Latino Food Industry Association Appoints Lilly Rocha To Head Organization

September 5, 2018

Lilly Rocha, President, Latino Food Industry Association

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Latino Food Industry Association (LFIA) has announced the appointment of a talented food industry veteran to the position of President of the organization. Lilly Rocha, founder of the Sabor Latino Food Industry Trade show, will now lead the nation’s first national association representing Latinos involved in every aspect of the food industry.

“We are honored that Lilly Rocha has accepted our offer to lead the Latino Food Industry Association as we launch a new era of growth and expansion of our services for our members,” said Ruben Smith, Chair of the LFIA board. “Her years of experience and dedication to the introduction and expansion of Latino food to the nation’s many diverse communities will serve as a real asset to our organization.”

Ms. Rocha is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, who also attended St. Mary’s University in London, England. She graduated from UC Berkeley during the height of the dot.com bubble in Silicon Valley and her first job was as an event/project manager for NOKIA in Mountain View, Calif.

It was during that time that Ms. Rocha developed a serious interest in trade show & conference management, which eventually led her to earn both the CMP & CMM certifications (the highest in the meeting planning industry). Her company, Space 67 Productions, has produced corporate events since 2009. After successfully managing and growing corporate trade shows for many organizations around the world, she founded the Sabor Latino Food Industry Trade Show in 2013.

With her expertise in sales, marketing and project management, Sabor Latino has become a recognized brand in the Latin Food industry and serves as the premier business platform for Latin food professionals. In addition to serving as President, Ms. Rocha will also maintain her seat on the LFIA board.

“I am honored that the Board asked me to take the helm of this dynamic and influential organization,” said Ms. Rocha. “LFIA’s focus and purpose is to advance the growth and influence of Latinos in one of the nation’s most lucrative and influential business arenas, and I’m prepared and anxious to lead that effort.”

Ms. Rocha developed a passion for healthy eating while a student at UC Berkeley, which grew into a commitment to wholesome living. She enthusiastically shares her passion for healthy eating and other causes while volunteering for the following organizations: The American Heart Association, Long Beach Memorial Women’s Heart Institute, The Heart & Vascular Institute at LBMMC, NLBWA-National, LGELP-USC & ATC School Culinary Program in Montebello, CA. She is also an avid rock climber.

About LIFA
The Latino Food Industry Association was established to represent Latinos in all aspects of the food industry and is the leading voice addressing the growing influence of this important and growing demographic. The U.S. Economy has benefited from the sheer size of this consumer segment. With an estimated 54 Million Latinos representing 17% of the U.S. population, it is easy to see how this consumer market has influenced the food and beverage industries in the U.S. To stay competitive in burgeoning marketplace LIFA provides its members with the necessary tools to compete and succeed in the food industry. That support includes: compliance workshops, advocacy, legislative updates, operational trainings, technology, marketing and branding improvements.

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	Milagro Strategy Group
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Texas Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network Names “Texas Realtors to Watch” Recipients

September 5, 2018

AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Texas Association of Realtors Young Professionals Network (YPN) recently named five Texas Realtors to receive its “Texas Realtors to Watch Award” for their excellence in leadership, community involvement, and sales in 2018. These Texas Realtors under the age of 40 have demonstrated distinguished service in the real estate industry and the recipients will be honored at the YPN Night Out during the Texas REALTORS Conference on Friday, September 7.

“The Texas Realtors honored today not only go the extra mile to help homebuyers and sellers, but they also advocate for knowledge sharing to help foster and grow their fellow Realtors around them every single day,” said Kaki Lybbert, 2018 Chairman of TAR. “This award signifies the passion and dedication that all Realtors share at every stage of their career to be advocates of Texas real estate and protecting private property home ownership rights.”

The honorees also hold critical roles in their associations of Realtors to further support their profession. Honoree involvement includes a broad range of positions held as board officers and committee members, spokespersons, and advisory group participants. The award winners also have played a strong role in political and legislative advocacy.

The award recipients are:

Benjamin Rodriguez of Triangle Real Estate LLC in Beaumont
Vanessa Dirks of REMAX – Hub City Rentals in Lubbock
Cameron Willmann of Keller Williams Realty – Midland in Permian Basin
Kathy Wade-Turner of Better Home and Gardens Real Estate Preferred Living in Bryan-College Station
Julie Reupke of Mustang Island Realty in Corpus Christi

For more information about the 2018 Texas REALTORS® Conference, please visit www.texasrealtorsconference.com.

