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Parkinson’s Foundation Adds University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to PD GENEration Research Study

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, a first-of-its-kind national initiative that offers genetic testing and counseling for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at no cost. The new testing site is made possible by a $1 million grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to support participation for Broward County residents. Genetic testing and counseling through PD GENEration are available in English and Spanish both in-person at the university’s medical school and online.  

Parkinson's Foundation

«We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to help us expand the PD GENEration program to better serve the Parkinson’s community in South Florida,» said John L. Lehr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation. «This program will help people with PD better understand their diagnosis while improving Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research.»

Scientists will use the genetic testing results obtained through this study for future research to develop improved treatments and personalized medicine for Parkinson’s. The study also aims to help people with PD and their physicians identify whether they may qualify for enrollment in certain clinical trials based on their test results. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, one of 33 designated medical centers in the U.S. with a specialized Parkinson’s care team that practices the latest treatments and research while providing the best care. The study is led by Dr. Carlos Singer, MD, Professor of Neurology and Founding Director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

«I’m participating in PD GENEration because I know that the more information we can gather about Parkinson’s disease, the closer we can get to finding better treatments and ultimately, a cure,» said Rick Friedland, patient research advocate. «This is also an opportunity for me to not just deal with symptoms, but also support real progress for the Parkinson’s community.»

PD GENEration is the first national initiative to offer genetic testing for clinically relevant Parkinson’s-related genes and genetic counseling at no cost for people with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The goal of PD GENEration is to improve Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research to advance improved treatments and personalized medicine.

«With such a high concentration of people with Parkinson’s in South Florida, we are proud to fuel this vital and necessary research with a landmark grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund,» said Amanda Kah, Charitable Funds Services Manager at the Community Foundation of Broward. «This cutting-edge research could potentially change the lives of so many people in our community.»

To learn more about PD GENEration, call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or visit Parkinson.org/PDGENEration. For questions about enrollment, email Genetics@Parkinson.org.

About the Parkinson’s Foundation 
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. For more information, visit www.parkinson.org or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).

About Parkinson’s Disease 
Affecting nearly one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.

Contact: Mona Clifton, mclifton@parkinson.org

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Parkinson’s Foundation Adds University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to PD GENEration Research Study

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, a first-of-its-kind national initiative that offers genetic testing and counseling for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at no cost. The new testing site is made possible by a $1 million grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to support participation for Broward County residents. Genetic testing and counseling through PD GENEration are available in English and Spanish both in-person at the university’s medical school and online.  

«We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to help us expand the PD GENEration program to better serve the Parkinson’s community in South Florida,» said John L. Lehr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation. «This program will help people with PD better understand their diagnosis while improving Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research.»

Scientists will use the genetic testing results obtained through this study for future research to develop improved treatments and personalized medicine for Parkinson’s. The study also aims to help people with PD and their physicians identify whether they may qualify for enrollment in certain clinical trials based on their test results. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, one of 33 designated medical centers in the U.S. with a specialized Parkinson’s care team that practices the latest treatments and research while providing the best care. The study is led by Dr. Carlos Singer, MD, Professor of Neurology and Founding Director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

«I’m participating in PD GENEration because I know that the more information we can gather about Parkinson’s disease, the closer we can get to finding better treatments and ultimately, a cure,» said Rick Friedland, patient research advocate. «This is also an opportunity for me to not just deal with symptoms, but also support real progress for the Parkinson’s community.»

PD GENEration is the first national initiative to offer genetic testing for clinically relevant Parkinson’s-related genes and genetic counseling at no cost for people with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The goal of PD GENEration is to improve Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research to advance improved treatments and personalized medicine.

«With such a high concentration of people with Parkinson’s in South Florida, we are proud to fuel this vital and necessary research with a landmark grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund,» said Amanda Kah, Charitable Funds Services Manager at the Community Foundation of Broward. «This cutting-edge research could potentially change the lives of so many people in our community.»

