The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will send local business leaders to “jail” on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at The Jolly Trolley in Westfield, N.J. from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise “bail” for MDA.
MDA will “lock-up” community business leaders and arrest them at their place of business. Transportation will be provided by local police departments to The Jolly Trolley, located at 411 North Ave E, Westfield, NJ 07090.
Each “jailbird” will raise $1,600 in the weeks leading up to the event, then visit the “jailhouse” to turn in their bail, enjoy MDA’s version of “gourmet bread and water” otherwise known as lunch, and have the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. The $1,600 bail benefits funding for MDA’s week-long overnight camp, in Spring Valley, N.Y., for children ages 6-17, served by The Association. MDA aims to raise at least $50,000 from the event.
Business leaders from Westfield, Fanwood, Plainfield, South Plainfield, Clark, Cranford, and Kenilworth are invited to participate.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event or to register as a “jailbird”, please contact Erin Dresnick at (201) 843-4452 or edresnick@mdausa.org.
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Wednesday, October 12, 2011
CT Business Leaders Get "Locked Up" in West Hartford
The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) will send local business leaders to “jail” on Tuesday, October 25, 2011 at Rizzuto’s Wood-Fired Kitchen & Bar from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise “bail” for MDA.
MDA will “lock-up” community business leaders and arrest them at their place of business. They will be transported by “undercover officers” to Rizzuto’s Kitchen & Bar, located at 111 Memorial Road, West Hartford, CT 06107.
Rizzuto’s Kitchen & Bar will serve the “jailbirds” complimentary “jail” food, while each attempts to raise at least $2,400 in bail money by contacting friends, family members and business colleagues for donations to MDA. Money raised will support MDA Summer Camp by paying for sponsorships and cabins to house children. It costs $800 for one child to be sent to camp. Jailbirds that reach their “bail” goal will send three children to camp with all expenses paid.
Participants will be asked to serve time at Rizzuto’s in one-hour increments, starting at 11 a.m. and the last hour beginning at 2 p.m. The “jailbirds” are encouraged to spend more time “locked up” if desired. There will be contests and prizes each hour. Jailbirds will have their mug shot taken and interact with other business and community leaders attending the event in support of MDA’s mission. They will also have the opportunity to meet an individual or family served by the Association.
A wide variety of businesses will send jailbirds to go behind bars for MDA, including Private Capital Group, University of Hartford, Sovereign Bank, West Hartford Public Schools, American School for the Deaf, Connecticut Bank & Trust, and more.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. Locally, the Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event, please contact Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org. To learn more about MDA or to sign up as a “jailbird”, contact Ellen Kellie at (860)633-4466 or ekellie@mdausa.org.
MDA will “lock-up” community business leaders and arrest them at their place of business. They will be transported by “undercover officers” to Rizzuto’s Kitchen & Bar, located at 111 Memorial Road, West Hartford, CT 06107.
Rizzuto’s Kitchen & Bar will serve the “jailbirds” complimentary “jail” food, while each attempts to raise at least $2,400 in bail money by contacting friends, family members and business colleagues for donations to MDA. Money raised will support MDA Summer Camp by paying for sponsorships and cabins to house children. It costs $800 for one child to be sent to camp. Jailbirds that reach their “bail” goal will send three children to camp with all expenses paid.
Participants will be asked to serve time at Rizzuto’s in one-hour increments, starting at 11 a.m. and the last hour beginning at 2 p.m. The “jailbirds” are encouraged to spend more time “locked up” if desired. There will be contests and prizes each hour. Jailbirds will have their mug shot taken and interact with other business and community leaders attending the event in support of MDA’s mission. They will also have the opportunity to meet an individual or family served by the Association.
A wide variety of businesses will send jailbirds to go behind bars for MDA, including Private Capital Group, University of Hartford, Sovereign Bank, West Hartford Public Schools, American School for the Deaf, Connecticut Bank & Trust, and more.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. Locally, the Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event, please contact Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org. To learn more about MDA or to sign up as a “jailbird”, contact Ellen Kellie at (860)633-4466 or ekellie@mdausa.org.
Friday, August 12, 2011
A&P Family of Supermarkets Gets "Locked Up" on the Hudson
A&P Family of Supermarkets, among other local businesses, will support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) by getting locked up on Tuesday, September 20, 2011 at the Wicked Wolf Tavern in Hoboken, N.J. to raise “bail” for MDA.
