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Subaru for LGBTQ pride month via 360 Magazine

BE THE LOVE

The Rainbow Flag has become a global symbol of equality, inclusivity and Pride, and a signifier of June’s month-long celebration for members of the LGBTQ+ community, its allies and corporate supporters. For nearly 30 years, Subaru of America has proudly shown its support of the community with cause-related initiatives, media campaigns and charitable support. This June, the automaker – one of the first in its industry to include LGBTQ+ employees in its non-discrimination policies – is helping to launch a new initiative with a mission to transcend Pride into something more than a succession of parades and rainbow-colored merchandise.

Announcing the Be the Love. Volunteer! campaign, designed to help cultivate volunteers for health service organizations that are licensees of Dining Out For Life®, the foodie fundraiser which Subaru has sponsored since 2006.

Access a website through a unique QR code and be individually matched to volunteer opportunities in your community via a few easy steps:

  • Scan the code using a smartphone camera or QR reader, or visit LGBTQRCode.com
  •  Answer a few questions about service activities that meet your interests
  • Get connected to a health services organization in your community
  • Be the Love! Volunteer once a month, or every once in a while.

As a company, Subaru believes it is important to do its part in making a positive impact in the world because it is the right thing to do. Sixteen years ago, Subaru committed to helping those affected by HIV and other chronic health conditions by teaming up with Dining Out For Life International, along with spokespeople Ted Allen, host of Food Network’s Chopped!, Mondo Guerra, Project Runway designer and HIV activist, and film and television actor Pam Grier (Foxy Brown; Jackie Brown; The L Word; Bless This Mess).

According to Joe Pawlicki, (Out&Ally LGBTQ+ ERG Chair) Subaru of America, Inc., “Subaru employees and retailers are committed to caring for the communities in which we live and work. Through our Love Promise,  the  Subaru Loves To Help programs and our Out&Ally employee resource group initiatives, we support organizations that help neighbors and community members in need. We are excited to bring a new volunteer initiative to cities across America, inviting people to consider demonstrating their community Pride by contributing their valuable time and expertise.” 

The LGBTQR CodeTM is the creation of “15 Minutes” Inc. cause marketing agency. Founders Nancy Becker and Pam Derderian have been working alongside Subaru of America since 1993 when they launched the Visa Rainbow Card with Martina Navratilova, an affinity credit card program that supported causes deemed relevant by allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community. “15 Minutes” has been overseeing Subaru’s sponsorship of Dining Out For Life since bringing the two organizations together in 2007, helping to raise more than $52 million dollars for HIV/AIDS service organizations. A video PSA voiced by Ted Allen promotes the new volunteer program. To register to become a volunteer, visit lgbtqrcode.com.

About Subaru of America, Inc.

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Subaru Corporation of Japan. Headquartered at a zero-landfill office in Camden, N.J., the company markets and distributes Subaru vehicles, parts and accessories through a network of more than 630 retailers across the United States. All Subaru products are manufactured in zero-landfill plants and Subaru of Indiana Automotive, Inc. is the only U.S. automobile manufacturing plant to be designated a backyard wildlife habitat by the National Wildlife Federation. SOA is guided by the Subaru Love Promise, which is the company’s vision to show love and respect to everyone, and to support its communities and customers nationwide. Over the past 20 years, SOA and the SOA Foundation have donated more than $270 million to causes the Subaru family cares about, and its employees have logged more than 78,000 volunteer hours. For additional information visit media.subaru.com. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

About Dining Out For Life: Dining Out For Life began in Philadelphia in 1991 and in 1996 expanded into an international event held across North America. The idea behind the single-day event is simple and effective: #DineOutEndHIV. In an average year, $4 million is raised. Participating restaurants donate a percentage of the day’s food sales, which goes to local organizations to fund care, prevention, meals, housing, testing, counseling and other essential services. For more information, visit diningoutforlife.com and follow on social media:  @DineOut4Life, Facebook/DiningOut4Life, or on Instagram. #DineOutGiveBack (Pictured) The LGBTQR CodeTM  was created  by  “15 Minutes” Inc. and designed to help cultivate a network volunteers for causes deemed relevant by the LGBTQ+ community and its allies.

