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TramutoPorter Foundation Honors Maine Gov. Janet Mills as Compassionate Leader of the Year; Celebrates New Endowment Partners at 25th Anniversary Gala

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  • Foundation raises more than $500,000 to support compassionate leadership programs and announces expanded scholarship commitment beginning in 2027

OGUNQUIT, Maine, Aug 01, 2026, ZEX PR WIRE  The TramutoPorter Foundation celebrated its 25th Anniversary Gala on July 30 at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine, honoring Maine Gov. Janet Mills as its 2026 Compassionate Leader of the Year and announcing a new chapter of multimillion-dollar endowment commitments supporting compassionate leadership across education, hearing equity, health and human rights.

Left to right: Jeff Porter, co-founder of the TramutoPorter Foundation; Donato J. Tramuto, co-founder of the TramutoPorter Foundation; and Maine Gov. Janet Mills at the TramutoPorter Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on July 30, 2026, at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.

The milestone evening also marked the 70th birthday of co-founder Donato J. Tramuto and brought together more than 200 partners, scholars, community leaders, board members and supporters to celebrate the Foundation’s 25 years of impact and its next chapter of service.

“As we commemorate 25 years of the TramutoPorter Foundation, I am reminded that compassion is far more than a noble aspiration. It is a force that lifts individuals, strengthens communities and helps shape a more just world,” said Tramuto. “This anniversary marks not a conclusion, but a renewed commitment. My hope is that these endowments will allow compassionate leadership to flourish long after we are gone, touching lives we will never meet. I can think of no more meaningful way to honor this milestone, or my 70th birthday, than by investing in a future built on kindness.”

The event raised more than $500,000 to support TramutoPorter Foundation programs, including proceeds from a live auction benefiting the Foundation’s work. The celebration was chaired by Joanne Bean, TramutoPorter Foundation board member and CEO of Camp Sunshine.

“It was an honor to chair this historic 25th Anniversary Gala at Camp Sunshine and celebrate a mission that has touched thousands of lives,” said Bean. “This evening brought together the people, partners and purpose that have defined the Foundation for 25 years. It was a celebration of Donato and Jeff’s vision and of the extraordinary work still ahead.”

Gov. Janet Mills Honored for Compassionate Leadership

Mills received the Foundation’s 2026 Compassionate Leader of the Year Award in recognition of her leadership and longstanding commitment to the people and communities of Maine, including individuals and families too often marginalized or left behind.

The evening also included the surprise presentation of a portrait of Sen. Robert F. Kennedy by internationally acclaimed photographer Harry Benson, reflecting Kennedy’s enduring legacy of compassionate leadership, justice and human rights. x

“I am touched to be receiving the Compassionate Leadership Award in recognition of what my administration has tried to accomplish in such very trying times. And I am honored that, as part of this award, the TramutoPorter Foundation will be making a contribution to Camp Sunshine and to the Percival P. Baxter Foundation for scholarships for deaf and hard of hearing students, a cause that I know is close to Donato’s heart. Tonight we also reflect on the work of the TramutoPorter Foundation, which has advanced the education of more than 100 young adults and which has strengthened organizations, including Camp Sunshine, that are making this world a fairer, more equitable place for our children and families. We also recognize Donato’s philanthropy and advocacy to broaden healthcare access around the world,” said Mills. 

Jeff Porter, co-founder of the TramutoPorter Foundation; Donato J. Tramuto, co-founder of the TramutoPorter Foundation; and Maine Gov. Janet Mills at the TramutoPorter Foundation’s 25th Anniversary Celebration on July 30, 2026, at Camp Sunshine in Casco, Maine.

Building a Permanent Legacy

To mark the Foundation’s 25th anniversary and his 70th birthday, Tramuto announced a multimillion-dollar philanthropic commitment to establish and expand perpetual endowments supporting compassionate leadership across education, hearing equity, health and human rights, with eight organizations.