To learn more about PD GENEration, call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or visit Parkinson.org/PDGENEration. For questions about enrollment, email Genetics@Parkinson.org.

About the Parkinson’s Foundation 
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. For more information, visit www.parkinson.org or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).

About Parkinson’s Disease 
Affecting nearly one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.

Contact: Mona Clifton, mclifton@parkinson.org

 

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La Parkinson’s Foundation Agrega a la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine al Estudio de Investigación PD GENEration

MIAMI Y NUEVA YORK, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La Parkinson’s Foundation anunció que la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine es una nueva sede para <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI Y NUEVA YORK, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La Parkinson’s Foundation anunció que la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine es una nueva sede para PD GENEration: Trazando el futuro de la enfermedad de Parkinson, (PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease), la primera iniciativa nacional en su especie, que ofrece pruebas y asesoría genética sin costo a personas con Parkinson. El nuevo sitio de pruebas es posible gracias a una subvención de $1 millón otorgada por el Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund del Community Foundation of Broward para apoyar la participación de los residentes del condado de Broward. Las pruebas y asesoría genéticas a través de PD GENEration están disponibles en inglés y español, tanto en persona en la escuela de medicina de la universidad, como en línea.  

Parkinson's Foundation

«Estamos sinceramente agradecidos por la generosidad mostrada por el Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund de la Community Foundation of Broward para ayudarnos a ampliar el programa PD GENEration para atender mejor a la comunidad de Parkinson en el Sur de la Florida,» dijo John L. Lehr, Presidente y CEO de la Parkinson’s Foundation. «Este programa ayudará a las personas con Parkinson a entender mejor su diagnóstico a la vez que se mejora la atención al Parkinson mediante la aceleración y el apoyo a la investigación».

Los científicos usarán los resultados de las pruebas genéticas obtenidos a través de este estudio para investigaciones futuras para desarrollar tratamientos y medicina personalizada para el Parkinson. El estudio también busca ayudar a las personas con Parkinson y a sus médicos a identificar si podrían ser elegibles para participar en ciertos ensayos clínicos basado en sus resultados. La University of Miami Miller School of Medicine es un Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson’s Foundation, uno de 33 centros médicos designados en los EE.UU. con un equipo de atención especializada para el Parkinson que pone en práctica los tratamientos y la investigación más recientes, a la vez que ofrecen la mejor atención. El Dr. Carlos Singer, Profesor de Neurología y Director Fundador del Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson’s Foundation en la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, encabeza el estudio.

«Estoy participando en PD GENEration porque sé que mientras más información sobre el Parkinson reunamos, más nos acercaremos a encontrar mejores tratamientos y, finalmente, una cura,» dijo Rick Friedland, promotor de la investigación. «Esta también es una oportunidad para mí de no sólo tratar los síntomas, sino de apoyar un avance real para la comunidad de Parkinson».

PD GENEration es la primera iniciativa nacional en ofrecer pruebas genéticas de genes relevantes relacionados con el Parkinson y asesoría genética sin costo para las personas con un diagnóstico confirmado de la enfermedad de Parkinson. El objetivo de PD GENEration es mejorar el cuidado del Parkinson acelerando y apoyando la investigación para avanzar los tratamientos mejorados y medicina personalizada.

«Con una concentración tan elevada de personas con Parkinson en el Sur de Florida, nos enorgullece impulsar esta investigación vital y necesaria con una subvención emblemática del Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund», dijo Amanda Kah, Gerente de Servicios de Fondos Caritativos en la Community Foundation of Broward. «Esta investigación de vanguardia podría cambiar las vidas de tantas personas en nuestra comunidad».

Para descubrir más acerca de PD GENEration, llame al 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) o visite Parkinson.org/PDGENEration/Espanol. Para preguntas sobre participar, envíe un correo a Genetics@Parkinson.org.

