Community education, deaf domestic violence and community support programs the focus of the campaign to raise funds for CSD’s unique and critical services provided for the nation’s deaf and hard of hearing population.
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (Sept. 19, 2011) — In June, CSD announced that Academy Award Winner for Best Actress Award, producer, author and activist Marlee Matlin will make an appearance at the “Grow With CSD” event, a fundraiser for CSD programs that assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families in gaining equal access to services, communication, education and the social and economic opportunities so many others take for granted. Today, CSD is proud to announce ZVRS as one of the Bronze Sponsors.
“As we’ve grown into our own independent brand, we’ve never forgotten the core mission from our CSD roots,” said Sean Belanger, ZVRS chief executive officer (C.E.O.) “This sponsorship is just another example of our organizations’ continued support for each other and our shared dedication to improving the quality of life for deaf and hard of hearing people.”
On Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. at Mall of America in Minneapolis, Minn., CSD will host the awareness and fundraising event “Grow With CSD,” complete with a children’s performance, a presentation from Matlin, a book signing, a press conference, an “Inspiration Lunch,” sponsor recognition and a lunch and mingle. The event will be even more of a success, thanks to the support of ZVRS.
“Our longstanding business relationship with ZVRS is something I am immensely proud of,” said Ben Soukup, CSD C.E.O. “Both organizations are dedicated to the fullest level of communication access for the deaf and hard of hearing community, and ZVRS even goes beyond ‘access’ by becoming Bronze Sponsors of the Grow With CSD campaign. Their contribution proves that advocacy, empowerment and education for deaf and hard of hearing people are three other ideals both organizations share.”
CSD is currently seeking various levels of sponsorship for the event. There is one Presenting Level sponsorship available, two Platinum Level sponsorships available, and multiple sponsorships below the premiere sponsorships. For more information on the “Grow With CSD” event, please contact Darlene Zangara, CSD senior vice president/Centers of Excellence, via e-mail at dzangara@c-s-d.org or by phone at (605) 540-4157.
For more information about CSD, go to www.c-s-d.org and www.c-s-d.org/grow/, and for ZVRS , go to www.zvrs.com.
