Magnetic Presenting Sponsor at Passport to Paradise 2005: The New Tampa YMCA's Inaugural Fundraising Event on October 1
(Tampa, FL - September 28, 2005) - Magnetic, a Tampa Web Development company, today announced its participation as a presenting sponsor at the New Tampa Family YMCA's Passport to Paradise inaugural fundraising event on October 1, 2005. The money raised will go towards funding scholarships for the "We Build People" campaign, part of the YMCA's continuing mission to accept all children regardless of their financial circumstances.
"We are excited to have Magnetic as a sponsor at our inaugural fundraising event," said Liz Crowley, New Tampa Family YMCA Development Director. "In addition to helping us raise $20,000 in sponsorship money, Magnetic's participation on our planning committee helped us secure more than $30,000 in donated auction items."
Magnetic offers a discount on its Web development and hosting services for non-profit organizations. The company also donates its services free of charge to Hillsborough Kids, Joshua House, Everybody's Tabernacle Homeless Emergency Project, and The International Children's Ergonomics Foundation.
"The YMCA plays an important role for the children in our community," said Jennifer Bakunas, President of Magnetic and a New Tampa YMCA Board Member. "Supporting our local YMCA is a natural fit for our continued community involvement in child-related organizations."
Passport to Paradise will be held on October 1, 2005 at the YMCA in New Tampa. The evening includes dinner, dancing, and entertainment along with a combination of live and silent auctions. Tickets are $75 per person and space is limited.
About The New Tampa Family YMCA
The New Tampa Family YMCA is one of 14 branches in the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA. With more than 10,000 active members, the New Tampa YMCA currently awards over $320,000 each year in scholarship assistance to approximately 18 % of their members. All funds raised go toward the YMCA's "We Build People" campaign that supports YMCA's mission to "turn no one away due to the inability to pay." The YMCA is the largest and oldest service organization in America. Today, the organization serves 17 million members in 120 countries with 45,000 served by the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA. For more information, please visit www.tampaymca.org..
About Magnetic
Magnetic is a full-service Web development company located in Tampa, Florida. They provide a variety of services including strategic consulting, Web design, e-commerce, database integration, content management, systems integration, Web marketing, and Web hosting. Founded in 1997, Magnetic offers both business and technical expertise to help medium- to large-size businesses achieve greater profitability and sales through the Internet. Current clients include The Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce, Columbia Restaurant, and Student Resources (the largest provider of student insurance in the US). For more information, please visit www.magnetic.com.