Acerca de la Parkinson’s Foundation
La Parkinson’s Foundation mejora la vida de las personas con Parkinson, desarrollando mejores cuidados y avanzando en las investigaciones para encontrar una cura. Basamos todo lo que hacemos en la energía, la experiencia y la pasión de nuestra comunidad global de personas con Parkinson. Para más información, visite www.parkinson.org o llame al (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).

Acerca de la Enfermedad de Parkinson
Afectando a casi un millón de estadounidenses y 10 millones de personas de todo el mundo, la enfermedad de Parkinson es la segunda enfermedad neurodegenerativa más común después del Alzheimer y la 14ª causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos. Se le relaciona con una pérdida progresiva del control motor (por ej., temblores en reposo y falta de expresión facial), así como con síntomas no motores (pro ej., depresión y ansiedad). No existe cura para el Parkinson y se diagnostican 60,000 casos cada año tan sólo en los Estados Unidos.

Contacto: Mona Clifton, mclifton@parkinson.org

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Parkinson’s Foundation Adds University of Miami Miller School of Medicine to PD GENEration Research Study

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI and NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — The Parkinson’s Foundation announced the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a new site for PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease, a first-of-its-kind national initiative that offers genetic testing and counseling for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) at no cost. The new testing site is made possible by a $1 million grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to support participation for Broward County residents. Genetic testing and counseling through PD GENEration are available in English and Spanish both in-person at the university’s medical school and online.  

Parkinson's Foundation

«We are truly grateful for the generosity shown by the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund of the Community Foundation of Broward to help us expand the PD GENEration program to better serve the Parkinson’s community in South Florida,» said John L. Lehr, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Parkinson’s Foundation. «This program will help people with PD better understand their diagnosis while improving Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research.»

Scientists will use the genetic testing results obtained through this study for future research to develop improved treatments and personalized medicine for Parkinson’s. The study also aims to help people with PD and their physicians identify whether they may qualify for enrollment in certain clinical trials based on their test results. University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is a Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence, one of 33 designated medical centers in the U.S. with a specialized Parkinson’s care team that practices the latest treatments and research while providing the best care. The study is led by Dr. Carlos Singer, MD, Professor of Neurology and Founding Director of the Parkinson’s Foundation Center of Excellence at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine.

«I’m participating in PD GENEration because I know that the more information we can gather about Parkinson’s disease, the closer we can get to finding better treatments and ultimately, a cure,» said Rick Friedland, patient research advocate. «This is also an opportunity for me to not just deal with symptoms, but also support real progress for the Parkinson’s community.»

PD GENEration is the first national initiative to offer genetic testing for clinically relevant Parkinson’s-related genes and genetic counseling at no cost for people with a confirmed diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease. The goal of PD GENEration is to improve Parkinson’s care by accelerating and supporting research to advance improved treatments and personalized medicine.

«With such a high concentration of people with Parkinson’s in South Florida, we are proud to fuel this vital and necessary research with a landmark grant from the Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund,» said Amanda Kah, Charitable Funds Services Manager at the Community Foundation of Broward. «This cutting-edge research could potentially change the lives of so many people in our community.»

To learn more about PD GENEration, call 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) or visit Parkinson.org/PDGENEration. For questions about enrollment, email Genetics@Parkinson.org.

About the Parkinson’s Foundation 
The Parkinson’s Foundation makes life better for people with Parkinson’s disease by improving care and advancing research toward a cure. In everything we do, we build on the energy, experience and passion of our global Parkinson’s community. For more information, visit www.parkinson.org or call (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).

About Parkinson’s Disease 
Affecting nearly one million Americans and 10 million worldwide, Parkinson’s disease is the second-most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s and is the 14th-leading cause of death in the United States. It is associated with a progressive loss of motor control (e.g., shaking or tremor at rest and lack of facial expression), as well as non-motor symptoms (e.g., depression and anxiety). There is no cure for Parkinson’s and 60,000 new cases are diagnosed each year in the United States alone.

