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From Norwich to Curitiba: One Shirt, Two Cities and a Football Family Without Borders
CURITIBA, Brazil / NORWICH, England 10th Aug 2026 — Coritiba may be less familiar to British audiences than Norwich City, but the Brazilian club has created a recognisable story: a supporter, a family and two fan bases united across continents. Its tribute to Jonny Butcher shows how clubs can turn relationships into support.
Coritiba Foot Ball Club turned a Brazilian top-flight match into a global statement about what football can mean beyond the score. At Estádio Couto Pereira, the club honoured Jonny Butcher, a 29-year-old supporter from Norwich, England, who is living with a motor neurone disease, commonly known as MND. The players wore a special shirt carrying his name, a sunflower representing hope and rare-disease awareness, and the message, “Your strength inspires us. We stand as one.” The squad also entered the field with a banner bearing the same words.
Jonny grew up supporting Norwich City FC. He discovered Coritiba through the connection between the English and Brazilian clubs, while his bond with Curitiba deepened after he met Ana Clara, a Curitiba native who became his wife. From more than 9,000 kilometres away, Jonny followed Coritiba late at night and hoped to return to Couto Pereira with his brother-in-law, Lucas Espinoza. When his condition made that journey impossible, Coritiba brought him into the heart of match day. Lucas represented Jonny and the family inside the stadium.
The setting gave the action greater meaning. Founded in 1909, Coritiba is one of Brazil’s football institutions. Its name retains an earlier spelling of Curitiba, tying the club directly to the city it represents. Its home in Alto da Glória has welcomed generations since 1932, and the Couto Pereira has become a civic landmark as well as a football stadium. Coritiba, widely known as Coxa, won Brazil’s national championship in 1985 and continues to carry a strong identity built around city, family and supporters.
Curitiba, the capital of Paraná in southern Brazil, is internationally associated with urban planning, public transport, parks and civic innovation. It is a city shaped by different communities and by the belief that organisation should improve people’s lives. Coritiba reflected that civic character by coordinating football staff, communications, commercial partners and supporters around one human purpose.
The tribute extended beyond ceremony. Match-worn shirts were designated for Jonny’s family and an organisation supporting people affected by rare diseases. By placing his story on a sporting stage, Coritiba transformed visibility into awareness and an individual tribute into practical solidarity.
“This tribute would not have been possible without our sponsors and partners: Diadora, Ademicon, Paraná Banco, JFK Investimentos, Master Cargas, Bourbon Hotel & Suítes Curitiba, DS Indústria de Peças Automotivas and Princesa dos Campos,” Coritiba said. “We also thank the supporters in Brazil and England who embraced Jonny’s story. Together, they turned a shirt into a message of belonging and showed what football can achieve when institutions, businesses and communities stand together.”
Coritiba’s action presents a model for football organisations everywhere. Leadership is not measured only by results, audiences or revenue. It is also measured by whether a club listens, organises its resources responsibly and acts when people need support. Coritiba showed that community care can be part of professional football operations rather than an occasional gesture.
The club’s example is now a call to action. Supporters can share Jonny’s story, amplify trusted rare-disease organisations, volunteer, fundraise and encourage permanent community programmes. Sponsors, media and governing bodies can use their reach to sustain awareness and support patients, families and carers. From Curitiba to Norwich, the message is clear: football is at its best when nobody is too distant to belong and solidarity continues after the final whistle.
Official Coritiba links
- Coritiba official website
- Coritiba official release
- Coritiba Instagram — Jonny’s story
- Coritiba Instagram — tribute reel
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Coritiba Foot Ball Club — coritiba.com.br
Info@Coritiba.com.br
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Press Release
Modcon Systems Advances Industrial AI Powered by Process Analyzers
Modcon Systems Ltd. announces the continued development of its industrial AI strategy, combining online process analyzers, oxygen analyzer technology, hydrogen measurement, crude oil analysis and Modcon.AI software to support AI-enabled process optimization for refineries, hydrogen production, natural gas and petrochemical industries.
London, London, United Kingdom, 10th Aug 2026 — Modcon Systems Ltd., a deep technology company specializing in online process analyzers, oxygen analyzer technology, hydrogen measurement, crude oil analysis and AI-enabled process optimization, announces the continued development of its industrial AI strategy through the spin-out development of Modcon.AI.
Modcon.AI is being developed as a dedicated industrial AI platform focused on process optimization, process health analysis, predictive maintenance, energy efficiency and advanced decision support for refineries, hydrogen production, natural gas processing, petrochemical plants and other complex process industries.
The initiative builds on more than 50 years of Modcon Systems’ experience in process analysis, advanced control and industrial automation. Founded in 1972, Modcon has developed and supplied online process analyzers, analyzer systems and optimization solutions for oil refineries, natural gas facilities, hydrogen production plants, pipelines, petrochemical units and other demanding industrial applications.
