Lopez Negrete Communications Celebrates Winning Streak at American Advertising Federation – Houston Chapter Awards

March 22, 2017

HOUSTON, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc., the nation’s largest independent, Hispanic owned and operated, full-service agency specializing in Hispanic marketing, walked away with 21 American Advertising Federation – Houston Chapter awards, including a “Best in Show” in the Broadcast category. This marks the 14^th consecutive year that the agency has earned “Best in Show” honors.

The winning “Best in Show” spot, created for Walmart’s Halloween campaign, aspired to show how a child’s ingenuity goes a long way with Walmart’s help. The main character, a young boy, has the clever idea to dress up as Captain America and bring his Invisible Man sidekick to trick-or-treat for candy for himself and a friend. Later in the advertisement, viewers learn that his friend was at home with a broken leg. The song that accompanies the commercial is “Stand by Me” by Prince Royce and was chosen to portray the message of friendship and sharing.

“Our passion and commitment to our clients and our community continues to shine through our work. The dedication and excitement of this group of superbly talented creative professionals make me proud,” says Lopez Negrete Communications President and CEO Alex López Negrete. “Fourteen consecutive Best in Show awards is quite remarkable. We welcome these accolades with dignity and pure joy and with the understanding that our work here is not done; it has just begun,” he added.

In addition to its Best of Show – Broadcast award, Lopez Negrete Communications also received the following honors:

Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
- Best in Show, one Gold, one Silver, and six Citations of Excellence
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
- Three Gold, three Silver and three Citations of Excellence
Saint Arnold Brewing Company
- One Silver
Lopez Negrete Communications
- Two Silver

The American Advertising Awards, formerly the ADDYs, are the advertising industry’s largest and most representative competition, attracting over 40,000 entries every year in local AAF Club (Ad Club) competitions. The mission of the American Advertising Awards competition is to recognize and reward the creative spirit of excellence in the art of advertising.

ABOUT LOPEZ NEGRETE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.
Lopez Negrete Communications, Inc. specializes in providing marketing services to corporations wishing to reach and engage with the Hispanic marketplace in America, and stands as the largest Hispanic, independently owned and operated, full-service agency in the United States. Founded in 1985 by Alex and Cathy López Negrete, the agency offers thought leadership and a full range of marketing, advertising and communications services, including strategic planning, research and consumer insights, media planning and buying, creative, brand strategy, digital/social/mobile marketing services, public relations, and promotions. Award winning throughout a rich, 32-year history, Lopez Negrete counts as clients some of the nation’s largest corporations and their prestigious brands, such as Bank of America, Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., NBC Universal Motion Pictures Group, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, SAMSUNG Telecommunications America, Southern California Edison, Phillips 66 Company, Community Coffee Company, Dannon Company, Inc., Realtor.com, and Lone Star College Systems. With national headquarters in Houston, Texas and offices in Los Angeles, Lopez Negrete employs over 120 employees who keep clients at the forefront of a burgeoning Hispanic market.

Native Advertising Pioneer, MGID, Launches Spanish Dashboard to Accommodate Rapid Growth in Latin America

March 22, 2017

SANTA MONICA, California, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — MGID, a leading provider of native advertising and marketing solutions, today announced that its user dashboard is now available in Spanish. The launch is the first in a series of localized user interface rollouts, and will provide a more streamlined experience for MGID’s Spanish-speaking clients.

The company launched the Spanish dashboard to accommodate increased demand in the Latin American market, where it experienced 491 percent growth in 2016. “We’re very excited about the traction we’re seeing in the Latin American market, and realized that in order to give those advertisers and publishers the best experience possible, we needed to make our dashboard available in Spanish,” said Sergey Denisenko, chief executive officer at MGID. “We’ve always provided localized managed services to our clients, so introducing a localized dashboard felt like a natural next step.”

On the demand side, the dashboard enables advertisers to quickly set up a campaign from start to finish, including uploading creatives, setting up targeting and tracking preferences and managing bids. On the supply side, it allows publishers to easily add or remove websites, generate customized widget codes and filter ad content. Both publishers and advertisers can use the dashboard to export detailed campaign reports.

