The 2012 Motivation Man race attracted over 600 participants and was the first triathlon ever held in downtown West Palm Beach.  Organizers are hoping the event will sell out at 1,200 participants this year.  The event consists of two races:  an Olympic-distance triathlon (.94 mile swim, 25-mile bike, 6.5 mile run) and a Half-Ironman (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run).

The event will encompass all of downtown West Palm Beach, including the Intracoastal Waterway, Flagler Drive and Southern Boulevard.  Road closures on race-day include 56 miles of Southern Boulevard, from the Intracoastal in West Palm out to Belle Glade; Flagler Drive and parts of South Clematis, Greenwood and Washington.  In addition, the Intracoastal will be closed to boat traffic.  The action-packed weekend includes the Publix Health and Fitness Expo, as well as a weekend kick-off party and a post-race awards ceremony and after-party at the famous E.R. Bradley’s Saloon on the waterfront.

“West Palm Beach is the ideal backdrop for a triathlon, with beautiful roads, the Intracoastal Waterway and the tremendous support from the City and Palm Beach County,” said Steve Tebon, CEO of Game On Sports Marketing.  “We look forward to welcoming regional, national and international athletes to beautiful South Florida for the 2013 endurance event.”

The Motivation Man Triathlon has received the support of the City of West Palm Beach, the City’s Downtown Development Authority, Palm Beach County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Tourist Development Council and Discover the Palm Beaches.  Sponsors include Colavita Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Publix, E.R. Bradley’s Saloon, Zephyrhills, Michelob Ultra, Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach and Hyatt Place Downtown.

Costs to participate are: Olympic Individual Triathlon Registration – $175.00, Half Iron Individual Triathlon Registration – $275.00, Olympic Relay Triathlon Registration – $275.00, and Half Iron Relay Triathlon Registration – $375.00.  Proceeds benefit Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of America (www.ccfa.org).

About

Game On Sports Marketing Group (www.gameonsportsmarketing.com), based in Boca Raton, is the brainchild of 30-year sports marketing veteran Steven J. Tebon.  Game On Sports Marketing’s production expertise delivers superior event development, marketing and execution with “best in the business” operational, logistical and sponsorship support.  Game On Sports Marketing knows how to create and run world-class events and is managed by a true industry leader and pioneer.  A 7x Ironman Triathlon finisher, Steven J. Tebon is a visionary who identified the need for more high profile events in South Florida.

Upcoming Game on Sport Marketing races include:

• Colavita Motivation Man Triathlon presented by Publix – June 1st
• Motivation Man Mini: Boca Raton – June 30^th & September 29^th

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Annual 5k Race to benefit BRIDGE, Campaign designed to Combat Drug Usage in West Georgia

5K Race Registration and Sponsorship Opportunities Available Now

BREMEN, Ga. (January 14, 2013) – On your mark!  Get set!  Go!  Registration for the 5K Run at the Sixth-Annual Bremen BRIDGE Festival is now available at www.active.com.  This annual family celebration will take place on Saturday, April, 13, 2013 and will benefit BRIDGE, a West Georgia program designed to Build Recovery in Drug Gripped Environments.  The emphasis of this year’s event is that Bremen is building a Bridge to help our pre-teens and teens find the right path to a drug free life.  Proceeds will benefit the drug awareness program and will help those in need of treatment in the West Georgia area.

In addition to the 5K, there will be activities for the whole family to enjoy including live entertainment. There will be a West Georgia Sing Off competition at Mill Town Music Hall— and other performances.

“Including the 5k, this annual event helps us to promote health among our participants and raise funds to help BRIDGE continue to teach our children the benefit of living well, including saying no to drugs,” said Dr. William Parrish, a physician with Primary Care of Bremen and co-chair of the BRIDGE organization.  “It’s an issue that affects the entire community, but is also one we can help resolve together.”  Adds Chief Pesnell, Co-Chair Chair of BRIDGE, “To keep our teens drug free, we have to educate and remind our kids and ourselves, and lead by example.”

To register for the 5K Run or become a sponsor or vendor, please call 404-961-2230 or email interest to aparrishco-pcom.   Additional information is available on Facebook ‘Bremen Bridge Fest.’

About BRIDGE

B.R.I.D.G.E – Bringing Rescue into Drug Gripped Environment – was created in 2007, amidst a growing concern about the rise of meth use among Bremen teenagers, now emphasizing abuse of any drug whether it is a behind the counter drug or street substances. The BRIDGE committee is comprised of representatives from the city’s police department, mental health facilities, business leaders, doctors, church leadership as well as staff from Bremen City Schools.  The primary focus of the organization is to connect those with drug related problems to the help they need to start their recovery.