Contact: Mona Clifton, mclifton@parkinson.org

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La Parkinson’s Foundation Agrega a la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine al Estudio de Investigación PD GENEration

MIAMI Y NUEVA YORK, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La Parkinson’s Foundation anunció que la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine es una nueva sede para <a target="_blank"…

MIAMI Y NUEVA YORK, 2 de marzo de 2021 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — La Parkinson’s Foundation anunció que la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine es una nueva sede para PD GENEration: Trazando el futuro de la enfermedad de Parkinson, (PD GENEration: Mapping the Future of Parkinson’s Disease), la primera iniciativa nacional en su especie, que ofrece pruebas y asesoría genética sin costo a personas con Parkinson. El nuevo sitio de pruebas es posible gracias a una subvención de $1 millón otorgada por el Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund del Community Foundation of Broward para apoyar la participación de los residentes del condado de Broward. Las pruebas y asesoría genéticas a través de PD GENEration están disponibles en inglés y español, tanto en persona en la escuela de medicina de la universidad, como en línea.  

Parkinson's Foundation

«Estamos sinceramente agradecidos por la generosidad mostrada por el Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund de la Community Foundation of Broward para ayudarnos a ampliar el programa PD GENEration para atender mejor a la comunidad de Parkinson en el Sur de la Florida,» dijo John L. Lehr, Presidente y CEO de la Parkinson’s Foundation. «Este programa ayudará a las personas con Parkinson a entender mejor su diagnóstico a la vez que se mejora la atención al Parkinson mediante la aceleración y el apoyo a la investigación».

Los científicos usarán los resultados de las pruebas genéticas obtenidos a través de este estudio para investigaciones futuras para desarrollar tratamientos y medicina personalizada para el Parkinson. El estudio también busca ayudar a las personas con Parkinson y a sus médicos a identificar si podrían ser elegibles para participar en ciertos ensayos clínicos basado en sus resultados. La University of Miami Miller School of Medicine es un Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson’s Foundation, uno de 33 centros médicos designados en los EE.UU. con un equipo de atención especializada para el Parkinson que pone en práctica los tratamientos y la investigación más recientes, a la vez que ofrecen la mejor atención. El Dr. Carlos Singer, Profesor de Neurología y Director Fundador del Centro de Excelencia de la Parkinson’s Foundation en la University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, encabeza el estudio.

«Estoy participando en PD GENEration porque sé que mientras más información sobre el Parkinson reunamos, más nos acercaremos a encontrar mejores tratamientos y, finalmente, una cura,» dijo Rick Friedland, promotor de la investigación. «Esta también es una oportunidad para mí de no sólo tratar los síntomas, sino de apoyar un avance real para la comunidad de Parkinson».

PD GENEration es la primera iniciativa nacional en ofrecer pruebas genéticas de genes relevantes relacionados con el Parkinson y asesoría genética sin costo para las personas con un diagnóstico confirmado de la enfermedad de Parkinson. El objetivo de PD GENEration es mejorar el cuidado del Parkinson acelerando y apoyando la investigación para avanzar los tratamientos mejorados y medicina personalizada.

«Con una concentración tan elevada de personas con Parkinson en el Sur de Florida, nos enorgullece impulsar esta investigación vital y necesaria con una subvención emblemática del Sharron and Joseph Ashby Hubert Fund», dijo Amanda Kah, Gerente de Servicios de Fondos Caritativos en la Community Foundation of Broward. «Esta investigación de vanguardia podría cambiar las vidas de tantas personas en nuestra comunidad».

Para descubrir más acerca de PD GENEration, llame al 1-800-4PD-INFO (473-4636) o visite Parkinson.org/PDGENEration/Espanol. Para preguntas sobre participar, envíe un correo a Genetics@Parkinson.org.

