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Eisai: Animation Featuring Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination Activities Receives Animation Award at International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases Festival 2021

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TOKYO, Apr 12, 2021 - (JCN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) - Eisai Co., Ltd. announced that its animation "Leave No One Behind-Disease of Neglected People" which features activities for the elimination of lymphatic filariasis (LF) has received the Animation Award at the International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases (ISNTD) Festival 2021.ISNTD Festival is an annual event aiming to increase awareness about neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) and this year marks the 5th ISNTD Festival. At the ISNTD Festival Awards, which accompanies this festival, outstanding projects will be selected and awarded in each of the seven categories of animation, app, art, awareness campaign, mass media, photo, and video, related to NTDs.The award-winning animation "Leave No One Behind" features the 10-year LF elimination activities of Eisai and its global partners which have been implemented since Eisai signed a joint statement with the World Health Organization (WHO) for the LF elimination in 2010. The animation highlights the feelings, thoughts and sufferings of patients which were perceived through activities for free provision of medicines and disease awareness. In addition, the animation highlight...

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Fan Brand Vornado Teams Up with Artists and Designer to Create Artwork in Celebration of World Autism Awareness Day

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Charity auction gives public the opportunity to contribute to a good cause and jazz up their house with a rare statement piece SINGAPORE / SEAPRWIRE / March 22, 2021 / Internationally acclaimed fan brand Vornado teams up with autistic artists and award-winning designer to create One-of-a-Kind artwork in celebration of World Autism Awareness Day. Vornado is giving back to society in a very special way to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) this year. The brand, best known for its high-end air circulators and fans, has roped in four artists to create their own personal designs on its award-winning and internationally-acclaimed 660B air circulator. These one-of-a-kind custom-designed air circulators will go on auction on 22 March 2021. The auction is open to all members of the public and will close at 2359hrs, 30 March. All proceeds will be donated to St. Andrew's Autism Centre (SAAC). Mr CK Phua, spokesperson from Vornado said, "The pandemic has been especially tough on non-profit organisations like SAAC. Funding dries up, and these non-profits find themselves having to do more with less money. This project gives the autistic youth and adults a chance to expr...