SANTA BARBARA, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2024 – PRLog — 44-year-old Caleb Geller from Las Vegas, Nev. and 63-year-old John Dean from Oak Hill, W. Va are off to the Super Bowl—thanks to a generous donation from the National Football League and Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults.
Caleb’s terminal diagnosis has weighed heavy on him, his partner and their four young sons. Thinking about the special moments and priceless memories that will never come has been heartbreaking.
Caleb is determined, however, to “use this moment to make a special memory for me and my boys. They all have different likes but the one thing we always bond on is sports.”
Caleb says, “For me the Super Bowl in an American pastime. I can only imagine the sound of the crowd, the smell of hotdogs, and stale beer, and being a part of something so amazing. For me it doesn’t matter who goes or who wins, as long as it’s a memory that will forever be held to those most important in my life.”
Lifelong writer John’s terminal diagnosis and life expectancy of six months has given him reason to reflect on his childhood, growing up at Watoga State Park, playing sports, and falling in love with football while watching Super Bowl III at the age of nine.
With a little penny pinching and a fire in his heart, John has attended an NBA Finals game, a World Series game, but never the Super Bowl, a Dream that has been lingering for 55 years.
“I still have people to meet, forests to explore, ways to give back, stories to pen, and yes, even deadlines that will be seen in a new light. Hopefully, the next story I write will be about how I attended Super Bowl LVIII on February 11, 2024, and what impact it has had on my journey to live long enough to attend this game – the trifecta of sporting events,” John says.
“The Super Bowl is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for many but for those facing the end of life like Caleb and John, it is a Dream and a memory that will live with those they love forever,” says Dream Foundation’s CEO, Kisa Heyer. “We are so thankful to our friends at the National Football League who year after year help us bring these final Dreams to life. Their generous contribution and hospitality are a Dream come true for us all.”
Dream Foundation Contributing Partners American Airlines and Turo as well as South Point Hotel Casino & Spa will also support John’s final Dream to attend the Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas, Nev.
About Dream Foundation:
Dream Foundation, the only national dream-granting organization for terminally-ill adults, fulfills final Dreams that provide inspiration, comfort and closure at the end of life. With the support of a nationwide network of volunteers, hospices, health care organizations and committed donors, the organization has served more than 35,000 final Dreams over the last thirty years. Dream Foundation has Charity Navigator’s four-star rating—its highest—for sound and transparent fiscal management ensuring its donors and partners that their investment will be used wisely. Dream Foundation receives no state or federal funding, relying on individual and corporate donations. To support the mission please visit DreamFoundation.org/donate.
McDowell Coffee LLC Licensed Trademark DEER CAMP® to open an ice cream and a café in Harrison Township, Michigan. .
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MT. CLEMENS, Mich. – Jan. 29, 2024 – PRLog — McDowell Coffee, LLC of Harrison Township, Michigan is excited to announce the company has executed a licensing of intellectual properties with Buck Baits, LLC of Sterling Heights, Michigan. Buck Baits, LLC brands include DEER CAMP® and operates DEER CAMP® Coffee Roasting Company & Outfitters in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The licensing includes a non-exclusive use of the registered trademarks; DEER CAMP®. The specifics of the agreement are confidential, but McDowell Coffee, LLC will use the trademarks in business operations that includes ice cream and a coffee cafe, micro coffee roasting, and retail store with carry out of foods and beverages. The business will operate under the name; “DEER CAMP® Harrison Township”.
Opening in April of 2024, DEER CAMP® Harrison Township will be located in Harrison Township, Macomb County, on the north side of North River Road Just east of Selfridge Air National Guard military base in the Starlight retail complex. Macomb County is Michigan’s third most populated county and Harrison Township is known as “Boat Town” encompassing four miles of coastline on Lake St. Clair and eight miles of nonmotorized paths. If you enjoy boating or just being near the water, this is the place to be.
DEER CAMP® Harrison Township will feature award winning DEER CAMP® Coffees, DEER CAMP® all beef and venison hot dogs, food and beverages, and an assortment of ice cream flavors for all to enjoy. The retail space will feature locally sourced Made In Michigan products including jarred goods, seasonings, gift, Uncle Henrys Gourmet Meats and snack sticks, jerky, as well wild game meats.