John Bincoletto of A&P Family of Supermarkets in Hoboken is a repeat offender for the 2011 Lock Up on the Hudson. In 2010, he raised $2,300 and will be participating again this year. A&P Family of Supermarkets has also supported MDA in the Shamrock Against Dystrophy program. The Hoboken location raised over $9,500.
Bincoletto and fellow community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported by local police departments to the Wicked Wolf Tavern, located at 120 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, N.J. 07030, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Each Jailbird will raise $1,600 in the weeks leading up to the event and then will visit the “jailhouse” to turn in their bail, enjoy MDA’s version of “gourmet bread and water” otherwise known as lunch, and have the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. The $1,600 bail goes toward funding MDA’s week-long overnight camp, in Spring Valley, N.Y., for children ages 6-17, served by The Association. MDA aims to raise at least $50,000 from the event.
Visit https://www.joinmda.org/lockuponthehudson2011 to receive more information or to participate in the Lock Up.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event or to register as a “jailbird”, please contact Vanessa Malfitano at (201) 843-4452 or vmalfitano@mdausa.org, Jessica Powers of Wicked Wolf Tavern at jpowers@wickedwolfhoboken.com, or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
John Bincoletto of A&P Family of Supermarkets in Hoboken is a repeat offender for the 2011 Lock Up on the Hudson. In 2010, he raised $2,300 and will be participating again this year. A&P Family of Supermarkets has also supported MDA in the Shamrock Against Dystrophy program. The Hoboken location raised over $9,500.
Bincoletto and fellow community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported by local police departments to the Wicked Wolf Tavern, located at 120 Sinatra Drive, Hoboken, N.J. 07030, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Each Jailbird will raise $1,600 in the weeks leading up to the event and then will visit the “jailhouse” to turn in their bail, enjoy MDA’s version of “gourmet bread and water” otherwise known as lunch, and have the opportunity to network with colleagues and friends. The $1,600 bail goes toward funding MDA’s week-long overnight camp, in Spring Valley, N.Y., for children ages 6-17, served by The Association. MDA aims to raise at least $50,000 from the event.
Visit https://www.joinmda.org/lockuponthehudson2011 to receive more information or to participate in the Lock Up.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event or to register as a “jailbird”, please contact Vanessa Malfitano at (201) 843-4452 or vmalfitano@mdausa.org, Jessica Powers of Wicked Wolf Tavern at jpowers@wickedwolfhoboken.com, or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
Monday, August 1, 2011
Providence Holds Telethon Executive Lock Up
Local business leaders will be heading to “jail” on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from noon to 3 p.m. at McFadden’s Restaurant in order to raise their “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to McFadden’s, located at 52 Pine St., Providence, R.I. 02903, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. The “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food, while they each attempt to raise at least $2,000 in bail money.
Local “jailbirds” will raise bail money, all of which benefits the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA set a goal to raise $40,000 at the event.
During the Lock Up, challenges will be set and prizes will be awarded. Prizes have been donated by Alayne White Spa, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Dave & Buster’s, Newport Playhouse & Cabaret, Scrumptions, Newport Playhouse and Cabaret, Eastside Marketplace, and more.
To date, the top three jailbirds have each raised over $1,000. The highest fundraising “jailbirds” include Gina Clapprood of Manpower with $1,390, Bob Fay of Freedom National Bank with $1,064, and Debbie Kenny of Burns & Cotter with $1,030
The Providence Lock Up has been designated a Telethon Lock-Up Event. “Jailbirds” can sell two Gold Telethon Stars for $500 each and sell four Silver Telethon Stars for $250 each. The company or individual will be announced on the live local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day telethon as a Gold/Silver Star Sponsor. The MDA Labor Day Telethon will air locally on ABC6 on Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 6 p.m. to midnight. A Telethon Star purchase is a tax-deductible with a bonus on-air credit showing their goodwill to the community.
MDA is the nonprofit healthy agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event or to register as a “jailbird”, please contact Jane Young at (401) 732-1910 or jmyoung@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to McFadden’s, located at 52 Pine St., Providence, R.I. 02903, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. The “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food, while they each attempt to raise at least $2,000 in bail money.
Local “jailbirds” will raise bail money, all of which benefits the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA set a goal to raise $40,000 at the event.