Education has been central to the Foundation’s mission throughout its 25-year history. The Foundation has supported students through scholarships and educational opportunities in Maine, across the United States and internationally.

Beginning in 2027, the Foundation will expand its annual high school scholarship commitment to one four-year, $30,000 Compassionate Leadership Scholarship in memory of Mary Kelleher (former TramutoPorter Foundation Board member), deepening its investment in a student whose life, leadership and service reflects the Foundation’s mission.

Looking Ahead: Defiant Hope

Following the anniversary celebration, the Foundation’s next major initiative will be its annual Compassionate Leadership Educational Series, beginning Sept. 11. This year’s theme, “Defiant Hope,” will examine how individuals can use their voices, positions, platforms and lived experiences to advance compassion in service of a more just and equitable future.

For the TramutoPorter Foundation, defiant hope reflects a central belief of compassionate leadership: Hope is not passive. It requires action, courage and a willingness to stand firmly for human dignity, especially in moments of division, injustice or uncertainty. The educational series will carry that message forward through programming focused on leadership, equity, service and social impact.

About the TramutoPorter Foundation

Founded in 2001 following the tragic events of Sept. 11, the Maine-based TramutoPorter Foundation has spent 25 years advancing a more compassionate world by expanding access to education, supporting emerging leaders, advancing health and hearing equity, protecting human rights and uplifting individuals and communities too often overlooked or left behind.

Through scholarships, leadership programs, global health initiatives and partnerships with mission-driven organizations, the Foundation has impacted thousands of lives across the United States and around the world.

For more information, visit tramutofoundation.com.

 

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TaqFlow Emerges to Overhaul Central Asian Cross-Border Payments

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Dubai, UAE, August 1st, 2026, FinanceWire

Fintech Pioneer Fuses Blockchain and Dedicated Content Delivery Network to Replace Broken 48-Hour Legacy Banking Rails with Instant, Ultra-Low-Fee Transactions

TaqFlow, a next-generation cross-border payment platform engineered specifically for Central Asian corridors, announced its official emergence from stealth mode and the public launch of pre-orders for its high-speed financial network. The platform solves the region’s most critical commercial pain points: slow settlement times, high transaction fees, and crippling currency volatility.

Unlike traditional financial institutions, the team behind TaqFlow is comprised entirely of digital nomads who have spent years traveling, living, and operating businesses across different countries. Having managed international operations on the move, the founders intimately understand the severe friction, predatory fees, and operational bottlenecks tied to cross-border capital movement.

“The spark for TaqFlow happened on a beach in Bali, of all places,” said co-founder Giorgi Beridze. “I was speaking with one of my eventual co-founders, who was venting about the sheer frustration of moving money between Georgia and Kazakhstan. The transaction took over two days to clear. In that short window, currency fluctuations ate away at the capital, costing him the equivalent of several hundred euros. It was a lightbulb moment for both of us. As nomads, we knew this pain intimately. We realized that the existing cross-border rails in Central Asia were fundamentally broken—exposed to systemic delays, unpredictable volatility, and unnecessary costs.”

TaqFlow eliminates these systemic bottlenecks by introducing a proprietary, dual-layer architecture built entirely from scratch. The platform is harnessing the innate speed and cryptographic security of the blockchain, layering it beneath a custom-built, dedicated content delivery network (CDN). This physical infrastructure will bypass standard public internet latency, allowing TaqFlow to route, read, and settle B2B transactions in mere seconds at a fraction of standard banking fees.

The rapid velocity of the platform removes the financial limbo that historically stifled trade along the historic Silk Road corridors, which inspired the company’s name. A “Taq” was the historic domed archway where ancient global merchants gathered to exchange currency; TaqFlow has modernized this concept into a digital gateway.

“As a young startup, our greatest asset is that we aren’t saddled by legacy systems or yesterday’s way of thinking,” a co-founder continued. “Traditional institutions are trapped inside layers of obsolete technical debt. This blank slate allows us to build cleaner, operate with zero friction, and pass those massive cost savings directly to our customers. We are already looking at how we can incorporate AI natively into our infrastructure to push processing speeds even higher and completely transform the cross-border customer experience.”

