PRWeek Launches PR Industry Fundraising Initiative to Help Victims of the Tsunami Disaster.LONDON -- Clearing out your cupboards for charity? Patsy and Eddie would never have done it, nor would Samantha from Sex and The City, yet PRWeek (the bible of the public relations public relations, activities and policies used to create public interest in a person, idea, product, institution, or business establishment. By its nature, public relations is devoted to serving particular interests by presenting them to the public in the most industry) has mobilised the support of the PR industry to host "The Friends of Asia Mega Sale", a fabulous charity shopping event in the capital on Saturday 26th February. New products, latest stock, samples, seconds, high ticket items and services are up for grabs for shopaholics with an eye for a bargain with all proceeds going to the Disasters Emergency Committee, Tsunami Appeal. The one-off event will be staged at the suitably glamorous Marquee in Battersea Park, which in the run-up to the Mega Sale will have been the scene of London Fashion Week. Once the runways have been cleared the fashionistas will give way to bargain hunters Bargain Hunters was a game show on ABC in the summer of 1987, hosted by Peter Tomarken. Games Each episode featured six contestants, with two playing one of the following games — Bargain Quiz, Bargain Trap and Bargain Busters — at a time. who will have the opportunity to get their hands on gorgeous products including designer clothes, shoes, CDs, DVDs, beauty products, house wares and sports equipment at knock down prices from stalls manned by the masters and mistresses of spin. In addition, vouchers for designer hair cuts, rail and air travel, hotel rooms, restaurants and West End tickets will be up for grabs in a special tombola. Whilst a blind auction will feature quirky quirk n. 1. A peculiarity of behavior; an idiosyncrasy: "Every man had his own quirks and twists" Harriet Beecher Stowe. 2. and high ticket items ranging from signed celebrity memorabilia, artworks, antique Persian carpets Persian carpet Noun a hand-made carpet or rug with flowing or geometric designs in rich colours , a tour of the new Wembley Stadium For the old stadium, see Wembley Stadium (1923). For the railway station, see Wembley Stadium railway station. Football in England and the weekend use of the 'Shaguar' - Austin Powers favourite means of pulling power Pulling Power is a regional motoring programme shown only in the Central Television region on ITV1 since 1996. However it has been shown on the ITV1 network on a series trial basis and also as a filler programme at times. ! "This is a fun event with a very serious purpose. There was an enormous public response immediately following the Tsunami disaster but the need for funds is ongoing as the victims seek to rebuild their lives. We have been overwhelmed by the response by the PR industry and now hope that the public will flock to take the opportunity of picking up some amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. and quite unique bargains, while also helping the Tsunami victims," says PRWeek Editor-in-Chief Kate Nicholas. Sara Pearson, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of The SPA Way, who has donated her time to organise the event added, "This is the first time the PR industry has come together as a united force with the aim of raising a considerable sum of money for charity. There has been a tremendous response from PR agencies and their clients all keen to do their bit to help make this a terrific money-raising event. Everyone is welcome." Details: 'FRIENDS OF ASIA TSUNAMI APPEAL' MEGA SALE 26TH FEBRUARY 2005 - 10AM TO 4PM THE MARQUEE, BATTERSEA PARK, LONDON SW1 ENTRY FEE - GBP 1 ALL PROCEEDS TO THE DISASTER EMERGENCY COMMITTEE For further information please contact: Kate Nicholas, Editor-in-Chief of PRWeek on 07779 006 580/ 0208 267 4464 or Sara Pearson, CEO of The SPA Way on 0207 928 2626 |
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