About the Texas Association of REALTORS®
With more than 114,000 members, the Texas Association of REALTORS® is a professional membership organization that represents all aspects of real estate in Texas. We are the advocate for REALTORS® and private property rights in Texas. Visit www.texasrealestate.com to learn more.

Texas Association of REALTORS® Young Professionals Network
The Young Professionals Network is a dynamic entry point for real estate professionals striving to become more successful in their careers and gain leadership experience. YPN’s growth has been driven by REALTORS®. YPN has evolved from a magazine offshoot to a determined, passionate, savvy group of members who use social media effectively and transparently and who are committed to strengthening the REALTOR® brand.

Contact:
Hunter Dodson
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512-448-4950

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Civic Nation Launches #VoteTogether With 140 Partners And More Than 500 Celebrations To Change The Culture Of Voting

September 5, 2018

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Today, #VoteTogether, an initiative of Civic Nation, is launching a national campaign aimed at increasing voter participation in the 2018 elections by making involvement in the democratic process fun and inclusive. At thousands of nonpartisan events hosted at and near polling places across the country, #VoteTogether partners will bring together families, friends and neighbors in celebration of civic engagement and the act of voting. #VoteTogether events—including block parties, BBQs, and parades – will take place during early voting and on Election Day. The program is launching in partnership with 140 state and local organizations, several corporate partners, and with 500 events committed.

#VoteTogether is also encouraging individuals to be part of the movement by hosting celebrations in their community. As part of today’s announcement, #VoteTogether is teaming up with MTV’s +1 the Vote campaign to award grants of up to $1,000 to 50 #VoteTogether event hosts across the country. The grants – which will be awarded one per state – will go toward event costs like refreshments, entertainment, and decorations. To host an event and apply for a grant, visit https://votetogetherusa.org.

“#VoteTogether aims to inspire communities to make voting a time of togetherness,” said Angie Jean-Marie, Director of #VoteTogether. “We believe that shifting the culture of voting to make it a fun and positive shared experience will build civic pride and improve voter participation.”

#VoteTogether is also unveiling an event guide and other website resources including downloadable, ready-to-print party decorations, invitations, door hangers, and more. In the coming weeks, #VoteTogether will add an interactive map to its website, allowing users to find nearby #VoteTogether celebrations and a store where event hosts can purchase party kits for their celebrations.

In addition to MTV, the program is launching with the support of partners, including: This Bar Saves Lives which is providing in-kind donations to events; Florida Civic Engagement Table, Virginia Civic Engagement Table, Mile 22, and Civic TN which are state partners; All Americans Vote, Students Learn Students Vote, ALL IN, United State of Women, Creative Artists Agency, Tumblr, Hillel International, DoSomething.org, and When We All Vote which are national partners; In Good Co., Blue Ocean, and the Creative Alliance for pro-bono branding and marketing; Phenomenon and Daughter & Sons for film and video production; and Collab, Portal A, and Socialyte for influencer engagement.

#VoteTogether’s campaign to make voting more celebratory is based on research conducted in 2016 and 2017 by Civic Nation and Columbia University political science professor, Donald P. Green. The studies showed that community celebrations positively impacted voter participation between one and four percentage points. These results, along with the feedback from participating organizations, indicate that voting celebrations are a useful tool to increase democratic participation.

ABOUT #VOTETOGETHER
An initiative of Civic Nation, #VoteTogether aims to increase voter participation by making voting fun and inclusive. With a coalition of national, state, and local partners, #VoteTogether is helping to organize thousands of non-partisan, family-friendly celebrations at and near polling locations across the country during early vote and on Election Day. Learn more at: https://votetogetherusa.org/.

ABOUT CIVIC NATION
Civic Nation is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing some of our nation’s most pressing challenges through organizing, engagement and public awareness. It does this by working in partnership with the Creative Alliance which is a collaborative of 83 creative companies that do pro bono work for Civic Nation to turn ideas into action.

ABOUT MTV’S “+1 THE VOTE” CAMPAIGN
+1 the Vote is MTV’s first-ever midterm campaign, which gives young people the tools to invite a friend to vote with them on Election Day. The campaign includes a first-of-its-kind digital experience which allows young people to register to vote, identify which of their friends aren’t registered to vote, and then encourage those friends to register. Additionally, MTV will encourage its audience to #VoteTogether by supercharging youth participation with more than 1,000 parties and events at the polls across all 50 states.

