Richmond, Virginia – Debra Owens is one of the millions of Americans learning that surviving a stroke does not necessarily mean living a life diminished by physical handicaps. May is National Stroke Awareness Month, and Richmond-based Sheltering Arms is using the occasion to highlight the new technologies improving the lives of those living in the aftermath of a stroke.
Tag Archives: 2008
Free Screenings to Help Richmonders Avoid Dangerous Falls
- 13
- Mar
Richmond, Virginia (March, 2008) – In 2006, the last year for which complete statistics are available, falls accounted for 40% of all hospitalizations due to injury. In fact, falls are the leading cause of injury hospitalization and are also the leading cause of traumatic brain injury. Many falls are avoidable, and Sheltering Arms this month is teaming with the Brain Injury Association of Virginia (BIAV) to hold free “Fall Prevention Screenings” aimed at helping people identify and prevent their causes.
Prevention the Key to Eliminating Child Abuse and Neglect
- 12
- Mar
Richmond, Virginia (March 12, 2008) – The best way to end child abuse is to prevent it before it starts. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and Richmond-based nonprofit Family Lifeline is offering tips to identify the warning signs.
Two Guys, a Truck, and a Bunch of Cookies
- 06
- Feb
(Sterling, VA) – Moving can be stressful no matter how much professional help you have, but there are few “stress busters” better than a cookie. Northern Virginia-based moving and storage company Two Guys and a Truck® is trying to help its clients ease the stress of relocating, while at the same time helping a local Girl Scout troop and our military men and women overseas.
First Two Guys and a Truck Franchise in Virginia Awarded to "One of the Guys"
- 06
- Feb
(Sterling, Virginia) – Donald Combs is a five-year employee of moving and storage firm Two Guys and a Truck®, most recently serving as Vice President of Sales. His title is changing, however … to franchise owner! Two Guys and a Truck CEO David Underwood today announced that Combs is the new owner of the company’s first Virginia franchise.
EndGame PR Podcast Production Tackles Higher Education
- 28
- Jan
Richmond, Virginia (January 28, 2008) – EndGame PR Podcast Production, a service of Richmond-based EndGame Public Relations, LLC, today announced that it is partnering with the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) to produce an audio podcast series.