UFC Father’s Day

UFC GYM®, the first major brand extension of UFC®, will encourage dads to focus on their fitness with a complimentary personal trainer session or recovery treatment in celebration of Father’s Day. Members and nonmembers  may redeem the offer at select UFC GYM® and UFC FIT® locations across the country from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. exclusively on Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19.

All fathers will have access to a complimentary personal training session with a certified personal trainer who will review the unique goals, lifestyle and experience of the guest before coaching them through a one-on-one workout. Dads who choose to use one of UFC GYM and UFC FIT’s recovery services pre- or post-workout will have the choice between compression massage therapy, cryotherapy or percussion massage therapy. Select locations also offer red light therapy. Amenities vary by location, inquire at the location for details.

UFC GYM and UFC FIT offer MMA-inspired group fitness classes, such as Boxing and Kickboxing Conditioning. Signature studio-quality group fitness classes, including High Octane, Kickass Kick and HIIT, are also available. Other amenities at the premier fitness facilities include group fitness studios, weight rooms, bag rooms, robust cardio and strength training equipment, sauna rooms, full-service locker rooms, an Octagon® at select locations, Kids Club, ArmBar Café and more.

For a complete list of participating locations in states across the U.S., please visit https://bit.ly/UFCGYMFathersDay.

UFC GYM® was the first to unite the benefits of MMA with fitness. The brand’s TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach provides members with the ultimate fitness experience and programming that secures results for all ages and training levels. With 160 locations opened and 500 additional locations currently in development globally, UFC GYM® has revolutionized the fitness industry and positively impacted countless lives worldwide. For more information, please visit www.ufcgym.com or www.ufcfit.com.

ABOUT UFC GYM®

UFC GYM® is the first major brand extension of UFC®, the world’s premier MMA organization, created in alliance with New Evolution Ventures™ (NeV), developers of many of the world’s most successful fitness brands. As the first to unite the benefits of MMA with fitness, the brand is not what you expect, and more than you can imagine. UFC GYM’s TRAIN DIFFERENT® approach provides members with the ultimate fitness experience and programming that secures results for all ages and training levels. With 160 locations opened and 1,000 additional locations currently in development globally, UFC GYM has revolutionized the fitness industry and positively impacted countless lives worldwide. In addition to its corporate-owned clubs, UFC GYM offers the opportunity to own and operate a franchise domestically and internationally through the UFC GYM® or UFC FIT® model. For franchise information, contact franchiseinfo@ufcgym.com or visit UFCGYMfranchise.com. For more information, please visit UFCGYM.com or UFCFIT.com. Follow UFC GYM on Instagram and Twitter @UFCGYM, Facebook.com/UFCGYM, and youtube.com/UFCGYM.

About UFC®

UFC® is the world’s premier mixed martial arts organization (MMA), with more than 688 million fans and 198 million social media followers. The organization produces more than 40 live events annually in some of the most prestigious arenas around the world, while broadcasting to nearly 900 million TV households across more than 170 countries. UFC’s athlete roster features the world’s best MMA athletes representing more than 75 countries. The organization’s digital offerings include UFC FIGHT PASS®, one of the world’s leading streaming services for combat sports. UFC is owned by global entertainment, sports and content company Endeavor, and is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram and TikTok: @UFC.

Marvel and Fortnite via 360 Magazine

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Check out all six covers for FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #2, on sale July 13

The wait is almost over! In just a few weeks, Fortnite and Marvel Comics fans will see both universe collide in FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR! The five-issue limited comic series is written by veteran Marvel writer Christos Gage and Epic Games’ Chief Creative Officer Donald Mustard and drawn by artist Sergio Davíla. An epic saga that impacts the characters of both universes, FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR is one of the most highly-anticipated comics of the summer, and today fans can get a look at all the covers for the second issue that will hit stands in July. Across six gorgeous covers, acclaimed artists Leinil Francis Yu, Ron Lim, Bjorn Barends, Chrissie Zullo, David Nakayama, and Paco Media have gone all out in exploring the wild possibilities of this incredible crossover!

FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #2 finds Marvel and Fortnite heroes in Wakanda as the hunt for the Zero Shard continues! Meanwhile, Iron Man and The Foundation launch a daring mission into the unknown and stumble upon a game-changing revelation!

Each first print issue of FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR contains a redeemable code to unlock a bonus digital cosmetic in Fortnite!

