Released on: July 8, 2008, 11:22 am

Press Release Author: Cindy Stranad/Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: Three Triangle companies will come together July 11 to raise
funds for the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLCDD). The event
will take place inside the Cameron Village Moxie Kids boutique from 10:30 a.m. to 4
p.m.

Press Release Body: Have Fun While Helping Kids
Fundraising Event to Benefit the Tammy Lynn Center

RALEIGH, N.C. (July 8, 2008) - Three Triangle companies will come together July 11
to raise funds for the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLCDD). The
event will take place inside the Cameron Village Moxie Kids boutique from 10:30 a.m.
to 4 p.m.

Activities include face painting by Paint Savvy, a Durham-based family entertainment
company, for donations ranging from $5-12. In addition, LocoPops Gourmet Frozen
Pops, located on Hillsborough Street in Raleigh, will offer its unique frozen treats
for a $2 donation. All proceeds will benefit the TLCDD.

"The people at the Tammy Lynn Center inspire me with their dedication to their
clients and the overall mission," says Penny Ashley-Lawrence, co-owner of Moxie
Kids. "I can see that they get as much out of their work as they put into it.

In its 39th year, the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities remains
committed to providing educational, residential and therapeutic services to children
and adults with special needs.

"We are so pleased to have this opportunity to share who we are in such a fun,
lighthearted way," says Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for
Developmental Disabilities. "While we take our mission seriously, we want people to
know we can be a great place to visit and support-what better way then this?"

For more information, contact Maria I. Hernandez at (919) 755-2667 or
mhernandez@tammylynncenter.org.

About the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities:
Located on a nine-acre campus near N.C. State's Centennial Campus in Raleigh, the
Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLCDD) offers educational,
residential and family support services to children and adults with special needs.
Since 1969, the Tammy Lynn Center has been committed to providing the individuals it
serves with the opportunity to maximize their abilities and potential in a loving,
nurturing environment. The TLCDD is owned by the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation,
Inc., and is independently and exclusively operated by TLC Operations, Inc. Both
corporations are under the parent company, Tammy Lynn Center, Inc. All
organizations are 501 (c) (3) entities, and contributions are tax deductible
according to IRS rules and regulations. Visit tammylynncenter.org.

About Moxie Kids:
Moxie Kids is a children's boutique located in Raleigh's Cameron Village and online
at www.moxiekidsonline.com. The store specializes in unique clothing and shoes with
a modern twist for boys and girls ages 0 to 8. In 2007, Moxie Kids was voted Best
Children's Store in the Triangle by Citysearch. For more information, visit
www.moxiekidsonline.com or call (919) 821-3348.

About Paint Savvy:
Paint Savvy is an award-winning family entertainment company specializing in
professional high quality face painting. Paint Savvy's services can be a great way
to add a creative element to your event or function that will leave everyone with a
smile on their face. For more information, visit www.paintsavvy.com.

About LocoPops:
LocoPops Gourmet Frozen Pops has locations in Durham, Raleigh, Chapel Hill and
Hillsborough. The frozen pops come in unusual flavors such as Mexican chocolate,
apple pie and plum black pepper and are locally-made in Durham, with locally-sourced
ingredients. For more information, visit www.ilovelocopops.com.

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Web Site: http://www.tammylynncenter.org

Contact Details: Media Contacts:
Cindy Stranad
919.232.5008
Cindy@articulon.com

Maria I. Hernandez
919.755.2667
mhernandez@tammylynncenter.org