Acerca de la Parkinson’s Foundation
La Parkinson’s Foundation mejora la vida de las personas con Parkinson, desarrollando mejores cuidados y avanzando en las investigaciones para encontrar una cura. Basamos todo lo que hacemos en la energía, la experiencia y la pasión de nuestra comunidad global de personas con Parkinson. Para más información, visite www.parkinson.org o llame al (800) 4PD-INFO (473-4636).

Acerca de la Enfermedad de Parkinson
Afectando a casi un millón de estadounidenses y 10 millones de personas de todo el mundo, la enfermedad de Parkinson es la segunda enfermedad neurodegenerativa más común después del Alzheimer y la 14ª causa de muerte en los Estados Unidos. Se le relaciona con una pérdida progresiva del control motor (por ej., temblores en reposo y falta de expresión facial), así como con síntomas no motores (pro ej., depresión y ansiedad). No existe cura para el Parkinson y se diagnostican 60,000 casos cada año tan sólo en los Estados Unidos.

Contacto: Mona Clifton, mclifton@parkinson.org

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Solo New York Wins Prestigious SEAL Business Sustainability Award

NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Solo New York, one of North America’s largest and most innovative bag and luggage brands, today announces that it has been awarded a 2020 SEAL Business Sustainability Award, which celebrates leadership, transparency, and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Solo was awarded the SEAL «Environmental Initiative Award» for its Re:cycled Collection of bags made from respun ocean-bound…

NEW YORK, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Solo New York, one of North America’s largest and most innovative bag and luggage brands, today announces that it has been awarded a 2020 SEAL Business Sustainability Award, which celebrates leadership, transparency, and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Solo was awarded the SEAL «Environmental Initiative Award» for its Re:cycled Collection of bags made from respun ocean-bound plastic, as well as for additional sustainability programs across the company. The Environmental Initiative Awards honor specific sustainability and environmental initiatives, using key criteria for selection including impact metrics, innovation and sharing of insights. For example, Solo plans to remove 40 million plastic bottles from landfills by 2024, its recycled fabric is certified by The Global Recycled Standard (GRS), and the team is now applying its learnings in recycled materials, packaging and waste reduction across the company and its products. 

While there are several ways to source discarded plastic, Solo worked hard to locate ocean-bound sources and landfills where plastic commonly ends up in oceans and waterways. The plastics are recovered, chipped and spun into the soft, durable fabric used for Solo bag collections.

Although sustainability has always been part of the brand’s mission, 2020 marked a significant advance for Solo, with initiatives including launching the Re:cycled Collection, fully revamping its packaging to eliminate plastic, developing biodegradable tags made from FSC-certified recycled paper, and starting the process of replacing traditional poly-bags for shipping with a recycled option. The brand has also been a partner of National Forest Foundation, helping replant thousands of trees in U.S. National Forests. Additionally, Solo’s headquarters in New York is 100% powered by rooftop solar and single-use plastics are banned at the campus.

«It is such an honor to be recognized by SEAL Awards. Solo is committed to the mission of sustainability and reducing our environmental footprint, which we know will be an ongoing process that requires constantly reevaluating our processes and looking for innovative new materials. From our packaging to products, we are always looking for more efficient ways that we can do business and support our customers,» said Serkan Anders, Vice President of Marketing, Solo New York. «The Solo Re:cycled Collection demonstrates that there is a demand from both consumers and retailers for more sustainable products. From a business standpoint, sustainability isn’t an option anymore, and we’ve demonstrated that it’s possible to develop more sustainable products at prices that are accessible to a broad group of consumers. We are confident that we’re the only company among our peers that is taking such significant steps for the environment.»

SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Awards is an environmental advocacy organization that honors leadership through its business sustainability awards and environmental journalism awards while funding research and pursuing environmental impact campaigns.