During the Lock Up, challenges will be set and prizes will be awarded. Prizes have been donated by Alayne White Spa, Auntie Anne’s Pretzels, Dave & Buster’s, Newport Playhouse & Cabaret, Scrumptions, Newport Playhouse and Cabaret, Eastside Marketplace, and more.
To date, the top three jailbirds have each raised over $1,000. The highest fundraising “jailbirds” include Gina Clapprood of Manpower with $1,390, Bob Fay of Freedom National Bank with $1,064, and Debbie Kenny of Burns & Cotter with $1,030
The Providence Lock Up has been designated a Telethon Lock-Up Event. “Jailbirds” can sell two Gold Telethon Stars for $500 each and sell four Silver Telethon Stars for $250 each. The company or individual will be announced on the live local broadcast of the MDA Labor Day telethon as a Gold/Silver Star Sponsor. The MDA Labor Day Telethon will air locally on ABC6 on Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 6 p.m. to midnight. A Telethon Star purchase is a tax-deductible with a bonus on-air credit showing their goodwill to the community.
MDA is the nonprofit healthy agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event or to register as a “jailbird”, please contact Jane Young at (401) 732-1910 or jmyoung@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
Rockland County Business Leaders Get "Locked Up" for MDA
Local N.Y. business leaders will be heading to “jail” on Wednesday, August 3, 2011 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at The Nyack Seaport to raise their “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to The Nyack Seaport, located at 21 Burd Street in Nyack NY 10960, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. Sponsors from Driven Eco, Leros, Majesty Limo Service, On-Time Transport Inc., and Twins Mobility Limousine Services will transport “jailbirds” to the Lock Up.
The “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food, while they each attempt to raise at least $2,400 in bail money.
Last year, local “jailbirds” raised $85,000 to benefit the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set a goal to raise $100,000 at the event.
MDA appreciates the support from the accounting sponsor, M&T Bank.
Three-time Emmy Award Winning Sports Broadcast Journalist Colin Cosell from MSG Varsity will be the Master of Ceremonies at the event. The entertainment Sponsor is Philip C. Roventini
MDA will be giving a Lifetime Offender award to Philip Roventini, a 10 year jailbird. He has raised over $12,000 for MDA through his experience as a jailbird for various Lock Up programs. He is self employed at Philip Roventini CPA.
MDA is the nonprofit healthy agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event or to register as a “jailbird”, please contact Meredith Buono-Sauro at (914) 345-5062 or msauro@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org. Please contact The Nyack Seaport at www.nyackseaport.com. 845-353-3200.
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to The Nyack Seaport, located at 21 Burd Street in Nyack NY 10960, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. Sponsors from Driven Eco, Leros, Majesty Limo Service, On-Time Transport Inc., and Twins Mobility Limousine Services will transport “jailbirds” to the Lock Up.
The “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food, while they each attempt to raise at least $2,400 in bail money.
Last year, local “jailbirds” raised $85,000 to benefit the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set a goal to raise $100,000 at the event.
MDA appreciates the support from the accounting sponsor, M&T Bank.
Three-time Emmy Award Winning Sports Broadcast Journalist Colin Cosell from MSG Varsity will be the Master of Ceremonies at the event. The entertainment Sponsor is Philip C. Roventini
MDA will be giving a Lifetime Offender award to Philip Roventini, a 10 year jailbird. He has raised over $12,000 for MDA through his experience as a jailbird for various Lock Up programs. He is self employed at Philip Roventini CPA.
MDA is the nonprofit healthy agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event or to register as a “jailbird”, please contact Meredith Buono-Sauro at (914) 345-5062 or msauro@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org. Please contact The Nyack Seaport at www.nyackseaport.com. 845-353-3200.
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
Brooklyn Business Leaders Get Locked Up for MDA
More than 100 business and civic leaders from throughout the Downtown Brooklyn area will be “arrested” and put “behind bars” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) Telethon Executive Lock-Up sponsored by Morton’s The Steakhouse on Tuesday, August 16, 2011 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Accused of having big hearts and being heavily armed with kindness, the “jailbirds” volunteer to be part of MDA’s Lock-Up in order to raise “bail” by encouraging friends, family, co-workers and business contacts to make contributions to MDA that will directly benefit families in Long Island and the Tri-borough area living with progressive muscle diseases.
Each MDA jailbird’s “bail” is set at $1,000, which will allow him/her to be released for good behavior. The event will take place at Morton’s The Steakhouse, located at 339 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201.
