², Driver Talk, Quiet Mode and more.

About Kia Motors America

Headquartered in Irvine, California, Kia Motors America has been the highest ranked mass market brand in initial quality for five consecutive years according to J.D. Power³ and is recognized as one of the 100 Best Global Brands by Interbrand. Kia serves as the “Official Automotive Partner” of the NBA and offers a complete range of vehicles sold through a network of nearly 800 dealers in the U.S., including cars and SUVs proudly assembled in West Point, Georgia.*

For media information, including photography, visit www.kiamedia.com. To receive custom email notifications for press releases the moment they are published, subscribe at www.kiamedia.com/us/en/newsalert.

*The Telluride, Sorento and Optima (excluding Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid) are assembled in the United States from U.S. and globally sourced parts.

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¹ These features are not substitutes for safe driving, and may not detect all objects surrounding vehicle. Always drive safely and use caution.

² Rear Occupant Alert is not a substitute for one’s attention and may not detect all movement within the vehicle. Always check the vehicle interior when exiting the vehicle.

³ Kia received the lowest rate of reported problems among mass market brands in the J.D. Power 2015-19 U.S. Initial Quality Studies of new vehicle owners’ experiences with their own vehicle after 90 days of ownership. Visit jdpower.com/awards for more details.

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SOURCE Kia Motors America

The Second Hispanic Leadership Summit at United Nations, organized by the We Are All Human Foundation, Concludes with A Game Plan for Hispanics to Move the Needle in 2020

December 11, 2019

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NEW YORK, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The second National Hispanic Leadership Summit at the United Nations concluded this week, acting as the culmination of We Are All Human Foundation’s (WAAH) regional summits and international events throughout the year. The goal was to report on findings and discuss the strategy for the Vision 2020: education, financial empowerment and perception change.

More than 500 leaders from the worlds of business, media, marketing and policy attended the summit, which was designed as a boardroom-style discussion to validate, update, and prioritize the key activities discussed in 2019 to finalize the creation of a game plan for the Hispanic community to move the needle in 2020.

“We must be the last generation that will ever face being invisible and not heard, not seen, not valued. We are the ones who have to open the door, so that our children can be the first generation of Hispanic stars, fully valued, fully paid, fully respected and recognized. The time has come. We’re ready to shine,” said Claudia Romo Edelman, founder of the We Are All Human Foundation.

Focusing on the top issues, opportunities and recommended actions for each area, the 2019 summit was devoted to presenting an overview of Hispanics in America, covering relevant topics such as the importance of inclusion and diversity in the workplace, the perspective of the future workforce, the best practices and the impact of culture on the perception of the Hispanic community and the Hispanic identity.

Through a partnership between the We Are All Human Foundation and Ancestry, a global leader in family history and consumer genomics, summit delegates volunteered to have their anonymized and aggregated DNA data analyzed and revealed during the program to underscore the deeper connections among Hispanic community of leaders.

In addition to Claudia Romo Edelman, the event was co-hosted by Dr. Juan Andrade, President & Co-Founder of USHLI; Henry Cisneros, Principal at Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co., L.L.C.; Janet Murguía, President & CEO of UnidosUS; Mauricio Gutierrez, CEO of NRG; David Kenny, CEO of Nielsen; Maria Rios, CEO of Nation Waste, Inc.; Tracey Skeans, Chief Transformation and People Officer at Yum! Brands.

The event also brought an activation by Gazillion Bubble, narrated by the futurist David Shingy. The goal was to showcase that it’s only by busting our bubbles that we will recognize what unites us instead of what divides us.

During the event, We Are All Human Foundation, in partnership with Grey and a number of Hispanic leaders and allies, also shared a campaign proposal and execution plan to rebrand and remarket Hispanics in America.

The event also held a signing ceremony dedicated to the Hispanic Promise, the first-of-its-kind national pledge to hire, promote, retain and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace, highlighting the importance of creating inclusive workplace environments. The pledge, which was launched at the World Economic Forum in 2019, has obtained more than 130 signatories including AT&T, Berkshire Bank, Condé Nast, Ernst & Young, IKEA, Nielsen and Siemens. Some of the companies that joined the pledge during the summit are Airbnb, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Lyft, Medtronic, and Qualcomm.

To view a recap of the Hispanic Leadership Summit and follow We Are All Human Foundation’s journey to unifying Hispanics visit their website.

