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MILPITAS, Calif., April 11 /PRNewswire/ -- LifeScan, a Johnson & Johnson company and the maker of OneTouch(R) Blood Glucose Meters for people with diabetes, has announced an online sweepstakes that will offer an opportunity for kids with diabetes to attend a diabetes camp for free this summer. The OneTouch(R) Laugh & Learn Sweepstakes, which runs through May 20, is available at www.DiabetesAndKids.com and offers 30 Grand-Prize winners a weeklong stay at a diabetes camp(1) of their choice, selected from a list of camps certified by the Diabetes Education and Camping Association. An additional 1,000 second-prize winners will be given a OneTouch(R) UltraMini(TM) Blood Glucose Meter in their choice of color at no charge.
Each year, more than 13,000 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. In addition, the percentage of children diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in the U.S. has significantly increased. Before 1994, it accounted for less than 5 percent of all newly diagnosed diabetes cases in children, but subsequently it has come to represent 30-50 percent.
According to the American Diabetes Association, attending a diabetes camp is important for these children, because such camps help to promote greater self-confidence in managing diabetes, as well as personal independence. Certified diabetes camps, located across the country, allow children to enjoy all the regular fun of summer camp, while meeting other kids with diabetes. They also offer parents some much-needed time off from their own duties in the daily management of their child's condition.
"We're pleased to be able to provide an opportunity for kids with diabetes to attend summer camp," said Charles Renfroe, Director of Global Education and Professional Relations, LifeScan. "These camps offer valuable experiences as they provide a safe and nurturing environment that allows kids to laugh, jump, play and participate in normal childhood activities, helping them realize that diabetes doesn't have to keep them from the fun of being a kid."
Lorne Abramson, Executive Director of the Diabetes Education and Camping Association, agrees and affirms the value of camps for kids with diabetes. "Diabetes summer camp truly is a wonderful experience and can help children with diabetes lead healthier and happier lives through good diabetes management," he said. "We are delighted that LifeScan recognizes this and is making available these opportunities to make the dream of attending diabetes camp a reality."
The camps are staffed by an onsite medical team as well as by trained, caring counselors, many of whom have diabetes themselves. Providing skills and experiences that will last a lifetime, the camps teach kids about nutrition, personal management and development, safe participation in a wide range of physical activities, and blood glucose monitoring and insulin delivery.
Parents or guardians who are 21 years or older and are U.S. citizens may enter the OneTouch Laugh & Learn Sweepstakes on behalf of their children with diabetes that are 17 years old or younger. Entries can be submitted by visiting www.DiabetesAndKids.com and completing the required registration information. They will then be automatically entered into a random drawing. There is a limit of one entry per person and per e-mail address, and entries must be submitted before midnight on May 20, 2008 to be included in the drawing.
Winners will be selected on or about May 30, 2008 from all eligible entries, and will be notified by mail.
LifeScan, Inc., a Johnson & Johnson company and a leading maker of blood glucose monitoring products, is dedicated to creating a world without limits for people with diabetes. For healthcare professional resources, and information on diabetes care and LifeScan products and services, visit www.LifeScan.com.
(1) With a value of up to $1,000
AW# 091-619A
Source: LifeScan, Inc.
Web site: http://www.lifescan.com/
http://www.diabetesandkids.com/
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) has announced a $35,000 contribution for the 2007 USHCC Annual Convention - designed to inform, engage, and inspire Hispanic business owners around the nation to pursue economic development and business prosperity.
"Nissan is proud to support the mission of the USHCC," said Stephanie Valdez Streaty, Sr. Manager of Philanthropy and Diversity Communications, Nissan North America, Inc. "Through this sponsorship, we will continue our tradition of fostering growth and opening more doors of opportunity for Hispanic small business owners. We strongly embrace and practice diversity, and the USHCC represents our shared mission."
The USHCC Annual National Convention and Business Expo is the country's premier business and networking event for Hispanic entrepreneurs and business leaders from all sectors of the economy, and for Fortune 1000 corporations interested in the Hispanic market.
"Nissan North America has an excellent record for recognizing that an investment in the Hispanic community pays measurable returns for America," said Michael L. Barrera, President and CEO of the USHCC. "Its generous contribution will help us to strengthen and uplift Hispanic-owned businesses by providing them the resources and assistance they need to lead this nation's economic growth."
The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce is the nation's largest and most influential advocate for the more than 2 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, which generate more than $300 billion annually. It serves as the umbrella organization for more than 215 local Hispanic chambers nationwide and Mexico by actively promoting the economic growth and development of Hispanic business leaders and entrepreneurs.
Nissan has long been a major contributor of other Hispanic organizations across the country including the National Hispana Institute, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, the National Council of La Raza, the Hispanic Scholarship Fund, the League of United Latin American Citizens, and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; and is a proud long-time sponsor of the Copa Nissan Sudamerica.
In North America, Nissan's operations include automotive styling, design, engineering, consumer and corporate financing, sales and marketing, distribution and manufacturing. More information about Nissan in North America and the complete line of Nissan and Infiniti vehicles can be found online at www.NissanUSA.com and http://www.nissandriven.com/ www.infiniti.com.
Source: Nissan North America, Inc.
Web site: http://www.nissanusa.com/
http://www.nissandriven.com/
http://www.infiniti.com/
http://www.nissannews.com/
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TALLAHASSEE, FL - February 1, 2001 - February is Black History Month, also known as African Heritage Month. Schools and organizations, nationwide will make an effort to publicize events of historical significance by African Americans. In honor of this great occasion, DverCITY.com is sponsoring weekly essay contests via their Web site. Gift certificates will be awarded weekly to winning participants.
The following essay contests will be featured: Week One, February 2 through 8, "Who were the Tuskegee Airmen?"; Week Two, February 9 through 16, "Name and describe the four women in Lionel Talano's art print entitled, "Historic Females;" Week Three, February 16 through 23, "Compare and contrast the state of Black America in 2001 to the 1960's;" and Week Four, February 23 through 28, "What significant African American History individual or event did you learn about during the month of February. Describe how you learned about the important history fact and why it impacted your life."
Art print by Lionel Talano, "Historic Females"
Open to all individuals, the deadline for entries is February 28, 2001. Judging will be in three categories: Grades K through 6, Grades 7 through 12, and adults. First, second, and third place winners will be awarded, as well as honorable mentions.Each submission must consist of a maximum 500 word essay. Submit to DverCITY.com at contests@dvercity.com, FAX to 850-402-9826, or write to Contests c/o DverCITY, P.O. Box 0733, Niceville, FL 32588.
Established in 1996, DverCITY is a multi-faceted, diverse business founded on Christian principles, high ethics/moral standards, and a drive for excellence in community service. Upon entering the online community in October 1999, DverCITY expanded its business ventures, its mission to live up to its name: diversity.
The world wide web offers the perfect opportunity to be a mecca for diverse cultures, diverse communities, diverse age-groups, and diverse lifestyles. In its quest for vast community service, DverCITY.com also offers scholarships to students. Visit the Web site for more information.
Phyllis Douglass, an employee of DverCITY, believes that it is important to get the word out about the social and historical significance of Black History Month, she vows to remember that, "Black History is everyday, not just February. Teach and study African American History everyday, just as you would History in general."
For complete contest details, go to http://www.dvercity.com.
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