MGID launched the Spanish dashboard in beta earlier this year to collect user feedback and adjust the platform before making it available to the public, and will do the same with each new launch to come.

For more information on MGID and its services, please visit www.mgid.com.

About MGID:

MGID is a pioneer in native advertising and marketing solutions, offering brands, agencies and publishers a performance-driven network for the real-time buying, selling and management of native ads. MGID’s award-winning global network services thousands of publishers with billions of content recommendations every day. The company’s innovative technology, customer service-centric team and performance-driven philosophy contribute to the consistent delivery of quality, highly relevant end-user experiences, which result in increased traffic, engagement and revenue for its advertisers and publishing partners. Founded in 2007, MGID’s headquarters are in Santa Monica, Calif., with additional offices in Kiev, Ukraine. For more information visit www.MGID.com.

Olympusat Launches Newly Redesigned Website

March 22, 2017

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Olympusat Inc., one of the largest independent media companies specializing in the ownership, distribution, production and technical services of Spanish- and English-language networks, is excited to announce that its new and refreshed website is now LIVE, the newly redesigned website focuses on aesthetics, content, and increasing the visibility of the company’s owned-and-operated networks, original productions, brands and services.

The new website, olympusat.com, offers an enriched user experience, providing interactive content, streamlined menus, navigation functionalities and a responsive layout for both desktop and mobile. Created with the user experience in mind, the website is completely bilingual in English and Spanish.

“Our main goal is to make our content and services even more accessible through all platforms. We aim to continue to grow our relationship with our current and future clients and partners, as well as the general public,” stated Tom Mohler, CEO of Olympusat Holdings. “We are very pleased with the new design; it’s exceptionally clean and modern, providing an efficient and user-friendly experience.”

In addition to a refreshing new design and a general restructure of the website, Olympusat will constantly update its website with new content, programming highlights and schedules, trailers, leadership profiles, news and blog posts. Olympusat.com also includes relevant information and updates on company services such as VEMOX™, original productions, owned-and-operated networks, film restoration, end-to-end solutions, dubbing, distribution, content sales and ad sales.

To explore the newly redesigned website and learn more about Olympusat’s industry-leading efforts, please visit olympusat.com.

Olympusat – Editorial Contact:
Jesus Piñango
561-249-5228
[email protected]

Lotte Koala’s March Cookies Make for a Sweet Spring Snack

March 22, 2017

CARSON CITY, California, March 22, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Easter is a major holiday in the United States celebrated by over 80% of Americans according to the National Retail Federation¹; of that 80% celebrating, 87% of parents celebrate specifically with Easter baskets². When looking for a sweet snack to fill this year’s Easter basket, Lotte Koala’s March are delicious and adorable cookies featuring a creamy fondant filling with a crunchy outer biscuit shell. New to shelves in Southern California Hispanic grocery markets, Koala’s March is available in both Chocolate and Strawberry flavors.

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“Lotte Koala’s March was first introduced in Japan over 30 years ago when the first koala bear came to the country,” explains Yuji Kamiyama, from LOTTE USA. “Since then the cookies have been enjoyed by millions and make a great snack, especially for kids.”

Koala’s March is a snack loved by kids. Whether looking for an after school snack or a snack to take to the park, Koala’s March is great for sharing and features more than 100 varieties of cute Koala character cookies. Since making its debut in Japan, Koala’s March made its way to the United States and onto shelves in Asian specialty markets. This year, due to its popularity, Koala’s March is now available in Hispanic specialty markets in Southern California including Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange County and Riverside.

Koala’s March is a gold member of the Australian Koala Foundation^®, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting and researching koalas’ habitats.

Koala’s March are available at Southern California Hispanic and Asian specialty markets in both Chocolate and Strawberry flavors. For more information, visit http://koalasmarch-usa.com/ .

About LOTTE
LOTTE USA, Inc., headquartered in Battle Creek, Michigan is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lotte Co., Ltd. of Japan. Established in September of 1978, Lotte USA, Inc. manufactures chewing gum base, and imports cookies. Lotte USA. Inc. operates a vigorous export business of gum base to our parent and affiliate companies.

