Young Living Celebrates the Second Annual International Essential Oils Day

July 11, 2019

LEHI, Utah, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today Young Living Essential Oils, the world leader in essential oils, celebrates the second annual International Essential Oils Day (IEOD). The only holiday of its kind, IEOD was established in 2018 to help oil enthusiasts around the world share the power of pure essential oils. The excitement surrounding the day was amplified through social media with the official hashtag #IEOD, amassing more than 2 million impressions in a 24-hour period.

Young Living raised more than $235,000 during the inaugural International Essential Oils Day on July 11, 2018. During the day-long celebration, 5 percent of all company sales were donated to the Young Living Academy in Chongon, Ecuador, and 41,441 Young Living members from 66 countries made more than 45,247 orders to contribute to the final donation total. This year the tradition will continue, with a goal of raising $250,000 to benefit the children and families served by the D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation.

IEOD is a day dedicated to appreciating oils as natural resources and promoting sustainable farming. To celebrate this unique holiday, Young Living encourages oil enthusiast from all over the world to plant a tree or other botanical in support of environmental conservation, try a new essential oil, or share a favorite essential oil with a friend.

For the Young Living community and Young Living as a company, IEOD serves as a platform to raise awareness about sustainability processes that are good for the planet, including Young Living’s Seed to Seal^® quality commitment that protects the environment and ensures the highest quality standards for its essential oil products.

“D. Gary Young started the Young Living Foundation at the Young Living Academy, and it has been the heart, soul, and inspiration for our members’ generosity,” said Jared Turner, President and Chief Operating Officer of Young Living Essential Oils. “Our passionate members will once again make good on their promise to carry on Gary’s legacy as they encourage one another to donate on this day in his memory. They know that this special tribute to the memory of our founder will help make the world a better place for everyone.”

To learn about Young Living’s Seed to Seal process, visit SeedToSeal.com To learn about the D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation or to make a donation, visit YoungLivingFoundation.org. To learn more about how you can contribute to a more sustainable world, visit your local Department of Environmental Protection.

About Young Living Essential Oils
Young Living Essential Oils, LC, based in Lehi, Utah, is the world leader in essential oils and distributor of the highest quality of oil-infused products. As stewards of the earth and its people, Young Living paves the way for every essential oil company with its Seed to Seal^® standard and its Sourcing, Science, and Standards pillars. These guiding principles protect the planet and ensure that customers can feel good about using Young Living products for themselves, their families, and in their homes. Young Living’s products contain essential oils that all come from corporate-owned or partner farms as well as Seed to Seal-certified suppliers, support a healthy lifestyle, and continue to provide opportunities for over 6 million members to achieve their goals and aspirations by aligning their work with their values and passions. For more information, visit YoungLiving.com, follow @youngliving on Instagram, or like us on Facebook.

About The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation
The D. Gary Young, Young Living Foundation is committed to empowering individuals to achieve their potential and defy limitations by providing wellness and education opportunities to underserved communities. The Foundation is the primary philanthropic avenue through which Young Living Essential Oils demonstrates its commitment to helping families and communities worldwide. For more information, visit YoungLivingFoundation.org.

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Young Living Celebrates 25 Years as the Global Leader in Essential Oils

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The Shore Club Turks And Caicos Named #1 Resort In The Caribbean, Bermuda And Bahamas In Travel + Leisure Magazine

July 10, 2019

NEW YORK, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Travel + Leisure magazine announced the results of its annual World’s Best Awards, with The Shore Club Turks and Caicos named #1 in the category of Top 25 Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas. This is the first time in recent years that a Turks & Caicos resort has received top honors.

As the first and only resort on Long Bay Beach in Providenciales, The Shore Club has opened to major acclaim in the last two years, receiving praise and positive feedback from guests, travelers, industry professionals and media. Alongside the 106 ocean-view suites with private verandas and four luxury Villas, four pools, 820 feet of beachfront, a Dune Spa and Wellness Center, water sports, Japanese-Peruvian cuisine, the luxury resort stands apart due to its unbeatable location on the world’s best beach and engaging and anticipatory service.

Every year, Travel + Leisure showcases the top travel destinations and companies around the globe as rated by its readers as the World’s Best. Readers share their favorite cities, hotels, resorts, spas, restaurants, and experiences around the world, culminating in the World’s Best list, and earning a spot is considered a high honor in the hotel industry.

“We’ve been thrilled with the positive response to The Shore Club since opening in 2017, and the honor of being named as ‘best’ in the Caribbean is truly the cherry on top,” says Stan Hartling, hotel owner and CEO of The Hartling Group. “What sets The Shore Club apart is the active and vibrant energy that is felt immediately when arriving to the resort, and we thank our team and staff for bringing the island flair to each and every personalized stay.”

With upcoming events such as the Turks & Caicos Islands Film Festival and new Villa openings later this year, The Shore Club remains one of the most sought-after places to stay in the Caribbean. In addition to the highest accolade in that category, The Shore Club was also ranked #30 in the Top 100 Hotels in World. Its sister property, The Palms Turks and Caicos was also listed in the Top 25 Resort Hotels in the Caribbean, Bermuda, and the Bahamas as #13.