“As a resident of Harrison Township, I am excited to locate my business in this great community. Living around Marinas and talking daily to residents, I am hoping to fill the need of an ice cream and coffee café on North River road. The business will be just a few miles from a sports facility and downtown Mt. Clemens. Heading in the opposite direction close to Lake St. Clair. The location will offer carry out and third-party delivery services too. Business professionals, boaters, senior citizens, and families will have additional food and beverage offerings in the township to enjoy,” states Lauren McDowell, CEO, McDowell Coffee, LLC.
“On behalf of the Harrison Township Board of Trustees, we are excited for McDowell Coffee, LLC and the future opening of DEER CAMP® Harrison Township. I want to acknowledge Buck Baits, LLC who operates DEER CAMP® Coffee Roasting Company & Outfitters in Sterling Heights for choosing Harrison Township, and reaching out to the township about how the community would benefit,” says David Bratto, Trustee, Harrison Township. “DEER CAMP® has an excellent product mix and we believe our community will enjoy their award-winning coffees and ice cream options for years to come.”
“I have always been a champion of supporting local businesses. When approached of the idea of licensing an ice cream and café in Harrison Township, I was excited. Not only do I enjoy fishing and boating with my family in the community, but agree there is a need in that area for more prepared food and beverage options for grab and go. I wish McDowell Coffee, LLC much success in their vision and future business endeavors,” states Julie Majewski, Director, Buck Baits, LLC.
About Buck Baits, LLC
Buck Baits, LCC is a women-owned, Sterling Heights, Michigan-based company that specializes in manufacturing best in class hunting scents and attractants, odor elimination and outdoor sporting accessories. Buck Baits brands include Buck Baits™, DEER CAMP® & DEER CAMP® Coffee. Buck Baits operates a coffee roasting company, retail and café called DEER CAMP® Coffee Roasting Company & Outfitters in Sterling Heights, Michigan. In 2023, DEER CAMP® was awarded for the second time in a row the consumer choice NBC WDIV BEST OF BEST for coffee shops in Metro Detroit. Buck Baits, LLC was nominated and a 2022 business finalist for a Hidden Gems Macomb County business award in Macomb County, Michigan, and an award winner in 2023 for the Best Coffee in Northern Michigan. Both Buck Baits™ and DEER CAMP® products have been seen on national television broadcasts and sold at independent retailers throughout North America. DEER CAMP® is a registered trademarks of Buck Baits, LLC. All Rights Reserved. In 2023, BNR Ventures, LLC; DEER CAMP® MIO, licensed as an independent business to micro coffee roast, and operate a café, and retail business. Trademark Licensing opportunities available. To learn more visit: http:// www.DEERCAMPCOFFEE.com
LOS ALTOS, Calif. – Jan. 29, 2024 – PRLog — Silicon Valley’s Quest for Timeless Youth
In the thriving hub of innovation, Silicon Valley’s elite professionals find themselves at the forefront of technology, careers, and success.
Introducing Richard Haxton: The Pioneer of Nonsurgical Rejuvenation
Meet Richard Haxton, the unparalleled authority in the realm of nonsurgical rejuvenation, and the driving force behind Richard Haxton’s Transformational Skin Solutions of Los Altos – winner of Silicon Valley’s Best Treatment for Non-Surgical Facial Rejuvenation 2023.
Challenges of Aging in Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley’s upper echelon face a unique set of challenges in their pursuit of timeless youth; the fast-paced tech-driven lifestyle, coupled with an aversion to invasive procedures, requires innovative, non-surgical anti-aging solutions.
The Philosophy of Non-Surgical Rejuvenation
As a trailblazing figure in the field, Haxton specializes in delivering results without the use of injectables or invasive techniques that align with the goals of those who want to look and feel forever young without surgery.
Transformative Results
“Maintaining youthful and rejuvenated skin is not just a matter of appearance—it’s a strategic advantage,” states Haxton, who has dedicated decades of pioneering work to create his proprietary non-surgical facelift.
