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Fundraising Iniatives Outlined For Family Circle Cup Official Charity - Center For Women
For Immediate Release, April 2008 http://www.familycirclecup.com
Carina Wealth Management and HGTV “Design to Sell” Star Terry Haas Partner in Fundraising Efforts
The Family Circle Cup recently announced the Center for Women (CFW) as its official charity beneficiary for the 2008 tournament, marking the third consecutive year of this partnership. The Center for Women will have a presence on-site and hold specific promotions, events, and eBay auctions designed to raise funds and community awareness for the important services they provide to women in the Charleston tri-county area. Carina Wealth Management and Home & Garden Television’s “Designed to Sell” star Terry Haas will participate in an array of fundraising initiatives to benefit the Center for Women during the Family Circle Cup. The Family Circle Cup will celebrate its 35th Anniversary April 12 - 20, 2008 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, S.C.
Carina Wealth Management, a financial services provider and investment planning company located on Daniel Island, has signed on as a sponsor partner with the Family Circle Cup for the 2008 event. In support of the tournament’s official charity, Carina Wealth Management will provide special commemorative wristbands adorned with Center for Women branding to fans, volunteers, tournament staff, and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour players during the Sunday, April 20th Family Circle Cup championships in recognition of the Center for Women’s contributions to the Charleston Tri-county area. In addition, Carina Wealth Management will make a monetary donation in the amount of $2,200 to the Center for Women’s general operating fund.
Terry Haas, star of Home & Garden Television’s (HGTV) “Designed to Sell,” will also partner with the Center for Women making several on-site appearances in addition to donating her professional home staging expertise to raise funds for the Family Circle Cup’s official charity. Haas, who recently moved to Daniel Island, will appear at the Center for Women tent on Sponsor Row for a special meet-and-greet and autograph session for fans at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 16. She will also make special a guest appearance at the Center for Women Luncheon scheduled from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17 in the Family Circle Sky Suite atop the third tier of Family Circle Magazine Stadium. Haas will donate her specialty home staging services to the lucky winner of a raffle to be held at the Center for Women luncheon, as well as the winner of an eBay auction with all proceeds supporting this important charity.
“The contributions of Carina Wealth Management and Terry Haas illustrate the genuine commitment and generosity of the Daniel Island community to the advancement of women throughout the Charleston area,” said Robin Reynolds, Tournament Director, Family Circle Cup. “We encourage all of our fans to support our fundraising initiatives throughout the tournament and to visit the Center for Women booth to learn more about this incredible organization and the important programs they offer to assist women in every stage of their lives.”
“The Family Circle Cup is Charleston’s most exciting event of the year, and we’re just as proud to partner with this world class tournament as we are to contribute to an important organization such as the Center for Women,” commented Jason Schall, Managing Partner and Portfolio Manager, Carina Wealth Management. “Our commitment to serving Daniel Island and the surrounding Charleston community kicks off at the Family Circle Cup, and we look forward to our partnership with this great event that has championed women for over three decades.”
“Being involved with an organization that empowers women is very important to me,” noted Terry Haas, HGTV “Designed to Sell” star. “Once a woman is armed with knowledge and resources, she can build her self esteem and achieve great success. The Center for Women helps to nurture women as they seek to find the strength from within to grow strong and independent. I’m thrilled to help a group that fosters a sense of self-worth and accomplishment in women and helps them realize their full potential.”
“We’re very excited to have the continued support of this prestigious tournament for a third year in a row, and the contributions of Carina Wealth Management and Terry Haas are sure to benefit countless women throughout the Lowcountry,” commented Jennet Robinson Alterman, Executive Director, Center for Women. “The financial contributions and community awareness of our programs generated through our involvement with the Family Circle Cup have been instrumental to the continued empowerment through Center for Women programs.”
Family Circle Cup patrons will have numerous opportunities to support the Center for Women through fundraising initiatives including official tournament program sales, Center for Women luncheon, and a wide range of charitable eBay auction items and experiences outlined below:
Center for Women Fundraising Initiatives:
Tournament Program Sales
CFW volunteers will sell official Family Circle Cup tournament programs, which come with a complimentary official tournament poster commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Family Circle Cup, in several locations throughout the site during the nine day event. A percentage of the gross sales revenue benefits the Center for Women.
Center for Women Luncheon
This special luncheon buffet, catered by Charleston Place, will be held from noon to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, in the Family Circle Sky Suite. Special Guest, Terry Haas from HGTV’s “Designed to Sell,” will share her home-selling secrets at the luncheon and be available for questions from guests in attendance. She is giving away her home staging services to one lucky winner in a raffle at this event. For more information on her Charleston-based home staging services visit TerryHaas.com, or to learn about her hit television show “Design to Sell,” visit HGTV.com. Luncheon tickets can be obtained at c4women.org, the Center for Women’s official Web site, for $65 (Center for Women Members) / $75 (Non-Members).
Family Circle Cup eBay Auctions
This new fundraising initiative includes a wide variety of eBay auctions where buyers can bid with confidence as each autographed item comes with a letter of authenticity signed by Robin Reynolds, Family Circle Cup Tournament Director. Auction items include: “Photo with the Champion;” “Front & Center” courtside seating package; On-Court Photographer Credentials; a Box Seat ticket package; “Winning in Doubles” Luncheon tickets; the Family Circle Magazine Stadium court net autographed by the 2008 champion and finalist; a giant tennis ball signed by the tournament’s Top 8 seeds; a can of three match-used balls from the finals autographed by the champion and finalist; and a personal home staging consultation with HGTV’s “Designed to Sell” star Terry Haas. Auctions begin as early as April 2nd, and run throughout the tournament. More info can be found at familycirclecup.com and c4women.org.
The Center for Women is the only women's development center in South Carolina, and its mission is to help women succeed every day, both personally and professionally. Since it was established in 1990, the Center has reached over 50,000 women in the Lowcountry through educational programs, development seminars, counseling, referrals and support groups. In 2005, Center for Women won the Award for Excellence in Non-Profit Management given by the South Carolina Association of Non-Profit Organizations. In 2006, Oprah Winfrey recognized the organization with a $25,000 grant from Oprah’s Angel Network. For more information on the Center for Women, please visit their website at www.c4women.org.
The Family Circle Tennis Center is a public facility owned by the City of Charleston and operated by Family Circle Magazine that hosts a variety of events including concerts, festivals, tennis tournaments and other activities on a year-round basis. With over 21 million readers, Family Circle is one of the most widely read magazines in America, and is one of 14 leading subscription magazines owned by Meredith Corporation. The Tennis Center features a 10,200 seat stadium, a Grand Lawn, 17 courts lighted for night play, a racquet club featuring a full service pro shop, and locker room facilities. More information on the Family Circle Cup or Tennis Center is available at (843) 856-7900 or familycirclecup.com.
Carina Wealth Management and HGTV “Design to Sell” Star Terry Haas Partner in Fundraising Efforts
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