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Beau Ferrari Named Executive Vice President Of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises

March 21, 2017

MIAMI, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced today it has named Beau Ferrari to Executive Vice President of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Ferrari previously served as Executive Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Development for Univision Communications Inc. He will be based in Miami and will report to Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.

In this role, Ferrari will oversee finance, operations, corporate strategy and development to manage growth and profitability for NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Under his new responsibilities, Ferrari will support the company’s business units, including the broadcast and cable networks, digital, sports division, news division, international distribution groups, and corporate functions. He will also partner across NBCUniversal’s platforms to identify new opportunities in the marketplace.

“I am thrilled that Beau is joining our company at this extraordinary moment in our business,” said Conde. “He is a seasoned executive with a wide range of operating, strategic and financial skills who brings a wealth of experience and deep industry relationships to our company. His unique combination of traditional and digital media experience across multiple businesses will be a great addition to our leadership team and will further position our organization as an industry leader.”

Ferrari said, “I am excited to join a world-class company that has consistently demonstrated its commitment to win. With the support of the senior leadership at Comcast NBCUniversal, I look forward to the opportunity to work closely with Cesar and the senior leadership across the company to help build on their successes into the future.”

Ferrari held various senior leadership and operating roles during his eight years at Univision Communications. He was responsible for Univision Communications’ corporate development as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Development, and previously served as Executive Vice President of Operations. He was also integral to Univision’s acquisitions and investments in the digital space. During his tenure, Ferrari also served as the first CEO and General Manager of FUSION, the multiplatform joint venture with the Walt Disney Company, headed Univision Deportes and the launch of Univision’s sports network and served as Chief of Staff/Special Assistant to the CEO.

Prior to Ferrari joining Univision Communications, he was co-founder and partner at Royal Palm Capital Partners, a private equity investment and management firm. Ferrari began his career as an investment banker with Morgan Stanley & Co. in New York.

Ferrari holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and graduated from Georgetown University, magna cum laude, with a double major in Finance and International Business. He is a term member of the Council on Foreign Relations.

About NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises:

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises encompasses TELEMUNDO, a Spanish-language television network reaching 94% of Hispanic TV households and featuring original scripted and non-scripted productions, theatrical motion pictures, specials, news and first-class sports events; Telemundo Studios, the leading producer of original Spanish-language primetime content in the U.S.; the Telemundo Station Group, reaching U.S. Hispanic viewers in 210 markets, through its 17 owned stations and 54 broadcast affiliates in the US and Puerto Rico; Universo, the fastest Spanish-language entertainment cable network in the U.S. bringing immersive original programming and the world’s top sports franchises to more than 40 million households; Telemundo International, the second largest distributor of Spanish-language content in the world, reaching more than 120 countries in over 40 languages; and its Digital Media unit, which creates and distributes original content across digital and emerging platforms including mobile devices, apps, www.telemundo.com and www.nbcuniverso.com, and operates Fluency Productions, the company’s multi-format, multi-platform production studio. NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is a division of NBCUniversal, one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

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FIBRA Prologis to Host First Quarter 2017 Earnings Conference Call April 21

March 21, 2017

MEXICO CITY, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — FIBRA Prologis (BMV: FIBRAPL 14), a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico, will host a webcast and conference call with senior management to discuss first quarter results, current market conditions and future outlook on Friday, April 21, at 9:00 a.m. CT/10:00 a.m. ET.

To access a live broadcast of the call, dial +1 877 256 7020 (toll-free from the United States and Canada), 01 800 926 9146 (toll-free from Mexico) or +1 973 409 9692 from all other countries and enter conference code 91962563. A live webcast can be accessed at www.fibraprologis.com in the Investor Relations section on April 21.

A telephonic replay will be available April 21 – April 28 at +1 855 859 2056 from the U.S. and Canada or at +1 404 537 3406 from all other countries using conference code 91962563. The replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of the FIBRA Prologis website.