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Concussions Can Happen to Anyone, Not Just Football Players

September 5, 2018

LEAWOOD, Kansas, Sept. 4, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Imagine this: your child is playing a game of soccer or basketball. As they go to kick the ball or defend a shot, they accidentally collide with another player and they both end up on the ground, dazed and a little stunned. Or this: As you’re driving home, you’re involved in a rear-end collision that tosses you violently forward and back, leaving you with a headache and feeling dizzy.

What do these situations have in common? Both can cause a concussion, a traumatic brain injury resulting from a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.

“Concussions can happen to anyone, during any activity,” says Dr. Melinda Dunn, a family physician in Overland Park, Kansas. “You don’t have to be playing a sport – it could be a fall, or other accident. Even a mild concussion can have serious implications.”

As a family doctor, Dunn takes care of patients of all ages, from babies and young children, teenagers, adults and older adults. Dunn is trained to address a broad spectrum of health issues including chronic health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, and acute injuries such as concussions.

As students head back to school and fall team sports begin, it’s especially important for parents to be aware of the causes and symptoms of a concussion. According to familydoctor.org, more than half of the emergency room visits for traumatic brain injuries are for children 5 to 18 years of age. While we most commonly hear about them in the news related to football, concussions can happen in almost any sport or activity.

Knowing what to look for after a blow to the head is important so you can take steps to prevent more serious damage in the future. Symptoms of a concussion may include a headache, trouble focusing, memory loss, a dazed appearance, confusion, dizziness or balance issues, blurry vision, nausea, sensitivity to light or noise and changes in mood, behavior or sleep. Signs may show up soon after the injury, but some symptoms may not show up for hours or even days.

If you suspect a concussion, contact your family doctor. Be prepared to tell them what happened as well as what symptoms are present. If the incident occurred during a sporting event, parents should not let their child return to play until they have been medically cleared.

Once someone has experienced a concussion, the risk of having another goes up. And a second concussion can be more severe.

“Safety should always be the first priority,” Dunn says. “There’s no guaranteed way to prevent a concussion, but you can lower your risk by wearing properly fitted protective gear like a helmet and always wearing your seatbelt.”

For more information on concussion symptoms, causes, prevention and treatment, go to familydoctor.org.

About American Academy of Family Physicians
Founded in 1947, the American Academy of Family Physicians represents 131,400 physicians and medical students nationwide, and it is the only medical society devoted solely to primary care.

Family physicians conduct approximately one in five of the total medical office visits in the United States per year – more than any other specialty. Family physicians provide comprehensive, evidence-based, and cost-effective care dedicated to improving the health of patients, families and communities. Family medicine’s cornerstone is an ongoing and personal patient-physician relationship where the family physician serves as the hub of each patient’s integrated care team. More Americans depend on family physicians than on any other medical specialty.

To learn more about the AAFP and family medicine, visit www.aafp.org/media. Follow us on Twitter, and like us on Facebook. For information about health care, health conditions and wellness, visit the AAFP’s award-winning consumer website, www.familydoctor.org.

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(Español) Alessandra Rampolla presenta su nuevo libro SEXO: Alessandra te lo cuenta todo

September 5, 2018

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Antiaging And Regenerative Center Offers GAINSWave® in Distrito Nacional

September 5, 2018

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Antiaging And Regenerative Center is pleased to announce they now offer GAINSWave! This breakthrough noninvasive medical therapy uses low-intensity shockwave therapy to enhance sexual performance and to treat Erectile Dysfunction (ED) symptoms.

As men age, the vessels in their penis weaken, contract and fill with micro-plaque, which can lead to Erectile Dysfunction. As these tiny vessels become clogged, the penis decreases in sensitivity, making it harder for men to achieve and maintain an erection. Thankfully, the GAINSWave protocols can enhance a man’s performance by using high-frequency acoustic waves to repair existing blood vessels and improve blood flow.

Thanks to the numerous clinical studies on Low-Intensity Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy (Li-ESWT), we can see that this therapy improves not only Erectile Dysfunction symptoms but also sexual performance. “GAINSWave is an ideal solution for men looking to improve spontaneous erections without the use of Viagra or Cialis,” says Victor Atallah. Patients receiving GAINSWave therapy have reported improved erection quality, enhanced sexual performance and decreased refractory times between orgasms, which is why this a great alternative to ED medications.