“For 24 years, our readers have been voting in the Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards. This annual franchise is a global collection of the top hotels, islands, cities, cruise lines, airlines, and more,” says Editor-in-Chief Jacqueline Gifford. “Brands and properties from all over the world—from Peru to Japan, India to Italy, and right here at home in the United States—are recognized by our audience because they deliver on exceptional experiences, rooted in a sense of place. I congratulate all of this year’s winners, who have worked so hard to be among the world’s best.”

The 2019 World’s Best Awards lists, as well as survey methodology, are currently featured on www.travelandleisure.com/worldsbest and will appear in the August issue of the magazine.

About Travel + Leisure
Travel + Leisure is the preeminent voice for the sophisticated traveler, serving up expert intelligence and the most immersive, inspiring travel lifestyle content anywhere. Travel + Leisure captures the joy of discovering the pleasures the world has to offer—from art and design to shopping and style to food and drink—and offers compelling reasons to get up and go. With a total global audience of more than 15 million, the Travel + Leisure portfolio includes the U.S. flagship and four international editions in China, India, Mexico, and Southeast Asia. The U.S. edition of T+L, which launched in 1971, is the only monthly consumer travel magazine in print in the U.S., has an authoritative website, TravelandLeisure.com, and an extensive social media following of more than 13 million. Travel + Leisure also encompasses newsletters and media collaborations.

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LaLiga Partners With International Champions Cup For 3rd Consecutive Year

July 10, 2019

NEW YORK, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — LaLiga announced today their partnership with the International Champions Cup for the 3^rd consecutive year. The tournament partnership is part of the overall strategy towards the development of soccer in North America at a grassroots level, facilitated via the joint venture with Relevent Sports Group that created LaLiga North America in August of 2018.

Says Boris Gartner, CEO of LaLiga North America: “The ICC created a unique opportunity to bring LaLiga clubs to the US and presents the highest level of soccer in the world to American audiences. As LaLiga North America works to grow soccer in the US, we look forward to continuing our partnership with the ICC and in the excitement generated by the tournament year after year.”

Aside from the 2019 ICC, LaLiga will also sponsor the Womens’ and Futures’ ICCs in August. LaLiga’s Real Madrid and Athletico de Madrid will play in the historic Madrid Derby at Metlife Stadium on July 26^th, the first time the rivalry match has been hosted outside of Europe.

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About the International Champions Cup
The International Champions Cup is the world’s premier annual summer soccer tournament featuring the top international clubs playing across North America, Europe and Asia. The tournament brings world-class soccer to the masses by organizing marquee matches that attract record-breaking crowds – including the largest recorded attendance for a soccer match in the United States. Founded in 2013, the tournament’s seventh installment will feature 12 of the top clubs in the world playing 18 matches in 16 cities across the globe, along with the second Women’s International Champions Cup and second International Champions Cup Futures event featuring top youth players from around the world. Champions Meet Here.

LaLiga North America
LaLiga North America is a joint venture between LaLiga and Relevent Sports, which serves as the exclusive representation of LaLiga in the US and Canada for all business and development activities. The operation supports the league’s growth in the region through consumer-related activities including content development, events and activations, marketing agreements, youth academies, development of youth soccer coaches, exhibition matches and plans to have an official LaLiga Santander match played in the U.S.

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Road Car vs. Race Car: Acura Pits NSX Supercar Against Racing Counterpart, the NSX GT3 Evo

July 10, 2019

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TORRANCE, California, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A new video from Acura explores the relationship between the Acura NSX supercar and its race-winning counterpart, the NSX GT3 Evo. Currently #1 in the IMSA GT Daytona (GTD) point standings, NSX GT3 Evo driver Trent Hindman of Meyer Shank Racing demonstrates the distinctive approaches to performance of the two cars in 0-60 runs, braking tests, ease-of-use evaluations and, of course, ultimate lap times at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. The production NSX showcases its strengths as a supercar designed to run with the world’s best exotics, while the NSX GT3 Evo demonstrates its chops as a purpose-built, razor-sharp race machine. Hindman’s conclusion: the NSX was born to be made into a brilliant race car.

Born to Race

One glance tells you the production NSX and NSX GT3 have much in common. After all, GT competition standards require race cars to maintain much of the same exterior character of their production counterparts. But the similarities are much more than skin deep. In fact, while the two are actually uniquely skinned – the production model with aluminum and composite panels, the GT3 dressed predominantly in exposed carbon fiber – they share more than 80-percent of their underlying component parts, reflecting the fact that racing was an essential part of the plan from the earliest stages of the NSX development.

“We knew from the outset that the second generation NSX would be tested at the highest limits on track,” said Ted Klaus, who served as global development leader for the second generation NSX and was recently named president of Honda Performance Development, the North American race engineering arm of Acura Motorsports. “Competitive racing was an essential consideration during NSX development, which influenced critical decisions we made regarding the car’s fundamental design.”

A Foundation for Speed

The largest and most foundational shared component is the NSX’s ultra-rigid, lightweight, aluminum-intensive space frame, which the GT3 uses in competition without significant modification. In designing the NSX body structure, engineers were keenly aware that exceptional rigidity was essential to the performance of NSX, enabling its sharp and immediate responses to driver inputs and amplifying the capacities of its hybrid power unit and electric torque vectoring system.

