Radiovisa will host an all day radiothon on Thursday, September 8th, 5:00 am – 7:00 pm PT, to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The live broadcast will air on Radiovisa 830 AM KMXE Los Angeles and across the Radiovisa Network.
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Univision Hurricane Katrina Fundraiser.
Univision Communications Inc. partnered with the American Red Cross to assist in fundraising efforts aimed at helping those in need due to the devastation resulting from Hurricane Katrina. Univision Communications enlisted its entire platform of media outlets in order to reach out to all constituents interested in contributing to the fundraising efforts.
Broadcasters Commit $100 M To Hurricane Relief Fund.
The National Association of Broadcasters announced that local radio and television stations across America will raise a minimum of $100 million for victims of Hurricane Katrina.
Hear No Evil? See No Evil? Speak No Evil?
ALDO, a global fashion footwear and accessories brand and retailer, and YouthAIDS, an HIV/AIDS education and prevention initiative, have partnered to create an international fundraising and awareness campaign to educate and prevent HIV/AIDS among teenagers and young adults.
Preventing Hispanic Underage Drinking.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), in partnership with The Advertising Council, announced the launch of a new national public service advertising (PSA) campaign designed to increase awareness among Hispanic parents and caregivers about the consequences of underage drinking.
Nationwide Walk To Benefit Children With Aids.
Local MannaWalk Events To Provide Nutritional Programs For Orphans With Epidemic Disease. On August 6, in big cities and small towns across the United States, people will unite and walk together to show their support for fighting HIV/AIDS in children across the globe. The new nationwide event, called MannaWalk, will raise funds to provide nutritional programs for children, mostly orphans, with this epidemic disease. Thousands of walkers are expected to participate in more than 300 MannaWalk events across the country.
‘La Guia para el Bienestar’ Dulcolax Promotion Living Healthier.
To help inspire Hispanic women to take the healthy lifestyle plunge, talk show host Cristina Saralegui and Dra. Maritza Fuentes are teaming up to raise awareness about health and fitness issues that are rarely discussed.
Mixed Views About Providing Foreign Aid To Poorer Countries For HIV.
The American public overall does not appear to be a strong proponent for increased foreign aid to poorer countries for public health initiatives and to help with the prevention of disease including HIV/AIDS.
Lactose Intolerance Among Latinos In Washington DC.
The nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM) is launching a new ad campaign to draw attention to the problem of lactose intolerance, especially among people of color, and to offer legal assistance to those who may have been sickened by dairy products. Scheduled to debut in mid-June on Metrorail platforms and inside trains and buses, the ad reads, “Got Lactose Intolerance? 75 percent of people do, particularly people of color. If you’re lactose intolerant, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.”
