Aug 28, 2009
A Roaring Good Time In The Fight Against MS
Sean O'Leary, Communications Specialist
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
A Roaring Good Time In The Fight Against MS
STAMFORD, Conn. – The 1920s is often characterized as a period of American prosperity and optimism. Better known as the “Roaring Twenties," it was the decade of bath tub gin, the model T, the $5 work day, the first transatlantic flight, and movies. Times were exciting and Americans were upbeat and jubilant.
The Greenwich Jaycees is inviting Fairfield County residents to take a step back in history to revisit the gaiety of the ‘20s. So don that fedora, slip into that vintage dress and prepare to dance the night away Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Greenwich Jaycees’ Roaring ‘20s fundraiser to benefit the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter. The event will take place from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the Hilton-Stamford Hotel in Stamford and 50 percent of the proceeds will go to the Connecticut Chapter.
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| Greenwich Jaycees members Kim Martin, left, of Norwalk, and Cheryl Farley, right, of Greenwich, pose with Paradise Bar and Grille bartender Carlos Monroy at Mixing It Up For MS event in July. Farley is the event organizer for the Greenwich Jaycees’ Roaring ’20s fundraiser that will take place on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Hilton-Stamford Hotel in Stamford where half the proceeds will benefit the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter. |
Cheryl Farley, Greenwich Jaycees board member and vice president of individual development, said the Jaycees membership voted to benefit the Connecticut Chapter because one of its members is battling multiple sclerosis.
“When we took a vote for the fall fundraiser, it was pretty overwhelming that we would support the National MS Society,” said Farley, a Greenwich resident.
In addition to having a fellow Jaycees member living with MS, the father of Farley’s sister-in-law lived with the disease, which made her aware of its impact on family life.
“He was a very brilliant man but due to MS, he eventually had to use a wheelchair to get around,” she said. “It can be a heartbreaking disease. Our motivation is to increase awareness and let people know how the disease can affect families.”
The Roaring ’20s theme, according to Farley, was chosen because of its uniqueness.
“It’s a really fun idea that you don’t see every day,” she said. “If you’re a guy, you can get a fedora. If you’re a girl, you can get a headband and maybe a little dress and you’re set to go. And if you don’t dress up, you can fit in with a suit or cocktail dress.”
More than 6,000 Connecticut residents are affected by multiple sclerosis, a potentially debilitating disease affecting the central nervous system. The cause is unknown and, as a result, there is currently no cure for MS. The progress, severity, and specific symptoms of MS in any one person cannot be predicted.
The Roaring ’20s fundraiser will be held from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at the Hilton-Stamford Hotel in Stamford. For more information or to purchase tickets, please visit www.greenwichjaycees.org or e-mail roaring20s@greenwichjaycees.org.
The Greenwich Jaycees will also be helping out at the MS Taste of Hope, Fairfield County Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at Aitoro, 401 Westport Ave., in Norwalk. For more information about MS Taste of Hope, please contact Carrie Levitt at 860-913-2550, ext. 332 or clevitt@ctfightsMS.org.
To learn more about multiple sclerosis and the many ways the National MS Society, Connecticut Chapter helps people with MS keep their lives moving forward, please visit www.ctfightsMS.org.
8/28/09
Sean O'Leary
Communications Specialist
National MS Society - Connecticut Chapter
659 Tower Avenue, First Floor
Hartford, CT 06112
tel 860.913.2550, ext. 249
soleary@ctfightsMS.org
www.ctfightsMS.org