Top 10 Anti-Aging Methods from Haxton’s (http://www.SkinByHaxton.com)
To embrace timeless youth, Haxton’s has these Top 10 Anti-Aging methods to share:
1. **Screen Time Mastery:** By managing screen time with blue light filters, one can counteract digital aging effects, sans surgery.
2. **Stress Reduction:** By embracing stress management techniques like mindfulness and meditation, one can reduce stress-related aging.
3. **Nutritional Wisdom:** By adhering to a balanced diet rich in proteins, healthy carbohydrates, healthy fats, fruits, and vegetables, one can prolong a healthy and youthful appearance.
4. **Natural Rejuvenation’s Efficacy:** Harnesses the power of non-surgical rejuvenation to naturally restore facial youthfulness through Haxton’s programs.
5. **Sun Protection:** Vigilantly applying sunscreen to shield against the harmful effects of UV radiation.
6. **Air Quality Awareness:** Investing in air purifiers to counteract pervasive pollutants’ impact on skin health.
7. **Mindful Aging:** Incorporating practices for graceful aging by having an adequate program of not only exercise but quality rest.
8. **Hydration:** By drinking 8 – 10 glasses of water or non-caffeinated herbal teas, one can reduce the appearance of imperfections and wrinkles by up to 30%.
9. **Choose Cosmeceuticals over Cosmetics:** Cosmeceuticals are not sold over the counter and have medicinal purposes as a result of a HIGHER concentration of active ingredients unlike cosmetics that are merely 1% of active ingredients or less and can cost thousands of dollars with no results.
10. **Timeless Excellence:** Recognizing that an investment in anti-aging treatments is an investment in the quality of your life and keeping the essence of youth alive.
Visit Richard Haxton’s Transformational Skin Solutions
Explore these transformative methods at Richard Haxton’s Transformational Skin Solutions, located in Los Altos, California (http://www.SkinByHaxton.com).
AxessPointe Community Health Centers and Family & Community Services, Inc. Announce Merger to Streamline Access to Healthcare, Behavioral Health, and Social Services to Provide All-Encompassing Care
AKRON, Ohio – Jan. 27, 2024 – PRLog — AxessPointe Community Health Centers (http://axesspointe.org/) and Family & Community Services (https://fcsserves.org/) are thrilled to announce their merger, forming a dynamic partnership that enhances access to comprehensive healthcare, behavioral healthcare, and social services across Summit, Portage, Trumbull, and Mahoning counties. Effective January 1, 2024, this strategic collaboration aligns the organizations’ missions to provide high-quality healthcare and community support, fostering healthier and stronger communities.
The merger brings together AxessPointe, a Federally Qualified Health Center that provides comprehensive primary care to 20,000 patients annually regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay, with Family & Community Services’, a social service organization that provides a wide range of community support programs that address homelessness and housing issues, transportation gaps, food insecurity, domestic violence, behavioral health and addiction, and gaps in care for youth, seniors, and veterans to over 200,000 individuals each year. Together, they will create a person-centered approach to health and well-being, ensuring that individuals receive the care they need, both medically and socially.
The expanded organization builds upon the existing infrastructure of both entities, incorporating best practices and innovative solutions to further strengthen the delivery of person-centered care. By integrating primary care, mental health support, substance abuse treatment, social services, and community outreach, the merged organization provides a continuum of care, addressing the interconnected aspects of each person’s social determinants of health.
The merger was made possible by the dedication and vision of the Board of Directors of both organizations, who worked together extensively over the past 18 months to deliberate and plan for the formal partnership. The newly merged board, comprised of members from each respective organization, will strive to formalize the new mission and vision of the merged entity. Staff of both AxessPointe and Family & Community Services also partnered to organize administrative functions and enhance the collaborative efforts between the two.
“Our merger marks an important milestone in our commitment to improving healthcare access for underserved populations,” said Dr. Demond Scott, MD, Chief Medical Officer of AxessPointe Community Health Centers. “Through this collaboration, we are uniting our expertise and resources to create a more robust and integrated healthcare system that will positively impact the lives of thousands of individuals and families in our communities.”
