A year after his emotional virtual-reality experience of the, 44-year-old Michael Wiese is going to take part in the huge global race – he’ll be at the starting line – standing on his own legs. Getting goosebumps at the Wings for Life World Run is not unusual. But for Michi Wiese, being part of the […]
Category: Philanthropy
Wings for Life World Runners
In 2018, the Wings for Life World Runners fundraising portal empowers people more than ever before to help others You just have to look at the way the world rallies when tsunamis, earthquakes or hurricanes strike to see how much we care and how much we love to look out for our neighbors near and […]
Changing Lives
America’s Newest Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry The Ocean State’s Official Sailing School Vessel, Tall Ship Oliver Hazard Perry is changing lives every time she sails from her homeport of Newport, Rhode Island. With education-at-sea at the core of her mission, she provides innovative and empowering programs to promote personal and professional growth. This spring, […]
Neymar Jr’s Future Goals
Neymar Jr reveals future hopes and ambitions after turning 25. The Brazilian inspires millions of people around the globe with his Neymar Jr’s Five project, yet he still has aspirations of his own involving some of his heroes. Despite still being just 25, Neymar Jr has already netted an incredible 50 goals for his country […]
Stanford Women’s Health Lunch
Under One Umbrella Stanford Medicine Women’s Health Lunch The event featured Dr. Maya Adam, a lecturer at Stanford University’s School of Medicine and author of Food Love Family. Funds raised form the luncheon event go to benefit the Stanford Women’s Cancer Center. $1.2M where raised which will got twoards support research and innovative treatments that […]
Benicia PD Police Officers’ Association Help Vallejo Teen
In late September, Corporal Keffer of the Benicia Police Department noticed 18-year-old Jourdan Duncan walking alone late at night and learned that he has to walk 2 hours each way to and from work. Touched by his drive and determination, the Benicia Police Officers’ Association bought Duncan a bike. Now, they have gone a step […]
iWALK4MESO Event Announced
ERIN BROCKOVICH AND WEITZ & LUXENBERG ANNOUNCE iWALK4MESO EVENT TO RAISE AWARENESS FOR ASBESTOS-RELATED CANCER Nationwide Event Will Occur On Mesothelioma Awareness Day And Is Part Of Larger Push To Raise Money For Mesothelioma Research New York, NY (September 14, 2016) –Erin Brockovich and Weitz & Luxenberg announced today that they will lead a nationwide […]
Speedway Online Auction
Sonoma Speedway online auction offers Race fans the opportunity to help a great cause and the experience of a lifetime. The auction, launched today at www.sccauctions.com. It features “Ride of a Lifetime” experiences with top INDYCAR drivers, autographed memorabilia and unique race-weekend packages. The online format opens the auction to all race fans, including those […]
Race Car Festival Sonoma
This 24th annual charity event, will take place at the Sonoma Plaza on Saturday, June 4. Proceeds to benefit the Sonoma Valley Education Foundation and SCC, the charitable arm of Sonoma Raceway. Locals and race fans alike are invited to enjoy tastings from several local restaurants and wineries, as well as an up-close look at […]