The launch arrives at a pivotal moment. Institutional investors from Europe, the Americas, and the Gulf region are increasingly turning their attention toward Central Asia’s rapidly growing economic landscape. TaqFlow aims to act as the primary financial bedrock that enables this influx of global capital to reach local markets seamlessly.

“The Central Asian economy has been overlooked for far too long,” co-founder Logan Jenkins noted. “When we look back five years from now, our greatest legacy won’t just be the volume of capital we processed; it will be the community of small businesses and startups we lifted up. We want to be the foundation that helps young enterprises get off the ground, seamlessly scale across borders, protect their hard-earned margins, and grow at velocities they never thought possible.”

TaqFlow is now accepting pre-orders from businesses and corporate partners across authorized Central Asian corridors. Enterprises looking to optimize their cross-border liquidity and eliminate transaction delays can learn more or request platform access by visiting TaqFlow’s launch page.

About TaqFlow

TaqFlow is a modern cross-border payment platform dedicated to unlocking the economic potential of Central Asia. Founded by a team of global digital nomads and fintech innovators, TaqFlow bridges ancient regional trading heritage with modern decentralized technology. By fusing blockchain tech with an ultra-low-latency dedicated network, the platform provides businesses with a fast, secure, and highly automated digital gateway to move capital across borders seamlessly, stripping out the delays and predatory fees of legacy banking rails.

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D$AVAGE Releases New Hit Single “Chosen One”

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Chosen One” brings together Kevin Gates’ younger brothers, D$AVAGE and BWA Ron, for a record rooted in family, hustle and legacy. With BWA Ron behind the production and D$AVAGE delivering raw street testimony, the two combine their talents to show their own worth while building on the foundation already established before them. The record represents chemistry, ambition and the next chapter of the BWA family – not just carrying the name, but proving what the younger brothers bring to it.

Check out “Chosen One” out now on all platforms and make sure you follow D$AVAGE on social media for his latest releases.

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The Growing Demand for Sober Lifestyle Products Reflects a Changing Culture

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United States, 1st Aug 2026 – Across the United States, sobriety is increasingly being embraced as a lifestyle rooted in wellness, purpose, and authentic connection rather than simply as recovery from addiction. As more people choose alcohol-free living and openly celebrate their personal milestones, demand is growing for meaningful sober merch, thoughtful sobriety gifts, and premium sober clothing that reflect resilience, identity, and hope.

This cultural shift is taking place alongside the rapid growth of the broader sober movement. Today, the Loosid ecosystem—which includes its sober community, recovery resources, marketplace, and lifestyle brand—has grown to more than 450,000 installs, generated 21.8 million user sessions, and helped facilitate nearly 198,000 friendships, highlighting the increasing demand for supportive, recovery-focused communities.

Rather than viewing sobriety as giving something up, many Americans now see it as gaining healthier relationships, stronger mental well-being, greater purpose, and a more intentional way of living. That evolving perspective is also changing how recovery is celebrated, creating demand for products that recognize progress, encourage conversations, and remind people of how far they have come.

Helping lead that conversation is Get Loosid, the lifestyle merchandise division of the Loosid brand. Built by people with lived recovery experience, Get Loosid was created to help individuals celebrate recovery proudly through meaningful products that represent strength, perseverance, and personal transformation.

The inspiration behind the brand is deeply personal.

Loosid was co-founded by MJ Gottlieb, whose own recovery journey revealed a challenge faced by many people entering sobriety: maintaining an alcohol-free lifestyle in a world where social activities often revolve around drinking. After achieving sobriety, Gottlieb envisioned a community that would prove sober living is not the end of fun but the beginning of a healthier and more fulfilling life. That vision ultimately grew into the Loosid ecosystem and later expanded with Get Loosid, giving people meaningful ways to celebrate their recovery every day.

