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Josephine County Food Bank Receives Honorable Donation from Local Dealership

November 10th, 2011

Jim Sigel Automotive recently concluded an exciting Open House weekend at the dealership, and ended the event with two large barrels of food for the Josephine County Food Bank.

Jim Sigel Automotive in Grants Pass, OR held an Open House event November 3rd through November 7th to honor the 100th birthday of Chevrolet. During their Open House event, Jim Sigel Automotive provided many vehicles at discounted prices, offered door prizes, food, drinks, cake and gave customers a chance to win several monetary prizes when they brought in non-perishable items for the food bank.

The Grants Pass dealership also showcased several classic Chevrolet cars like the 1969 Chevrolet Chevelle, a 1956 Chevy Bel Air, and a solid black with red interior 1962 Chevrolet Corvette. The cars were set up in the Jim Sigel Automotive showroom with their hoods propped open so everyone could get a close up look at the classic Chevys.

In addition to the food, prizes and great classic cars, Jim Sigel Automotive made sure the Josephine County Food Bank was fully supported during the event. In order for customers to get a whirl at a prize wheel, they had to bring in four non-perishable food items to be donated to the food bank. One lucky customer made their donation and landed themselves a $100 cash prize. However, Jim Sigel Automotive didn’t stop there. For every new Chevrolet test drive during the Open House, the dealership donated $20 to the Josephine County Food Bank.

Overall, the Jim Sigel Automotive dealership created a fun and exciting family event, and raised an awareness for a local non-profit that provides for the community. Filling two large barrels of non-perishables and raising over $150 for the Josephine County Food Bank, Jim Sigel Automotive made a great impact on the Grants Pass community this past weekend.

To see photos of the Open House event at Jim Sigel Automotive and to get more information on other sales and events, you can visit their website at http://jimsigel.com and follow them on Facebook.

About Jim Sigel Automotive:

Jim Sigel Automotive is a locally owned and operated Chevrolet, Nissan and Honda dealership that has been in the Grants Pass area since 1968. The dealership offers both new and used vehicles, as well as a full service department for all Chevrolet, Nissan and Honda models. The highly trained service technicians and friendly sales associates will help make for a great experience at this local dealership.

HandS Fundraising Ideas Launches New Family Picture Fundraiser

October 25th, 2011

Conshohocken, PA 6-October-2011 – Philly Photography and H&S Fundraising Ideas are pleased to announce their new Family Portrait Fundraiser for schools, nonprofit organizations and churches. Currently on the east coast, they are also expanding their service to reach organizations nationwide as well as including portrait treasures on CD with limited copyright privileges.

Owner, V. Hampton, said that, “This is by far the most rewarding fundraising product for church organizations to offer their participants because it’s a win win situation for both the organization and the participants”. Features include no upfront investment like other fundraisers, i. E. candy, candles, magazines, etc. The program offers a fundraiser product of value that has an emotional appeal to every participant. This program offers a creative and unique item that will last a lifetime.  Fundraising campaigns can be created on a seasonal basis or year round. It can be operated nationwide.  Most beneficial to churches and non-profit organizations with access to a large network of families in the community.

The company offers several different programs that offer participants free portraits for different donations beginning as low as 10 dollars. The organization will keep this donation for their fundraiser. These donations will entitle the participant to receive one free full color 10 x 13 family portrait, a free 10 x 13 children’s vintage sepia tone portrait, and or glamour portrait shots, depending on the portrait program selected or the photography package offered by the organization.  Sepia tone portraits and glamour portraits will also be provided props and wardrobe for the fundraising participants.  Photography sessions will be scheduled on location by the organization on the date chosen by the acting coordinator.

