Stop Studios Partners With Independent Animal Rescue

Whitney Wilkerson, principal and creative director at Stop Studios, has announced that the firm has partnered with Independent Animal Rescue to provide full event and design services for the organization’s first annual Have A Heart benefit. Stop Studios will develop the overall event identity and provide design services for a direct mail piece and poster. The firm will assist with the solicitation of auction items, securing community sponsors and décor.

Have A Heart will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007 at the West End Wine Bar at 450 W. Franklin St. in Chapel Hill from 3–6 p.m. Have A Heart is a Valentine’s Day themed event and will feature wine provided by premier North Carolina distributors, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a live and silent auction. The event is sponsored by Apple Boutique and West End Wine Bar in Chapel Hill. Individual tickets are available for $20 or two for $35 and may be purchased by contacting the Independent Animal Rescue at (919) 403-2221 or by e-mailing animalrescue@mindspring.com.

Related Links:
http://www.stopstudios.com
http://animalrescue.net/pages/index.php
http://www.westendwinebar.com
http://www.appeboutique.com

News Facts:

· Stop Studios has partnered with Independent Animal Rescue to provide full event and design services for the organization’s first annual Have A Heart benefit.
· The event will be held on Sunday, Feb. 11, 2007 at the West End Wine Bar in Chapel Hill from 3 – 6 p.m.
· Have A Heart will feature wine provided by premier North Carolina distributors, hors d’oeuvres, live music and a live and silent auction.
· Stop Studios will develop the overall event identity and provide design services for a direct mail piece and poster. The firm will assist with the solicitation of auction items, securing community sponsors and décor.

Quotes:
"We are pleased to work with the Independent Animal Rescue on its very first Have A Heart benefit," said Wilkerson. "This event will provide community members and animal lovers alike with the opportunity to support the cause of this admirable organization."

About Stop Studios:
Stop Studios is an award-winning creative services firm that partners with clients to provide communication design and event management services. Founded by Raven Manocchio and Whitney Wilkerson in 2004, Stop Studios has been proud to partner with national clients such as the American Folk Art Museum, Clio Awards and Walker Zanger, as well as regional organizations, including The Sarah P. Duke Gardens, the Nasher Museum of Art and The Fuqua School of Business at Duke University. For more information, please visit http://www.stopstudios.com or call 919-286-9945.

About Independent Animal Rescue:
Independent Animal Rescue (IAR) is a nonprofit volunteer organization that aids in the rescue and care of homeless, abandoned and abused animals. IAR serves surrounding communities through the promotion of spay or neuter for all companion animals, as well as the education of children and adults in humane care. For more information, please visit http://animalrescue.net.

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Stop Studios, Whitney Wilkerson, creative agency, Durham, event management, Independent Animal Rescue, IAR, Have A Heart, West End Wine Bar, Apple Boutique, Chapel Hill, nonprofit, volunteer organization

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

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