This drug and surgery-free procedure only takes about 20 minutes and can enhance a man’s sex life while addressing the root cause of Erectile Dysfunction. Antiaging And Regenerative Center is now treating men with the GAINSWave Therapy in their offices located at Av. Abraham Lincoln 1009, Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.

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Victor Atallah of the Antiaging and Regenerative Center focus on natural treatment therapy for male enhancement. Utilizing cutting-edge shockwave therapy (GAINSWave), the Antiaging and Regenerative Center provides drug-free, non-invasive solutions for men battling erectile dysfunction and Peyronie’s disease in Santo Domingo.

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Social Media & PR Specialist
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6,800 Meal Impact – Good Society Raises $1,700 In Donations And Over 40lbs Of Food For The Central Texas Food Bank In Austin

September 5, 2018

AUSTIN, Sept 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Good Society, co-founded by former Keller Williams CEO Mark Willis, is on a mission. What started as a health and wellness/coworking concept has turned into a rapidly growing movement in Austin, TX. The company described as “The First Community Inspired Coworking and Wellness Facility Dedicated to Helping Each Of Its Members Live Happier, Healthier, More Abundant Lives” has added “Good Causes” to its offering in efforts to provide much needed support to those disadvantaged in the Austin area and beyond. On August 23^rd they held their inaugural event to raise funds and awareness for the Central Texas Food Bank in Austin. The event, which drew over 150 people, featured talks by both Mark Willis and acclaimed Executive Leadership Coach James Larson around the topic “How to Live Your Best Life Possible.”

“The mission of Good Society, and more importantly Good Causes, is to provide those interested in reaching their highest potential with experiences that improve their lives while also giving them an opportunity to effect change in the lives of those around them. We want our events to inspire connectedness and charitable action, and hope that the positive impact is then reciprocated within the communities we serve.” – Mark Willis, Co-Founder of Good Society

The event was a success, creating 6,800 meals for those in need. Beyond raising awareness and funds, Good Society’s membership also grew due to the powerful experiences that the company provides its members – all driven by the collective ethos that global transformation comes from personal transformation; and that personal transformation starts with a collective focus on mind, body, work, and life.

“There is a fundamental shift happening right now in society where people feel their needs are unmet and want to live lives of purpose and meaning, rather than simply existing in survival mode. Our members are drawn to being around others who seek to improve their lives and the world around them.” – Brandon Jones, Co-Founder, Good Society

For more information on Good Society and “Good Causes,” or for information on attending upcoming events, visit http://www.goodsociety.com. For information on how you can contribute to the Central Texas Food Bank and its mission to distribute the freshest and healthiest food possible to those in need, visit http://www.centraltexasfoodbank.org, or call Financial Donation Assistance: 512-220-2680.

Contact: Aaron Crawford
Telephone: (703) 835‐0470
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IBREA President, Ilchi Lee, Receives National Award by the President Cerén of El Salvador

September 5, 2018

NEW YORK, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In the last five years, over 62,000 children from El Salvador have arrived at the U.S. border without their parents. The risk of this dangerous journey, along routes controlled by criminal smugglers, outweighs the dangers at home, where gangland wars between MS-13 and Barrio 18 have led to El Salvador having the world’s highest murder rate for children. Even schools are not exempt from violence. “We fear reprisals from the gangs. Any decision you take and they don’t like, like disciplinary action against a pupil, can bring a threat,” says one teacher.

The Salvadoran government has made countless efforts to combat violence inside the schools with little success. But today there is change. For his work in “creating cultures of peace inside the schools,” Ilchi Lee, president of IBREA Foundation, will receive the José Simeón Cañas National Award by President Salvador Sánchez Cerén of El Salvador on September 12 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in San Salvador. IBREA Foundation is a NYC-based nongovernmental organization having consultative status with the United Nations, whose mission is to empower individuals to understand themselves better, enhance their motivation, and be more mindful of their life choices and behaviors.

Since 2011, IBREA Foundation has provided its specialized holistic education program in El Salvador’s schools, which combines physical movement, endurance training, breathing techniques, readings and journaling, group work, and more. Through a process of managing strong stressors in the brain and body, students find ways to cope with the challenging circumstances of daily life. Says one student, Laura, whose mother was killed at the hands of a street gang: “IBREA’s program gave me tools to relieve my stress, my anger, my resentment. I see many kids around me falling into gang networks. I learned that if I don’t give up in my choice for peace, people around me don’t give up, and so will the people around them. That’s how we can eradicate violence.”