The Brooklyn Lock-Up has been designated a Telethon Lock-Up Event. Any donation of $500-$999 will be awarded a Silver Star and any donation of $1,000 or more will be given a Gold Star. These “stars” will be featured on the live broadcast of the MDA local Labor Day Telethon broadcasted by WWOR My 9 on Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 6 p.m. to midnight.
MDA is the nonprofit healthy agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event, please contact Miriam Tedesco at (516) 358-1012 or mtedesco@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
Accused of having big hearts and being heavily armed with kindness, the “jailbirds” volunteer to be part of MDA’s Lock-Up in order to raise “bail” by encouraging friends, family, co-workers and business contacts to make contributions to MDA that will directly benefit families in Long Island and the Tri-borough area living with progressive muscle diseases.
Each MDA jailbird’s “bail” is set at $1,000, which will allow him/her to be released for good behavior. The event will take place at Morton’s The Steakhouse, located at 339 Adams Street Brooklyn, NY 11201.
The Brooklyn Lock-Up has been designated a Telethon Lock-Up Event. Any donation of $500-$999 will be awarded a Silver Star and any donation of $1,000 or more will be given a Gold Star. These “stars” will be featured on the live broadcast of the MDA local Labor Day Telethon broadcasted by WWOR My 9 on Sunday, September 4, 2011 from 6 p.m. to midnight.
MDA is the nonprofit healthy agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related disease by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education.
For more information on this event, please contact Miriam Tedesco at (516) 358-1012 or mtedesco@mdausa.org or Valerie D’Angiolini at (203) 288-3500 or vdangiolini@mdausa.org.
Friday, August 20, 2010
Behind Bars for Good to Benefit MDA
Springfield, Mass., August 20, 2010 – On Tuesday, August 24th, Pazzo Ristorante in Springfield, will be hosting the “SPRINGFIELD LOCK UP”. Area business people from the greater Springfield area will be brought to our “mock jail” at Pazzo’s.
The jailbirds will be treated to much more than bread and water, as they help raise bail money to get out of the MDA Jail at Pazzo’s. All funds received will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s comprehensive programs. Locally, the Association offers clinics at Baystate Medical Center, as well as funding for research projects and summer camp.
A very special thanks to Pazzo’s and to all the volunteers that have joined together to help make this event possible.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Melody Avery at mavery@mdausa.org or (860) 633-4466.
The jailbirds will be treated to much more than bread and water, as they help raise bail money to get out of the MDA Jail at Pazzo’s. All funds received will benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s comprehensive programs. Locally, the Association offers clinics at Baystate Medical Center, as well as funding for research projects and summer camp.
A very special thanks to Pazzo’s and to all the volunteers that have joined together to help make this event possible.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Melody Avery at mavery@mdausa.org or (860) 633-4466.
Monday, July 26, 2010
New Haven Business Leaders "Locked Up" For Having a Good Heart
New Haven, Conn., July 26, 2010 – Over 150 local business leaders will be heading to “jail” on Thursday, August 5th from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Café Goodfellas in order to raise their “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to Café Goodfellas, located at 758 State Street in New Haven, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At Café Goodfellas, the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise at least $3,200 in bail money.
Last year local “jailbirds” raised over $36,000 in bail money, all of which went towards the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set a goal to raise $63,000 at the event.
This is also the first time the New Haven Lock-Up has been designated a Telethon Lock-Up Event. This is the last lock-up event before the local broadcast of the annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon live from the Mohegan Sun on Monday, September 6th. This means that any donation of $250-$499 will be awarded a Silver Star, any donation of $500 or more will be given a Gold Star. These “stars” will be featured on the live local broadcast by Fox 61.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Kristine Cohen at kcohen@mdausa.org or (203) 248-6500 or Jen Ksiazek at jksiazek@mdausa.org or (203) 248-6500.
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to Café Goodfellas, located at 758 State Street in New Haven, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At Café Goodfellas, the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise at least $3,200 in bail money.
Last year local “jailbirds” raised over $36,000 in bail money, all of which went towards the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set a goal to raise $63,000 at the event.
This is also the first time the New Haven Lock-Up has been designated a Telethon Lock-Up Event. This is the last lock-up event before the local broadcast of the annual Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon live from the Mohegan Sun on Monday, September 6th. This means that any donation of $250-$499 will be awarded a Silver Star, any donation of $500 or more will be given a Gold Star. These “stars” will be featured on the live local broadcast by Fox 61.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Kristine Cohen at kcohen@mdausa.org or (203) 248-6500 or Jen Ksiazek at jksiazek@mdausa.org or (203) 248-6500.
