Cycle for Survival, the national movement to beat rare cancers, completed its annual series of rides in March. Indoor cycling instructors from Equinox led rides in 13 cities across the country, with over 21,500 participants at the inspiring, high-energy events.
2015 marked a record-breaking year in fundraising, participants, and supporters. Nine years after the first event, Cycle for Survival is the fastest-growing athletic fundraising event,* and raised $25 million from more than 150,000 supporters.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7484551-cycle-for-survival/
To kick off National Mental Health Awareness Month, starting on May 1 the Child Mind Institute presents Speak Up for Kids, a month-long online dialogue to promote children’s mental health and help eliminate barriers to care. Responding to President Obama’s call for a national conversation about mental health in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, Speak Up for Kids brings together the nation’s mental health leadership to give parents the information they need to remove stigma and get kids effective mental health care.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/61539-child-mind-institute-launches-speak-up-for-kids-online-programming
Only 3 vehicles of more than 100 evaluated by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety have child restraint installation hardware that earns a good rating for ease of use, while more than half have hardware that is poor or marginal.
The Institute's new LATCH ratings will serve as a resource for families looking for a vehicle that makes it easy to transport their children safely. They also are intended to encourage vehicle manufacturers to pay attention to this equipment and make improvements. Properly installed, age-appropriate child restraints provide considerably more protection for children in crashes than safety belts alone. However, observational studies have found that parents and caregivers often fail to secure them tightly or make other installation mistakes.
LATCH, which stands for Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children, is intended to make it easier to install a child seat properly. It works: Child restraints installed with LATCH, rather than with vehicle safety belts, are more likely to be installed correctly, research has shown. But in many vehicles, LATCH hardware could be better. Parents are more likely to install the seat correctly when the LATCH hardware meets certain key ease-of-use criteria.
Atlanta attorney and philanthropist Dan Phelan is leading the charge to bring water and sanitation facilities to impoverished communities in the Dominican Republic by partnering with Children International, a leading child sponsorship organization. Phelan’s passion grows with each successive project as he sees the change in the lives of the people impacted.
To view Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/mnr/57994-children-international-dan-phelan-water-and-sanitation-dominican-republic
At 37 years old, with a thriving concrete business, a wife and three young children, dying was the last thing on Travis Roberts’ mind. But after a doctor’s visit for a kidney stone, Roberts learned he had cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer of the bile duct. His survival rate was zero.
Roberts shared his story as part of Northwestern Mutual’s ongoing Client Stories series, which highlights the importance of financial security in the face of life’s most difficult circumstances.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7100753-northwestern-mutual-financial-security-cancer-diagnosis-disability-insurance/
Because dressing up is way too much fun to be done just one night a year, Chuck E. Cheese’s is rewarding kids for wearing their costumes for the whole month! Beginning October 1, every kid who wears a Halloween costume in-store any time during the month of October will receive 50 free tickets. Parents are encouraged to share photos of their little ones in costume with #Chucktober2014 for even more prizes.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to: http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7331751-chuck-e-cheese-s-rewards-kids-who-wear-halloween-costumes-with-50-free-tickets-for-chucktober/
Turkey’s most fascinating leisure and entertainment park, The Land of Legends Theme Park, was designed and built as a joint venture by Rixos Hotels, Emaar Properties PJSC and Dragone Productions. It takes children, youngsters and adults on the journey of their lifetime, an experience full of adventures and excitement, with a new interpretation of entertainment. Located in Belek, Antalya as the epitome of entertainment, it has brought a brand new concept to Turkey with its spectacular architecture as well as the impressive stage and visual art designs by Franco Dragone, known as a genius in the world of imagination and fantasy.
The Land of Legends Theme Park offers an unforgettable holiday experience, including the world’s first musical boat feast and the “Kingdom”- the realm of children, Turkey’s first hotel specially designed for children. Marvel at the Water World, the Tower of Legends and the Water Coaster - 43 m high with a speed of 86 km per hour. Do not miss a wonderful experience in the 5D cinema, where guests enter with their swimsuits on, as well as surf and wave pools; and the highlight: shows performed by original and breathtaking characters specially designed for the park and a variety of surprises.
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7888251-rixos-land-of-legends-opened-gates/
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org, announced today the appointment of James R. Downing, M.D., as its new CEO, effective July 15, 2014. Downing most recently has served as the Deputy Director, Executive Vice President and Scientific Director of the hospital, which is leading the way the world understands, treats and defeats pediatric cancer and other catastrophic diseases. Downing’s primary focus immediately upon assuming the CEO office will be to oversee a new era of clinical, research and infrastructure expansion throughout the St. Jude global network. He succeeds Dr. William E. Evans, who is retiring from the position after 10 years and returning full time to his long-standing pharmacogenomics research program at St. Jude.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7256651-st-jude-children-s-research-hospital-new-era-of-expansion-and-growth/
At Blue Bunny, we make more than just ice cream. We set the stage for great stories to unfold and laughter to be shared. We help bring smiles to those who sometimes need it most.
Blue Bunny is continuing its cause alliance with Make-A-Wish in 2014 to help make more wishes come true. Since the start of the relationship in 2013, Blue Bunny has helped Make-A-Wish grant more than 100 wishes to children with life-threatening medical conditions.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7188851-blue-bunny-ice-cream-make-a-wish/
A Cigna Foundation grant to Achilles International will help determine whether running holds the key to better mental and physical development for children with autism. The Cigna Foundation today announced its $100,000 World of Difference grant to Achilles International, which has extensive anecdotal evidence showing that walking and running help people on the autism spectrum improve their emotional and physical health.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7252851-cigna-foundation-achilles-international-running-autism-study-grant/
VTech® (www.vtechkids.com), a world leader in age–appropriate and developmental stage–based electronic learning products for children, today announced the availability of its first ever fun camera watch for kids: the Kidizoom® Smartwatch. The world’s first Smartwatch for kids, this innovative, multi–function watch is packed with robust features such as a built–in camera, video and fun photo effects, offering an enriching fun and educational experience in a wearable, kid–friendly, take–anywhere gadget. Leading the way into a new era of wearable technology tailored for children as young as four years old, the Kidizoom Smartwatch is available now at www.vtechkids.com, Amazon.com, Target.com, ToysRUs.com and Walmart.com.
To view the Multimedia News Release, go to http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7107952-vtech-kidizoom-kids-smartwatch-wearable-technology/
What’s funnier than cat videos? Cat jokes! Find hundreds of infectiously funny feline jokes, facts, and photos in this adorable book for kids about cats of every stripe, breed, size, and species. Plus, meet 10 of the world’s most famous felines. Available wherever books are sold. Just Joking Cats from National Geographic. Children/humor
