Announced today was the initial launch of the Medicus Foundation’s “Make a Choice….Make a Difference” charity campaign beginning with its first event at the 2009 annual Louie Run held at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Painesville, Ohio on May 3rd, 2009.
This event will feature the first public installment of the “We the People” giveaway, one of three initiatives that are part of the “Make a Choice, Make a Difference” campaign designed in helping to create a public awareness of the American Spirit and to help raise funds for three of the featured organizations supported by the Medicus Foundation throughout 2009. The three featured organizations are as follows:
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – Helping accelerate meaningful therapeutic improvements and, ultimately, a cure for Parkinson’s disease.
AJGA / Ace Grant – Raises funds for golfers to play competitive sports but who do not have the financial resources to support their journey.
SupportOurTroops.Org – SupportOurTroops® is average folks who simply believe we all ought to look out for those who look out for all of us. They preserve our liberties, livelihoods, and businesses, and we in turn operate a wide range of programs to stand up for them.
A percentage of all donations go to the featured organizations donors choose individually. Participants also have the opportunity to select one of two complimentary gifts depending on donation level which include:
“We the People” Window Cling Sticker – Large window cling sticker featuring Campaign slogan “We the People Want Our Country Back!” with full color graphics featuring the American Eagle and American Flag. Available with donations of $5.00 or more.
“We the People” T-shirt – 100% cotton pre-shrunk, high quality, color graphics t-shirt featuring custom designed American Eagle and American Flag rear design with slogan “We the People Want Our Country Back” and front “Make a Choice, Make a Difference” campaign logo graphics. Available with donations of $18.00 or more.
Unique Spirited Accessories – Various jewelry and accessory items provided by The Sparkle Bar (www.thesparklebar.com) designed to add a little sparkle and spirit in everything you do. Available with various donation amounts.
The Medicus Foundation is also introducing 2 other initiatives as part of its 2009 “Make a Choice, Make a Difference” campaign that include a retail product promotion tied to the release of the new Medicus OverSpin line of performance putters along with the introduction of a new Web based Golf Club Trade-In Center sponsored by Dallas Golf . For more details on any of these fund raising programs please visit the Medicus Foundation Website at www.medicusfoundation.org.
“At the Medicus Foundation our goal is to support not only our featured organizations but also other fundraising organizations we believe will help make a difference here in the US and worldwide”, said Tracy Lehnecker, VP of Medicus Golf and Public Relations Coordinator for the Medicus Foundation. “For the past 4 years the Medicus Foundation has allowed us the opportunity to not only help those in need but also to bring public awareness to the those issues that matter most in helping build a strong American Spirit. We feel this year’s initiatives will help us carry on that tradition at a time we feel it’s more needed than ever.”
The Medicus Foundation supports charity organizations through yearly fundraising events, individual donations, and specific product promotions associated with targeted products sold by Medicus.
Contact:
Tracy Lehnecker
Medicus Foundation – Public Relations
Telephone: 330.225.5949
E-mail: tlehnecker@medicuscorporate.com