Rockland County Business Leaders Being Sent to Jail for a Good Cause
ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y., July 26, 2010 – Over 100 local business leaders will be heading to “jail” on Wednesday, August 4, 2010 from 11 a.m. until 3p.m. at Black Bear Nyack in order to raise their “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to Black Bear Nyack, located at 82 Main Street, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At Black Bear Nyack, the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise at least $2,400 in bail money.
Leros Point to Point, Mex Limo & Car Service, Majesty Limo & Car Service, On Time Transport Inc., and Twin’s Mobility Limo Service will be kindly volunteering their time and services to transport participants to and from the event. Last year local “jailbirds” raised $50,000 in bail money, all of which went towards the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set a goal to raise $75,000 at the event.
Several repeat offenders will be returning to “jail” to serve more time this year, including last year’s top “jailbird,” Joseph Sarvis, who raised $3,000. Lifetime Offender Awards will be given to Philip Roventini, PC, who has raised close to $10,000 over the last 10 years, and Gina Pieroni, who has raised over $4,000 for MDA. We are excited to also have the Mayor of Spring Valley, Mayor Jasmine Norami support our efforts and be locked up for a good cause!
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Amanda Cann at acann@mdausa.org or (914) 345-5062 or Brooke Eder at beder@mdausa.org or (203) 288-3500.
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to Black Bear Nyack, located at 82 Main Street, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At Black Bear Nyack, the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise at least $2,400 in bail money.
Leros Point to Point, Mex Limo & Car Service, Majesty Limo & Car Service, On Time Transport Inc., and Twin’s Mobility Limo Service will be kindly volunteering their time and services to transport participants to and from the event. Last year local “jailbirds” raised $50,000 in bail money, all of which went towards the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set a goal to raise $75,000 at the event.
Several repeat offenders will be returning to “jail” to serve more time this year, including last year’s top “jailbird,” Joseph Sarvis, who raised $3,000. Lifetime Offender Awards will be given to Philip Roventini, PC, who has raised close to $10,000 over the last 10 years, and Gina Pieroni, who has raised over $4,000 for MDA. We are excited to also have the Mayor of Spring Valley, Mayor Jasmine Norami support our efforts and be locked up for a good cause!
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Amanda Cann at acann@mdausa.org or (914) 345-5062 or Brooke Eder at beder@mdausa.org or (203) 288-3500.
Monday, June 28, 2010
Local East Rutherford Business Leaders Get "Locked Up" to Fight Muscular Dystrophy
Maywood, N.J., June 28, 2010 – Across the country, thousands of law abiding citizens are going “behind bars for good” to help MDA on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Park & Orchard Restaurant at 240 Hackensack St. in East Rutherford, N.J. Local business owners of East Rutherford, Rutherford, Lyndhurst, Moonachie, Carlstadt, and Teterboro, N.J. are once again helping out the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) by participating in MDA’s annual Lock Up program.
Here and throughout the country, thousands of “jailbirds” will get locked up and try to post bail by raising money through their colleagues, friends, and family. The Lock Up program is MDA’s number one fundraising program getting local business leaders involved.
MDA’s Lock Up program directly helps local families affected by diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). The money “jailbirds” raise helps to support MDA’s worldwide research programs, as well as MDA’s national network of 225 hospital-affiliated clinics, including the clinic at UMDNJ. “Jailbirds” bail money also helps send children with muscular dystrophy in Northern New Jersey to barrier-free MDA summer camp at Visions Vacation Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y.
Last year, the Lock Up in East Rutherford raised over $30,000, joining other cities around the country in supporting the popular annual tradition. This year, the goal has been increased to $60,000!
“Being thrown in jail for having a big heart always brings out the finest qualities in the people of East Rutherford,” said Kimberly Schleyer, MDA Maywood Executive Director, “Our local business leaders that participate in the program show they genuinely care about children and adults in our community who live with muscular dystrophy.”
MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education. The Association’s programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors.
To learn more about the East Rutherford Lock Up and other MDA programs, contact your local MDA Executive Director, Kim Schleyer at (201) 843-4452.
Here and throughout the country, thousands of “jailbirds” will get locked up and try to post bail by raising money through their colleagues, friends, and family. The Lock Up program is MDA’s number one fundraising program getting local business leaders involved.
