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DKMS to Ring the NASDAQ Stock Market Closing Bell
May 9, 2008
ADVISORY, May 9, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) --
What:
Mario Cantone, actor/comedian and Katharina Harf, Executive Vice
President of DKMS Americas will preside over the Closing Bell.
Where:
NASDAQ MarketSite - 4 Times Square - 43rd & Broadway - Broadcast Studio
When:
Friday, May 9 at 4:00 p.m. EDT
Contacts:
Megan Miller
Megan.Miller@bwr-ny.com
Mary Kaye Daniels
Marykaye.daniels@bwr-ny.com
NASDAQ MarketSite:
Robert Madden
646.441.5045
Robert.Madden@NASDAQOMX.com
Feed Information:
The Closing Bell is available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA-6 C-band/transponder 17. The downlink frequency is 4040 Vertical; Audio 6.2-6.8. The feed can also be found on Waterfront fiber 1623. If you have any questions, please contact Robert Madden at (646) 441-5045.
Radio Feed:
An audio transmission of the Closing Bell is also available from 3:50 p.m. to 4:05 p.m. on uplink IA6 C band / transponder 24, downlink frequency 4180 horizontal. The feed can be found on Waterfront fiber 1623 as well.
Webcast:
A live Webcast of the NASDAQ Closing Bell will be available at: http://www.nasdaq.com/about/marketsitetowervideo.asx
Photos:
To obtain a hi-resolution photograph of the Market Close, please go to http://www.nasdaq.com/reference/marketsite_events.stm and click on the market close of your choice.
About DKMS Linked Against Leukemia:
DKMS was founded in 1991 by Peter Harf and Professor Dr. Gerhard Ehninger, after Peter lost his wife, Mechtild, to acute leukemia. Today, DKMS is the world's largest marrow donor center with over 1.7 million registered donors. Since its founding, DKMS has facilitated over 14,000 transplants.
In 2005, Peter, together with his daughter, Katharina opened an office in New York City to diversify its donor pool, by registering more donors in the U.S.
DKMS Americas is a 501(c) (3) non profit organization. All donors recruited by DKMS and DKMS Americas will be placed on the National Registry (NMDP).
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Pictures of DKMS Americas ringing the Nasdaq Stock Market closing bell can be found at Flickr
DKMS Raises over $1 million at 2nd Annual "Linked Against Leukemia Gala"
Super Model Cindy Crawford & Emanuel Chirico Honored and Mario Cantone Emceed the Event and Natasha Bedingfield Performed
New York, New York (May 7, 2008) — DKMS celebrated their 2nd Annual “Linked Against Leukemia” Gala tonight at Capitale in New York City. The black-tie affair raised 1.18 million dollars, enabling DKMS to register over 12,000 new marrow donors. DKMS, the world’s largest marrow donor center with more than 1.6 million registered donors, has helped facilitate more than 14,000 transplants.
The evening was hosted by actor/comedian Mario Cantone and featured musical performances by international pop-star Natasha Bedingfield, along with Darryl “DMC” McDaniels and platinum-selling recording artist, Sarah Connor. Cindy Crawford and Emanuel Chirico (Chairman & CEO, Phillips-Van Heusen) were honored. The event’s Honorary Chairman was Bernd Beetz (CEO, Coty Inc.) and committee members include Lauren Santo Domingo, Vanessa von Bismarck, Viktoria von Wulffen and Tom Murry, President & COO of Calvin Klein, Inc.
The evening was also an unforgettable celebration of the “moment of the match” between patients and donors. One young patient was united with her lifesaving donor for the first time, live on-stage at the gala.
“I am thrilled with the success of this year’s event. More than 140,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed each year with life-threatening blood diseases, such as leukemia and lymphoma, and leukemia is the most common disease children in the U.S. die of. With the funds raised tonight, we will be able to provide 12,000 more potential lifesaving donors to patients in need who are waiting for a match,” states Katharina Harf, Executive Vice President, DKMS Americas.