Today, that philosophy resonates with a growing audience. More individuals are embracing the sober lifestyle not only because of recovery, but because they value wellness, mindfulness, and authentic relationships. Friends and family members are also looking for thoughtful ways to recognize important milestones, fueling demand for recovery giftspersonalized sobriety gifts, and keepsakes that celebrate resilience rather than focusing on past struggles.

Recovery experts have long recognized the importance of acknowledging milestones. Whether someone is celebrating thirty days, one year, or decades of sobriety, recognizing those achievements can reinforce confidence, strengthen accountability, and encourage continued progress.

As a result, soberversary gifts have become increasingly meaningful. Rather than giving generic presents, loved ones are choosing personalized items that commemorate sobriety anniversaries, birthdays, and personal accomplishments with messages that carry lasting emotional significance.

Get Loosid has responded to this growing movement by focusing on quality, personalization, and purpose instead of novelty merchandise.

One of the company’s most popular offerings is its personalized sobriety-date jewelry, allowing individuals to carry a daily reminder of the commitment they’ve made to themselves. Each piece serves as more than an accessory—it becomes a symbol of perseverance, hope, and the promise of another sober day.

Another favorite is the company’s customized “Sober Since” apparel, including premium sober t-shirts and sober hoodies that transform important recovery milestones into wearable expressions of pride. Rather than simply displaying a date, these pieces encourage meaningful conversations while helping individuals celebrate achievements they once thought impossible.

Get Loosid also offers thoughtfully designed artwork inspired by recovery, resilience, and transformation. Through inspirational décor featuring recognizable recovery symbols and meaningful addiction art, individuals can create personal spaces that reflect optimism, gratitude, and continued growth. These pieces serve as daily reminders that recovery is not defined by what has been left behind but by everything that has been gained.

For many members of the recovery community, these products represent something much larger than merchandise. They become visible reminders that recovery deserves recognition and that every milestone—regardless of how big or small—is worth celebrating.

This message aligns closely with Loosid’s broader mission of helping change public perception surrounding sobriety. Rather than allowing recovery to remain hidden by stigma, the company encourages individuals to celebrate their journeys openly, inspiring others while helping normalize sober living as a positive and fulfilling lifestyle.

That mission has already helped build one of the nation’s fastest-growing sober communities. Through the Loosid platform, members can connect with peers, track sobriety milestones, access recovery resources, discover wellness opportunities, and build meaningful relationships within a supportive environment dedicated to long-term success.

As the sober lifestyle movement continues to expand, consumers are increasingly seeking brands that reflect authenticity, purpose, and community rather than simply selling products. Industry trends suggest this demand will continue as more Americans prioritize wellness, intentional living, and meaningful self-expression through the products they choose and the stories they share.

Looking ahead, Get Loosid plans to continue developing premium collections that celebrate every stage of the recovery journey while supporting the larger mission of the Loosid ecosystem. By combining thoughtful design with lived experience, the company hopes to inspire more conversations that replace stigma with understanding and shame with pride.

The future of sober living is no longer defined by what people leave behind—it is defined by the lives they build, the communities they create, and the milestones they celebrate together.

Individuals interested in learning more about Get Loosid, exploring its sober lifestyle collections, or discovering resources that support long-term sober living can visit https://getloosid.com.

About Get Loosid

Get Loosid is a United States-based sober lifestyle brand dedicated to celebrating recovery through premium apparel, personalized gifts, jewelry, accessories, home décor, and milestone merchandise. Built by people with lived recovery experience, the company empowers individuals to wear and share their sobriety with pride. As part of the broader Loosid ecosystem, Get Loosid continues to inspire hope, resilience, and authentic community by creating meaningful products that celebrate transformation, personal growth, and sober living. The company’s mission is simple yet powerful: to help create a world where recovery is celebrated openly, every milestone matters, and every sober day becomes a reminder that hope is stronger than stigma.

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