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Caption: David B. Armon, Chief Operating Officer of PR Newswire, presents $25,000 check to Ann Cooper, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) to commemorate PR Newswire's long-standing relationship with the media community and in honor of its 50th anniversary. Founded in 1981 as an independent, nonprofit organization, CPJ promotes freedom of the press by defending the rights of journalists to report news without fear of reprisal. PR Newswire will be designated a Corporate Underwriter with this donation.

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Caption: Ann Cooper, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, accepts the $25,000 gift commemorating PR Newswire's 50th anniversary from Chief Operating Officer, David B. Armon, saying, "We are honored to be recognized by PR Newswire and extremely grateful for their generosity. This contribution is a testament to PR Newswire's commitment to press freedom and will allow CPJ to continue our advocacy on behalf of journalists around the world who face violence, arrest, and harassment for reporting the news."

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