The company’s strategy is based on a clear industrial principle: effective AI-enabled process optimization requires reliable real-time process data. Modcon’s analyzer technologies provide this critical measurement foundation by delivering continuous visibility into key process parameters such as oxygen, hydrogen, crude oil properties, hydrocarbon composition and process gas quality.
Modcon’s portfolio includes the MOD-1040 In-Situ Oxygen Analyzer, designed for safety-critical oxygen measurement in high-pressure gas, hydrogen, natural gas and hazardous-area applications. The company also provides hydrogen analyzer technologies for continuous hydrogen monitoring and process control, as well as crude oil analyzer solutions for refinery applications, crude oil quality monitoring, desalter performance, blending and crude distillation optimization.
By connecting these process analyzer platforms with Modcon.AI, Modcon Systems is advancing a new generation of industrial AI solutions that combine field measurement, process analytics and intelligent optimization software. This enables industrial operators to move beyond traditional monitoring toward more predictive, adaptive and performance-driven operation.
“Industrial AI is only as strong as the process data behind it,” said Gregory Shahnovsky, representing Modcon Systems Ltd. “Modcon’s advantage is the combination of real-time process analyzers, deep application knowledge and AI-enabled process optimization. Our oxygen analyzer, hydrogen analyzer and crude oil analyzer technologies provide the process visibility required for better decision support, refinery optimization, hydrogen process safety and operational efficiency.”
The development of Modcon.AI reflects the growing demand for industrial AI solutions that can support complex process operations in real time. In refinery applications, AI-enabled process optimization can help operators improve crude oil processing, product quality control, CDU performance, blending efficiency and energy use. In hydrogen production and gas processing, real-time oxygen and hydrogen measurement can support safety, purity control and process stability. In petrochemical and natural gas applications, continuous process analyzer data can provide the foundation for improved control, diagnostics and optimization.
Modcon Systems recently received two 2026 industry recognitions: Best Industrial Process Analytics and Hydrogen Technology Company 2026 and AI-Driven Process Optimization Excellence Award 2026. These awards recognise the company’s contribution to process analytics, hydrogen technology and AI-driven industrial optimization.
The Modcon.AI spin-out development is intended to strengthen this direction by creating a focused platform for industrial AI, using real-time analyzer and process data to support improved plant performance, reduced variability, predictive insights and smarter operational decisions.
As industrial operators face increasing pressure to improve safety, reduce emissions, optimize energy consumption and maintain product quality, Modcon Systems believes the integration of process analyzers and industrial AI will become a key part of the next generation of process automation.
Through its combined portfolio of process analyzers, oxygen analyzers, hydrogen analyzers, crude oil analyzers, analyzer systems and AI-enabled process optimization software, Modcon Systems continues to support safer, smarter and more efficient operation across refining, hydrogen, natural gas, petrochemical and industrial process markets.
About Modcon Systems Ltd.
Modcon Systems Ltd. is a deep technology company with multidisciplinary engineering capabilities, developing proprietary process analysis, advanced control and AI-enabled optimization solutions for the process industries. Founded in 1972, Modcon has more than 50 years of experience in online process analyzers, analyzer systems, industrial measurement technologies and process optimization. Trusted by Fortune 100 energy and industrial companies, Modcon combines advanced process analyzers, automation and industrial AI to improve real-time decision-making, product quality, efficiency, safety and environmental performance across energy-intensive process industries.
The company serves oil refineries, natural gas processing facilities, hydrogen production, petrochemical plants, pipelines, chemical plants and other demanding industrial applications. Modcon’s technologies include in-situ oxygen analysis, hydrogen measurement, gas quality analysis, crude oil analysis, analyzer systems and Modcon.AI industrial optimization solutions.
Website: https://www.modcon-systems.com/
Modcon.AI: https://modcon.ai/
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Contact Person: Anya Alter
Website: https://www.modcon-systems.com
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Contact Number: +442045771737
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Texas ESA Letter Reports Growing Demand for ESA Evaluations Among Younger Adults in 2026
Texas ESA Letter reports growing appointment activity among younger adults, with internal 2026 data showing an increased share of requests from individuals ages 18–34 compared with the same period in 2025.
HOUSTON, Texas — August 9, 2026 — Texas ESA Letter today reported a growing share of appointment activity among younger adults through its online platform, based on an internal review of company records from January through July 2026. The company found that individuals between the ages of 18 and 34 accounted for approximately 42% of recorded appointment requests during the first seven months of 2026, compared with 31% during the same period in 2025.

