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August 14, 2007 -
MEYER CENTER TO PARTICIPATE IN 2007 GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM USA CYCLING PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Media Contacts:
Barbara Martin, Development Director Jackie Tyson, Peloton Sports (PR)
The Meyer Center for Special Children Phone: 678-362-6228
Phone: 864 250-0005, Ext. 210 E-mail: USPROpr@pelotonsports.net
GREENVILLE, S.C. (August 14, 2007) –The Meyer Center for Special Children, based in Greenville, announced its involvement as a Bronze Sponsor with the 2007 Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championships, September 1-2. This event is expected to attract over 65,000 spectators for Labor Day weekend, offering the Meyer Center a community platform for high visibility. The Meyer Center, which was established in 1954 by Dr. Leslie Meyer, one of the Upstate’s first pediatric orthopedic physicians, provides quality education and therapy services to preschool children with disabilities.
Sponsorship activation will include on-site branding at the dual championships (Individual Time Trial and Road Race), an exhibit at the Sept 2 Health and Wellness Expo presented by Greenville Hospital System, and online publicity at the event website. “The Meyer Center is pleased to be a part of this national event, and to heighten public awareness of services provided by the Center for children with disabilities,” stated Center Director Louise Anthony.
The Meyer Center has partnered with other sporting events in the past to help raise awareness and funds. One of the largest fundraisers of the year for the Meyer Center continues to be the Golf Headquarters/Stax Charity Classic, which takes place at Hollytree Country Club each October. The golf outing on Monday, October 8 is already sold out, but tickets are still available at the Meyer Center for the "Best Party in Town", the pre-tournament gala on Sunday, October 7, from 6:30 - 11 p.m at Hollytree. Since 2002, the event has raised $394,000 to benefit the Meyer Center’s therapy and education programs, which serve more than 125 children each year. Additional information may be found on the Center’s website, www.meyercenter.org.
The Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championships event is sanctioned by USA Cycling and is organized and managed by Medalist Sports. The 2006 USA Cycling Professional Time Trial Championship, presented by The Cliffs, was won by David Zabriskie (Team CSC) and the 2006 USA Cycling Professional Road Race championship was won by George Hincapie (Discovery Channel). Maps, athlete information and schedule of events are provided at the official web site for the 2007 Greenville Hospital System USA Cycling Professional Championships is www.usacyclingchampionships.com.
ABOUT USA CYCLING
Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Committee and the Union Cycliste Internationale, USA Cycling promotes American cycling through its 54,000 members and 2,000 annual events. USA Cycling associations include the BMX Association (BMX), National Off-Road Bicycle Association (mountain bike), U.S. Cycling Federation (road/track), the National Collegiate Cycling Association and the U.S. Professional Racing Organization professional men's road). USA Cycling is the license holder for the USA Cycling Professional Individual Time Trial Championships and USA Cycling Professional Road Race Championships. For more information visit www.usacycling.org, or contact USA Cycling Director of Communications, Andy Lee at 719-866-4867.
ABOUT MEDALIST SPORTS
Medalist Sports is a full-service international sports marketing company. Medalist Sports specializes in the planning, promotion and management of multi-day, multi-jurisdiction sports and special events. The Medalist Sports team has experience in all facets of the successful management and promotion of world-class sporting and cycling events in the United States, England, Australia and China. Clients and event experience include the Tour DuPont, Tour de Georgia, Amgen Tour of California, Tour of Missouri, USA Cycling, Inc. and the Lance Armstrong Foundation’s LIVESTRONG Challenge Series. Medalist Sports’ headquarters are located south of metro Atlanta at P.O. Box 415, Tyrone, GA 30290. The company website is www.medalistsports.com.
ABOUT GREENVILLE HOSPITAL SYSTEM
Greenville Hospital System is one of the Southeast’s leading healthcare providers, nationally recognized for advanced technology, innovative research and teaching excellence. The system's five campuses include a Level I trauma center, three acute-care hospitals and numerous outpatient facilities. Greenville Hospital System Cancer Center offers the region’s broadest array of cancer specialists, many working through the Oncology Multidisciplinary Center. This multidisciplinary approach to the effective management of cancer allows patients to meet with a medical oncologist, radiation oncologist and surgical oncologist to receive a comprehensive treatment plan all in one day. More information is available at www.ghs.org.
ABOUT THE MEYER CENTER FOR SPECIAL CHILDREN
The Meyer Center a 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. For over 50 years, the Meyer Center has provided high-quality, affordable developmental education, therapy and family support services, providing children with disabilities the opportunity to reach their potential and become productive citizens in our community. In 2006, more than 130 children received services at the Center. Founded by Dr. Leslie Meyer in 1954, the Meyer Center is a DSS-licensed childcare provider, Medicaid rehabilitation facility, and a Charter School for the School District of Greenville County. The Center receives funding from the United Way. The website is www.meyercenter.org.
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