For more information about these new fundraising ideas, nonprofit organizations and churches are invited to visit http://www.handsfundraising.com/familyportraitfundraiser.html. They may also look into other fundraising ideas by visiting the home page at http://www.handsfundraising.com/. Members of the press and/or other interested parties may obtain additional information about this program and/or the content of this press release by contacting the following:

H&S Photography Fundraising Ideas

Sydney Brown  425 Fayette Street #618

Conshohocken, PA 19428

Phone: 800-955-4208

Email: [email protected]

Hyundai Hope on Wheels and St. Charles Hyundai Working to Raise Childhood Cancer Awareness in St. Louis

September 16th, 2011

The Hyundai Hope on Wheels Program and St. Charles Hyundai in St. Louis are working to raise awareness for childhood cancer all September during National Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Hyundai dealers and the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Program have been working together the past thirteen years to raise awareness for childhood cancer.

The Hyundai Hope on Wheels Program is excited to announce that a record breaking $7.1 million has been raised through Hope Grants for 2011.  The money will be used to fund 71 different projects that research child cancer as well as supporting Children’s Oncology Group organizations throughout the nation.  The grants will be given throughout the month of September.

The program will also make a road trip across America for the “Hyundai Drive 4 Hope” tour.  A Hyundai Tucson Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle will drive across the country from San Francisco to New York City, stopping at 15 different locations along the way to meet with courageous children battling to beat cancer.  The tour will go through the end of September.

On Labor Day, the Hyundai Hope on Wheels Program held their 5k Race & Walk where 941 runners and walkers took to the street to support the program.  The event raised $50,000!

Hyundai and St. Charles Hyundai are committed to continuing to raise funds for childhood cancer research.  They will not rest until a cure is found.  Funds raised in St. Louis benefit the St. Louis Children’s Hospital.  Over the past 13 years, Hyundai has donated more than $43 million.

For more information on contributing to or getting involved with Hyundai Hope on Wheels, visit http://www.hyundaihopeonwheels.org.  For information on Hyundai vehicles, visit St. Charles Hyundai in St. Louis and speak with our knowledgeable staff associates.  Follow St. Charles Hyundai online at http://www.twitter.com/StCharlesHyun.

About St. Charles Hyundai:

St. Charles Hyundai is proud to serve St. Louis, MO.  Carrying a full line of new and used Hyundai cars, St. Charles Hyundai offers the ultimate selection when it comes to purchasing a vehicle.  The knowledgeable and award-winning service department is ready to assist with all repairs and maintenance needs.  The parts department offers the latest and best variety of Hyundai parts and accessories.  St. Charles Hyundai strives for 100 percent customer satisfaction for each visit.

Michael Moore among Supporters of Julian Assange

December 22nd, 2010

The socialist hypocrite Michael Moore, Jemima Khan, and Bianca Jagger support Julian Assange and Julian Assange’s lawyer Mark Stephens has stated that they are still trying to raise £240,000 for his bail. Perhaps the multi-millionaire Michael Moore can lend him some money so the misguided and radical Assange can be bailed out. Moore is a true capitalist and has made millions of dollars off of the free-enterprise system. He also has eaten quite well and too much in his day.

Michael Moore slammed by Rush Limbaugh

Moore and other supporters of Julian Assange were slammed by the innovative and American loving Rush Limbaugh stating sarcastically that it is heart-warming that they are fans of a serial rapist. It would have been interesting to see how much support Julian Assange could gather if he did not have any kind of lawsuits filed against him.

Moore has Funny Opinions

He was among the others who support Julian Assange and say that WikiLeaks could have prevented the 9/11 incident or the Vietnam War if these documents were made available to the common people earlier.

A Medical Marvel

Michael Moore has been on a hunt for weight loss solutions amongst other things and his quest has made him a regular at the Pritikin Longevity Center and Spa where he lost 30 pounds on the centre’s diet plan. It was also reported that Michael Moore looked unusually overweight and kept to himself. Michael Moore just like many others who are overweight might need a lot more than a diet plan to lose weight. Liposuction is a surgical procedure whereby fat is removed from the body. Liposuction is used by those people whose weight could lead to more health problems for them. Liposuction has been a true blessing for many and is a medical marvel.