“We are excited to formally join forces and advance our shared vision of comprehensive healthcare and community support,” added Mark Frisone, who is the Executive Director of the new organization. He has been the Chief Executive Officer of AxessPointe Community Health Centers for the past three years and Family & Community Services for the past thirty and has a solid understanding of the benefits of integrating care provided by both agencies. “By merging together, we will be better equipped to address the complex needs of our communities and provide them with the resources and services they require to thrive.”
AxessPointe and Family & Community Services are committed to a smooth and seamless transition for employees, stakeholders, and, most importantly, those served by each organization, throughout the merger process. Both organizations have a long, positive history of working together and this merger formalizes their partnership. After January 1, 2024, each organization will continue to operate with their own identities, branding, and online presence, with their official tagline: Partners in Community Care.
With this unique merger, the two organizations are poised to make a transformative impact on healthcare and community well-being across their service area, maximizing their impact on regional healthcare delivery, improving patient outcomes, and addressing the diverse needs of the communities they serve. Together, they will forge new paths, create innovative solutions, and provide comprehensive care that empowers individuals and strengthens communities, improving health equity for all.
With a wide range of healthcare and social services, as well as employment, volunteer, and donation opportunities, there are a number of ways for the community to take part in this exciting new venture.
To learn more about each organization, visit axesspointe.org and fcsserves.org or follow them on Facebook at @AxessPointe (https://www.facebook.com/axesspointe) or @FCSserves (https://www.facebook.com/FCSserves).
Contact AxessPointe Community Health Centers and F&CS ***@fcsserves.org
“With a sound compared to the likes of Miles Davis, it is no wonder that Jean Caze has achieved such astounding success as a trumpet player. …” Carl Saunders.
Dranoff 2 Piano’s West African Beats
MIAMI – Jan. 26, 2024 – PRLog — Dranoff 2 Piano returns with its West African Beats performance series featuring Haitian American Trumpeter, Jean Caze, & Caribbean Jazz Band
“With a sound compared to the likes of Miles Davis, it is no wonder that Jean Caze has achieved such astounding success as a trumpet player. …” Carl Saunders.
Miami – January 26, 2024 – Dranoff 2 Piano presents West African Beats, an annual concert celebrating the soul of high art and music that was brought to the Americas. World renowned Haitian American trumpeter, Jean Caze, and internationally acclaimed Jazz ensemble led by Jazz piano greats Martin Bejerano and Jim Gasior. West African Beats is a contemporary inspiration of this exciting and important music and will be embodied and interpreted by a fast-rising star in the jazz world and representative of Haitian music and culture right here in Miami.
West African Beats
Sunday, February 11th at 5PM
Pre-concert talk at 4:30PM
Miami Beach Band Shell
7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach
VIP $40 |General admission $25
| Students with ID $5 tickets at the door
Jean Caze has emerged as one of today’s most beautiful new voices in jazz. Jean has performed and recorded with Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Mariah Carey, Al Jarreau, Roy Hargrove, Arturo Sandoval, and George Duke. His Jazz and percussion band will be led by local Jazz greats Martin Bejerano and Jim Gasior as a piano duo at The Rhythm Foundation’s Miami Beach Bandshell.
Pre-concert talk at 4:30PM brings together Jean Caze, musicologist of the African diaspora Melvin Butler, and local Haitian community leaders for a discussion of the influence of West African song and dance on contemporary music and the spirit of the Haitian heritage in Jazz and popular music.
As we look at different parts of the diaspora and the music, culture, and the population from Haiti that is in Miami today, we can look at the history of Haiti as an island and creator of art and culture, but also how it has been transported and somewhat transformed by the new diaspora in Miami.
Jean Caze and ensemble are going to blow the roof off of the bandshell The audience will enjoy, share history, and dance to Haitian music in Miami today.
West African Beats series was originated by Dranoff 2 Piano with the support of the Funding Arts Network’s AWARE grant in celebration of FAN’s 25th year of philanthropy in Miami and created by Dranoff 2 Piano’s Artistic Director, Martin Bejerano.