ABOUT FIBRA PROLOGIS
FIBRA Prologis is a leading owner and operator of Class-A logistics real estate in Mexico. As of December 31, 2016, FIBRA Prologis was comprised of 194 logistics and manufacturing facilities in six industrial markets in Mexico totaling 34.2 million square feet (3.2 million square meters) of gross leasable area.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which FIBRA Prologis operates, management’s beliefs and assumptions made by management. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact FIBRA Prologis financial results. Words such as “expects,” “anticipates,” “intends,” “plans,” “believes,” “seeks,” “estimates,” variations of such words and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future — including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, acquisition activity, development activity, disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt and financial position, are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic climates, (ii) changes in financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates, (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties, (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties, (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust (“FIBRA”) status and tax structuring, (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings, (vii) risks related to our investments (viii) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters, and (ix) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the “Comisión Nacional Bancaria y de Valores” and the Mexican Stock Exchange by FIBRA Prologis under the heading “Risk Factors.” FIBRA Prologis undertakes no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this release.

Non-Solicitation – Any securities discussed herein or in the accompanying presentations, if any, have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933 or the securities laws of any state and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements under the Securities Act and any applicable state securities laws. Any such announcement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the securities discussed herein or in the presentations, if and as applicable.

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28th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge Celebrates Academic Prowess of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)

March 21, 2017

Students from Claflin University and Norfolk State University compete in the 2016 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), the nation's only academic competition among Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). Teams from 48 HBCUs will compete for top honors and a share of more than $350,000 in institutional grants from Honda in the 28th Annual HCASC National Championship Finals, April 8-10, 2017. Tune into HCASC.com on April 10 at 12 p.m. EDT for all of the academic action.

TORRANCE, Calif., March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — After months of rigorous preparation and multiple competitions among 89 schools, students from 48 Historically Black College and University (HBCU) teams are ready to compete for the National Championship of the 28^th Annual Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), April 8-10, 2017. The “Great 48” will vie for top honors and bragging rights, as well as a share of more than $350,000 in institutional grants from Honda. The HCASC National Championship Finals will be held on April 10 at 12 p.m. EDT on the Honda campus in Torrance, Calif. Tune into HCASC.com for all of the academic action, including a live stream of the Final Four competition.

Honda established the Honda Campus All-Star Challenge as a way to highlight and recognize the academic talents of HBCU students. More than $8 million in grants from Honda have provided support for books and tuition, scholarships, enhancement of student programs and other investments to improve campus facilities. The winning HBCU team will receive a $75,000 institutional grant; the runner up will receive $30,000, while the third and fourth place finishers will each take home $20,000.

This year’s journey to the championship began in the fall, with 89 HBCUs competing for a spot in the finals. Team members spent countless hours preparing for the competition, which includes knowledge acquisition, learning game skills and mastering game strategies. The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge tests students’ knowledge and ability to quickly and accurately answer questions about world history, science, literature, religion, the arts and popular culture. See the full list of participating HBCUs.

“The Honda Campus All-Star Challenge is more than a competition of academic excellence; it has fostered a close-knit community that supports the students even after they enter professional life,” said Steve Morikawa, Vice President, Corporate Relations and Social Responsibility, American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “The ‘Great 48’ teams represent some of the best and brightest HBCU talent, and Honda looks forward to an exciting HCASC National Championship Tournament.”

Building a Legacy through HCASC
With more than 125,000 HCASC alumni, the annual academic competition creates professional networking opportunities for HBCU students. HCASC’s impressive roster of past participants includes engineers, lawyers, doctors and professors. Each year, outstanding former HCASC competitors, who have succeeded in their chosen career and life paths, are inducted into the HCASC Alumni Hall of Fame. To continue their legacy, many Hall of Fame alumni become mentors for the current generation of HCASC competitors.

“HCASC helped me meet ‘friends for life’ who now form the core of my social and professional networks,” said HCASC Alumni Hall of Fame honoree, Myles B. Caggins, who serves as U.S. Army Lt. Colonel and Defense Department Spokesman for Military Personnel Policy. “Two decades after my last ‘hands on the buzzer’ experience as an HCASC player at Hampton University, I stay engaged with HCASC because my fellow volunteers are the heart of a positive experience for our exceptional students.”

The 2017 Honda Campus All-Star Challenge National Championship Finals will be live-streamed at HCASC.com on April 10 at 12:00 p.m. EDT. For social media updates, visit the HCASC Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages and follow #HCASC.

