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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Oct. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIZRE) -- While modern pediatric leukemia treatment stands as one of oncology's greatest triumph stories, a quiet and urgent crisis persists for adolescent and young adult (AYA) patients diagnosed with high-risk acute blood cancers. St. Petersburg-based Jackson Copeland Foundation targets the massive survival disparity gap in AYA acute myeloid leukemia, raising funds for pioneering research with Oct. 30 Anchors & Irons Invitational charity golf tournament in Clearwater.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 16, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Dark Matter Technologies (Dark Matter), an innovative leader in home lending technology, today announced the promotions of Don Oliver to chief technology officer, Chris Medvidofsky to chief financial officer and Blaine Prober to general counsel. All three have been with Dark Matter since it launched in 2023. The timing reflects how the company has built its leadership team: supporting people's growth within the organization when they demonstrate experience, leadership and a customer-first mindset.

ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Strategic Benefits Advisors, Inc. (SBA), an independent employee benefits consulting firm, today announced it was named HR Consultant/Advisory Partner of the Year in the 2026 Pinnacle Awards for Human Resources, earning the category's sole platinum award, the program's highest level of recognition. The honor recognizes SBA's expertise in benefits consulting, with particular emphasis on a longstanding client engagement led by Director Kim Shumate.

SOLANA BEACH, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Encore Sushi, the new restaurant from chef James La and partner Chris West, will celebrate its grand opening Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, with a Solana Beach Chamber of Commerce ribbon-cutting at 4 p.m. Drinks and chef's samples will be available. Encore is open now at 112 S. Cedros Ave., at the entrance to the Cedros Design District, steps from the world-famous Belly Up Tavern.