Assignment Manager Sept. 17, 2024
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Shedding Light on Stillbirth: Parents PUSH for Life-Saving Pregnancy Education
Stillbirth Awareness Day is Sept 19 and there’s an urgent effort to scrub the internet of misinformation.
Stillbirth impacts 15x more babies than SIDS does, and most popular health and pregnancy websites fail to address the modifiable risk factors that could prevent at least 25% of those tragedies. Contact us to learn more about the parent led internet scrub and to connect with them.
Wordsmith Brings Underground Railroad History to Life in Nationwide Education Initiative
Musical artist Wordsmith brings history to life in a powerful performance with the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra. It’s part of the September 26 launch of a new online education tool designed to teach young students nationwide about the Underground Railroad.
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Repetitive Injuries on the Rise
As fall sports ramp up, many young athletes are starting to feel the pain—literally. Repetitive or overuse injuries are becoming increasingly common, accounting for 42% of injuries in individual sports and 33% in team sports.
Speak to one student athlete who turned to stem cell therapy after multiple spine fractures. The treatment allowed him to recover fully and go on to compete at Brown University.
Interviews also available with his doctor, Dr. Christopher Good, a spine surgeon who frequently treats young athletes dealing with sports injuries. Contact us to connect!
D.C. Bike Commuter Takes His Ride to the Next Level for Cancer Research
Jeff Ridenour, like thousands of D.C. residents, bikes to work every day. After battling leukemia he's now using his love of biking for more than just his daily commute. Jeff is training for BellRinger in October, encouraging other cyclists to join the effort to support cancer research at Georgetown University’s Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center.
With teams forming and training happening now, it’s the perfect time for bike enthusiasts to take their ride to the next level and pedal for a powerful cause.
Contact us to speak with Jeff or BellRinger Executive Director, Bridget Holmes.