«Over the past five years, corporations like Solo New York have increased their investment in sustainable business practices, and we are honored to have Solo among our Business Sustainability Award recipients,» said Matt Harney, Founder, SEAL Awards. «Our mission at SEAL is to rigorously assess and then celebrate extraordinary sustainability leadership, and Solo has demonstrated that they are committed to sustainable practices.»

About Solo New York:
Back in 2008, we committed to shake up an old industry and make cool, stylish, and sustainable bag and case designs with thoughtful details available to everyone. Since then, the streets of New York have provided endless inspiration for us. Everything we design has unique style, sparked by the sights and sounds of the city. While New York is a place we call home, that dynamic spirit translates everywhere. Learn more at https://solo-ny.com and on Instagram, @SoloNewYork.

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ECHOS Communications
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FREE Music Lessons to Celebrate 7th Annual Teach Music Week – 1000+ Locations

PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 7th Annual Teach Music Week will be celebrated Monday, March 15th through Sunday, March 21st. This annual week-long holiday invites musicians, music schools, music stores and other music organizations to offer a free lesson or class to new students (both kids & adults). This year, over 1,000 locations in fifteen countries will participate including…

PHILADELPHIA, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — The 7th Annual Teach Music Week will be celebrated Monday, March 15th through Sunday, March 21st. This annual week-long holiday invites musicians, music schools, music stores and other music organizations to offer a free lesson or class to new students (both kids & adults). This year, over 1,000 locations in fifteen countries will participate including the U.S., Australia, Brazil, Canada, Croatia, India, Ireland, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Philippines, Switzerland and United Kingdom.

Teach Music Week is celebrated annually during the 3rd week of March to coincide with national Music in Our Schools Month®. Anyone interested in learning to play an instrument is encouraged to seek out a participating location or musician friend to help get them started. Teach Music Week also invites public, private and charter schools to schedule activities that will encourage more students to sign up for music, band and chorus classes. 

Vincent James, co-founder of Keep Music Alive states: «We all know that the biggest hurdle to doing something is often just getting started. With Teach Music Week, we are hoping to inspire a new generation of musicians who will continue reaping the educational, therapeutic and social benefits of playing music, long after the month of March is over.»

Keep Music Alive is honored to welcome the following music brands as partners for the 6th Annual Teach Music Week:  Alfred Music, Casio, Conn-Selmer, D’Addario Foundation, Hungry For Music, Kala Brand Music, Music & Sounds Retailer, Musical U, Remo and Rock Out Loud LIVE.  Together, they are helping to share the Teach Music Week message, inspiring more children and adults to begin their musical journey. Music & Arts, the largest music lesson provider in the country, will participate in Teach Music Week by hosting two free Group lessons for Beginner and Intermediate Guitar on Saturday, March 20th at participating stores with over 220 locations nationwide (www.musicarts.com/openhouse).

Individual locations from additional chains participating this year include Long & McQuade, Kindermusik, Gymboree Play & Music, Music Together and the legendary School of Rock.  Keep Music Alive is also grateful for grant support received from the Les Paul Foundation and Music Nomad Equipment Care.  For more information or to find participating locations, please visit www.TeachMusicWeek.org or contact Vincent James at (610) 874-6312 and 304280@email4pr.com.

Keep Music Alive is a national 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to promoting the value of music: educationally, therapeutically and overall making us a happier society. To support this mission, they created two international music holidays: Teach Music Week (3rd week in March) and Kids Music Day (1st Friday in October).  Each year, Keep Music Alive partners with hundreds of music school and retail locations to celebrate by offering free music lessons and holding numerous community events including open houses, student music performances, instrument petting zoos, community jams, instrument donation drives and more.  For more information, please visit www.KeepMusicAlive.org.

Rock Out Loud LIVE is the new Virtual Music Lesson Platform offering an interactive experience with signficant latency reduction compared to Zoom – Now being utilized by over 4,000 music teachers worldwide.

Music in Our Schools Month® is a registered trademark owned by the National Association for Music Education (www.NAfME.org).

