Contact Information:
SOAR Fox Cities (formerly The Arc Fox Cities, Inc.)
Lori Allman
Director of Development [email protected]
920.731.9831 ext.114 www.soarfoxcities.com
SOAR Fox Cities Presents SOAR to the Stars – An event to unveil a new brand to go with a new name!
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Appleton, WI– SOAR Fox Cities will present SOAR to the Stars – a brand launch event celebrating people with differing abilities, taking place at Fox Cities Stadium on Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. The event will feature a fun night of networking, hors d’oeuvres, music from the Fox Valley Symphony Orchestra, fireworks and awards for local businesses who employ SOAR Fox Cities program participants. A proclamation by Appleton City Mayor Tim Hanna will kick off March as Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month and special invitations have been extended to Governor Scott Walker and US Representative Reid Ribble.
WBAY TV Action 2 News Anchor, Kathryn Bracho will be the event emcee. “I am honored to be a part of this amazing event”, said Bracho. “SOAR Fox Cities is a wonderful organization that benefits people and businesses in our community.” In addition, Kimberly Clark is a STAR Sponsor of the event, supporting SOAR’s mission in the Fox Cities through their local Kimberly Clark Cares community contribution program.
The event is the first of it’s kind for SOAR Fox Cities. Formerly known as The Arc Fox Cities Inc., the organization recently embarked on a name change and new brand. Sonia Barham, SOAR Fox Cities Executive Director is excited to reveal the organization’s new brand while celebrating people with differing abilities during the March 5th event. “Our name change and our new logo will better reflect SOAR Fox Cities’ mission to serve people with differing abilities”, said Barham.
Individual tickets are $35 and can be purchased online at www.arcfoxcities.com or by phone 920-731-9831. Tables and sponsorships are also available by contacting Lori Allman, Director of Development at 920-731-9831 ext. 114 or [email protected].
SOAR Fox Cities Inc. is a local non-profit organization that provides programs and services to individuals with developmental disabilities. We serve close to 1,200 participants and touch over
19,000 family and community members. Our variety of services range from Youth, Adult & Family Programs, Advocacy, Community Education and the third largest Special Olympics in the state! SOAR Fox Cities 211 E. Franklin Street, Suite A, Appleton, WI 54911
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