About Honda’s Commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities
Honda has supported and celebrated America’s HBCUs for more than 25 years. Since 1989, Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (HCASC), one of Honda’s largest and longest running philanthropic initiatives in the United States, has impacted the lives of over 125,000 academic superstars from across the country. Since 2003, Honda Battle of the Bands (HBOB) has provided eight top HBCU marching bands with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to deliver a dynamic performance on a national stage, while earning grants and positive attention for their respective institutions. Through programs like HCASC and HBOB, Honda is not only helping students academically, but building them up for the future, helping position them for career success. Honda has also awarded $10 million to support music and educational programs at America’s HBCUs.

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Honda Ridgeline Field Restoration in Houston Enables Little Leaguers® to Take the Field

March 21, 2017

TORRANCE, California, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Honda and its award-winning and versatile Ridgeline pickup have helped restore the OFA Little League facilities in Houston, Texas, which were damaged by consistent flooding throughout 2016. Through the Honda Little League Grant Program, Honda donated $55,000 towards the Honda Ridgeline Little League Community Project, which supported the renovation efforts.

The Honda Ridgeline Little League Community Project has helped hundreds of children begin the 2017 season with a home run! On Opening Day, March 4, 2017, OFA Little League in Houston proudly revealed their upgraded facilities, which included: newly regraded fields, restored dugouts, protective netting replacements, repaired bleachers and fences, and new concession stand equipment. The renovation was a dream made real by Honda with the help of local Honda dealers, community volunteers and the Honda Ridgeline. The full renovation will unfold in a series of videos on Spanish language @HondaLatino and @Honda social media accounts, with the first video debuting today: http://honda.us/RidgelineCommunityProject.

“Honda is dedicated to helping young people strive to pursue their dreams and our Honda Little League Grant Program enables us to help communities overcome damage from weather related disasters, like flooding experienced in this neighborhood of Houston last year,” said Susie Rossick, Assistant Vice President of Honda Automobile Marketing.

Honda and Little League^® Baseball and Softball
American Honda has been a proud sponsor of Little League Baseball and Softball since 1996 and is dedicated to helping kids learn discipline and teamwork while improving self-esteem through the love of the game. Through the Honda Little League Grant Program, Honda has donated more than 1.2 million dollars to underfunded leagues and has helped with improvement of playing fields, the purchase of new equipment and rebuilding of local Little League programs devastated by hurricanes, tornadoes and other natural disasters – including programs in Joplin, MO, Staten Island, NY, Brookville, PA, and now, Houston, TX.

About Little League^®Little League^® Baseball and Softball is the world’s largest organized youth sports program, with 2.4 million players and one million adult volunteers in every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries. Founded in 1939, more than 35 million people around the world, from a U.S. president to community leaders to professional athletes, can call themselves Little League graduates. And every year, millions of people follow the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship that the Little Leaguers display at our nine baseball and softball World Series events, the premier tournaments in youth sports. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org, or follow Little League on Facebook (facebook.com/LittleLeague), Twitter (twitter.com/LittleLeague), and Instagram (Instagram.com/LittleLeague). Follow all of the action from the nine Little League World Series at llbws.org or on social media at hashtag: #LLWS.

About the 2017 Honda Ridgeline
The all-new Honda Ridgeline, 2017 North American Truck of the Year, available at Honda dealerships nationwide, builds on the unique and still industry-exclusive features that debuted in the award-winning first-generation Ridgeline in 2005. With superior on-road manners and a spacious, flexible interior — the 2017 Ridgeline adds a truck bed audio system to the already industry-first In-Bed Trunk® and Dual-Action Tailgate. Ridgeline joins an expanded lineup of innovative Honda light-truck models, including the HR-V crossover, the CR-V and Pilot SUVs and the Odyssey minivan.

The Ridgeline was developed by Honda R&D Americas in Ohio and California, and is produced exclusively at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama, auto and engine plant, alongside the Honda Pilot and Odyssey.

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

Honda has been producing automobiles in America for 34 years and currently operates 19 major manufacturing facilities in North America. In 2016, more than 96 percent of all Honda vehicles sold in the U.S. were made in North America, using domestic and globally sourced parts.

