Al's Angels' 'Angels in July' Saugatuck River Bridge Lighting to Benefit Children...
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Al's Angels' 'Angels in July' Saugatuck River Bridge Lighting to Benefit
Children in Need
Annual Celebration Raises Funds for Charitable Contributions to Families and
Children in Need
WESTPORT, Conn., July 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairfield County residents will have
the opportunity to witness a special, one night only holiday event tomorrow as
they celebrate the traditional lighting of the Saugatuck River Bridge at dusk.
Those who purchase tickets to the event, in advance or at the door, will enjoy
cuisine and drink from some of the areas finest restaurants. They will also
have the chance to participate in a silent auction that includes items up for
bid from local restaurants as well as original paintings, vacation homes, and
more -- all for a wonderful cause!
Event Details:
-- When: Wednesday, July 8 from 6:00 pm ET - 9:00 pm ET
-- Where: Saugatuck Rowing Club, Westport, CT
-- Ticket price: $75.00 per person - Tickets can be purchased in advance
or
at the door
-- Sponsorship Opportunities are also available
All proceeds from this event will go directly to Al's Angels, a grass-roots
organization founded by Internet marketing entrepreneur Al DiGuido to help
families and children challenged by cancer, rare blood diseases, AIDS and
domestic violence. The mission of Al's Angels is to send a clear signal that
the children suffering from these diseases are not alone and that there is now
hope because they are joined by a legion of Angels ready to fight for them.
It is because of this that the Saugatuck River Bridge will be known that night
as the "Bridge of Hope" and the lighting will stand as a beacon for those in
need.
For DiGuido, the work of Al's Angels is just another chapter in a career
marked by success. Long recognized as one of the direct response industry's
premier innovators and a pioneer in email communications, he is currently the
CEO of Zeta Interactive, a leading digital marketing agency. DiGuido got his
start in interactive media at publishing giant Ziff-Davis, where he
transitioned from the print side to lead the media company's e-commerce group.
In addition to his contributions to the email marketing community, DiGuido is
an equally committed and passionate contributor to the charitable organization
"Tomorrows Children's Fund", one of the Al's Angels beneficiaries. His work
with the organization includes the coordination of several annual events and
fundraising initiatives that have generated millions of dollars in
contributions. It was through his Tomorrows Children's involvement that he
decided to found Al's Angels in late 2004, where he could work to help a wider
circle of charities and an ever-expanding list of families.
About Al's Angels
Al's Angels (www.alsangels.org) was founded by Westport, CT resident Al
DiGuido in 2004 as a non-profit, charitable organization whose mission is to
provide assistance to children and families suffering hardship due to
life-threatening illnesses or poverty. Al's Angels not only distributes meals
and gifts for needy families, but also sponsors fundraising events and
activities for affiliated churches and social service groups, provides them
with fundraising support and works to encourage greater public giving.
SOURCE Al's Angels
Sean Carney of Dukas Public Relations, +1-212-704-7385, sean@dukaspr.com
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