The NSX and NSX GT3 Evo space frames are constructed at Acura’s Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Marysville, Ohio¹. The PMC is the first plant in the automotive world to utilize 100-percent robotic MIG welding for body construction. In this unique approach, eight high-precision robots are used in concert with specially designed rotisserie-style jigs to apply 860 MIG welds with incredible precision. The PMC also monitors quality variances in the space frame’s tolerance down to the width of a human hair.

A Tale of Two Power Units

A next generation supercar is worthy of a next generation powertrain. The NSX road car combines a bespoke 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6 and world’s only 9-speed dual clutch transmission (DCT) with a three motor Sport Hybrid SH-AWD® system, working in concert to produce 573² horsepower and 476 lb-ft of torque. Unlike other hybrid supercars, not only is electric power used to fill the “torque well” of a turbocharged engine, the NSX’s front-mounted Twin Motor Unit (TMU) is capable of delivering both positive and negative torque independently to the front wheels. In this respect, the production NSX stands alone in the universe of supercars past and present: the only exotic using electric motors to enhance every element of dynamic performance – acceleration, braking and cornering.

By contrast, the NSX GT3 Evo, in keeping with the rear-drive-only requirement of GT3 competition, eschews the production model’s hybrid componentry, relying solely on a lightly modified version of the production model’s 3.5-liter twin turbocharged V6 engine. Like the NSX body, the NSX’s bespoke engine was designed from the outset to support racing applications, and the GT3 engine is remarkably similar to its street-able counterpart, using the same design specifications as the engine in the production NSX, including the block, heads, valvetrain, crankshaft, pistons and dry-sump lubrication system. The race engine is paired with a six-speed, sequential-shift racing gearbox, delivering power to the rear wheels. Both the NSX road and race engines are meticulously hand assembled by a small group of master technicians in a purpose-built facility at the company’s engine manufacturing plant in Anna, Ohio.

NSX GT3 Winning Globally

Since its debut in early 2017, the NSX GT3 and GT3 Evo have tackled some of the world’s most iconic GT races, including the 24 Hours of Daytona and Spa; the 12 Hours of Sebring; Petit Le Mans; and the FIA GT World Cup in Macau. Currently, the NSX GT3 Evos campaigned by Meyer Shank Racing in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship lead the points for both Manufacturers’ and Drivers’ Championships in the GTD class. In the Blancpain GT World Challenge America series, the NSX GT3 Evo has earned six pro-am wins with three different teams (3-Racers Edge, 2-RealTime Racing, 1-Gradient Racing). Around the world, the NSX GT3 Evo driven by Autobacs Racing Team (ARTA) leads the GT300 class in the Japanese Super GT series with two podium finishes. Additionally, the NSX GT3 Evo has competed in the Blancpain GT Series Asia, China GT Championship, select events in the Intercontinental GT Challenge, the Blancpain GT Sports Club and GT Series in Europe, and the ADAC GT Masters in Germany.

About Trent Hindman

At 23 years old, Trent Hindman has already enjoyed an enviable racing career, beginning at age 8 in racing karts at Old Bridge Township Raceway Park, eventually winning the New Jersey championship in 2006, and then the national karting championship in 2008. In 2009 he switched to formula cars, eventually coming in fifth in the 2012 in the USF2000 championship. From there, Hindman graduated to sports car racing, and in 2014 became the youngest driver to win a Michelin Pilot Challenge championship at just 19 years old. Hindman joined Meyer Shank Racing for three races in 2018, driving the NSX GT3 to second-place finishes at Daytona and Petit LeMans. This year, Hindman and co-driver Mario Farnbacher currently lead the driver’s championship in the IMSA GTD class.

Specs	NSX	NSX GT3 Evo
Starting MSRP	$157,500	€465,000³ (Approx. $525,000)
Engine	Twin Turbo 3.5 Liter 75° V6	←
Transmission	9-Speed DCT	6-Speed Sequential
Electric Motors	3	–
Drivetrain	SH-AWD®	RWD
Total System HP / Torque	573 / 476	550 / 475
Est. Acceleration 0-60	2.92 secs	4.35 secs
Body Structure	Aluminum Intensive Multi Material	←
Race Ready Roll Cage	–	25CrMo TIG Welded
Exterior Body Panels	Aluminum and Composite	Carbon Fiber
Brakes	Brembo Steel Rotors FR: 368 mm / RR: 361 mm Optional: Brembo Carbon Ceramic FR: 381 mm / RR: 361 mm	Brembo Steel Rotors FR: 390 mm / RR: 355 mm
Wheels	Forged Aluminum FR: 19″ x 8.5″ / RR: 20″ x 11″	Center Locking, Forged Aluminum FR: 18″ x 12″ / RR: 18″ x 13″
Tires	Continental Sport Contact 6 FR: 245/35-19 / RR: 305/30-20 Optional: Pirelli Trofeo R	Brand varies with Race Series FR: 315/46-18 / RR: 325/48-18
Wheelbase	2,630 mm	←
Overall Length	4,470 mm	4,612 mm
Overall Width	2,217 mm (w/ mirrors)	2,040 mm (w/o mirrors)
Front Track	1,655 mm	1,715 mm
Rear Track	1,618 mm	1,687 mm
Weight	3,878 lbs.	Est. 2,800 lbs.⁴

About Acura

Acura is a leading automotive luxury nameplate that delivers Precision Crafted Performance – a commitment to Evocative styling, high performance and innovative engineering, all built on a foundation of quality and reliability. The Acura lineup features six distinctive models – the RLX premium luxury sedan, the TLX performance luxury sedan, the ILX sport sedan, the five-passenger RDX luxury crossover SUV, the seven-passenger Acura MDX, America’s all-time best-selling three-row luxury SUV, and the next-generation, electrified NSX supercar.