Here are the in-game items Marvel and Fortnite fans can look forward to unlocking in the coming months:

  • FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #1 – New Spider-Man Outfit – Exclusive to comic buyers for a limited time!
  • FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #2 – New Iron Man Wrap – Exclusive to comic buyers for over 2 months!
  • FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #3 – New Wolverine Pickaxe – Exclusive to comic buyers for a limited time!
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  • FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #5 – New FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR Loading Screen – Exclusive to comic buyers!
  • Plus any fan who redeems all five codes will receive a new bonus FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR Outfit!

Check out all FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #2 covers now and pick up the debut issue of the comic series when it arrives on June 8. For more information, visit Marvel.com.

Retailers, don’t forget to order your copies of FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #2 by Monday, June 6!

FORTNITE X MARVEL: ZERO WAR #2 (OF 5)

Written by CHRISTOS GAGE & DONALD MUSTARD

Art by SERGIO DÁVILA

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On Sale 7/13

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About Marvel Entertainment

Marvel Entertainment, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company, is one of the world’s most prominent character-based entertainment companies, built on a proven library of more than 8,000 characters featured in a variety of media for over eighty years. Marvel utilizes its character franchises in entertainment, licensing, publishing, games, and digital media.

For more information visit marvel.com.

AmeriHealth Caritas on Coronavirus Risks

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AmeriHealth Caritas, a national leader in Medicaid managed care and other health care solutions for those most in need, cautions that electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) use can lead to poorer health outcomes for people living below the federal poverty level, who are disproportionately affected by smoking-related health issues.
Some health officials are becoming increasingly alarmed by the possibility that vaping could make COVID-19 worse. Vaping, the use of e-cigarettes, can cause dangerous lung and respiratory problems, which could aggravate the symptoms of COVID-19.

At a recent press briefing on COVID-19, Dr. Sharon Watkins of the Pennsylvania Department of Health cautioned, “We do know that vaping is related to lung injury and lung injury is one of the risk factors for more severe presentation in COVID-19.” Watkins, the PA State Epidemiologist, said smokers should reduce or stop vaping to avoid COVID-19 complications.

Smoking has been designated as an underlying medical condition by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) because it weakens the immune system, which increases the risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The American Lung Association also believes smokers are a high-risk group.

“COVID-19 is a respiratory disease, it attacks the lungs. That means people who smoke regular cigarettes, marijuana, or vape should take extra precautions and consider themselves at higher risk for complications from COVID-19,” said Deborah Brown, chief mission officer of the

American Lung Association. “And that means that there has never been a better time to quit smoking — use this current disruption of your regular schedule to create a new tobacco and smoke-free plan.”
Even prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaping was deemed a growing public health issue, said Dr. Andrea Gelzer, senior vice president of medical affairs at AmeriHealth Caritas. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the sale of fruit, dessert and mint-flavored e-cigarette pods which are popular with teenagers, but exempted menthol-flavored pods containing nicotine for adult users who may be trying to make a switch from traditional cigarettes.
“We are at risk of having a generation with significant respiratory problems caused by vaping,” Dr. Gelzer said. “People are becoming addicted to nicotine through vaping, which is not a safe or viable smoking cessation strategy.”

Through the first two months of the year there already were more than 2,800 lung injury cases and about 70 deaths in the United States and the District of Columbia associated with the use of e-cigarettes, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The aerosol created by e-cigarettes can contain harmful substances, including nicotine, heavy metals like lead, volatile organic compounds and cancer-causing agents.

Like traditional combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes are being marketed and sold in retail locations concentrated in communities “at higher risk for adverse health outcomes, including communities whose residents have lower incomes, greater racial diversity, and lower educational attainment,” according to a recent report by the Public Health Law Center, a St. Paul, Minn.-based organization that provides legal and policy analysis to support efforts to reduce and eliminate commercial tobacco products.

Dr. Gelzer said e-cigarette use may worsen existing health disparities in vulnerable communities, especially those that have been disproportionately affected by smoking-related diseases and who have been historically targeted by tobacco marketers.

“We encourage and provide assistance to our members to quit smoking – including free cessation counseling and nicotine replacement products – because it is important to protect one’s health,” she said. “Nicotine is highly addictive and it can be very difficult to quit. There are safer and more effective methods for quitting smoking than e-cigarettes.”