From the Readers

Trump Won! Trump Won! Trump Won!

Veronica, I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS. DONALD J. TRUMP WILL BE THE 47TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

It’s because of you, Veronica. All of the hard work and dedication of the MAGA movement paid off.

The Uniparty is going to do EVERYTHING in their power to ruin this for us. We cannot put it past them to resort to their usual dirty tricks and tactics to stop us.

Well, I VOW to not let them stop President Trump. They will be in COMPLETE and TOTAL meltdown, which means we have to be vigilant.

We need to be on guard now more than ever, and I need to know if you still stand with us.

We can celebrate this MASSIVE victory, but we must remain vigilant.

Thank you, Lauren Boebert (A True Conservative Fighter)

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CFK Africa

Hi Veronica, I just wanted to follow up to see if you could run a brief about how CFK Africa, an international nonprofit fighting extreme poverty in 26 informal settlements throughout Kenya, recently received three awards for its work providing health care in Kibera, the largest informal settlement in the country on the outskirts of Nairobi.

Nairobi City County recognized CFK Africa as the “best-performing health care facility” for its top neonatal care and hailed the nonprofit for its overall leadership and human resource management. Further information can be found below and hi-resolution images of our health facilities are available upon request. Also, please let me know if you’d like to talk more about these awards with Jeffrey Okoro, our executive director. He is available anytime. Best, Alison Beckwith CFK Africa

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Israel Ambassador Pays Courtesy Call to GMA Network

Dear Sirs/Mesdames: Good day!

GMA Network President and CEO Gilberto R. Duavit, Jr. welcomed Israel’s Ambassador to the Philippines, His Excellency Ilan Fluss, during a courtesy call at the GMA Network Center in Quezon City on October 22, 2024. Sharing with you the press release and photos, which we sincerely hope you may accommodate in your respective platforms. High-resolution copies of the photos may be accessed through this link: Thank you and stay safe, Kapuso! Warm regards, Sara Grace Fojas

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RED CROSS: Blood Donors Crucial This Fall

The American Red Cross continues to encourage donors to make blood or platelet donations part of their seasonal plans. Steady contributions to the blood supply will help ensure continued support for patients and hospitals.

As a thank-you, all who come to give Oct. 1-31 will receive a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card by email, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of three $5,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Treat.

Those who come to give in early November, Nov. 1-17, will receive a $10 e-gift card to a merchant of choice, plus be automatically entered for a chance to win one of two $7,000 gift cards. For full details, visit RedCrossBlood.org/Thanks.

Attached, you’ll find a news release with additional information on the impact to blood drives and donations. If you’d like to set up an interview, please let me know. Thank you! Connie Esparza Communications Manager American Red Cross Illinois Region

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College Changes Everything

Dear Editor, The Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC) teams up with schools and community-based organizations to kick off its 9th annual College Changes Everything® (CCE) Campaign this fall. ISAC and school and community partners provide extra supports for students and families each year at this time, offering free college application and financial aid application completion workshops statewide. While the CCE Campaign generally spans the fall and early winter, this year it will extend later into the season to accommodate the later launch of the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). According to the U.S. Department of Education, the 2025-2026 FAFSA will launch in December. To align with the launch of the FAFSA, the 2025-26 Alternative Application for Illinois Financial Aid (Alternative Application) for qualifying unmented students will also launch in December 2024.

“As always, ISAC and our statewide partners are prepped and ready to support students and families in achieving their postsecondary goals—whether that means a 2- or 4- year college degree, or a certificate program,” said Executive Director of ISAC Eric Zarnikow. ISAC and CCE Campaign partners are ready to work with all students and families and help them navigate any potential issues so they can access all the financial aid for which they are eligible.”

While most students will complete the FAFSA to determine if they qualify for federal, state, and some institutional financial aid, the Alternative Application provides a pathway for qualified undocumented students (who are not eligible for federal financial aid) to apply for the MAP Grant. If a student is unsure whether to complete the FAFSA or Alternative Application, they should contact the financial aid office of the college or university they plan on attending, or ISAC for free assistance.

Sincerely, College Changes Everything Organization