MDA’s Lock Up program directly helps local families affected by diseases such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease). The money “jailbirds” raise helps to support MDA’s worldwide research programs, as well as MDA’s national network of 225 hospital-affiliated clinics, including the clinic at UMDNJ. “Jailbirds” bail money also helps send children with muscular dystrophy in Northern New Jersey to barrier-free MDA summer camp at Visions Vacation Camp in Spring Valley, N.Y.
Last year, the Lock Up in East Rutherford raised over $30,000, joining other cities around the country in supporting the popular annual tradition. This year, the goal has been increased to $60,000!
“Being thrown in jail for having a big heart always brings out the finest qualities in the people of East Rutherford,” said Kimberly Schleyer, MDA Maywood Executive Director, “Our local business leaders that participate in the program show they genuinely care about children and adults in our community who live with muscular dystrophy.”
MDA is a voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education. The Association’s programs are funded almost entirely by individual private contributors.
To learn more about the East Rutherford Lock Up and other MDA programs, contact your local MDA Executive Director, Kim Schleyer at (201) 843-4452.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Local Torrington Business Leaders Get "Locked Up" To Fight Muscular Dystrophy
Hartford, Conn., June 11, 2010 – Local business leaders from Torrington, Winsted, and New Hartford will be heading to “jail” on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Cambridge House in order to raise their “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to Cambridge House, located at 84 Main Street in Torrington, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At Cambridge House the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise their bail money for MDA. In past years, the Torrington Lock Up has raised over $45,000. This year the local MDA has set a bail goal of $2,400 for each participant. All proceeds will go towards the fight against neuromuscular disease.
MDA is a national voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy and related diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education. MDA also supports nearly 400 research projects around the world and sponsors 220 hospital-affiliated clinics.
For more information about this event please contact Melody Avery at (860) 633-4466 or mavery@mdausa.org or Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to Cambridge House, located at 84 Main Street in Torrington, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At Cambridge House the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise their bail money for MDA. In past years, the Torrington Lock Up has raised over $45,000. This year the local MDA has set a bail goal of $2,400 for each participant. All proceeds will go towards the fight against neuromuscular disease.
MDA is a national voluntary health agency working to defeat muscular dystrophy and related diseases through programs of worldwide research, comprehensive services and far-reaching professional and public health education. MDA also supports nearly 400 research projects around the world and sponsors 220 hospital-affiliated clinics.
For more information about this event please contact Melody Avery at (860) 633-4466 or mavery@mdausa.org or Brooke Eder at (203) 288-3500 or beder@mdausa.org.
Local Business Leaders Being Sent To Jail For A Good Cause
Providence, R.I., June 9, 2010 – Over 200 local business leaders will be heading to “jail” on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at McFadden’s Restaurant & Saloon in order to raise their “bail” for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to McFadden’s, located at 52 Pine Street, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At McFadden’s, the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise at least $2,000 in bail money.
The Rhode Island State Police, the Providence Police Department, Sentinel Limo, Angel Limo, and Professional Security Services will be kindly volunteering their time and services to transport participants to and from the event. Last year local “jailbirds” raised $55,000 in bail money, all of which went towards the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set the same goal of raising $55,000 at the event.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Steve Matos at smatos@mdausa.org or (401) 732-1910 or Brooke Eder at beder@mdausa.org or (203) 288-3500.
Community business leaders will be arrested at their place of business and transported to McFadden’s, located at 52 Pine Street, to serve their time at the local MDA Lock-Up. At McFadden’s, the “jailbirds” will be served complimentary “jail” food while they each attempt to raise at least $2,000 in bail money.
The Rhode Island State Police, the Providence Police Department, Sentinel Limo, Angel Limo, and Professional Security Services will be kindly volunteering their time and services to transport participants to and from the event. Last year local “jailbirds” raised $55,000 in bail money, all of which went towards the fight against neuromuscular disease. This year the local MDA has set the same goal of raising $55,000 at the event.
MDA is the nonprofit health agency dedicated to curing muscular dystrophy, ALS and related diseases by funding worldwide research. The Association also provides comprehensive health care and support services, advocacy and education. The majority of contributions to MDA come from individual donors.
For more information on this event please contact Steve Matos at smatos@mdausa.org or (401) 732-1910 or Brooke Eder at beder@mdausa.org or (203) 288-3500.
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