Five of the six Acura models sold in North America are made in central Ohio, using domestic and globally-sourced parts, including the ILX and TLX luxury sports sedans (Marysville Auto Plant), the RDX and MDX luxury SUVs (East Liberty Auto Plant) and the Acura NSX supercar, which is built to order at the Performance Manufacturing Center in Marysville, Ohio.

Additional media information including pricing, features & specifications and high-resolution photography is available at AcuraNews.com. Consumer information is available at Acura.com. Follow Acura on social media at Acura.us/SocialChannels.

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² Maximum Total System Power and Torque
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⁴ Actual vehicle race weight varies per series regulations

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March Of Dimes Launches New Innovative Workplace Wellness Program, Healthy Babies, Healthy Business®

July 10, 2019

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — March of Dimes, the leading nonprofit for the health of moms and babies, with support from EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the U.S. and Canada, announced an innovative employee-based educational online wellness program called Healthy Babies, Healthy Business®. The program supports mother and infant health, and promotes a family-friendly work environment, and provides companies with a wealth of information to support their employees and dependents before, during and after pregnancy.

“With 74.6 million women in the workforce, there is much that employers can do to support employees throughout pregnancy and increase profitability at the same time,” says Stacey D. Stewart, President and CEO of March of Dimes. “For more than 80 years, March of Dimes has helped millions of babies survive and thrive, and we know that supporting moms at work is integral to the nation’s current and future business health.”

The program was created with the support of EMD Serono, the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany in the U.S. and Canada, as part of their commitment to the Healthy Women, Healthy Economies initiative. More information on EMD Serono’s involvement in Healthy Women, Healthy Economies can be found here.

Benefits of the Healthy Babies, Healthy Business® platform include:

Personalized user dashboard based on stage of pregnancy or preconception, postpartum or loss status.
Engaging activities including quizzes, games, and challenges.
A series of courses to inform and educate.
A library of more than 200 March of Dimes articles and videos.
A community forum where women can ask questions and share their experiences.
Live webinars and events.
HR administrator access to reporting of program completion for incentives.
Custom branding and portal entry by company.
The ability to add company specific content and resources.

Resources for Human Resources professionals include the Healthy Women, Healthy Economies Policy Toolkit, Workplace Standard that Support Parent and Infant Health and a Cost of Prematurity Calculator.

Premature birth (before 37 weeks of pregnancy) affects about 380,000 babies born each year in the United States. Ms. Stewart says that the emotional impact of premature birth on families is high — and the cost to businesses is astronomical. Childbirth and newborn care are a big part of employers’ health insurance costs, representing the most expensive conditions billed to commercial insurers for hospital care.

“With EMD Serono’s leadership in the fertility space, it brings us great pride to help March of Dimes launch their Healthy Babies, Healthy Business® program,” said Cheryl Schwartz, Senior Vice President of Fertility and Endocrinology at EMD Serono. “Our deep heritage in family-building has uncovered the importance of giving people the tools they need to successfully manage work and family responsibilities. The Healthy Babies, Healthy Business® program is an important step toward fostering positive work environments for women, which is in line with the objectives of Healthy Women, Healthy Economies.”

About March of Dimes

March of Dimes leads the fight for the health of all moms and babies. We support research, lead programs and provide education and advocacy so that every baby can have the best possible start. Building on a successful 80-year legacy of impact and innovation, we empower every mom and every family. Visit marchofdimes.org or nacersano.org for more information. Visit shareyourstory.org for comfort and support. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

About EMD Serono

EMD Serono is the biopharmaceutical business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, in the U.S. and Canada – a leading science and technology company – focused exclusively on specialty care. For more than 40 years, the business has integrated cutting-edge science, innovative products and industry-leading patient support and access programs. EMD Serono has deep expertise in neurology, fertility and endocrinology, as well as a robust pipeline of potential therapies in oncology, immuno-oncology and immunology as R&D focus areas. Today, the business has 1,300 employees around the country with commercial, clinical and research operations based in the company’s home state of Massachusetts. www.emdserono.com

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Hispanics’ Consumer Confidence Drops for Second Straight Quarter as President Trump’s Approval Dips to 34 Percent

July 10, 2019

The Business and Economics Polling Initiative (BEPI) at Florida Atlantic University conducts surveys on business, economic, political, and social issues with main focus on Hispanic attitudes and opinions at regional, state and national levels.

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Consumer confidence among Hispanics in the U.S. dropped slightly for the second consecutive quarter of 2019 as concerns for the economic outlook for the U.S. worsened, according to a new national consumer sentiment index conducted by the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI) in FAU’s College of Business.

The Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index, taken from April through June, stands at 95, down nearly two points from the first quarter of 2019 when the Index stood at 96.6. The Index is now more than three points below the second quarter score of 98.4 for the overall U.S. population as published by the University of Michigan.

Overall, 68 percent of Hispanics said they are financially better off today than a year ago, up slightly from the first quarter (67 percent). Looking ahead, 70 percent of Hispanics indicated they would be better off over the next year, which is a four-point drop from the first quarter. Hispanics that self-identified as Democrats are more optimistic about their future financial situation (75 percent) compared to Republicans (69 percent), Independents (67 percent) and unregistered voters (63 percent).