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Contact:

Amy Parrish

404-310-6559

*Interviews with Chief Keith Pesnell, David Hicks, Superintendent of Bremen Schools and Dr. Will Parrish available*

MasihNikdar has been recognized by the DOAP and KOTH for his continued efforts to promote proper treatment of animals, better pet owner practices and overall service to the Poughkeepsie community and to New York State. He has led these initiatives all over New York State for the past 6 years, having spearheaded seminars on grooming tips, free vaccination clinics and other endeavours aimed at making the community safe for both owners and pets.

The ceremony was held this past December 2012 at the Mid-Hudson Civic Center in Poughkeepsie and was attended by all members of the Knights of the Hound council and the rest of the Dog onwners Association, as well as representatives from sister organizations such as the UCLA (United Cat Ladies of America), DARPO (Dog-Owners Against Rabies, Parasites and Allergies) and other such renowned groups. Membership to the Knights of the Hound will last for one entire year from the date of induction where one’s status on the council will be determined to either be renewed or replaced.

The Dog Owners Association of Poughkeepsie and the Knights of the Hound wish MasihNikdar the best on his new role in the organization as well as the best wishes to his lovely corgi Marley and shibainu Yuki.

The events will raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Northern Nevada Chapter.  Admission for is a $30 donation per person or $100 (team of 4) for the bowling tournament. That includes a minimum of 3 games of bowling and shoe rental and bowling prizes for top scores. Admission for is a $100 donation per person with a $10000 prize pool for the Poker Tournament.

Former Wolfpack football stars Dontay Moch, Colin Kaepernick, James Michael-Johnson, Virgil Green, Brandon Marshall, Ezra Butler and Kevin Basped are scheduled to participate.

Tickets are available through their Web site, www.strikes4kidsreno.org, and at the door on the day of the events. The bowling center is located at 300 North Center Street, Reno 89501 while the Peppermill Resort Spa & Casino is located at 2707 South Virginia Street, Reno 89502

Joe Allen the Founder/CEO of Strikes 4 Kids created the non-profit organization to partner professional athletes with benefiting children’s organizations in the community. “The main things we try to share at our events are fun, being comfortable and accessibility,” Allen said in a press release about the event.

This is the first Strikes 4 Kids Charity weekend held in Reno. Their organization has hosted bowling events, comedy shows, charity dinners and other fun fundraisers throughout Northern California.

“I couldn’t be more proud of the steps and progress we’ve taken in the community over the past year,” Allen said. “Each event is a learning experience for me. I continue to be impressed by the attendees who open up and share their story, their time and their hope for the causes we’ve decided to pull for.”

 Atlanta Georgia. — January 16, 2013. The Black Doll Affair® [BDA] announces the launch of its Pretty…Philanthropic® programs, Pretty…Philanthropic Volunteers and Pretty…Philanthropic Models. These two campaigns provide professional volunteers to philanthropic events and professional African American models to high profile advertising campaigns. Planning a major event and concerned about recruiting reliable help? Tired of paying too much for professional models? The Black Doll Affair can help.

Announcing yet another solution to a social problem, The Black Doll Affair is a philanthropic organization that provides a solution to the historic doll tests that revealed black children prefer white dolls because they view black dolls as ugly and bad. The solution is to donate toy black dolls to little black girls to remind them of their external beauty, have teen self-esteem summits, engage black women in Conversations of Legacy, and lastly, act as living dolls in their communities. Thereby changing the way black women perceive themselves and are perceived in the media and reminding all involved, or on the sidelines watching, that true beauty comes from giving back. These are the Affairs of the members of The Black Doll Affair — the Black Dolls! Professional philanthropists, The Black Dolls are every day role models and fashion models. They’re also recipients of President Obama’s Presidential Service Award. With thousands of volunteer hours logged annually, the Black Dolls can take the worry out of hiring models and staffing events of any magnitude.

Pretty…Philanthropic Models: On a mission to diversify the face of advertising campaigns and show a variety of hues relatable to an ever-increasing browning America, the BDA Pretty…Philanthropic Models Campaign, was created to reiterate that black is beautiful!  To position black women in a positive light and counteract negative images of black women, Black Dolls assigned to this campaign are working professional models that, in the name of The Black Doll Affair, have signed up to donate their b’huetiful likeness to local and national high profile advertising campaigns.  In a Vogue interview, referring to how she and other super models were changing the monetary game in modeling, Linda Evangelista said, “We don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day.” “The professional models of the Black Doll Affair are on the opposite side of that quote, they will work for free!” said Dana Hill, BDA Founder and campaign visionary. “Why would the Black Dolls work for free? Because, we’re pretty…philanthropic!”