JoTo Extreme PR Signs On to Help Relay for Life of Clearwater

December 4th, 2010
JoTo Extreme PR announces the public relations firm will be handling the public relations for Relay for Life of Clearwater.
Relay for Life is the American Cancer Society’s signature fundraising event, and is driven by volunteers from the community – volunteers like JoTo Extreme PR. Relay for Life events have raised an estimated $3 billion for the American Cancer Society and cancer research. In addition to fundraising, the event also raises awareness of the disease and furthers the American Cancer Society’s efforts to save lives by helping people stay well, helping them get well, and by finding cures and fighting back.
Participating in events such as Relay for Life of Clearwater allow JoTo Extreme PR to give back to the community. “It is very rewarding for us to use our skills to enrich the world around us,” says JoTo Extreme PR CEO and Chief Strategist Karla Jo Helms. “We have a responsibility to leave the world better than when we found it, and participating in Relay for Life of Clearwater lets us do just that.”
Other community events and groups JoTo Extreme PR has contributed to of include: Clearwater Super Boat, 4th Friday Clearwater, Miracle on Cleveland Street, Clearwater for Youth, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of the Suncoast. Clearwater Relay for Life will be held in Coachman Park on May 13th and 14th at Coachman Park in Downtown Clearwater. For more information, visit the Relay for Life Clearwater website.
About JoTo Extreme PR (TM):
JoTo Extreme PR (TM) is a new type of Public Relations Company founded by Public Relations innovators and veterans Karla Jo Helms and Diane D. Stein in order to fulfill a gaping hole in the industry with the advent of new media. This brave, new world of mediums requires a new type of PR Company, one that not only understands PR basics, but knows how and when to apply them to the various media and new channels available. JoTo is a hybrid, a blend of traditional with high technology so as to harness the advantages of all the worlds. JoTo uses the true technology of Public Relations as a holistic approach to companies’ marketing and promotional avenues by creating campaigns that will result in a prosperous and expanding business. Visit JoTo Extreme PR online at www.jotopr.com.

UCP of Central Florida to Celebrate 55 Years of Creating Lasting Memories with The Faces Behind the Miracles Fundraising Breakfast

October 15th, 2010
UCP of Central Florida will celebrate 55 years of creating lasting memories in the community with its annual The Faces Behind the Miracles Fundraising Breakfast on Friday, November 5 from 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Orlando.
Before 1955 when UCP of Central Florida was founded, children in our community with disabilities had limited options for programs and services other than to be institutionalized. Today, 55 years later, help and hope is offered every day in the form of support, education, physical, speech and occupational therapy. Last year alone, UCP helped more than 2,400 children with all types of special needs including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, speech and language delays and many others.
“Children who have a disability are often told they will never be able to walk, talk or interact on their own,” said Ilene Wilkins, president and CEO of UCP of Central Florida.  “Thanks to the support of parents, physicians and our community, UCP of Central Florida has given tens of thousands of children a new start in life by teaching them the skills they need to live independent, productive lives.”
According to the Florida Department of Education, approximately 14% of the children in Central Florida have been diagnosed with a disability or developmental delay; yet, only half are receiving the services they need. Knowing this, one can easily understand why there is an immediate need in our community for UCP’s services.
Whether the challenge is a slight speech disorder or a profound physical impairment, UCP’s goal is to help children build independent lives without limitations while providing support and understanding to families.
The Faces Behind the Miracles Breakfast recognizes the importance of early intervention and exemplifies that together we can make a difference in the lives of children with special needs.  Each event participant will be given the opportunity to get involved, whether it’s making a donation, volunteering or sharing the mission and vision of UCP.  To RSVP, go to ucpcfl.org/faces or contact Ruth Leggore at (407) 852-3308 or [email protected]
About UCP of Central Florida: Founded in 1955, UCP of Central Florida provides support, education and therapy services for children with and without special needs ages infant to 21.  Services are offered at six locations throughout Central Florida: downtown Orlando, East Orlando near UCF, Kissimmee, Lake Mary, Pine Hills and Winter Garden.  Visit <http://www.ucpcfl.org/> for more information.