Hispanics’ short-run economic outlook was unchanged, with 59 percent of Hispanics saying they expect the country as a whole to experience good business conditions in the upcoming year. Women are more optimistic about the short-run economic outlook of the country compared to men (62-56 percent).

Hispanics’ long-run outlook also took another slight downturn, with 56 percent of Hispanics expecting good times for the country as a whole over the next five years, down two points from the first quarter (58 percent).

The drop in consumer confidence also appeared to continue to bring down U.S. President Donald Trump’s approval rating among Hispanics, which has dipped three points in each of the last two quarters to 34 percent. Of those surveyed, 25.7 percent identified themselves as Republicans, 41.6 percent Democrats, 16 percent Independents and 16.8 percent were not registered.

The survey was conducted nationally from April 1 to June 30, using both landlines via IVR data collection and online data collection. The random polling sample consisted of 510 Hispanics, 18 years of age and older, with a margin of error of +/- 4.34 percent.

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Children’s Institute Releases Public Service Announcement On The Effects Of Childhood Trauma

July 9, 2019

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LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Children’s Institute, the social impact organization dedicated to transforming the lives of children exposed to adversity and poverty in Los Angeles, released a PSA in English and Spanish today about the short- and long-term effects of childhood trauma.

The objective of the PSA is to educate moms, dads, caregivers and the general public about the impact of trauma, and to encourage families in Los Angeles to reach out to Children’s Institute to access free support services.

In Los Angeles County, over half a million children are living in poverty, which accounts for approximately a quarter of the population. In 2018, there were 225,000 calls to LA County’s Department of Children and Family Services’ hotline resulting in the investigation of 137,000 allegations of child abuse or neglect.

“The common denominator for all the children we see at Children’s Institute is trauma. Prevention, early detection and intervention can literally be life-saving,” said Martine Singer, President & CEO, Children’s Institute.

According to the Center for Youth Wellness, Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), including abuse, neglect, domestic violence, parental mental illness and substance abuse, not only affect brain development, but can also change children’s hormonal systems, immune systems and even their DNA. This can cause behavioral problems, learning difficulties and physical health issues in childhood and adulthood.

“For children, stress in small doses, such as moving to a new neighborhood or taking a test, is a normal and healthy part of development. But when stress is unrelenting and there isn’t a resilient caregiver to act as a buffer, it turns toxic,” said Dr. Todd Sosna, Chief Program Officer, Children’s Institute.

Without caring adults to mitigate its impact, stress caused by extreme poverty, neglect, abuse or parental depression can weaken the architecture of the developing brain, with long-term consequences for learning, behavior, and both physical and mental health.

Early intervention and providing children and their families with support services are critical to healing children’s brains and bodies.

With six campuses and over 30 early education centers throughout Los Angeles, Children’s Institute offers a wide range of services to combat the effects of trauma including free preschool, counseling and family strengthening services.

The PSA was created in partnership with nonprofit arts organization Film Independent whose mission is to champion creative independence in visual storytelling and support a community of artists who embody diversity, innovation and uniqueness of vision. The PSA was directed by award-winning filmmaker Mary-Lyn Chambers, a Fellow of programs including Film Independent Project Involve, Sony Pictures Television Diverse Directors and the Alliance of Women Directors.

To learn more about Children’s Institute, visit: https://www.childrensinstitute.org/

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Stand Up To Cancer & Major League Baseball Launch New PSA For Celebration Of 11 Years Of Collaboration – And “For All The Moments We Stand Up”

July 9, 2019

LOS ANGELES, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) is set to launch a brand new public service announcement (PSA) campaign in collaboration with founding donor, Major League Baseball (MLB). Embodying the spirit and sense of community synonymous with baseball, the campaign — titled “For All The Moments We Stand Up” — culminates with the now iconic SU2C placard moment when tens of thousands of fans, players, managers and other on-field personnel stand for a moment of silence to support a loved one affected by cancer. The PSA will debut on Tuesday, July 9 during the 2019 MLB All-Star Game Presented by Mastercard.

The new broadcast PSA will center on the lighthearted touchpoints that are iconic to baseball— standing to catch a foul ball, catching a bag of peanuts from a vendor, being featured on the jumbotron— before building up to the moving placard finale, which underscores the remarkable impact of standing together as one powerful, united force. The campaign, launching in July, will come to life across print, digital, radio and out-of-home media, including placements throughout the 2019 World Series presented by YouTubeTV.

The PSA is the latest collaboration between SU2C and MLB, marking MLB’s 11^th year as a supporter of SU2C. To date, MLB has pledged more than $50 million to SU2C’s collaborative cancer research programs, providing invaluable support for research which has helped lead to six FDA approvals for new cancer therapies.

“We are proud that our partnership with Stand Up To Cancer has had a significant impact on cancer research over the last decade,” said Baseball Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr. “This year’s campaign is yet another example of our sport’s commitment to raising awareness around this disease until every person who is battling cancer becomes a survivor.”

“The unparalleled support from our founding donor, MLB, has been nothing short of incredible,” said Rusty Robertson, SU2C co-founder. “Each year, the sight of thousands of fans from all walks of life, standing together, holding placards in support and in memory of loved ones, is such a powerful and emotional moment. MLB has amplified SU2C’s rallying cry across the nation, underscoring that almost all of us are touched by cancer in some way and no one is alone in this. We must continue to come together and raise our voices.”

