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Just thought I’d share this release from our friend and correspondent Clare Morris:

MEDIA ADVISORY: Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands Fundraiser at the Capital City Club

The public is invited

 

What: The Capital City Club is sponsoring cocktails and fun for charity, featuring Celebrity Bartenders Lauren FitzHugh (4971 Communications) and Clare Morris (ClareMorris Agency).

 

Clare and Lauren’s special drink for the evening is Aperol Spritzers – a refreshing drink featuring prosecco that’s generally served in northern Italy. All Aperol Spritzers and Club brand drinks are $4.00. Complimentary hot and cold hors d’oeuvres will be served.

 

When: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:30 to 7:00 pm

 

Where: The Capital City Club Lounge, 25th floor, Capital Center, 1201 Main St., Columbia

 

About: Local agencies, Clare Morris Agency and 4971 Communications, are teaming up for “It’s PR with a Purpose” – offering one month of pro bono services to Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands in addition to the proceeds from Celebrity Bartender.

 

Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands supports survivors in recovery from the trauma associated with sexual assault and abuse and educates the community to identify and prevent sexual violence.

 

In 2012, Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands (STSM) served more than 1,750 survivors of sexual assault and abuse. Staff and volunteers made more than 400 hospital visits to assist survivors and answered in excess of 500 hotline calls. STSM has 14 fulltime staff and more than 100 active volunteers. It is the largest sexual assault services agency in South Carolina.

 

For more information about Sexual Trauma Services of the Midlands: Elizabeth Wolfe (803.790.8208 or dc@stsm.org). The website is www.stsm.org.

Everyone’s invited; you don’t have to be a member of Cap City. But if you’d like to become a member, see me and I’ll be happy to set you up with the appropriate parties.

Come have a drink, or just leave a contribution in the tip jar.

Below you see the two celebrity bartenders, at a recent Club function.

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