Tickets are available online at www.Dranoff2Piano.org
About Dranoff
Recognized by critics and music lovers for presenting top duo piano artists from around the world, Dranoff 2 Piano champions the highest quality music from classical to contemporary, through the art form of 2 pianos, widening the lens of great art across heritage and time. For 38 years, the Dranoff 2 Piano Foundation has been the world’s leading champion of two piano repertoires and artistry. Dranoff discovers, promotes, and awards honors to top professional duo piano artists through its competition, commissions, and presentations of duo piano concerts in Miami and prestigious concert venues in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Dranoff 2 Piano is one of the leading commissioners of top classical and Jazz composers today including John Corigliano, William Bolcom, Gabriela Lena Frank and 2023 world premiere of Chucho Valdés. The Dranoff promotes awareness in a new generation of students of the transformational power of music and the arts through its multi-disciplinary, educational, and inspirational concert program, PIANO SLAM.
About the Artists
Jean Caze has emerged as one of today’s most beautiful new voices in jazz. Jean’s experience includes having performed with stellar legendary artists such as: Herbie Hancock, Aretha Franklin, Michael Bublé, Mariah Carey, Al Jarreau, Roy Hargrove, Arturo Sandoval and George Duke just to name a few. A millennial jazz and world music artist, trumpeter Jean Caze is the definition of a true global artist. His unique style and playing provides his audience with a musical experience unlike any, in jazz past or present. a Yamaha performing artist. his second album, “Amédé” where he seamlessly combined his Haitian roots with his American Jazz education and upbringing. Jean has received abundant praise from critics, peers and jazz enthusiasts alike that have taken to Jean’s lyrical tone and tasteful ideas. Jean Caze has been hailed a “True Improviser” and even compared to Miles Davis by fellow legendary trumpet player, composer and music educator Carl Saunders. “With a sound compared to the likes of Miles Davis, it is no wonder that Jean Caze has achieved such astounding success as a trumpet player”. New York Times writer, Nate Chinen wrote – “Strong, and unexpectedly diverse, Mr. Caze confidently evoked Miles Davis on a pensive ballad, “Old Folks,” and a brisk anthem, “My Shining Hour.”
Martin Bejerano is an acclaimed pianist and composer and has performed/recorded with numerous jazz luminaries including his 20 year association with GRAMMY Lifetime Achievement Award-winning drummer Roy Haynes, Christian McBride Band, Dave Holland, Pat Metheny, Ignacio Berroa, Ron Carter, Russell Malone, Dafnis Prieto, Roxana Amed, Brian Lynch,, Adam Nussbaum, John Faddis, Roy Hargrove, Marcus Strickland He is featured on over 25 recordings, including the GRAMMY nominated Fountain of Youth with the Roy Haynes Quartet, and Roxana Amed’s Latin GRAMMY nominated album Ontology. “Editor’s Choice was nominated for a Latin GRAMMY award. Currently, Martin heads the Jazz Piano Studio at the acclaimed Frost School of Music, University of Miami, serving as Artistic Director for the world-renown Dranoff International 2 Piano Foundation.
Jim Gasior is a distinguished international touring pianist, jazz educator, and arranger based in South Florida. He has performed and/or recorded with international pop artists and groups – Ricky Martin, Kelly Clarkson, Alih Jey, Chayanne, Jose Feliciano, Little Richard, Michael Bolton, Smokey Robinson, as well as jazz artists – Benny Golson, Slide Hampton, Freddie Hubbard, Terell Stafford, Patti Austin, John Fedchock, Duffy Jackson, Jason Marsalis, Donald Harrison, Robin Eubanks, Jeremy Pelt, Jay Leonhart and the Jaco Pastorius Reunion Big Band. Jim performs regularly in South Florida with Wendy Pedersen, Ed Calle, The Fernando Ulibarri Quartet, Melton Mustafa, and others. Jim is the Associate Professor of Jazz and Instrumental Studies at the New World School of the Arts in Miami, Florida where he serves as the director of the national award-winning NWSA High School Jazz Ensemble. His students regularly receive top honors and recognition such as Downbeat Student Music Awards, GRAMMY High School Jazz Band, and admission into the nation’s top college jazz programs.