The company said the figures represent an 11-percentage-point increase in the share of appointment requests attributed to the 18-to-34 age group during the measured period. The internal review examined approximately 2,400 appointment requests recorded between January 1 and July 31, 2026, and compared the results with approximately 1,900 requests recorded during the corresponding period of 2025.
According to Texas ESA Letter, the data was reviewed as part of the company’s regular assessment of appointment activity and administrative operations. The review focused on age distribution, appointment volumes, and changes in the composition of requests received through the company’s digital platform.

The company said the increase among younger adults represents one of the more noticeable changes identified in its 2026 appointment data. Individuals between 18 and 34 accounted for approximately 1,008 of the 2,400 requests recorded during the 2026 review period, compared with approximately 589 of the 1,900 requests recorded during the corresponding 2025 period.
“The internal figures show a clear change in the composition of appointment activity during the first seven months of 2026,” said JAKE, CEO at Texas ESA Letter. “The increase in the share of requests from younger adults is one of the trends identified through the company’s ongoing review of platform activity.”
The company said the data is being used for internal operational planning, including the assessment of appointment volumes, administrative workloads, and scheduling activity. Texas ESA Letter stated that the review does not attempt to determine why individual users seek appointments and does not represent an independent demographic study.
The company also noted that the figures reflect activity recorded through its own platform rather than the broader Texas population. The data therefore does not establish a statewide or national trend and should not be interpreted as a representative survey of younger adults.
The 2026 review forms part of Texas ESA Letter’s broader internal reporting process. The company periodically reviews appointment information to identify changes in platform activity and assess operational requirements.
During the January-to-July 2026 period, the company recorded an overall increase of approximately 26% in appointment requests compared with the same period in 2025. Within that total, requests from individuals aged 18 to 34 increased at a higher rate than the overall appointment volume.
Texas ESA Letter said the age distribution of appointment activity will continue to be monitored during the remainder of 2026. Additional internal reporting may be conducted as more appointment data becomes available.
The company emphasized that the reported figures are based solely on administrative records maintained through its platform. The figures are not the result of a medical study, demographic survey, or independent research project.
Texas ESA Letter said the findings provide an internal snapshot of changes in platform activity and will be considered alongside other operational information during future planning.
About Texas ESA Letter
Texas ESA Letter is a Texas-based online company operating a digital platform for appointment coordination and administrative services. The company uses online scheduling, digital communication, and administrative systems as part of its business operations.
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Website: https://texasesaletter.org/
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Address:2245 W Holcombe Blvd #45
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State: Texas
Country:United States
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Novarex Capital Partners Completes Initial Five Million Pound Funding Round
Novarex Capital Partners has completed its initial funding round of five million pounds. The company is progressing with subsequent funding activity in support of its corporate objectives.
London, United Kingdom, 10th Aug 2026 – Novarex Capital Partners has announced the successful completion of its initial funding round. The round raised five million pounds.
The capital supports the working capital requirements of an SRA-regulated law firm engaged in the preparation of eligible claims. The firm operates in accordance with SRA standards and maintains professional indemnity insurance.
Following the closure of the initial round, Novarex Capital Partners is advancing a second funding round. A further round is also planned. These subsequent rounds form part of the company’s ongoing capital programme.
The completion of the first round represents a corporate milestone for Novarex Capital Partners. It enables continued support for the operational needs of the SRA-regulated law firm. The firm focuses on eligible claims that meet established criteria and maintains a pipeline of contracted work. Client money handling and case processes follow applicable regulatory standards.
Novarex Capital Partners continues to develop its funding activities in a structured manner. The initial five-million-pound round has closed. Further rounds are being progressed in sequence as part of the company’s capital strategy.
This announcement records a corporate fundraising development. It concerns the successful completion of an initial capital raise and the planned continuation of related funding activity by Novarex Capital Partners.
The company maintains a measured approach to its capital programme. Each stage of funding is designed to align with operational requirements while adhering to relevant regulatory frameworks. The involvement of an SRA-regulated law firm provides a regulated environment for the underlying activities supported by the capital.
Novarex Capital Partners has confirmed that the first round is fully closed. Work on the subsequent stages of the funding programme is underway. No further details on the structure or terms of future rounds are being released at this time.
Novarex Capital Partners is a London based, specialist introduction platform focused on private credit, litigation finance, and structured capital. We identify and introduce non-market-correlated opportunities to sophisticated investors seeking curated access to private markets. Our approach is grounded in clarity, control, and alignment with long-term investors seeking resilient performance across cycles.
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Contact Person: Jane Claude
Website: https://novarexcapital.com/
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welcome@novarexcapital.com
Contact Number: +442045773888
Address:International House, 142 Cromwell Road, London, England, SW7 4EF
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Country:United Kingdom
Release id:47878
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