Gentle Dental Blue Oak Helps Stuff the Bus

July 17th, 2010

Gentle Dental Blue Oak proudly joins CBS13 and Good Day Sacramento in their Stuff the Bus campaign. Now through August 3rd, residents throughout the Sacramento Valley can contribute to this program that provides brand new school supplies to homeless children in preparation for the upcoming school year.

This is the first time Gentle Dental has participated in this campaign, and the doctors and staff are excited to support this local campaign. The office in Roseville, California, will host a drop-off box for those interested in making a donation.

Suggested items include: backpacks, pencils, pens, highlighters, crayons, small calculators, binders, notebook paper, glue sticks, tape, erasers, and rulers. Some personal care items, such as shampoo, hand lotion, small packets of Kleenex, and travel hand wipes, are also welcome.

More details on Stuff the Bus, and other participating drop-off locations, can be found on the CBS13 website.

About Gentle Dental

Gentle Dental is a brand of InterDent Inc., headquartered in Inglewood, California. For over 30 years, Gentle Dental has delivered high-quality care with a personal touch. With 105 practices located across Arizona, California, Hawaii, Kansas, Nevada, Oklahoma, Oregon, and Washington, Gentle Dental offers comprehensive care in general, cosmetic, and specialty dentistry. To learn more, please visit www.gentle1.com.

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InterDent Service Corporation
9800 S. La Cienega Blvd., Suite 800
Inglewood, CA 90301
(310) 765-2446
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Sheinman Patient Tackles Everest

July 16th, 2010

See Ellie choosing her mountain climbing eyewear!

Sheinman patient Ellie Parker calls into the practice to choose her prescription Oakley sunglasses.

Ellie, a student from Northampton intends to tackle Mount Everest in support of a children’s charity. In order to do this, she needs to raise £2000 by July.

Sheinman has happily sponsored Ellie and also offered to supply her with appropriate eyewear free of charge for the adverse conditions she will encounter.

It is vitally important that the correct eyewear is worn at high altitude to to protect the eye and the delicate skin area surrounding it so we chose the Oakley Fives frame as it wraps perfectly around the orbit, providing a physical barrier to UV light.  This, combined with Oakley’s Black Iridium Polarized lens, will give Ellie all the protection she needs to reach base camp!

You can sponsor Ellie, and she will be keeping us up to date with her progress; watch this space for a picture of Ellie at Base Camp!

Sheinman Opticians was established in 1915 by A. E. Turville, one of the founders of modern optometry and under the guidance of J S Sheinman since 1964, we have become one of Europe’s largest and most respected optometric practices.To take a closer look at our range of Oakley glasses, please visit our website at http://www.sheinman.com. We offer online shopping facilities and great discounts on big name brands.

Ecospace Geeks Cycle Around the World – Stage Two!

July 6th, 2010

London, United Kingdom (25 June, 2010) – Ecospace, provider of bespoke and modular building designs, have told how their company director and one of their key architects, Lee Town, has helped to raise money for the charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) by cycling from Paris to Marseille.

Medecins Sans Frontieres are a humanitarian organisation who provide medical assistance to over 70 countries where the population is in need of urgent assistance. A cause close to his heart, Ecospace director Lee Town and two other friends straddled their saddles and pledged to cross the vast bulk of France in order to raise awareness and funds for MSF.

Their journey saw them cross the Loire Valley to Lyon before following the Rhone Valley through Avignon, eventually working their way over Alpilles Mountains. They reached their destination of Marseilles on the eighth day, taking a well-deserved swim in the sea to relax after completing such a tiring feat. They averaged approximately 73 miles per day on their 580 mile journey and reached a top speed of 41mph when travelling downhill during their adventure.