About the Hispanic Leadership Summit

The Hispanic Leadership Summit is a non-partisan event that plans to go beyond sectoral interests to discuss and reflect on what unites America’s many Hispanic and Latinx communities, and what should be done to ensure their importance to the U.S.’s future is understood. Event sponsors included:

Golden Sponsors: APCO Worldwide, Beam Suntory, Dentsu Aegis Network, PepsiCo, Richard Edelman. Silver Sponsors: Dairy Management Inc, Google, NRG, UPS. Bronze Sponsors: Aflac, Chevron, Unilever, S&P Global, Verizon, Yum! Brands. Media Partners: Business Insider, Latino Leaders, Hispanic Executive, The Alumni Society.

About We Are All Human

We Are All Human is a foundation dedicated to advancing the agenda of equity, diversity, inclusion.

The We Are All Human Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit devoted to equity, diversity and inclusion. Made up of an experienced group of marketers and sustainability activists with backgrounds from the United Nations, global affairs, media, and the corporate world, our team is committed to making change through collective action. Our purpose is to maximize the volume of diverse voices, facilitate action-oriented conversations with input from all stakeholders, research the gaps for areas of continuous improvement and support the creation of inclusive environments.

“We know the world is diverse but we need inclusion to create equity”

SOURCE We Are All Human Foundation

Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. Advances Reach to Spanish-Speaking Consumers

December 11, 2019

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TAMPA, Florida, Dec. 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ: HIIQ) (“HIIQ” or “the Company”), a leading cloud-based technology platform and distributor of affordable health insurance, life insurance and supplemental plans, is expanding its reach to Spanish-speaking consumers with the launch of a Spanish language option for its MyBenefitsKeeper (MBK) product.

Currently, there are limited options for Spanish-speaking consumers to browse health insurance information in their native language. Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. created its tailored MBK Spanish language solution with this underserved community in mind, giving members easy access to important health insurance plan details.

“Research indicates that 40 to 50% of U.S. Spanish speakers with limited English proficiency are uninsured,” said Jan Dubauskas, HIIQ’s Vice President & Senior Counsel. “The launch of our Spanish language MyBenefitsKeeper portal reinforces our customer-centric approach and solidifies our commitment to creating specialized products that meet the needs of all members we serve.”

MBK is a technology resource that works with health insurance carriers to manage billing and member access to health insurance policy documents. The MBK online portal streamlines member data, consolidating everything from benefits to bills and payments.

The updated toolkit is live in both the Google and Apple stores. Spanish-speaking consumers, including those shopping select plans on sites such as AseguMed, can easily access policy renewal and payment information, among other details, via the MBK dashboard.

Current policyholders can visit the MyBenefitsKeeper login page to sign in and select a preferred language to get the most from their benefits: https://members.mybenefitskeeper.com/.

About Health Insurance Innovations, Inc. (HIIQ)
HIIQ is a market leading cloud-based technology platform and distributor of innovative health and life insurance products that are affordable and meet the needs of consumers. HIIQ helps develop insurance products through our relationships with best-in-class insurance companies and markets them via its broad distribution network of third-party licensed insurance agents across the nation, its call center network and its unique online capability. Additional information about HIIQ can be found at HIIQ.com. HIIQ’s Consumer Division includes AgileHealthInsurance.com, a website for researching, comparing and purchasing short-term health insurance products online and HealthPocket.com, a free website that compares and ranks all health insurance plans, and uses objective data to publish unbiased health insurance market analyses and other consumer advocacy research.

Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical fact, and may include statements relating to goals, plans and projections regarding new markets, products, services, growth strategies, anticipated trends in our business and anticipated changes and developments in the United States health insurance system and laws. Forward-looking statements are based on HIIQ’s current assumptions, expectations and beliefs are generally identifiable by use of words “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expects,” “plans,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue,” or similar expressions and involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. These risks and uncertainties include, among other things, our ability to maintain relationships and develop new relationships with health insurance carriers and distributors, our ability to retain our members, the demand for products offered through our platform, regulatory oversight and examinations of us and our carriers and distributors, legal and regulatory compliance by our carriers and distributors, the amount of commissions paid to us or changes in health insurance plan pricing practices, competition, changes and developments in the United States health insurance system and laws, and HIIQ’s ability to adapt to them, the ability to maintain and enhance our name recognition, integration challenges and other difficulties arising from acquisitions or other strategic transactions, and our ability to build the necessary infrastructure and processes to maintain effective controls over financial reporting. These and other risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in our forward-looking statements will be discussed in HIIQ’s Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as well as other documents that may be filed by HIIQ from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available at www.sec.gov. Any forward-looking statement made by us in this press release is based only on information currently available to us and speaks only as of the date on which it is made. You should not rely on any forward-looking statement as representing our views in the future. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.

Contacts:

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SOURCE Health Insurance Innovations, Inc.