Sixth Annual Latino Conservation Week Kicks Off This Weekend (July 13 – 21), Breaks Down Barriers to the Outdoors and Inspires Tomorrow’s Stewards

July 12, 2019

More than 200 organizations, parks and groups are holding as many as 150 events around the country to celebrate the 6th annual Latino Conservation Week, helps create opportunities for Latinos across the country to demonstrate their passion for enjoying the outdoors and to cultivate their role as environmental stewards. Find an event near you by visiting http://www.latinoconservationweek.com or following #LatinoConservationWeek and #LWC2019 on social media.

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Communities throughout the country will enjoy and connect with the great outdoors during the 6^th annual Latino Conservation Week, which begins July 13 and runs through July 21. With as many as 150 events being celebrated nationwide, communities will camp under the stars, go canoeing, take sunset walks, and hike with family among other activities as they engage in the outdoors and learn about stewardship.

“Latino communities are passionate about the outdoors and hold a strong belief that we have a moral obligation to be good stewards,” said Maite Arce, President and CEO of Hispanic Access Foundation, which launched LCW in 2014. “Latino Conservation Week was established to break down barriers for Latino communities to access public lands, encourage new opportunities for and outreach to these communities to use public lands and inspire the next generation of environmental stewards.”

Latinos are the largest minority group in America, with over 52 million people making up 16.7 percent of the nation’s population and are projected to become nearly one-third of the population by 2050. By 2020, half of all youth in America will be of color and by 2043, a majority of our country’s residents will be people of color. Yet a 2018 Outdoor Industry Association report found that only 10 percent of Latinos were engaged in outdoor recreation activities. In simple terms, the future of public lands depends on engaging and welcoming our diverse youth and Latino communities, that already deeply care about our environment and feel a moral obligation to take care of it.

“Latino Conservation Week was purposely created to start bridging that gap through the engagement of new partners and connecting them with more members of this community,” said Arce. “What started as 17 events in six states has grown to more than 150 events in as many as 25 states,” said Arce. “This is a national collaborative effort with the potential to impact Latino communities in large urban settings, emerging Latino communities, and in rural communities that aim to celebrate our heritage, culture, spirituality, and stories around our nation’s treasured natural places.”

This year the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Forest Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, National Wildlife Refuge System and Bureau of Land Management are joining forces with Hispanic Access Foundation’s MANO Project and Conservation Program to provide programming at sites throughout the nation. More than 200 parks, organizations and community groups have joined Latino Conservation Week as partners and sponsors. Event partners include George H.W. Bush Vamos A Pescar™ Education Fund, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, Recreational Boating and Fishing Foundation,, REI, Por la Creacion Faith-based Alliance, Latino Outdoors, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Nature for All, COFEM, The Wilderness Society,, Latin American Youth Center, Frontera Land Alliance, Montgomery Parks, Sierra Club, numerous Audubon Society chapters, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Nuestra Tierra Conservation Project, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, Corazon Latino, and Centro de Adoración Familiar.

The activities span several states and a full listing of events is available at www.LatinoConservationWeek.com. Celebrate online by following #LatinoConservationWeek and #LCW2019 on social media.

About Hispanic Access Foundation
Hispanic Access Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, connects Latinos with partners and opportunities to improve lives and create an equitable society. Our vision is that one day every Hispanic individual in America will enjoy good physical health and a healthy natural environment, a quality education, economic success, and civic engagement in their communities with the sum of improving the future of America. For more information visit www.hispanicaccess.org.

Contact: Robert Fanger
Phone: 317-410-7668
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Publix Named March of Dimes Top Partner; Grocer Raises More Than $5.3 Million to Support Moms and Babies

July 12, 2019

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — For an impressive fourth year in a row, Publix Super Markets is the number one March of Dimes corporate partner. The grocery giant donated more than $5.3 million in 2019 through their support of March for Babies, bringing their total contribution to the organization to $86 million over the past 24 years.

“Publix is a true champion for moms and babies and one of our most treasured and long-standing partners. We are thankful to have the support of dedicated Publix associates and customers to help us empower families with the knowledge and tools they need to have healthier pregnancies and healthy babies,” says Stacey D. Stewart, President and CEO of March of Dimes.

Publix, based in Lakeland, Florida, with 1,221 retail stores in seven states — Alabama (72), Florida (800), Georgia (187), North Carolina (43), South Carolina (60), Tennessee (45), and Virginia (14) — has worked tirelessly alongside the March of Dimes as a champion for healthy families. Their annual in-store March for Babies campaign, which raises funds one dollar at time at the register, coupled with associate giving, has achieved remarkable results in support of healthy moms and strong babies.

