NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dell today announced a major commitment of funding, employee engagement and cloud computing technology to support pediatric cancer research programs globally, including the world’s first personalized medicine trial for pediatric cancer conducted by the Neuroblastoma and Medulloblastoma Translational Research Consortium (NMTRC) and supported by The Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen). TGen will use its genomic technology within Dell’s donated cloud to help

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) is once again honoring the dedication of America’s servicemen and women by delivering happier holiday memories to military members and their families through the annual Trees for Troops® and Wreaths Across America™ programs. Now in its seventh year, Trees for Troops brings together FedEx, the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation and tree farmers across America to transport thousands of real Christmas trees to service members stationed overseas, as

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) has now certified more than 500 of its pharmacies as HIV Centers of Excellence (COE) in communities highly impacted by HIV, as identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The announcement was made today at the U.S. Conference on AIDS in Chicago. These pharmacies are staffed with specially-trained pharmacists who work closely with patients to offer guidance and support with their medication therapy, prov

MINNETONKA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealth Group is bolstering its commitment to the Military Spouse Employment Partnership with new initiatives aimed at hiring qualified military spouses for positions throughout the company.

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) is offering a discount to all veterans and active duty military on Veterans Day, in recognition of their service and commitment to the country. On Nov. 11, they will receive 15 percent off eligible store items and 20 percent off Walgreens and W Brand products with a valid military ID or proof of service at any Walgreens and Duane Reade drugstore nationwide. “We want to thank our employees who are veterans and veterans everywhe

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of November 2 – November 9, 2011. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME WASHINGTON -- BAE Systems Recognized for Support of MLK Memorial as Fundraising Efforts Near Close (November 9, 2011 12:28 PM) Source: Washington DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. MINNEAPOLIS -- U.S. Bank Recognized by

WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Yesterday, the Washington DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. acknowledged BAE Systems for its $1 million donation during a formal check presentation ceremony held at the recently dedicated Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. D. Michael Bennett, senior vice president of Information Management and CIO for BAE Systems presented the gift to Harry E. Johnson, Sr., the Foundation’s president and CEO a

MINNEAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--U.S. Bank placed 57 in Newsweek’s ranking of the 500 greenest companies in America -- one of three banks that made the top 100. The worldwide poll studied company environmental sustainability efforts.

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pepto-Bismol is teaming up with Feeding America and Actor Eric Stonestreet to launch its “Feast for All” Facebook campaign and hopes to help people celebrate Thanksgiving by donating 2 million meals.

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BKD's Dallas office combines personal involvement with financial resources in support of The First Tee of Greater Dallas.

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AmWINS Group, Inc. today announced "Expired Coverage", a major fundraising initiative for the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, a charity focused on funding the childhood cancer research.

DEERFIELD, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Walgreens (NYSE: WAG) (NASDAQ: WAG) is donating nearly $400,000 worth of personal care items to the United Service Organizations (USO) to support operations in Landstuhl, Germany. The organization is focused on lifting the spirits of the nation’s wounded warriors and their families. The donation includes first aid items, toiletries, diapers and baby bottles, as well as coloring books, gum and playing cards. The donation was shipped in late October and should arr

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--ATLANTA MARRIOTT MARQUIS INSTALLS ADDITIONAL HIGH-TECH ENERGY SAVING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS…CREATES A MORE SUSTAINABLE ENERGY EFFICIENT HOTEL

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--UnitedHealthcare and The DAISY Foundation presented the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Recycling is not only good for the planet, but good for your wallet too. According to the Aluminum Association, Americans earn nearly $1 billion a year from recycling aluminum cans, yet nearly another $1 billion worth of aluminum cans are still tossed into landfills. As national sponsors of America Recycles Day on November 15, Alcoa and Alcoa Foundation are providing tools on its recycling website to make it easier for Americans to recycle. The website is loaded with i

NEWARK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Prudential Foundation board of trustees recently approved a $500,000 grant to The Community Foundation of New Jersey to support efforts to improve Military Park, a landmark in downtown Newark. The $3.65 million Military Park Restoration Project, led by Biederman Redevelopment Ventures, which also rehabilitated Bryant Park in New York City, will ensure that Military Park remains an accessible, viable green space and provide a reinvigorated platform for the City

LOUISVILLE, Ky.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Papa John's Partners with USO to lift spirits of American Troops and their Families through donation of $1 for every online order from 11 am - 11 pm on 11-11-11, Veterans Day.

SAN JOSE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for the holiday giving season, eBay, the world’s largest online marketplace, today announced the launch of eBay.com/celebrity, a unique shopping destination that combines celebrity

MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Step Up For Students announced today that Southern Wine & Spirits of Florida has contributed $10 million to fund scholarships for underprivileged students in Florida. This contribution will provide more than 2,400 scholarships for families to use towards tuition at the school that best meets their children’s unique learning needs. Florida State Representatives Garcia, Watson, Logan, Julien, Campbell and staff from Representative Diaz and Senator Flores office joined W

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The New York Life Foundation today announced $750,000 in support given to 22 bereavement providers that serve grieving children across the country. The funding will be given over a two-year period and range from $5,000 to $100,000. The grants support the expansion of grief support services to diverse and disadvantaged youth across the country. The winning providers all responded to a request for proposals created through a partnership with the New York Life Foundation