The award to Mr. Lee was made possible by the outpouring of gratitude from the many teachers who witnessed the improved security of their schools and the lives of their students change for the better. IBREA’s program now reaches 25 percent of all public schools in El Salvador.

To learn more about IBREA Foundation http://www.ibreafoundation.org

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María González Calvet Joins Ropes & Gray’s Anti-Corruption and International Risk Team in Washington, D.C.

September 5, 2018

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — In Latin America, the increase of enforcement activity, the passage of new laws, and greater coordination between U.S. and Latin American authorities have put companies doing business and investing in the region under heightened pressure to detect and prevent corruption. To help clients identify and mitigate corruption-related risks, global law firm Ropes & Gray has added María González Calvet, a former prosecutor and in-house counsel at a Fortune 100 company, to its market-leading anti-corruption and international risk practice. Ms. Calvet joins today as a partner in the firm’s Washington, D.C. office.

Ms. Calvet is recognized as a leading authority in the application of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) and other anti-bribery statutes in Latin America. She advises clients on enforcement matters; transactions with governmental entities and financial institutions; risks associated with consortia and other partnerships; and M&A due diligence, including diligence in high-risk markets. At Ropes & Gray, Ms. Calvet, who is fluent in Spanish and Portuguese, will focus on conducting internal investigations, counseling companies on disclosures to and negotiations with regulators, and helping clients build, improve, and implement effective compliance programs.

“Roughly half of all FCPA investigations in 2017 had a Latin America component, so effectively navigating the risks posed by this region is increasingly critical to our clients in the U.S. and abroad,” said Alex Rene, co-chair of the anti-corruption and international risk practice and managing partner of the Washington, D.C. office of Ropes & Gray. “María’s experience uniquely positions her to help clients do business ethically in Latin America, and beyond.”

Throughout her career, Ms. Calvet has acquired significant experience in anti-corruption and other investigative matters in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Europe, and in every significant business sector. Prior to joining Ropes & Gray, Ms. Calvet was Executive Counsel for Global Investigations at General Electric, where she helped protect and defend the company in Latin America. Before joining General Electric, Ms. Calvet spent four years at the U.S. Department of Justice as a trial attorney in the Fraud Section’s FCPA Unit, leading some of the Department’s most important international white collar criminal investigations in Latin America, with a particular focus on corruption in the region. She also focused on other complex white collar crimes, such as money laundering and bank, mail, wire and health care fraud, in districts around the U.S., with a focus on conduct arising out of Latin America.

“I am delighted to join Ropes & Gray, a prestigious global law firm with an international client base and a renowned anti-corruption and international risk practice,” said Ms. Calvet. “I know that my years in government service, combined with my in-house and private practice experience, will be assets to Ropes & Gray’s clients, and I look forward to working with them as they manage their risks in Latin America and around the world.”

Ms. Calvet earned a B.A. in English from the University of Pennsylvania, where she received numerous accolades, including an undergraduate Mellon Foundation Fellowship and the Alice B. Paul Award, which recognizes extraordinary women students. She then received an M.A. in English from the Pennsylvania State University, followed by a J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. Upon graduation from law school, she clerked for Judge Legrome D. Davis of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

The arrival of Ms. Calvet follows two notable additions to Ropes & Gray’s anti-corruption and international risk practice in the past year. Partner and co-head of the firm’s London international risk practice Judith Seddon joined Ropes & Gray’s London office in January, and is recognized as one of the leading financial crime lawyers in the U.K. Additionally, partner Ama Adams joined the Washington, D.C. office in November 2017, bringing with her a strong focus on international transactions and the U.S. government’s regulation of trade and global investment.

Ropes & Gray’s award winning anti-corruption and international risk practice consists of former federal prosecutors and SEC enforcement attorneys who have extensive experience handling regulatory and enforcement initiatives in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Americas. Co-chaired by Jim Dowden, Amanda Raad, and Alex Rene, our attorneys possess an in-depth understanding of our clients’ businesses and industries, as well as the cultural environments in which they operate.