DKMS (Deutsche Knochenmarkspenderdatei or German Bone Marrow Donor Center) was founded by Coty Inc. Chairman, Peter Harf. DKMS is committed to the fight against leukemia and strives to give every blood cancer patient a second chance at life by recruiting marrow donors from every race and ethnicity. DKMS inspires hope and healing by matching our donors with patients around the world in need of a marrow transplant. For more information, visit www.dkmsamericas.org.
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Popstar Natasha Bedingfield Performing at “Linked Against Leukemia Gala" to Benefit DKMS
May 7th at Capitale in New York City
New York, New York (April 10, 2008) — British singing sensation Natasha Bedingfield will perform at the “Linked Against Leukemia Gala” to benefit DKMS on Wednesday, May 7th at Capitale in New York City. Bedingfield is currently promoting her new album Pocketful of Sunhine and rehearsing for an upcoming tour and has added this fundraiser onto her busy schedule. She joins host Mario Cantone and honorees Cindy Crawford and Emanuel Chirico (Chairman & CEO, Phillips-Van Heusen, parent company of Calvin Klein, Inc.) for an unforgettable night.
Cindy Crawford will be Honored at DKMS's 2nd Annual Linked Against Leukemia Gala
May 7th at Capitale in New York City
NEW YORK, March 13, 2008 -- DKMS is proud to announce that they will honor Cindy Crawford at their "Linked Against Leukemia Gala" on Wednesday, May 7th, 2008 at Capitale in New York City. The 2nd annual black-tie affair is a benefit to raise money and awareness for DKMS, the world's largest marrow donor center with more than 1.6 million registered donors, which has helped facilitate more than 13,000 transplants.
Escada Moon Sparkle And Island Def Jam Present A Girls Night Out, In Support Of Singing Sensation Rihanna’s Believe Foundation.
Fun and Flirty New Fragrance Brings Exclusive Concerts and Giveaways
New York, NY (March 11th, 2008) – In 2006, Grammy Award Winning recording artist Rihanna created the Believe Foundation which assists and inspires children in need all over the world. Believe gives children a chance by providing everything from medical attention for children who can’t afford it, school supplies for children in poorly funded public schools, toys for children who are terminally ill and clothes for children in homeless shelters. Escada Moon Sparkle has teamed up with her label Island Def Jam in support of her latest album Good Girl Gone Bad and her Believe Foundation to present a Girls Night Out!
Rihanna & DMC to Perform at First Annual Links for Life Gala At Capitale to Benefit DKMS
Evan Handler and Sarah Jessica Parker to attend
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. March 22, 2007. On Tuesday, May 8, 2007 DKMS (the German Bone Marrow Donor Center) and The Bone Marrow Foundation will come together for the first annual Links for Life Gala, to be held at the popular event venue, Capitale. Def Jam Records recording artist and global singing sensation, Rihanna, is scheduled to perform for the over 400 guests. The black-tie affair begins with a cocktail reception at 6:30pm.
Valentine Boutique
Romance a cause with Design 21: Social Design Network
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. February 10, 2007. Please join Design21: Social Design Network as we celebrate Valentine's Day by supporting those in need through love of a cause. Felissimo Townhouse will host a pop-up boutique featuring the "Allumonde" ring and special heartfelt, exclusive packages from our non-profit member charities.
DKMS and MISS LADY ENTERTAINMENT
All-star weekend benefit and donor recruitment drive
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. January 16, 2007. DKMS and MISS LADY ENTERTAINMENT will kick-off an All-Star Weekend benefit for Jaden Hilton with its first donor recruitment drive on January 31, 2007 at legendary restaurant Lafayette Bar & Grill from 1pm-5pm.
Entertainer's Basketball Classic Annual Charity Game at Madison Square Garden
This year's charitable recipient will be DKMS Americas Donor Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. April 4, 2006. It has been announced that on Sunday, July 23, 2006 the Entertainers Basketball Classic (EBC) will host its second annual tripleheader celebrity and all-star basketball extravaganza and mini-concert event at Madison Square Garden. This will be the second charity event that Gregory Marius, CEO of Entertainers Basketball Classic, has organized at the World's Most Famous Arena.
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