[3] Five Major Cities Flooded; Tides of Inline Skaters Roll in for Easter Seals' `Roll 2000' Fund-Raiser.News Editors ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 16, 2000 Skaters are gearing up for "Skate of the Union: Roll 2000" events in five cities nationwide, where they will raise money to enrich the lives of people with disabilities while potentially earning a free trip to Paris. Easter Seals Easter Seals is an international charitable organization devoted to providing opportunities for children with physical disabilities. See
IISA International Italian Student Association IISA International Italian Student Association (Berkeley, California) IISA Interservice or Interagency Support Agreement ) have teamed up to hold events in Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. on May 20, Washington D.C. and Boston on May 21, New York City New York City: see New York, city. New York City City (pop., 2000: 8,008,278), southeastern New York, at the mouth of the Hudson River. The largest city in the U.S. on June 4, and Atlanta on June 17. All Roll 2000 participants who turn in $5,000 or more in paid pledges by June 30, 2000 win a four-day, three-night trip to Paris, where they will join 20,000 other skaters in the Friday Night Social Roll. Skaters raising $200 to $3,500 can win one of many other prizes, including backpacks and skates. Skaters of all levels can participate in fun (5 miles) and challenging (26 miles) skate routes through scenic areas and popular destinations in each city -- past the monuments in Washington, D.C.; along the river at UMass-Boston; at Turner Stadium in Atlanta; in El Dorado El Dorado, legendary country of South America El Dorado (ĕl`dərä`dō, –rā`–) [Span.,=the gilded man], legendary country of the Golden Man sought by adventurers in South America. Park in L.A.; and through the Lincoln Tunnel in New York City. "Roll 2000 offers something for everyone," said Christine McMahaon, Chief Operating Officer Chief Operating Officer (COO) The officer of a firm responsible for day-to-day management, usually the president or an executive vice-president. of Easter Seals of New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , Vermont, and New Hampshire New Hampshire, one of the New England states of the NE United States. It is bordered by Massachusetts (S), Vermont, with the Connecticut R. forming the boundary (W), the Canadian province of Quebec (NW), and Maine and a short strip of the Atlantic Ocean (E). . "And when it's all over, the big winners will be the disabled children, their families, and the adults that we serve." Among the festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. that will be offered are skating lessons and clinics, inline skill demonstrations, music, massages, vendor booths, and giveaways. "Roll 2000 is much more than just the skating itself," commented McMahaon. "It's a day to celebrate the spirit of helping the many who depend on Easter Seals." Roll 2000 is made possible in large part by title sponsor Advanced Logic Systems, a premier developing technology company in the Internet infrastructure market offering businesses proprietary products and services supporting e-software, e-services, and communications. Advanced Logic Systems hosts and maintains Easter Seals New York's e-commerce Web site, www.eastersealsny.com. "We chose Advanced Logic Systems as our e-commerce solution partner because their technologies make our work much more productive and our numerous programs dramatically more effective in improving the lives of the people we serve," McMahaon explained. "Equally important, Advanced Logic Systems is committed to the same issues we at Easter Seals care about." In addition to Advanced Logic Systems, Roll 2000 is sponsored by the IISA and a host of other dedicated skating and civic organizations. Individuals wishing to participate in Roll 2000 can register online at www.iisa.org, or by calling 404/633-9609 for a registration packet. About Easter Seals Since the 1920s, Easter Seals has provided support, camps, opportunities, and a voice for the disabled. "One in five Americans live with a disability," said McMahaon. "When you participate in Roll 2000, every dollar you raise will help children and adults with disabilities gain greater independence and richer, more fulfilling lives." |
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