Atlanta, GA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/11/2014 -- April Royals is a mother with a cause and a reason behind it. Her son, Kory, was born premature by four months. Royals had complications with a torn cervix, and Kory came early. Royals spent four months in Egleston Childrens Hospital in Atlanta, Ga., with Kory.

"He was born on July 20th, and he left on Nov. 27th, 2007," said April Royals, founder of the Kory Foundation.

Rather than spend her days mourning the loss of her son, she chose instead to immortalize him with a foundation in his memory. It started with a book she wrote for him in the hospital. Royal went on to publish the book, but the book led her to do more.

Thus, the Kory Foundation was born.

Started in 2012, the Kory Foundation goes to the two largest non-profit children's hospitals in Atlanta, Egleston and Scottish Rite. The foundation provides food baskets to parents and families with children in these two hospitals.

The foundation has other activities besides assisting families with meals and food. An annual balloon release for families of lost and sick children, monthly dinners and activities and parent date nights.

"The date night is a really popular event for parents. It gives them a chance to have some private alone time while still staying close by to their children. The meals or services are provided by local businesses, and our volunteer staff serves the families," said Royal.

Each July 20th, the foundation makes a monetary donation to the two hospitals. This money is used specifically for families and their children.

The Kory Foundation is partnered with several Atlanta-area businesses, and Royal encourages anyone in the Atlanta area to patronize those businesses as a way to give back.

Those who cannot are encouraged to visit the website and make a donation. The foundation is an IRS 501(c)3 organization, so all donations are tax deductible.

There is a Facebook page, a Twitter feed and more for interested individuals. Those who cannot make donations are encouraged to visit the Facebook page and follow the Twitter feed. All activities outside of the hospitals are open to the public and free.

Additional information about the foundation and the local businesses who support it is available on the website. Visit here or contact the foundation directly here.

About the Kory Foundation Inc.
The Kory Foundation Inc. was founded by April N. Royal, in memory of her son Kory L. Drake Jr., (July 20 - November 27, 2007) who passed away due to complications of an early childbirth. The organization's mission is to assist parents of hospitalized children with the cost of their meals while their child is hospitalized at one of the local children's hospitals and to assist those in the community with food needs

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Star Achievement Series Level l, starts May 10, 2012, marking the first in a series focused on enhancing administrative professionals careers in Silicon Valley.

San Jose, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/04/2012 -- A significant announcement for administrative professionals and executive assistants, happening prior to Administrative Professionals Week April 22nd to 28th, is the official launch of AdminUniverse, along with its website dedicated to enhancing careers in the administrative profession. Office Dynamics International, Inc., the originators of the Star Achievement Series®, has officially made AdminUniverse an authorized user and training facilitator for the program. AdminUniverse is launching Level l of the three part series on May 10, 2012

Training is an Investment in Yourself That No One Can Ever Take Away!
"Star Achievement Series® has been taught to thousands of administrative professionals worldwide," said Joan Burge, author and creator of the series and Founder of Office Dynamics. "I truly believe that training is an investment in yourself that no one can take away. But it is in the execution of the training that promotes the success of its students. We chose AdminUniverse to help showcase our training workshops because of their past history of excellence training hundreds in Star Achievement Series Level l, ll and lll."

"I'm excited to continue my relationship with Joan Burge, who is a mentor to me," said Joanne Linden, Master Trainer for AdminUniverse. "I am an administrative professional, and I understand the investment of time it takes to advance your skills and learning needs. Unlike many other career disciplines an administrative professional faces significant challenges balancing home, family, work and a demanding boss. That's why I developed AdminUniverse, to make continuing adult education more convenient for today's admin."

About Star Achievement Series® Level l
Program will start on May 10th with Module 1; Module 2 -- June 4th; Module 3 -- July 10th; and the final Module 4 on August 14th.

This outstanding series has helped thousands of executive administrators advance both their careers and professional relationships with their executives and supervisors. The results will be immediate, and the subject matter will offer solutions that are real world and practical. Here is a glimpse of the program content: Module 1 - Be a Star Achiever™; Module 2 - Star Achieving Techniques™; Module 3 - Building a Star Partnership™; and Module 4 - Reaching Stardom™. For more in-depth course description, see http://www.AdminUniverse.com for details.

About AdminUniverse
AdminUniverse™ has come together with industry thought leaders who understand and are passionate about the administrative profession, in order to produce a number of training workshops. This brain trust and years of experience in the administrative field, brings programs that inspire and challenge administrative professionals. It is AdminUniverse's goal to provide inspiration, leadership, and endless opportunities for career success in the administrative profession.

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