The broadcast and English and Spanish language print PSAs feature Uzo Aduba, Jordana Brewster, Matt Damon, Zachary Levi, Joe Manganiello and Candice Patton, whose lives have all been touched by cancer in some way. The broadcast PSA also includes Connor, an Ewing sarcoma survivor, and Marshella, a breast cancer survivor. The broadcast PSA was developed by SU2C and produced by Shark Pig, an LA-based production company that produces everything from online ads to feature-length documentary films. Jesse Fleece, a Highland Park-based director who blends comedy and drama to tell human stories of love, hope and redemption, directed the PSA. The print campaign was produced by SU2C with photography by photographer Andrew Eccles, and art direction by Paul Moore.

In 2008, Major League Baseball, including its 30 Clubs, became the founding donor of SU2C. Since then, MLB has played a pivotal role in helping to fund groundbreaking research that translates to lifesaving treatments for cancer patients, pledging more than $50 million to support SU2C’s innovative research programs. In 2011, MLB and SU2C created the first-ever “placard moment” at the MLB All-Star Game. The placard moments have been a part of each All-Star Game and World Series, with tens of thousands of fans, players, umpires and stadium staff pausing to honor a loved one affected by cancer.

Over the past 11 years, SU2C’s collaboration with MLB has brought the cause into the homes of millions of baseball fans across the country. In addition to the impactful placard moments, SU2C and MLB have launched numerous campaigns to celebrate their collaboration including past PSAs involving SU2C ambassadors Steve Carell, Jake Gyllenhaal, Colin Hanks and Ken Jeong. MLB has provided a platform to significantly amplify SU2C’s mission and make significant strides toward the day when all cancer patients become long-term cancer survivors.

Please visit standuptocancer.org/mlb to learn more about the campaign, and follow us on @SU2C across Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter for the latest updates.

About Stand Up To Cancer
Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) raises funds to accelerate the pace of research to get new therapies to patients quickly and save lives now. SU2C, a division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 2008 by film and media leaders who utilize the industry’s resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, and to increase awareness about cancer prevention as well as progress being made in the fight against the disease. Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by Nobel Laureate Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., SU2C operates rigorous, competitive review processes to identify the best research proposals to recommend for funding, oversee grants administration, and ensure collaboration across research programs.

Current members of the SU2C Council of Founders and Advisors (CFA) include Katie Couric, Sherry Lansing, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, Ellen Ziffren, and Kathleen Lobb. The late Laura Ziskin and the late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Sung Poblete, PhD, RN, has served as SU2C’s president and CEO since 2011.

For more information on Stand Up To Cancer, please visit StandUpToCancer.org.

About MLB
Major League Baseball (MLB) is the most historic professional sports league in the United States and consists of 30 member clubs in the U.S. and Canada, representing the highest level of professional baseball. Major League Baseball is the best-attended sport in North America, and since 2004, MLB has enjoyed its best-attended seasons in the history of the game. Led by Commissioner Robert D. Manfred, Jr., MLB currently features record levels of labor peace, competitive balance and industry revenues, as well as the most comprehensive drug-testing program in American professional sports. MLB remains committed to making an impact in the communities of the U.S., Canada and throughout the world, perpetuating the sport’s larger role in society and permeating every facet of baseball’s business, marketing and community relations endeavors. With the continued success of MLB Network and MLB digital platforms, MLB continues to find innovative ways for its fans to enjoy America’s National Pastime and a truly global game. For more information on Major League Baseball, visit www.MLB.com.

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Disneyland Resort Celebrates the Halloween Season with Happy Hauntings at Both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks, Sept. 6-Oct. 31, 2019

July 9, 2019

Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings spook-tacular experiences from Sept. 6-Oct. 31, 2019. Halloween magic will enchant guests at both Disneyland and Disney California Adventure Parks as favorite experiences are transformed into dreadful delights. With seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween-themed décor and food and beverage offerings, happy haunts seem to materialize around every corner. Disneyland Resort is located in Anaheim, Calif.

ANAHEIM, California, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort brings guests of all ages under its spell, with spook-tacular experiences themed especially for the season from Sept. 6 through Oct. 31, 2019.

Halloween magic will enchant guests at both Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park as favorite experiences are transformed into dreadful delights. With seasonal attraction overlays, Halloween-themed décor and food and beverage offerings, plus encounters with dastardly Disney villains, happy haunts seem to materialize around every corner.

New this year is the after-hours, separate-ticket event, Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, at Disney California Adventure. This unforgettable night of Halloween fun is packed with exclusive new entertainment, from the highly anticipated “World of Color” spectacular – “Villainous!,” to a stage show with Mickey Mouse, a mysterious Disney villains walk-through experience, and more.

Additionally, both parks feature seasonal experiences inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos, with Plaza de la Familia and A Musical Celebration of Coco at Disney California Adventure, and a colorful Day of the Dead tribute in Frontierland at Disneyland.

