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Gold Medalist Mike Savicki Named Spokesperson for National Mobility Awareness Month

02.07.2012 · Posted in Americans, Sports

TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 8, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Mike Savicki, a quadriplegic triathlete, has been named spokesperson for National Mobility Awareness Month, the new May celebration encouraging people with disabilities to live active, mobile lifestyles. The goal is to develop awareness for Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles as well as the many other transportation solutions that can improve the ...

Pro Sports Stars Collide in 14th-Annual Gridiron Celebrity Hoops Basketball Game

01.29.2012 · Posted in charity, children, Sports

Terrell “T.O.” Owens, Dez Bryant, Rasheed Wallace,Tamika Catchings among celebrities INDIANAPOLIS, Jan. 29, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — What do six-time NFL Pro-Bowl player Terrell “T.O.” Owens, Multi-Platinum recording artist/actor Chris Brown, Dallas Cowboys player Dez Bryant, NBA Champion Rasheed Wallace and 2011 WNBA MVP Tamika Catchings have in common? They are all participating in the Gridiron ...

AFCEA/U.S. Naval Institute to Host the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team

01.21.2012 · Posted in Sports, Veterans

Tuesday, January 24, 6:30 p.m. at PETCO Park SAN DIEGO, Jan. 21, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – AFCEA and the U.S. Naval Institute are pleased to host the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team (WWAST) at their “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” reception. The event will be held at PETCO Park on January 24 at 6:30 p.m. and will ...

Enrique Iglesias to Kick Off 120th Anniversary of Salvation Army Red Kettle Campaign at Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Game

11.06.2011 · Posted in charity, Sports

Announcement from His Sold Out Concert at Madison Square Garden To Celebrate 15th Year of Partnership with Dallas Cowboys, Salvations Army Asks Fans to Sign onto www.OnlineRedKettle.org for Chance to See Halftime Performance LIVE NEW YORK, Nov. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pop superstar Enrique Iglesias announced today during his sold out Euphoria tour stop at ...

XYIENCE, General Nutrition Centers Host Matt Serra and Jake Shields Autograph Signing in Vancouver on June 10, 2011

06.06.2011 · Posted in Sports

The XYIENCE event at GNC is a part of an action-packed UFC weekend in Vancouver that includes: UFC 131® Dos Santos vs. Carwin at Rogers Arena on Saturday, June 11. Las Vegas, NV (PRWEB) June 06, 2011 XYIENCE, the maker of Xenergy, the official energy drink of the UFC®, and retail partner General Nutrition Centers ...

Cabela’s Sweepstakes Features 50 Chevy Trucks

03.05.2011 · Posted in Sports

To celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2011, Cabela’s is sponsoring a Fifty Years, Fifty Trucks Sweepstakes through the end of the year. Fifty lucky Cabela’s customers each will win a fully loaded 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD LT four-wheel drive, extended cab pickup truck, (MSRP $37,385). The sweepstakes also will include a six-day, eight-night trophy whitetail ...

People With Disabilities Experience Their Possibilities at Abilities Expo New York Metro

05.19.2010 · Posted in Disabilities, healthcare, Sports, Technology

Abilities Expo is this weekend on May 21-23, 2010 at the New Jersey Convention & Expo Center in Edison, NJ EDISON, N.J., May 19 /PRNewswire/ — Thousands of people with disabilities, their families, caregivers, seniors, veterans and healthcare professionals are expected to attend Abilities Expo on Friday, May 21, through Sunday, May 23, 2010 at ...

Major Leaguers Join Forces with Wounded Warrior Project

04.19.2010 · Posted in charity, military, Sports, Veterans

- Proceeds from exclusive apparel line to benefit wounded warriors - - Major Leaguers contribute an additional $100,000 through the Players Trust - NEW YORK, April 19 /PRNewswire/ — Major League baseball players are honoring the sacrifices made by our nation’s wounded warriors by launching an exclusive line of military-themed licensed products to benefit the ...

President Jerry Jordan Urges More Student Activities to Make Schools Safer

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 3 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Pennsylvania regulatory and legislative leaders Thursday announced new initiatives for ensuring school safety. PFT President Jerry T. Jordan, who represents 18,000 teachers and staff working in the School District of Philadelphia, released the following statement on the proposal: “Today’s news conference is an important step in addressing the serious issues ...

Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler in “Touchdowns for Diabetes”

09.12.2009 · Posted in Sports

Chicago Bears Quarterback Jay Cutler, Eli Lilly and Company and the American Diabetes Association Team Up to Fund Diabetes Camp Scholarships Through “Touchdowns for Diabetes” Lilly to donate funds to ADA camp program for every Cutler TD, pass completion CHICAGO, Sept. 12 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — When the 2009 NFL season begins this weekend, rooting for Chicago ...