The 5th Annual Big Bad Ball Announces Silver Sponsors

September 21, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
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For Immediate Release Contact: Patty Briguglio (919) 233-6600

The 5th Annual Big Bad Ball Announces Silver Sponsors
Triangle Businesses Sponsor Big Bad Ball To Benefit Hospice Of Wake County

RALEIGH, N.C. – The 5th Annual Big Bad Ball, scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. at the Capital City Club in Raleigh, has announced that the following companies will be Silver Corporate Sponsors for 2006:

Capitol Broadcasting Company
Deloitte & Touche LLP
The Title Company of North Carolina
Pergo
Ashoken Assets
Hummingbird Creative Group
MMI Associates
Vaco
General Parts

The Big Bad Ball will benefit Hospice of Wake County and will feature live music, a silent auction, a door prize and a $10,000 raffle. The black tie event, hosted by the Young Executives Board of the Capital City Club, is one of Raleigh’s most successful charity events, as well as the premier social events in downtown Raleigh. Tickets can be purchased by calling 919-334-4254.

“We are thankful to have so many Silver Corporate Sponsors this year,” said Brian Hollingsworth, chair of the event. “With their help, we will make the 2006 Big Bad Ball the best ever.”

About Hospice of Wake County:
Hospice of Wake County is a private nonprofit agency that has benefited from generous donations from the people of Wake County and from the families of our patients. Our Board of Directors are all volunteer community leaders, and our focus on quality care grows from our very personal concern for our friends and neighbors. Hospice is a total care package for individuals with limited life expectancies and for their families. Care teams consisting of an experienced RN, a medical social worker, a home health aide, a chaplain and volunteers are available to every patient. Teams are assigned with the intent that the same basic team will remain with the patient and family for the duration of hospice services. Hospice of Wake County care teams work with the patient's personal physician, with consult as needed from the Medical Director. For more information, please call Hospice of Wake County at 919-828-0890 or visit the event’s official website at www.bigbadball.com.

Patty Briguglio
MMI Associates, Inc.
919-233-6600
patty@mmimarketing.com

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