About Ropes & Gray

Ropes & Gray is a preeminent global law firm with approximately 1,300 lawyers and legal professionals serving clients in major centers of business, finance, technology and government. The firm has offices in New York, Boston, Washington, D.C., Chicago, San Francisco, Silicon Valley, London, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Tokyo and Seoul, and has consistently been recognized for its leading practices in many areas, including private equity, M&A, finance, investment management, hedge funds, real estate, tax, antitrust, life sciences, health care, intellectual property, litigation & enforcement, privacy & cybersecurity, and business restructuring. www.ropesgray.com

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Ropes & Gray
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More Stars Come Together For Stand Up To Cancer Telecast On Friday, September 7– 8:00 PM ET/PT / 7:00 PM CT

September 5, 2018

Stand Up To Cancer Supports Innovative Research Grants for 10 Early-career Scientists (PRNewsFoto/)

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Stand Up To Cancer’s sixth biennial telecast on Friday, September 7^th (8:00 – 9:00 PM ET/PT) has added more names to its star-studded lineup. Jason Bateman, Beth Behrs, Julie Bowen, Josh Brolin, Kaley Cuoco, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Max Greenfield, Jon Hamm, Mark Harmon, Sarah Hyland, Adam Klein, Tyler Labine, Diego Luna, Sonequa Martin-Green, Dave Price, Keanu Reeves, Tracee Ellis Ross, Winona Ryder, Jimmy Smits, Eric Stonestreet, Alison Sweeney, Bree Turner, Sofia Vergara and Marlon Wayans are coming together in the fight against cancer. They join an extraordinary list of previously announced participants including Mahershala Ali, Kathy Bates, Katie Couric, Jennifer Garner, Tony Hale, Marg Helgenberger, Ed Helms, Ken Jeong, Marlee Matlin, Matthew McConaughey, Maria Menounos, Jillian Michaels, Trevor Noah, Dak Prescott, Italia Ricci, Rob Riggle, Karla Souza, David Spade and Keith Urban. The telecast will feature three musical performances, one by 25-time GRAMMY Award^® winner and activist Stevie Wonder, one by GRAMMY^®-winning and 6-time reigning CMA Country Vocal Group Little Big Town, as well as one by 11-time GRAMMY^®-nominee and cancer survivor Charlie Wilson.

The telecast marks SU2C’s ten years of support for cutting-edge research aimed at turning every cancer patient into a long-term survivor. Three patients who are benefiting from Stand Up To Cancer research will appear on the telecast: Caitlyn, a Canadian teen whose hypermutant cancer failed to respond to traditional treatments and spread to two additional organs, enrolled in a Stand Up To Cancer-funded clinical trial and now has no active evidence of disease; Lidia, a retired school teacher from Yuma, AZ, whose pancreatic cancer was treated in an SU2C-funded clinical trial and, in the initial round of chemotherapy with five experimental drugs, saw her tumor shrink by half; and Brian, a former Marine Corps pilot from Atlantic Beach, NC, whose melanoma recurred twice and spread until it was treated in an SU2C-funded immunotherapy clinical trial and went into functional remission.

This year’s fundraising event will take place at The Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, CA, with a creative design and production bringing the experience to life for audiences tuning in at home. The historic space will feature a sprawling main stage with Stand Up To Cancer’s animated graphics and SU2C brand colors and other touchpoints layered into every facet of the set and design. Throughout the show, SU2C will bring viewers into the backstage hub, an interactive space dedicated to connecting celebrities from TV, film, sports, music and digital influencers with the public via traditional phone and socially through Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

In addition, playing a unique part in this year’s show is Twitch, the leading social video service and community for gamers where tens of millions of people from around the world come together each day for live, shared, interactive entertainment. Hosted by Rachel “Seltzer” Quirico, Twitch fan favorites Markiplier and Pokimane will go head-to-head with other gamers and celebrity participants in today’s most popular gaming title: Fortnite. With a goal to connect its passionate online community to SU2C’s mission to support innovative cancer research, Twitch will live stream the Fortnite competition on the official Twitch channel (www.twitch.tv/twitch) from 4:00pm-6:00pm PT alongside the live television broadcast.

During the telecast, when a Mastercard is used to make a donation through StandUpToCancer.org (US) and StandUpToCancer.ca (Canada) or by telephone, Mastercard will match those donations, dollar for dollar, up to US$1,000,000. The Mastercard donation match ends at 11:59 ET or when the US$1,000,000 donation match is reached, whichever comes first. Only Mastercard transactions are eligible. (The maximum donation match may be met during the course of the live telecast.)

