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BUT FIRST, GRATITUDE.

Thank you to all the family, friends and collaborators who came from near and far to raise a glass of bubbly at the launch of The IRIS Collaborative, LLC . Here’s to making our world a better place by bridging business and social good! View launch highlights here.

ACTION DRIVES IMPACT.

Robert F. Smith, De on Taylor and Roxanne Avent are uniting entertainment figures to fuel activism around the upcoming election through Be Woke. Vote t o educate and activate voters to take to the polls on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Listen here as Robert Smith asks us to "pave the way for the future that we design...please, get out and vote" . Fo r more interviews and resources , visit Be Woke. Vote .

REAL SOLUTIONS. FREE STUFF.

IRIS collaborated with Kristen Stevens, the Founder and Chief Editor of The Kroun , to create a free Why Infographics? download . Looking for more engaging public health and social justice resources? Visit thekroun.com.

THE BUSINESS OF DOING GOOD.

The California Breast Cancer Research Program (CBCRP) presents The Global Challenge to Prevent Breast Cancer , a competition where researchers, scientists and advocates alike are encouraged to submit bold research ideas to prevent breast cancer. The best ideas will help inform $15 million in grants over the next 5 years. Learn more at ToPreventBreastCancer.org and check out a few key facts on the Global Challenge below:

Awards : By offering a $5,000 cash prize, recognition and opportunities to advance promising research ideas, the Global Challenge is eager to uncover ideas that might revolutionize breast cancer prevention research.

Rules : Individuals and teams from around the globe may apply by January 7, 2019. Teams must have a California based lead who submits the application and accepts the award on behalf of the team.

Judging : The judging will be conducted by an experienced evaluation panel and selection committee at a final pitch event in April 2019.

WHAT'S IN A NAME?

This month marks Irious Thompson's 100th birthday, our founder’s great-grandmother, who believed in the importance of community and bringing people together to create change . L earn more about our work, values and inspiration at irisimpact.org .