 Pretty…Philanthropic Volunteers: Intensifying their focus on community & legacy building, Hill decided to amplify the Black Dolls volunteerism in 2013. “So many organizations desperately need helping hands. Unfortunately, there are too few to go around and when professional helping hands are needed, many organizations simply can’t afford to bring on the professionals. For philanthropic organizations volunteer ready, our living Dolls give the gift of professionalism and peace of mind,” said Hill.

The Black Doll Affair’s volunteer resume is long and the social impact on their communities is intense. Some of the organizations they are proud to have aligned with include tween summits with YWCA, The Girls Scouts and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, game day readiness with the Super Bowl, toy deliveries with professional sports players, doll deliveries with Mattel, beautifying parks with Hands on Atlanta, building homes with Habitat for Humanity & Clark Howard, hosting red carpet affairs for 100 Black Men of Atlanta and the Women’s International Film Festival with Vivica A. Fox, and giving back to the local community with Macy’s at their Christmas Toy Drive.  

 The Black Doll Affair® is the answer to all your volunteer needs!

The benefits of Pretty…Philanthropic programming:
BDA will provide professional models & volunteers with Criminal Background Checks on file. BDA will staff your event/model campaign with professionals. BDA will coordinate model & volunteer placement at your event/for your campaign. BDA will manage volunteers for the duration of your event. BDA will work with your event team to implement volunteer uniforms AND provide [as in pay the cost of] the agreed upon uniform. Benefit from the pros that know how to get the job done and have fun! Black Dolls have more fun! To find out if your company qualifies for the Pretty…Philanthropic program, call The Black Doll Affair at 404-590-Doll [3655] or email them at philanthropy(at)blackdollaffair(dot)com Attention: Black Doll Affair [BDA] Pretty…Philanthropic Dept.

About The Black Doll Affair
Founded in 2007, The Black Doll Affair was created as a solution to doll tests that revealed that black children prefer white dolls and view black dolls and ugly and bad. The Black Doll Affair members are called Black Dolls.  The Black Dolls range in shade and hue. Eighteen years and older, from college students to grandmothers, career women to ladies of leisure, they are role models and fashion models that band together to tackle the black family’s issues with shadeism, self hatred and low self-worth. To express the importance of community service, annually they donate hundreds of hours and thousands of dollars to charitable causes that affect all races.

BDA Mission, goal and intention:
BDA’s mission is to empower black girls and remind them of their beauty – internally, externally and intrinsically. The Black Doll’s hue-manitarian® goal is to return black girls and women to their true essence – love. Through self-esteem, service, sisterhood and social play, it is The Black Doll Affair’s intention to restore love for the girl in the mirror and thereby, leave a b’huetiful legacy for black girls around the world and the communities in which they live, work and play! Visit us at: www.blackdollaffair.com

Source: The Black Doll Affair, LLC
Ashley Jackson
404-590-3655
press(at)blackdollaffair(dot)com

News Provided by: A Better Concept Media & Marketing
Karen Grey
954-566-2712
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Northgate’s Waltham Cross van hire depot provided a minibus and driver for 12 fundraisers after they were invited by Cancer Research UK to tour its research laboratory to mark their success. The minibus enabled members of Theydon Bois and District Friends of Cancer Research UK to visit and tour the charity’s facilities and receive a big thank you from the team at Cancer Research UK.

Northgate’s Waltham Cross depot became involved with the charity after appointing Driver and Valeter Peter Parkin to the team over three years ago. Peter has been associated with Theydon Bois and District Friends of Cancer Research UK for over 18 years and sits as Chairman for the charity fundraisers.

Peter Parkin, Chairman of Theydon Bois and District Friends of Cancer Research UK and Driver at Northgate’s Waltham Cross depot, commented:
“We are delighted that Northgate agreed to support our charity. The van and driver that they provided enabled us to visit the fantastic Cancer Research UK facilities and see for ourselves where the money we have raised has been put to good use.”

Colin Graham, Hiredesk Manager at Northgate Waltham Cross, commented:
“When Peter approached me about providing a van for this opportunity, I knew Northgate would be more than happy to support such a worthwhile charity and help it to celebrate such a major milestone. We are extremely proud of Peter and his fundraising team and we wish them the best of luck with raising their next £500,000.”

