York County Marketing Firm Hires New Account Coordinator Stefanie Hare

(Dillsburg, Pa.) - Suasion, an integrated marketing communications firm dedicated to serving nonprofit and mission-based organizations, has selected Stefanie Hare to serve as Account Coordinator. Ms. Hare’s primary responsibilities include assisting with public relations, advertising, and street level marketing programs.

Victoria Radabaugh, founder and President of Suasion, LLC, feels Ms. Hare will be a great addition to the Suasion team.  According to Ms. Radabaugh, “Stefanie possesses the experience and enthusiasm to contribute greatly to our mission. We are thrilled to have Stefanie’s writing and communications skills to support our clients’ objectives. In addition to her public relations experience, Stefanie brings to us a great passion for the work we do and the clients we serve.”

Previously, as Marketing & Public Relations Associate for a Baltimore area museum, Ms. Hare was responsible for public relations, news media relations, and written and oral communications. While there, she also contributed to building public awareness and executing marketing initiatives and strategies.

Ms. Hare also worked for a research company, where she recruited and mentored student interns, developed extensive research reports, and wrote all of the company’s press releases.

“I’m very excited to bring my experience to Suasion and look forward to supporting Suasion’s unique mission,” said Ms. Hare.  “It is exciting to be part of such a dynamic team that works so hard and creatively to make a difference.”

Ms. Hare is a graduate of Towson University, where she double majored and earned her degree in Public Relations and Communication Studies. In her free time, she enjoys playing piano and guitar, quilting, and going on nature hikes.

About Suasion
Suasion is a marketing and communications firm providing successful communications including public relations, advertising, Web site development, market research, grassroots marketing, branding, customer service training and strategic planning to organizations driven by a social mission. Organizations in the health care, social service, long term care and educational markets receive effective services in the most efficient means possible.  For more information on Suasion, visit www.TheSuasionWay.com, or contact Megan Kurtz at Megan@TheSuasionWay.com or 717-432-2468.

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NOT JUST ANOTHER WALK-A-THON FOR CENTRAL PA RESIDENTS

(Camp Hill, Pa.)—Many organizations have walks to raise money for their cause, but the Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is doing something a little different than the rest. Many of CILCP’s consumers use wheelchairs, walkers, scooters, or other adaptive equipment to live their lives and do their everyday activities. So, it’s no surprise that they’re making sure their walk is accessible to all. People with any type of disability or ability are invited to sign up for the first annual Walk ‘N Roll for Living Well on July 18th at City Island.

Participants of all ages, abilities, and disabilities will walk, roll, or jog three laps around City Island in Harrisburg, rain or shine. Following the walk at 10 a.m., attendees will be able to enjoy food, drinks, and festivities until 2:00 p.m.

As an organization made up and serving people with all types of disabilities in Central PA, the proceeds will help the CILCP continue to provide services and ensure people with disabilities are living well – from finding housing and transportation, to providing accessible fitness equipment, as well as other services that assist people to live independently.

Everyone is encouraged to participate by forming teams or joining individually. Participants who register by June 25, 2009, receive a free Walk ’N Roll t-shirt and a discounted registration fee of $20.00. After June 25, the registration fee is $25.00, and participants are not guaranteed a t-shirt. Children age 5 or younger may participate for free, but will not receive a t-shirt.

In addition, families and corporate teams are encouraged to raise a minimum of $100 in sponsorship donations from neighbors, family, friends and business associates. Prizes will be awarded to the Individual, Family Team and Corporate Team that raise the most donations.

Theotis W. Braddy, Executive Director at CILCP, states “The Walk ‘N Roll for Living Well is one of the many things we’re doing as part of our Living Well With A Disability initiative. Our organization has been established by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities to assist in achieving goals, meeting challenges, fulfilling dreams, and ultimately to live well. In addition to unifying the community, this event will help us provide more opportunities for people with disabilities and increase public awareness. Anyone at any given moment can become disabled and we want to be able to continue to provide the services to individuals as long as we can.”

Tanya Foster, evening news anchor from CBS 21 and CW15, and Central PA’s Living Well With A Disability spokesperson will serve as host for the event.

For more information or to register, visit www.CILCP.org or call 717-731-1900 or (717) 737-1335 (TTY). Participants may also register on the day of the event at the Carousel Pavilion. Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. and the walk ‘n roll begins at 10:00 a.m. All City Island facilities and the route are accessible. Sign language interpreters and CART will be provided.

The event is supported by CBS21 News, CW15, PinnacleHealth, Keystone Professional Property Services, and Conforti Physical Therapy & Fitness Center.

About CILCP
The Center for Independent Living of Central PA (CILCP) is a consumer controlled, cross disability organization dedicated to assisting people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independent life styles.  The organization assists individuals with any type of disability to find resources available to meet their needs, wishes and aspirations through Living Well With A Disability. To learn more about the CILCP visit their Web site at www.cilcp.org, and to learn more about Living Well With A Disability, visit www.livingwellwithadisability.org.

For more information regarding this press release, please contact Megan Kurtz at 717-432-2468 or email at Megan@TheSuasionWay.com.

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