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A Year of Community Impact: KMR Group Foundation’s 2024 Recap

Throughout 2024, the KMR Group Foundation partnered with remarkable organizations and individuals to create meaningful change in the community. Each initiative reflects our enduring commitment to fostering equal access to healthcare, food, safety, and education. Empowering Through Equal Access to Education Our 2024 scholarship recipients celebrated their high school graduations and began their college journeys […]

Marty Rifkin in University of Tampa Magazine

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KMR Co-Founder Marty Rifkin Featured in University of Tampa’s Fall 2024 Magazine

We’re excited to share that KMR Group Foundation co-founder Marty Rifkin ’82 is prominently featured in the Fall 2024 edition of the University of Tampa magazine. The extensive profile chronicles his journey from a young entrepreneur to an industry pioneer and dedicated philanthropist. From Student to Business Leader The University of Tampa’s magazine dedicates several […]

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KMR’s Marty Rifkin Delivers 2024 University of Tampa Commencement Address

At the University of Tampa’s 2024 graduation, Marty Rifkin, founder of the KMR Group Foundation and proud alumnus, delivered an inspiring keynote address. Marty shared his entrepreneurial journey, emphasizing perseverance, embracing failure, and meticulous effort. He recounted creating a multi-billion-dollar gummy vitamin industry and encouraged graduates to align with ambitious individuals, take calculated risks, and […]

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KMR Co-Founder, Marty Rifkin, Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

At the KMR Group Foundation, we take immense pride in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our co-founder, Marty Rifkin. The University of Tampa recently honored Marty with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award during their 11th annual Alumni Awards ceremony. This accolade recognizes his enduring impact on the entrepreneurial landscape and his groundbreaking contributions to the […]

Lexie Knight - Accomplished and Under 40 Award

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KMR’s Lexie Knight honored with Vancouver’s “Accomplished and Under 40” award

We are thrilled to share some fantastic news: Lexie Knight, a valued member of our KMR family, has been honored with the Vancouver Business Journal’s ‘Accomplished and Under 40’ award. This prestigious recognition is a testament to her outstanding contributions and the remarkable impact she’s made in our community. Lexie Knight—A Profile of Dedication and […]

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KMR Group Foundation: Impacting Lives and Empowering Communities

Since its establishment nearly two decades ago, the KMR Group Foundation has been a potent force for positive change in underserved communities. Founded by Vancouver-based philanthropists Kate Jones and Marty Rifkin, the Foundation’s mission is to offer equal access to healthcare, food, safety, and education both locally and worldwide. The Foundation’s main areas of focus: […]