For donations of $25 or more made online at StandUpToCancer.org/AmericanAirlines from September 3 through September 30, 2018, American Airlines will award 20 American Airlines AAdvantage® miles for every dollar donated through the Miles To Stand Up program.

To kick off the telecast roadblock, social media platforms Facebook, Twitter and YouTube will unite for a one-hour standalone digital show that will stream live from The Barker Hangar from 7:00-8:00PM ET/4:00-5:00PM PT. Its #Up2Us: Stand Up To Cancer | The Digital Live Show will be co-hosted by Max Greenfield, Tyler Posey and Brenda Song and will feature influencers and stars across the world of entertainment who will rally the next generation of supporters through themes of hope, courage, and strength with the message that it is #Up2Us to Stand Up To Cancer. Talent participating in the digital show include: Rhett + Link, Uzo Aduba, Beth Behrs, Paris Berelc, Katie Couric, Hannah Hart, Olivia Holt, Ken Jeong, Liza Koshy, My Nguyen, Teni Panosian, Candice Patton, Megan Pormer, Andrea Russett, iHeartRadio’s JoJo Wright, Mackenzie and Maddie Ziegler, and more. Instagram and Snapchat will support the proactive initiative with complementary content and stories tied to the sweeping campaign. Additionally, the show will be featured across iHeartMedia’s multiple social platforms.

In addition to Bradley Cooper, the telecast will be executive produced by David Jammy and Katy Mullan of Done + Dusted, Stand Up To Cancer’s co-founders Lisa Paulsen and Pam Williams, as well as Bedonna Smith of Anonymous Content, and Madeline Marotto.

As in years past, ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, along with American Heroes Channel, AT&T AUDIENCE Network, Bloomberg TV, Bravo, Destination America, Discovery Family, Discovery Life, E!, EPIX, Escape, ESPNEWS, FM, Freeform, FS2, FXM, FYI, Galavision, Great American Country, HBO, HBO Latino, ION Television, Jewish Life TV, Laff, Logo, MTV2, Nat Geo WILD, REELZ, SHOWTIME, Smithsonian Channel, STARZ, STARZ ENCORE, STARZ ENCORE ESPAÑOL, TNT, Univision Puerto Rico, and WGN America are donating one hour of simultaneous commercial-free primetime for the telecast, with additional networks to be announced. Following the live broadcast, the telecast will be available to stream via ComedyCentral.com and the Comedy Central app, as well as its VOD partners. Aspire TV will air the Stand Up To Cancer telecast on Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8:00 AM- 9:00 AM ET/PT / 10:00 AM CT. The entire telecast will also stream live on SU2C’s Facebook page and PeopleTV, as well as stream live and on-demand on Hulu and SU2C’s YouTube page.

For the third time, Stand Up To Cancer Canada will simultaneously broadcast a Canada-inclusive telecast across four major English-language Canadian broadcasters: CBC, Citytv, CTV, and Global, as well as Canadian services AMI, A.Side, BBC Earth, CHCH, CHEK, Cottage Life, Fight Network, Game TV, HIFI, Hollywood Suite, Love Nature, Makeful, NTV, OUTtv, Smithsonian Channel Canada, T+E, and YES TV. In addition, the show will stream live on the CBC TV App, cbc.ca/watch, CBS All Access, the CTV App and CTV.ca, Global GO and GlobalTV.com, and SU2C Canada’s YouTube page, and will be available on-demand on TELUS Optik TV in Canada.

To date, more than $480 million has been pledged in support of SU2C’s innovative cancer research. The organization has brought together more than 1,500 of the best scientists from over 180 leading institutions with an emphasis on collaborative, multidisciplinary teams that deliver new therapies and treatments to cancer patients. Scientists work together on Stand Up To Cancer’s 24 signature “Dream Teams,” among a total of 79 team science grants and awards, whose research is aimed at ending cancer’s reign as a leading cause of death worldwide. SU2C-funded researchers have planned, launched or completed more than 180 clinical trials involving over 12,000 patients.

SU2C’s wide-ranging scientific portfolio is overseen by a blue-ribbon scientific advisory committee chaired by Nobel Prize winner Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., Institute Professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Most grants are administered by SU2C’s Scientific Partner, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research.