 

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Virginia’s Sportsbooks Impress with $60 Million Debut in January, According to PlayVirginia

LAS VEGAS, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia’s sportsbooks are off to an impressive start after collecting nearly $60 million in wagers in the first 11 days after the market launched on Jan. 21, the second-highest monthly total in U.S. history for any state in its first month of legal sports betting, according to <a target="_blank"…

LAS VEGAS, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Virginia’s sportsbooks are off to an impressive start after collecting nearly $60 million in wagers in the first 11 days after the market launched on Jan. 21, the second-highest monthly total in U.S. history for any state in its first month of legal sports betting, according to PlayVirginia, which provides news and analysis of the state’s gaming industry.

«Like its neighbor in Tennessee, Virginia’s online-only market had some advantages that helped fuel such a successful launch,» said Jessica Welman, analyst for PlayVirginia.com. «Debuting ahead of the NFL’s conference championship games and the Super Bowl ensured there would be heavy interest from bettors. In addition, launching with top-flight sportsbook operators in place to serve a market with years of pent-up demand is a recipe for success.»

Virginia sportsbooks generated $58.9 million in handle in January, according to official data released Monday by The Virginia Lottery. Only neighboring Tennessee, which drew $131.4 million in bets in the 30 days after launching on Nov. 1, generated more than Virginia in its debut month, though Virginia topped Tennessee‘ per-day total. Michigan, which opened retail sports betting in 2020, collected $150.8 million in January after launching online sports betting for the first time on Jan. 21.

Virginia’s sportsbooks won $3.6 million in gross gaming revenue on January’s bets. But with an expectedly heavy early promotional push, three of Virginia’s four sportsbooks lost money. That put combined adjusted gaming revenue at a $3.2 million loss.

The promotional credits dampened the state’s take, which was $39,710 and includes a $38,718 infusion in the state’s general fund.

«The relatively small injection in tax dollars is eye-catching, but significant promotional expenses are a given in a market’s first few days,» said Dustin Gouker, analyst for PlayVirginia.com. «We saw the very same dynamic play out in the first days of Michigan’s online market, as well. The bottom line is that Virginia’s market is off to a good start, with significant interest from bettors across the state. That will certainly pay off for the state in coming months.»

Virginia’s market launched with the biggest operators in the U.S. at the ready. FanDuel went live on Jan. 21, and DraftKings and BetMGM opened days later on Jan. 24. BetRivers jumped in the fray on Jan. 26. William Hill launched in February, and more are expected soon.

But that is just the opening salvo for Virginia’s sports betting market, which PlayVirginia expects will grow to generate some $5 billion in annual bets at maturity.

«This was a great start for Virginia, but it’s important to remember that this is just the first few days of the market,» Welman said. «More operators will launch in Virginia and the market should quickly evolve. But in just a few days, it’s clear that Virginia is on its way to becoming one of just a handful of major U.S. markets once it reaches maturity.»

For more information and analysis on regulated sports betting in Virginia, visit PlayVirginia.com/revenue.

About the PlayUSA.com Network:
The PlayUSA.com Network and its state-focused branches is a leading source for news, analysis, and research related to the market for regulated online gaming in the U.S. 

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Concept3D Offers Virtual Tour and Mapping Software to Hospitality and Tourism Industry at No Cost

DENVER, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Concept3D, the leader in creating immersive online experiences with 3D modeling, interactive maps and virtual tour software, today announced that – due to the hardships faced by the hospitality and tourism industries as a result of the global pandemic – the company is offering its software at no cost through December 31, 2021.

Concept3D is a trusted partner to major theme parks, convention centers, hotels and universities….

DENVER, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Concept3D, the leader in creating immersive online experiences with 3D modeling, interactive maps and virtual tour software, today announced that – due to the hardships faced by the hospitality and tourism industries as a result of the global pandemic – the company is offering its software at no cost through December 31, 2021.