“This incredible accomplishment was made possible by our generous customers and passionate associates. We are so proud of our more than 200,000 associates across our company who give of themselves every day in our stores and communities,” says Maria Brous, Director of Media and Community Relations for Publix. “Our Publix family truly makes the difference, and without them, we wouldn’t have been able to achieve this honor.”

March for Babies takes place during the spring in nearly 400 communities nationwide. It is Publix’s largest-grossing customer-facing campaign, and has the highest associate engagement, with thousands participating at March for Babies celebrations in their local communities.

Funds raised by Publix customers and associates directly support March of Dimes’ mission to lead the fight for the health of all moms and babies. Key activities to further this goal include: advocacy for pregnant women, babies children and families across the country; the launch of My NICU Baby™ app, providing free, easy- to-use information for all NICU families; education for families to improve the NICU experience through NICU Family Support® programs across the U.S. and March of Dimes Training Institute for health care professionals; and funding scientific research focused on understanding preterm labor and birth at our network of six Prematurity Research Centers in the U.S. and Europe.

About Publix

Founded in 1930, Publix Super Markets is the largest and fastest-growing employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and a commitment to our market areas and beyond. Publix’s commitment to diversity has contributed to their success in being a great place to work and shop.

For more information visit their website publix.com or find them on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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.

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Gov. Polis, Mayor Hancock and Colorado Soccer Communities Launch Effort to Confirm Denver Among Host Cities for FIFA Men’s World Cup Games in 2026

July 11, 2019

Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and the Colorado Soccer Association (CSA) launched a community coalition to bring the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup to Denver at Broncos Stadium at Mile High. Back row, from left: Matthew Payne, Executive Director, Denver Sports Commission; Padraig Smith, Executive Vice President and GM, Colorado Rapids; Dr. S. Robert Contiguglia, Bid Committee Co-Chair; Governor Jared Polis; Mayor Michael B. Hancock; Nate Shotts, CEO, CSA.

DENVER, July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Following the U.S. Women’s National Team’s return from another FIFA Women’s World Cup Championship in France, the Colorado Soccer Association, which represents nearly 70,000 youth and adult soccer players across the state, is helping to mobilize a coalition of Colorado leaders and communities to ensure Denver is selected among final host cities for the FIFA Men’s World Cup in 2026.

Colorado Governor Jared Polis and Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock joined representatives from the Colorado Soccer Association, the Colorado Rapids, the Denver Sports Commission, VISIT DENVER and various other community leaders to unveil elements of the campaign designed to generate awareness and community support including a logo, hashtag and website.

“We’re excited to be considered because we have the experience and existing facilities to make this a tremendous success,” said Dr. S. Robert Contiguglia, bid committee co-chair and former president of U.S. Soccer. “Denver is in an ideal position to be selected, based on feedback from World Cup organizers and initial support from our local soccer community.”

Already among the final U.S. cities in contention, Denver was identified as a possible site when the U.S., Canada and Mexico prepared a winning joint North American bid to host the 2026 games.

“We already have the world-class stadium and an electrifying city that World Cup organizers want to see,” said Nate Shotts, CEO of the Colorado Soccer Association. “The next step is to provide resources for our city, state and region to express support and enthusiasm by visiting our website, posting on social media and voicing a level of excitement that will ensure organizers and the world know that Denver is ready to be a host.”

Denver has hosted more than 30 high profile international soccer events including national teams from around the world, and most recently, the CONCACAF Gold Cup, which brought more than 52,000 soccer fans to Broncos Stadium at Mile High in June for a double header that featured Cuba vs. Martinique and Mexico vs. Canada matchups.

“Denver for us for the Gold Cup and for CONCACAF, it’s worked great… and if it works for the Gold Cup, I don’t see why it wouldn’t work for the World Cup,” said CONCACAF chief of football officer Manolo Zubiria. “It’s more than just a stadium. It’s training facilities, hotels, airports, public transportation to get to venues, and the quality of the field, the stadium itself, and everything that it has to offer … not just in Denver, but everything nearby.”

Denver has a demonstrated track record of hosting a variety of world-class sporting events, including the MLS, MLB, NBA and NHL All-Star games; MLB World Series games; NHL Stanley Cup games; the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Basketball Final Fours; the NCAA Frozen Four; and the USA Pro Cycling Challenge, among others.