“Putting it into context, cycling 73 miles over an eight-day period without any other vehicle assistance is an absolutely remarkable achievement for anyone to complete, and Lee and the team are delighted with the effort they have put into this project,” commented an Ecospace spokesperson. “Admittedly though, Lee did have some trouble putting away his maps on most days! When all is said and done they’ve raised an incredible amount of money for the MSF and hopefully have raised its profile in the same instance. There is still a long way for them to go as they reach the next stage of their journey, and the Ecospace team are behind Lee and the gang all the way.”

For more information about Ecospace and some of their current projects, visit Ecospace at http://ecospacestudios.com/, or telephone them on 020 7703 4004.

About Ecospace:

Committed to reducing the UK’s carbon footprint without compromise, London-based company Ecospace create aesthetic living spaces either to client specifications, or based upon modular building designs. With a team of qualified architects, they are able to design and create any innovative concept, whether their clients require a garden room, home-workplace or spacious eco home. Established for a decade, Ecospace’s aim is simply to create sustainable, economical buildings at fixed prices to suit any requirements.

Contact:

Ecospace Ltd.
3 Iliffe Yard
Kennington,
London,
SE17 3QA
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T: 020 7703 4004
F: 020 7708 4750

Email: [email protected]

Sales Representative from Redrock Sales Raises Funds for USA Operation

July 1st, 2010

A sales representative from Redrock Sales Recruitment decided to raise funds for an operation in the USA for a young boy. After discovering the challenges that a young boy in his son’s class faced, Mark Hadfield made the decision to take action, to do something truly positive, and to help change the young boy’s life forever. The young boy Tolby suffers from cerebral palsy, a crippling disease, and the child needed to travel to the United States in order to receive an important operation that will improve the boy’s ability to walk on his own. In an effort to help Tolby and Tolby’s family acquire the monies needed for the operation, Mark Hadfield decided to perform a distance bike ride through various mountainous areas and to collect funds and donations for Tolby’s cause.

The first day of the adventure began at Llandudno North Wales Coast. Hadfield rode his bike alone through A470 onto Snowdonia Pass and finished his trip for the first day of his two day cycling event in LLandiloes. The first day, Hadfield conquered 87 miles of ground nonstop through extremely cold mountainous regions and he endured excessive heat during the daylight hours. The second day of Hadfield’s venture was no less arduous and was more of the same. On the second day, Hadfield managed to conquer another 85 miles of territory and rough terrain as he biked solo. Hadfield started out early in the morning on the second day, headed for Brecon Bacons National Park to Abergavenny and then onto the Chapstow Race Course. The two day trip resulted in more than 190 miles of territory being covered. The long scenic ride gave Hadfield plenty of spare quiet time to think.

A week after the venture, Hadfield was still physically paying the price for his bike ride, but it was all worth it.  Hadfield had warmed up before his cycling ventures but did not train extensively before taking on the trip.  The result was some painful remembrances of his journey. Hadfield was definitely happy to see the finish line by the time the journey was over. Yet, the bumps, bruises, and bodily aches and pains were nothing compared to little Tolby’s plight, and Hadfield’s venture help Tolby and his family raise the $36,000.00 the child needed for his life changing operation. Hadfield is sincerely grateful to all of the company employees and clients that donated to Tolby’s cause and that supported Hadfield during his bike run.

His cycling venture earned another £4500.00 for Tolby’s cause.  Ten weeks after the monies were collected, Tolby was scheduled to take the long planned for trip to America. Hadfield’s motivations and action are remarkable and should stand as an example of how just one person can be the source of significant, positive change.  Hadfield should be honored as a role model that everyone should aspire to emulate; when people take action and work toward a positive goal, dreams can definitely come true.

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