At Disney California Adventure

Oogie Boogie, from “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas,” gives his twisted tale of a forever Halloween at Disney California Adventure, as his oversized silhouette beckons guests through the main entrance of the park. Guests will experience new Halloween magic this year on the façade of Carthay Circle as bats swarm, energy pulses from within and projections transform the iconic tower structure with spellbinding moments. Guests will also encounter a 10-foot-tall statue of the Headless Horseman holding his jack-o-lantern head to the sky on Buena Vista Street.

The citizens of Cars Land celebrate Halloween by turning Radiator Springs into Radiator Screams. The entire land is transformed with a special Haul-O-Ween makeover as the townsfolk of Radiator Springs don Halloween costumes and decorate their respective homes for the season. Lightning McQueen, Mater, Cruz and Red can be seen in “car-stume” as they get ready to go “trunk-or-treating.”

Popular Cars Land attractions transform as well: Mater’s Junkyard Jamboree takes on a spooky tone as Mater’s Graveyard JamBOOree, and Luigi’s Rollickin’ Roadsters gets a seasonal twist to become Luigi’s Honkin’ Haul-O-Ween.

Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT! transforms nightly into Guardians of the Galaxy – Monsters After Dark, bringing Halloween adventure to this popular attraction. As the sun sets, the attraction’s exterior goes dark and then suddenly powers back up with lighting effects, a signal that something has gone awry. The Guardians have successfully escaped The Collector’s Fortress, but have accidentally left Groot behind. Guests help Rocket distract the creatures on the loose so he can rescue Groot in this exciting seasonal overlay.

Plaza de la Familia also returns to Paradise Gardens Park, for a celebration inspired by the spirit of Día de los Muertos. This immersive and festive experience celebrates Disney and Pixar’s beloved film, “Coco,” and the everlasting bonds of family with exciting live entertainment, craft making, delicious food, interactive experiences and special merchandise.

Several times daily, A Musical Celebration of Coco brings together the traveling Storytellers of Plaza de la Familia. Singing host Mateo is joined by the Grammy® Award-winning Mariachi Divas, authentic folklórico dancers and townspeople from Coco’s Land of the Dead in this festive performance. The troupe is joined by the adventurous Miguel, who is brought to life in a whimsical style inspired by Mexican folk art. The group entertains guests with beloved songs from the film, transporting everyone into the story of young Miguel’s fantastical journey.

At Disneyland

The Halloween fun continues at Disneyland, where guests will enjoy beautiful décor on Main Street, U.S.A., including a giant Mickey Mouse jack-o’-lantern.

Haunted Mansion, which celebrates its 50^th anniversary this summer, transforms into its annual holiday theme – Haunted Mansion Holiday – inspired by the Walt Disney Pictures classic “Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas.” The seasonal attraction celebrates the collision between Halloween and Christmas as Jack Skellington offers his unique take on the holidays.

And for the first time in nearly a decade, all guests visiting Disneyland during the Halloween season will get to enjoy a version of the supernatural projection and special effects show – “Halloween Screams.” This nighttime spectacular, a fan favorite most recently shown at after-hours Halloween parties at Disneyland, adds to the spooky fun on most nights of the season, hosted by “Master of Scare-omonies” Jack Skellington. On select nights, “Halloween Screams” will go sky high when the show is enhanced with the addition of fireworks.

Additionally, to commemorate the celebration of Day of the Dead, guests will encounter the colorful Día de los Muertos tribute in Frontierland, an exhibit that features a musical trio of iconic skeleton figurines, brightly colored flowers and other decorative items.

Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party*

The new Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party adds to the spooky fun of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort. Oogie Boogie Bash, which takes the place of Mickey’s Halloween Party, begins Sept. 17 for 20 select nights at Disney California Adventure. At Oogie Boogie Bash, Oogie Boogie casts his spell and summons the Disney villains to scare up some thrilling surprises. The entire park takes on Halloween flair for the party, from special music and décor to character encounters, treat trails and new live entertainment experiences.

Highlights of this new separate-ticket event include:

“Villainous!” – The new “World of Color” show, exclusive to Oogie Boogie Bash, weaves a Halloween tale about a young girl named Shelley Marie, an all-new character created for this show. She has a decision to make about her Halloween costume, and finds herself wondering if she could really be as strong and unique as some of her favorite Disney characters. This twisted tale carries Shelley Marie on an unforgettable journey, exploring the villainous side of Disney characters through fountains, lights, lasers, projections and special effects. “Villainous!” shows guests that, deep down, there’s a little villain in all of us.
Redwood Creek Challenge Trail – The popular trail transforms into a wondrous and ethereal world of Disney villains unlike anything seen before. This new experience unfolds in a series of scenes, each creating a hauntingly beautiful dream-space of color, sound, light and shadow, as stories emerge from the darkest night to create an enchanting world.
More after-hours festivities – Guests will also enjoy new immersive treat trails throughout the park; character encounters; the “Frightfully Fun Parade”; Mickey’s Trick and Treat show, and more.

For additional details and to purchase tickets to Oogie Boogie Bash – A Disney Halloween Party, guests may visit Disneyland.com/HalloweenParty.

The spirit of spooky fun will be felt throughout the resort, including the Downtown Disney District and Hotels of the Disneyland Resort. For more information about Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com/Halloween.

*The number of tickets available are limited and valid only for the specific event date and hours. Limit eight (8) tickets per person, per event date. Tickets not required for Guests ages 2 and under. Tickets are non-refundable and may not be resold or transferred for a commercial purpose. Costumes are subject to Disney guidelines and should not be obstructive or offensive; please check special event costume guidelines at https://disneyland.disney.go.com/faq/parks/dress for restrictions. Offer and event elements are subject to restrictions, change or cancellation without notice.