Cities hosting World Cup 2026 games can expect to see up to $360 million in economic impact, according to a recent Boston Consulting Group study. Denver, the state and the Rocky Mountain region also would benefit from residual economic activity resulting from the global media exposure associated with one of the most widely viewed sporting events in the world.

Express your support by visiting Denver2026.com or by tagging the effort at #Denver2026.

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Jon Teller Recognized in The Recorder’s Top Verdicts and Settlements 2019 Edition

July 11, 2019

LOS ANGELES, July 10, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Wilshire Law Firm congratulates Senior Trial Attorney Jon C. Teller, Esq. for his unprecedented achievement of recovering the 3rd, 4th, and 5th-highest arbitration awards of 2018 in the state of California. First reported in the 2019 edition of The Recorder’s Top Verdicts and Settlements, Mr. Teller’s much-heralded accomplishment solidifies his reputation as a personal injury attorney known for taking care of Wilshire Law Firm’s family of deserving clients.

“I am honored to be recognized for my efforts on these cases,” commented Teller, who specializes in severe injury cases, “but the real honor I get comes from getting Wilshire Law Firm’s family of clients the justice they are entitled to.”

In addition to the arbitration awards listed in The Recorder, Mr. Teller has secured many significant results both during his time at Wilshire Law Firm and throughout his legal career, including several recoveries in excess of $1,000,000. A 2019 Super Lawyers Southern California Rising Star and honoree of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 under 40, his outstanding work consistently earns the praise and recognition of peers and clients alike.

Focusing on “aggressive and in-depth coverage of news, implications, and trends that help lawyers run their firms,” The Recorder is an essential source of news and a well-respected legal community publication. Published each year, The Recorder’s Top Verdicts and Settlements in California recognizes the highest grossing awards in categories such as motor vehicle, employment, wrongful death, and product liability.

Wilshire Law Firm | About the Firm
Founded in 2007 by Bobby Saadian, Esq., Wilshire Law Firm is an award-winning personal injury, employment law, and class action law firm. To date, our team of over 100 legal professionals has recovered more than $380,000,000 for our client family, providing exceptional service every step of the way.

To find out more about our firm, visit Wilshire Law Firm: https://www.WilshireLawFirm.com

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Homeschool Parents Embrace Action At CHEA Convention

July 11, 2019

PASADENA, Calif., July 11, 2019 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/– During the 36^th annual CHEA Convention, July 11 to July 13, 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center, PFE Publishing, a niche publisher of award winning Daisy’s Adventures books announces pre-orders will be possible for Edges, their new large-print nine-part fast-paced action adventure.

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The publisher’s books have become popular by word-of-mouth. Many readers have remarked that the Daisy’s Adventures book-sets are so appealing because, by design, they do not describe the physical characteristics of Daisy, the main character. This is so readers from any demographic can relate to the stories as they easily identify with their favorite characters.

The new Edges series is part of a larger plan to publish more fast-paced action, infused with educational references to allow the reader to retain facts which are woven into the Edges stories in a relevant, meaningful, and memorable way. More Edges novelettes are in development, featuring the main characters of a daring school teacher and an investigative reporter. The tenth book of the Edges series is a companion guide titled Conversation Station to help care-givers navigate discussions with mature readers which will improve student critical thinking, history, social studies, interpersonal interactions and other skills. The goal of the books is also to create opportunities for conversation between care-giver and reader.

Edges cover-art not only incorporates exciting story elements, but the binary code also reveals a message, a puzzle which will engage readers interested in deciphering..

“We developed these books to challenge thinking, reveal a morality play, demonstrate consequences when a character makes a good or bad choice,” Wynter Sommers, the author, stated. The author added, “When you find yourself receiving simple one-word answers from your teenager, the Conversation Station will help you get them chatting. Sometimes it’s easier to talk about what happens to a fictional hero rather than immediately delve into something sensitive or personal. Just start the conversation and see where it goes. I believe learning through heart-felt character development in stories is longer lasting than trying to memorize cold isolated facts,” says Wynter Sommers. The author holds a Ph.D. in Education from the University of California.

The Christian Home Educators Association of California (CHEA) is the venue where PFE Publishing has decided to give convention attendees a first look at the new series.

Order the Daisy’s Adventures Books at Barnes & Noble here. Featured on the PAL Awards and the Mom’s Choice Awards.

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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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¹ Using domestic and globally sourced parts.
² Maximum Total System Power and Torque
³ Final USD currency conversion pricing established at contract signing; Ex Works JAS Ex Works JAS Motorsport Arluno MI, Italy
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

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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