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Ryan Field helps enCourage Kids provide toys at Bellevue Hospital
The enCourage Kids Foundation launched its national toy distribution campaign Tuesday with the help of our very own Ryan Field, Eyewitness News sports anchor and foundation ambassador.
Jean Butler
EKF announced the hiring of Jean Butler as the new President & CEO taking the place of the late Michele Hall Duncan.
Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital Receives Donation from enCourage Kids Foundation
This month Joe Wessely, Board Chair of enCourage Kids Foundation, presented a $50,000 check to Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital in support of KidZone TV in memory of EKF’s late CEO Michele Hall-Duncan.
In Memoriam: Michele Hall-Duncan
The enCourage Kids Foundation (EKF) lost an integral part of our family when Michele Hall-Duncan, our President and CEO, passed away on June 7th, 2022.
Industry Rules
I had the opportunity to catch up with Michele Hall Duncan, President & CEO of enCourage Kids Foundation.
The Wave
When Michele Hall, the president, and CEO of the enCourage Kids Foundation talks about the organization, it’s clear she’s all in.
Fox 5 Good Day New York
Chef Ralph Scamardella, partner of the Tao Group, and Michele Hall Duncan, CEO of enCourage Kids Foundation, talk about their fundraiser Oct. 19 at The Lighthouse in Chelsea.
Times Square Chronicles
On Tuesday, October 19, 2021, the enCourage Kids Foundation hosted their Serving Up Smiles premier tasting event
Crain’s New York
Our President & CEO, Michele Hall-Duncan, was chosen to be part of the Notable Black Leaders and Executives list made by Crain’s New York.
Times Square Chronicles
There is no doubt that the pandemic will continue to cause issues for children in hospitals. As we approach the second month of 2021, organizations like enCourage Kids are getting ready to share the love with pediatric patients for the upcoming Valentine’s Day holiday.
Social Lifestyle Magazine
Last week, Justin Hartley, NBC This Is Us, took over the web and hosted the enCourage Kids Serving Up Smiles virtual event presented by Revel Spirits. Michele Hall Duncan, President & CEO enCourage Kids Foundation along with Ryan Field, ABC Sports Anchor, who emceed the event, was live at Ben & Jack’s Steakhouse in NYC.
In The Zone
Justin Hartley, NBC This Is Us, took over the web and hosted the enCourage Kids Serving Up Smiles event along with Ryan Field, ABC Sports Anchor.
Times Square Chronicles
The enCourage Kids Foundation hosted their annual Serving Up Smiles event this week in Manhattan and successfully raised over $100,000.
Times Square Chronicles
Elizabeth Taylor writes about enCourage Kids Foundation’s Virtual Camp EKF and how we are continuing to support our families throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medium
enCourage Kids hosted a Virtual Camp EKF for our families. Chandra Gore from Medium interviewed Michele Hall-Duncan to hear more about the impact of camp on our families.
Thrive Global
“Ask your job to invest in you.” Michele Hall-Duncan is interviewed by Ben Ari from Thrive Global, where she speaks about enCourage Kids, her career, and more!
Business Leadership Series
Michele Hall-Duncan is interviewed by Derek Champagne from the Business Leadership Series. Take a listen to the podcast to hear from Michele and Derek about leadership, enCourage Kids, and more!
Social Lifestyle Magazine
Michele Hall-Duncan speaks with Olivia Rahim from Social Lifestyle Magazine about enCourage Kids and how COVID-19 has affected our organization and the nonprofit and healthcare world as a whole.
NBC4 NY
Gaby Acevedo reported on enCourage Kids Foundation’s food donation to The Bowery Mission amid the cancellation of their 35th Anniversary Gala due to COVID-19.
CBS2 NY
Michele Hall-Duncan and Tyrese fill everyone in our upcoming 35th Anniversary Gala with CBS2 anchors, Cindy Hsu and John Elliott.
Michele Hall-Duncan
Sizzle reel of enCourage Kids Foundation’s President & CEO, Michele Hall-Duncan, at various speaking engagements.
Social
Shannon Elizabeth Lends a Hand at Mount Sinai Kravis Children’s Hospital in Support of National Teddy Bear Day & enCourage Kids Foundation
Authority Magazine
Black Men and Women of The C-Suite: “ Diversity isn’t just about representation, it’s about agency and impact” with Michele Hall of enCourage Kids Foundation
CEO Blog Nation
28 Entrepreneurs, including our President & CEO Michele Hall-Duncan, Share Their Tips and Tricks of Staying Motivated
The Donna Drake Show
President & CEO, Michele Hall-Duncan, joins Donna Drake to share about the enCourage Kids mission