About the Disneyland Resort

The Disneyland Resort features two spectacular theme parks – Disneyland (the original Disney theme park) and Disney California Adventure Park – plus three hotels and the Downtown Disney District, comprising unique dining, entertainment and shopping experiences. The Resort’s hotels are the luxurious, 948-room Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa, which also features 50 two-bedroom equivalent Disney Vacation Club units; the magical, 973-room Disneyland Hotel – both AAA Four Diamond properties – and the 481-room Disney’s Paradise Pier Hotel with its “day-at-the-beach” theme. For information on attractions and vacations at the Disneyland Resort, visit Disneyland.com, call (866) 43-DISNEY or contact local travel agents. Located in Anaheim, Calif., the Disneyland Resort opened July 17, 1955. Open daily, year-round.

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New Live-Action Dora and the Lost City of Gold PSAs Inspire Families to Spend Time in Nature

July 9, 2019

NEW YORK, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The USDA Forest Service and the Ad Council have joined forces with Paramount’s Dora and the Lost City of Gold to encourage families to experience nature, find their own adventures, and create valuable memories together by visiting their local forest or park. The new PSAs (public service advertisements) are an extension of the U.S. Forest Service and Ad Council’s Discover the Forest and Spanish-language Descubre el Bosque campaigns, which emphasize the role of nature in fostering curiosity and encouraging moments of natural discovery for tweens and their families.

The new PSAs highlight the adventures that one can find in a forest and direct audiences to DiscoverTheForest.org and DescubreElBosque.org to find a nearby forest or park. The PSAs will feature characters from the film, a live-action adaptation of the iconic animated series Dora the Explorer, including Dora, her friends, and her family, and will be amplified across campaign and partner platforms at launch.

“The new PSAs capture the thrilling sense of adventure that we can find when we spend time in nature,” said Lisa Sherman, President and CEO of the Ad Council. “There’s no better time than the summer to explore a nearby forest or park, and we’re excited to partner with Paramount to spread the word about the many benefits that come with spending time outside.”

Over time, the general population has shifted away from rural settings to metropolitan areas. Now, over 80% of Americans live in cities. Fortunately, families often don’t have to leave the city to take their kids on an adventure to the forest. Through the exploration of nearby forests and parks, children and their families can feel connected to nature, ultimately creating a legacy of stewardship and lifelong interest in spending time outdoors.

“The Forest Service not only manages millions of acres of National Forest Lands for the American public, but we also take great pride in partnering with the municipalities on urban forest projects to encourage people to get outdoors,” said Chief Vicki Christiansen. “Studies have shown when children experience a forest-like setting in an urban environment they are that much more interested in visiting national forests and grasslands.”

Having spent most of her life exploring the jungle with her parents, nothing could prepare Dora (Isabela Moner) for her most dangerous adventure ever – High School. Always the explorer, Dora quickly finds herself leading Boots (her best friend, a monkey), Diego (Jeff Wahlberg), a mysterious jungle inhabitant (Eugenio Derbez), and a rag tag group of teens on a live-action adventure to save her parents (Eva Longoria, Michael Peña) and solve the impossible mystery behind a lost city of gold.

“Dora and the Lost City of Gold takes us directly into the wilderness and transforms you from seat, to the outdoors,” said Michelle Hagen, EVP of Worldwide Partnerships at Paramount Pictures. “As part of Ad Council’s Discover the Forest initiative, Dora will help spark imagination, lead curiosity, and inspire all to get out and explore!”

Previous Ad Council partnerships with Paramount include a 2019 partnership with Wonder Park on behalf of the Ad Council’s She Can STEM campaign. Additional partnerships include characters and footage from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows on behalf of the Ad Council’s Bullying Prevention campaign and Selma on behalf of UNCF’s Better Futures campaign.

The PSAs will run in donated time and space, per the Ad Council’s model. They are available in English and Spanish, in TV, digital and outdoor formats nationwide.

To find a forest or park near you, visit DiscoverTheForest.org and DescubreElBosque.org.

About the USDA Forest Service

The U.S. Forest Service (www.fs.fed.us) manages 193 million acres of national forests and grasslands for the American Public. Its mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the Nation’s forests and grasslands to meet the needs of present and future generations. The U.S. Forest Service is the agency responsible for overseeing the use of Smokey Bear in cooperation with the National Association of State Foresters and The Advertising Council.

About Paramount Pictures Corporation

Paramount Pictures Corporation (PPC), a global producer and distributor of filmed entertainment, is a unit of Viacom (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), a leading content company with prominent and respected film, television and digital entertainment brands. Paramount controls a collection of some of the most powerful brands in filmed entertainment, including Paramount Pictures, Paramount Animation, Paramount Television, and Paramount Players. PPC operations also include Paramount Home Media Distribution, Paramount Pictures International, Paramount Licensing Inc., and Paramount Studio Group.

About the Ad Council

The Ad Council brings together the most creative minds in advertising and media to address the most worthy causes. Its innovative, pro bono social good campaigns raise awareness. They inspire action. They save lives. To learn more, visit AdCouncil.org, follow the Ad Council’s communities on Facebook and Twitter, and view the creative on YouTube.

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