The program supports hundreds of kids locally. Proceeds go toward taking under privileged children out with one of the Howard County police officers to purchase a holiday gift.

“Helping others in need is what this season is all about,” greeNEWit Co-Founder Jason Jannati said. “As active members in the Howard County community, it’s touching to learn that some of these children aren’t interested in buying gifts for themselves, but in buying things for others. Keep paying it forward Howard County.”

About HCPOA
We are a multi-purpose organization representing the interests of the Howard County Police Officers. We are also an organization that participates in many charitable, social and community events and functions throughout the year. Our members enjoy a positive reputation from the citizens and communities we serve, and we are very proud of being a first class, professional organization.

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International rapper, television and movie star, T.I., recently returned to his Bankhead neighborhood to announce the launch of his global humanitarian campaign, GIVE Like a King—to raise awareness and encourage others to give back and get involved in worthy causes. T.I. shared that he plans to engage his fans, and work especially hard to inspire younger demographics to get serious about community involvement, humanitarian efforts and giving back.

He made an essential stop at the Veterans Empowerment Organization (VEO)before hitting the road to promote his highly anticipated eighth studio album, Troubled Man: Heavy is the Head.

T.I. sat down for an exclusive interview with 11 Alive’s, Brenda Wood before attending the private press conference, which included an audience filled with media, veterans and veterans support service organizations. With his wife by his side, T.I. was greeted and honored by a remarkable community of Atlantan’s, including two of the original Tuskegee Airmen, Norris Connally and Ed Johnson, Stellar and Grammy nominated gospel artist, Canton Jones, former homeless veteran, Curtis Butler III, Veteran and representative of Bank of America’s MSAG division, Marsha Jens, Executive Director of VEO, Frantz Fortune and other supporters from all across the City of Atlanta.

T.I. announced to the audience that he would return to VEO in the new year to present a homeless veteran keys to the newest VEO housing unit, which will include some special touches from the Harris family, under his Keys from the KING program which will roll out in 2013.

T.I. shared an emotional account of what it meant to kick off his campaign in his childhood neighborhood…along the streets that he once too struggled to find his way. He ended his remarks in a heartfelt salute and tribute to veterans all around the world. T.I. shares, “To live like a king, you must be willing to give like a king. With that being said, it gives me great honor and privilege to give to those who deserve it the most…our veterans.”

GIVE Like a King is a multi-pronged campaign that will roll out various public service initiatives and partnerships, including Keys from the King—where T.I. will present keys to homes, cars

and many other things to deserving individuals, fans and supporters around world.

For additional information on GIVE Like a King and/or media inquiries, please contact:

Nikki Barjon at href="nikkithebarjongroupcom" target="_blank">nikkithebarjongroupcom  404.514.9992.

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Birthing Project USA Given High Honors By Crump Hamilton Foundation

ALBUQUERQUE, NM. – November 1, 2012 – Birthing Project USA, the leading international organization working to improve birth and child health outcomes within African American communities, was honored by the Crump Hamilton Foundation on Saturday, October 27, 2012. Birthing Project USA was given the (2012 ) Crump Hamilton Foundation Award in recognition of the organization’s work in Nashville.

Birthing Project USA provides psycho-social support and resource connections for pregnant and parenting young African American women in more than 100 cities in the United States and 7 countries. The Nashville chapter of Birthing Project has been providing services to local women since 2003 and has aided in the births of more than 100 healthy children.

Birthing Project USA awarded for work in Nashville to improve birth outcomes in African American communities.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Crump Hamilton Foundation for our work in Tennessee,” said Birthing Project USA Founder and Executive Director, Kathryn Hall-Trujillo, MPH. “Women of color from all socio-economic backgrounds face unique challenges during pregnancy that can negatively impact their pregnancy and birthing experience. Our model provides access to a community of resources that women need during this period to increase the likelihood of successful childbirth and the transition into motherhood.”

The Links’ organization has a long standing commitment to supporting organizations that focus on civic engagement, particularly to improve the lives of African Americans. The Crump Hamilton Foundation presented the $5,000 donation award to Birthing Project USA’s Associate Director D’Yuanna Allen-Robb at the 20th Annual Masquerade Ball hosted by the Music City Chapter of the Links, Incorporated in Nashville, Tennessee.

Media Contact: D’Yuanna Allen-Robb

Phone: (504) 482-6388

Email: associatedirectorbirthingprojectorg

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