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American Academy of Ophthalmology Statement on Stem Cell Therapy for Treating Eye Disease

March 21, 2017

SAN FRANCISCO, March 20, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — A recent article in the New England Journal of Medicine highlights concerns that the American Academy of Ophthalmology has previously expressed regarding stem cell therapy for diseases of the retina.

In June 2016 the Academy issued clinical guidance that covers the appropriate use of stem cell therapy in eye care. An article co-authored by the Academy’s Chief Executive Officer in the November issue of the Academy’s journal Ophthalmology highlights the dangers of unapproved trials, the need for appropriate oversight, and the risk to patients looking for a transformative cure.

The Academy has called on both the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take steps to better ensure public safety associated with treatments outside of FDA-approved clinical trials. Good research is being performed under FDA-approved trials by innovative clinician-scientists and tragedy associated with non-approved use of stem cells threatens the conduct and impact of this high-quality science.

The public and patients can learn more about stem cells and eye care by visiting the Academy’s EyeSmart^®public education website. EyeSmart is the leading online source for ophthalmic information. The content is written and approved by Academy member eye physicians and surgeons.

About the American Academy of Ophthalmology
The American Academy of Ophthalmology is the world’s largest association of eye physicians and surgeons. A global community of 32,000 medical doctors, we protect sight and empower lives by setting the standards for ophthalmic education and advocating for our patients and the public. We innovate to advance our profession and to ensure the delivery of the highest-quality eye care. Our EyeSmart^® program provides the public with the most trusted information about eye health. For more information, visit aao.org.

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Kmart kicks off 2017 March of Dimes fundraising campaign

March 21, 2017

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WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 21, 2017 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The March of Dimes longest-standing and top overall corporate partner, Kmart, celebrates its 34^th year of commitment to healthy babies by launching its in-store fundraising campaign, slated for March 19 – June 17. The campaign coincides with the March of Dimes signature fundraiser, March for Babies, which takes place in nearly 500 communities nationwide this spring.

This year’s fundraising efforts are being led by Kelly Cook, chief marketing officer for Kmart and mother of triplets born five weeks premature. “As the mother of children who were born too soon and needed help, I’m grateful for the work of the March of Dimes,” said Ms. Cook. “But Kmart’s Shop Your Way members, customers and associates are the real heroes for babies. Each year they remain dedicated to our fundraising efforts by supporting the March of Dimes coast-to-coast.”

Kmart’s annual fundraising campaigns have raised more than $140 million in support of the March of Dimes work over the past 33 years – more than any other corporation in the foundation’s history. In addition to raising funds in store and online, Kmart also sells a collectible puppy figurine, of which a portion of those sold is donated back to the March of Dimes.

“Kmart’s efforts and unwavering commitment have helped to advance the critical work being done by the March of Dimes to improve the health of all babies,” says Stacey D. Stewart, president of the March of Dimes. “Their efforts have played a major role in the discovery of breakthroughs, like surfactant therapy for preemies that have saved the lives of countless children.”

The funds raised by Kmart have benefited the March of Dimes by helping the organization:

Provide reliable and up-to-date information on healthy pregnancy and newborn care;
Advocate for better healthcare coverage for pregnant women and babies;
Fight for better newborn screening requirements in every state;
Further prevention efforts to support education and awareness about Zika virus;
Help more moms get access to prenatal care.

About Kmart
Kmart is making shopping fun again. The retailer, a subsidiary of Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD), is bringing back the iconic Bluelight Specials, hosting Freebie Saturdays and in-store family events for its Shop Your Way members and customers. Kmart offers customers thrilling deals and amazing finds on quality products and exclusive brands including Jaclyn Smith, Joe Boxer, Route 66 and Smart Sense. Kmart’s V.E.R.V. coast-to-coast mobile tour, will travel nationwide.

About March of Dimes
The March of Dimes is the leading nonprofit organization for pregnancy and baby health. For more than 75 years, moms and babies have benefited from March of Dimes research, education, vaccines, and breakthroughs. For the latest resources and health information, visit our websites marchofdimes.org and nacersano.org. To participate in our annual signature fundraising event, visit marchforbabies.org. If you have been affected by prematurity or birth defects, visit our shareyourstory.org community to find comfort and support. You can also find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram and Twitter.

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