SU Partners for 'Extreme Makeover: Home Edition' on Astini News
Newswise — Annapolis, Maryland (September 19, 2011) --- With less than two weeks until ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition build in the area, The Fusion Companies, along with Salisbury University, invites the community to participate in an old-fashioned "Pep Rally" on Thursday, September 22, at Salisbury University's Maggs Gym (1101 Camden Avenue, Salisbury, MD), starting at 5:30 p.m.
Participants in this exciting event will have the opportunity to mingle with the Salisbury mascot, Sammy the Sea Gull, and some of SU's star athletes, as well as hear from some of the key build participants. The initial speaker is Extreme Makeover: Home Edition's senior producer, Milan Vasic, who presents an overview of the project and history behind the show.
In addition to Vasic, SU welcomes Wes and Josh Sims, owners of The Fusion Companies (www.thefusioncompanies.com). The Fusion Companies is the lead builder for this project, and The Simses will encourage the audience to rally together to support this local, deserving family and to come to the build site to help make this dream a reality.
Some additional highlights for the evening include: family-friendly fun and games for children and young people, the SU cheerleaders, live music and video. Although not required, attendees are encouraged to bring "A Bear, Book, Ball or Blanket for a Child."
The Fusion Companies also will recognize SU (www.salisbury.edu) as a partner in the program. "What an amazing impact this project will have on our region," said Dr. Janet Dudley-Eshbach, President of Salisbury University. "It is clearly about a community joining forces to have an EXTREME impact on one family's quality of life. Salisbury University students, faculty, staff and alumni have a history of community engagement. Let the transformation commence!"
The local family selected for the build will be notified later this month through a "door knock" from the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition team, including lead designer Ty Pennington. "This project will not happen unless we have support from the community. We urge everyone who sees this to grab a friend and sign up to help with this build," said Wes Sims.
Parking for the Pep Rally is available on the East Campus. University Police will be on hand to direct visitors.
Volunteers (skilled and unskilled) may sign up via the Extreme Makeover: Home Edition website (www.joinextreme.com/maryland).
For more information on The Fusion Companies or to schedule an interview with Wes or Josh Sims, owners of The Fusion Companies, please contact Morgan McLoud at 410.271.6091, morgan@chicpr.com or Kristin McMahon at 443.866.4449, kristin@chicpr.com.
For more information regarding ABC's Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, please contact Sarah Strid at sarah@emhe.tv.
About Extreme Makeover: Home Edition: Emmy award-winning reality program Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, now entering its ninth season, is produced by Endemol USA, a division of Endemol Holding. It's executive-produced by Brady Connell and George Verschoor. David Goldberg is Chairman, Endemol North America. The show airs Sundays from 8-9 p.m., ET, on ABC.
About The Fusion Companies: The Fusion Companies is a network of companies focused on advancing the understanding and implementation of sustainable practices in design and construction of residential and commercial buildings. Fusion's commitment to constantly improving its process and practices while reducing environmental impact is best embodied in the company's quest to design and "build the perfect house." www.thefusioncompanies.com, www.fusionextremebuild.com
About Salisbury University: Salisbury University, a member of the University System of Maryland, is a regionally accredited four-year comprehensive institution offering 56 distinct graduate and undergraduate programs. Located on the historic Eastern Shore, SU's beautiful campus is some 30 miles from the Atlantic beaches and 2.5 hours from Baltimore and Washington, D.C. www.salisbury.edu
About Chic Communications: Founded in 2009, Chic Communications is a boutique firm focusing on public relations, marketing, and special events. Chic Communications has positioned themselves as experts in the industry, focusing on clients within the luxury lifestyle segment. Chic Communications is handling all public and media relations for this project. www.chicpr.com
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