Other members of the SU2C Scientific Advisory Committee (SAC) include Vice Chairs Raymond N. DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., dean, College of Medicine, and professor, Departments of Biochemistry and Medicine, Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston; Lee J. Helman, M.D., professor, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, and director, Cancer Research Program, Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles; Arnold J. Levine, Ph.D., professor emeritus of systems biology at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey; and William G. Nelson, M.D., Ph.D., director of the Johns Hopkins Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore. The SU2C Canada Scientific Advisory Committee is co-chaired by Alan Bernstein O.C., O.Ont., Ph.D., FRSC president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) and Dr. Sharp. Projects are administered by AACR International-Canada and Stand Up To Cancer Canada.

As SU2C’s founding donor, Major League Baseball has continued to annually provide both financial support and countless opportunities to build the Stand Up To Cancer movement by encouraging fans worldwide to get involved, most notably through its two largest global events – the MLB All-Star Game and the World Series. In addition to MLB, SU2C’s “Luminary” donors include Bristol-Myers Squibb Company, Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research, and Mastercard. “Visionary” donors include CVS Health, Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, and the Sidney Kimmel Foundation.

Additional major donors and collaborators include American Airlines, Merck, Rally Health, Inc., St. Baldrick’s Foundation, and Van Andel Research Institute. Other key supporters and collaborators include American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE, Breast Cancer Research Foundation, Farrah Fawcett Foundation, Laura Ziskin Family Trust, LUNGevity Foundation, National Ovarian Cancer Coalition, Ovarian Cancer Research Fund Alliance, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer and international collaborator Cancer Research UK.

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) are actively collaborating with SU2C Canada. CCS is also a collaborator in the inaugural Stand Up To Cancer Canada – Canadian Cancer Society Breast Cancer Dream Team, along with the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR). Collaborators in the inaugural Stand Up To Cancer Canada Cancer Stem Cell Dream Team include CIHR, Cancer Stem Cell Consortium, Genome Canada and OICR. AstraZeneca Canada and Mastercard are the first corporate supporters of SU2C Canada.

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. A division of the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF), SU2C was established in 2008 by media and entertainment leaders who utilize these communities’ resources to engage the public in supporting a new, collaborative model of cancer research, to increase awareness about cancer prevention, and to highlight progress being made in the fight against the disease. As of April 2018, more than 1,500 scientists representing more than 180 institutions are involved in SU2C-funded research projects.

Under the direction of our Scientific Advisory Committee, led by Nobel laureate Phillip A. Sharp, Ph.D., staff at SU2C and the American Association for Cancer Research, our Scientific Partner, implement 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, Kathleen Lobb, Lisa Paulsen, Rusty Robertson, Sue Schwartz, Pamela Oas Williams, and Ellen Ziffren. The late Laura Ziskin and the late Noreen Fraser are also co-founders. Sung Poblete, Ph.D., R.N., serves as SU2C’s president and CEO.

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

About the Entertainment Industry Foundation

Founded in 1942, the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) is a multifaceted organization that occupies a unique place in the world of philanthropy. By mobilizing and leveraging the powerful voice and creative talents of the entertainment industry, as well as cultivating the support of organizations (public and private) and philanthropists committed to social responsibility, EIF builds awareness and raises funds, developing and enhancing programs on the local, national and global level that facilitate positive social change. For more information, visit www.eifoundation.org.

About the American Association for Cancer Research

Founded in 1907, the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) is the world’s first and largest professional organization dedicated to advancing cancer research and its mission to prevent and cure cancer. AACR membership includes more than 40,000 laboratory, translational, and clinical researchers; population scientists; other health care professionals; and patient advocates residing in 120 countries. The AACR marshals the full spectrum of expertise of the cancer community to accelerate progress in the prevention, biology, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer by annually convening more than 30 conferences and educational workshops, the largest of which is the AACR Annual Meeting with more than 22,600 attendees. In addition, the AACR publishes eight prestigious, peer-reviewed scientific journals and a magazine for cancer survivors, patients, and their caregivers. The AACR funds meritorious research directly as well as in cooperation with numerous cancer organizations. As the Scientific Partner of Stand Up To Cancer, the AACR provides expert peer review, grants administration, and scientific oversight of team science and individual investigator grants in cancer research that have the potential for near-term patient benefit. The AACR actively communicates with legislators and other policymakers about the value of cancer research and related biomedical science in saving lives from cancer. For more information about the AACR, visit www.AACR.org.

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