2024 Inaugural is sold-out and registration closed
SAN JOSE, Calif. – Jan. 25, 2024 – PRLog — The San Jose Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the recipients of the Community Impact Awards: Business of the Year: Adobe; Non-Profit of the Year: Breakthrough Silicon Valley; Business Executive of the Year: Thang Do; Leadership San Jose Alumni of the Year: Chris Wilder. These awards recognize the innovative and impactful endeavors of businesses and organizations that have been instrumental in shaping the economic landscape of our city. The awards are given as part of the formal program at this evening’s 2024 Inaugural, a signature Chamber event.
“Each of our award recipients represent the best that San Jose has to offer,” said Leah Toeniskoetter, Chamber president & ceo. “At the heart of our community is a network of energizing, dedicated individuals and businesses that strive to make San Jose a better place to live and work. Today, we are proud to honor the impactful work of these great leaders.”
Business of the Year: Adobe With the opening of the company’s 18-story Founders Tower in March 2023, Adobe’s has firmly established its San Jose headquarters by doubling its office space. As one of Silicon Valley’s largest employers, Adobe continues to grow its local workforce, and the company eventually plans to employ 7,000 people in Downtown San Jose. Adobe continually supports local nonprofits and was ranked #6 on Silicon Valley Business Journal’s 2023 list of Corporate Philanthropists. Most recently, The San José Public Art Program in association with Adobe, commissioned the creation of hand-forged artwork for the loading dock at Adobe’s new Almaden Tower.
Non-Profit of the Year: Breakthrough Silicon Valley Breakthrough Silicon Valley (BTSV) is a college pathway program that prepares highly motivated students from under-resourced communities to become first-generation college graduates and the next generation of leaders, educators, and advocates for equity. Working in the Silicon Valley since 2002, Breakthrough elevates communities by providing the tools and support systems students and families need to build a road to college and beyond, reaching more than five hundred students and forty young educators every year. Of the 2,100+ students served by Breakthrough so far, 99% of graduates have enrolled in college. Looking ahead, Breakthrough’s Vision 2025 initiative aims to bolster its peer-mentorship approach, extend its impact, and crystallize Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into the DNA of the organization.
Business Executive of the Year: Thang Do A vigorous advocate for Downtown San Jose, nationally-recognized architect, and Vietnamese American community leader, Thang Do led Aedis Architects—a San Jose-based architectural firm specializing in the design of educational institutions—for thirty years. He designed and assisted in the building of the Vietnamese American Service Center in Little Saigon. Do later purchased a historic building, which was rebuilt into an urban food hall in SoFA Market and created a hub of activity in our downtown arts district. Do served as cofounder of PIVOT, San Jose planning commissioner, and as a board member of SPUR.
Leadership San Jose Alumni of the Year: Chris Wilder Chris Wilder’s 40-year career in the public benefit sector began as a consumer activist (Fund for Public Interest Research, 1990-1996), running the Vanished Children’s Alliance (1996-1999), a national missing children’s agency, leading City Year San Jose/Silicon Valley – the nation’s premiere AmeriCorps program (1999-2003), then joining the VMC Foundation where he served the public health community for 18 years as Executive Director, bringing in more than $100 million for Santa Clara County’s public healthcare system. In 2008, he was a driving force behind the campaign for Measure A, which generated $840 million to build VMC’s Sobrato Pavilion, as well as a Downtown San Jose health center. After suffering from a stroke in 2021 and subsequently retiring, his impact on the community continues as he proudly serves on the boards of NorCal SCI and the Stroke Awareness Foundation.
About the San Jose Chamber of Commerce Serving the San Jose metro region as the leading voice of business since 1886, the San Jose Chamber of Commerce is one of the oldest and most respected chambers on the West Coast. A catalyst for business growth and development, the Chamber is a convener of leaders and influencers, a champion for a stronger economy, and focused on strengthening the quality of life in one of the most significant regions in the world. The Chamber is committed to building a board and membership that is value-based, diverse, and participatory. To learn more, visit https://sjchamber.com/.