Concept3D is a trusted partner to major theme parks, convention centers, hotels and universities. The company’s virtual experiences are a known quantity in addressing demand generation, lead engagement, and marketing strategy. As the industry looks for innovative solutions to deal with an increasingly virtual sales process, Concept3D is well positioned to assist in the transformation and reach organizational goals.

«With people staying home and unable to travel, the tourism and hospitality industries have been hit hard, and we’re hopeful that this offer and our software can help make a difference as hotels, resorts, restaurants, and many others are doing whatever they can to bounce back,» said Gordon Boyes, CEO, Concept3D. «If a virtual tour or interactive map of your grounds and facility would help, our team is ready to make it happen.»

Concept3D software is designed specifically to create realistic virtual experiences, making it possible for people located anywhere in the world to view and learn about a location, helping them plan future trips, events, vacations and activities.

The offer is only for clients in the hospitality and tourism industries, and customers will choose between Concept3D’s 360° Tour or interactive map.

The 360° Tour offer includes:

  • 10 tour stops
  • Hotspots
  • Custom branding and style options
  • Unlimited additional images per stop
  • Audio narration
  • VR-enabled
  • Call-to-action buttons

The interactive map offer includes:

  • Categories and Location
  • Integrated Map Tours
  • Call-to-action Pop-ups
  • Directions
  • Share/Get this View
  • Text Only Map
  • Map Timer for Overlays
  • Polygon Tool

Learn more about the offer details and contact Concept3D at: https://www.concept3d.com/hospitality-2021

Examples of Concept3D’s Virtual Tour and Interactive Map software:

360° Tour:
The Hutton House, Wedding and Event Venue: https://tour.concept3d.com/share/M6OzAWpPw/stop/1

Hotel Covington:
https://vr.concept3d.com/covington-map/

Interactive Map:
Visit Indianapolis
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=1801#!s/?ct/46583,45227

Hotel del Mar
https://map.concept3d.com/?id=1179#!ct/27879

About Concept3D:

Founded in 2006, Concept3D is a leader in creating immersive online experiences with 3D modeling, interactive maps and VR enabled virtual tour software. Concept3D software brings any physical location into an intuitive and navigable digital format, providing clients with a powerful competitive edge through applications like data visualization, wayfinding, virtual reality, and real-time data feed integration. Concept3D clients include convention centers and event spaces, data centers, healthcare and retirement facilities, large commercial sites, resorts, hotels and theme parks, and universities and colleges. Learn more at https://www.concept3D.com.

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Matt Bennett
ECHOS Communications
303-647-5570
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API-powered Startup Selling Its Intellectual Property

TAMPA, Fla., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Reservec Global, Inc. (RGI), a software startup based in Florida, announced today that it intends to sell its proprietary intellectual property.  The downturn in travel spending caused by COVID-19 had a profound impact on the company’s ability to grow and scale in the tour and activities industry. 

RGI developed it reservations technology to serve people on the move in the multi-billion-dollar outdoor recreation…

TAMPA, Fla., March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Reservec Global, Inc. (RGI), a software startup based in Florida, announced today that it intends to sell its proprietary intellectual property.  The downturn in travel spending caused by COVID-19 had a profound impact on the company’s ability to grow and scale in the tour and activities industry. 

RGI developed it reservations technology to serve people on the move in the multi-billion-dollar outdoor recreation industry. With smartphones in the hands of most people, RGI’s mobile-first product will complement any business looking to catapult its mobile strategy.

About Reservec Global, Inc. (RGI)
Reservec Global, Inc. (www.reservec.com) was formed in 2019 to provide reservations software specifically for the outdoor recreation industry. By leveraging its proprietary technology, including an integrated mobile app, RGI offers a private-label, turn-key transaction solution to boost and manage users directly on a client’s website.

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Frank Wisdo
wisdo@tempusbusiness.com
321-243-2532

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