A Toast to the Triangle Announces Signature Raffle Prizes for March 8th Fundraiser Event

Raleigh, NC, February 12, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Mary Freeman, president and CEO of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (www.tammylynncenter.org), has announced the 2009 A Toast to the Triangle raffle prizes. This year’s signature raffle prizes showcase Norwegian Cruise Lines, the Carolina Hurricanes, Synergy Spa, and Flight Wood Grill, Flat Rock Playhouse, and the Claddagh Inn in Hendersonville, N.C. Raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 per ticket or five tickets for $40.

The 24th annual Toast event will be held on March 8 at the North Carolina State University McKimmon Center in Raleigh. Last year, more than 1,200 guests were in attendance, helping raise $212,000.

Detailed information on the A Toast to the Triangle and raffle prizes is available online at www.atoasttothetriangle.org/home/raffle.aspx, as well as listed below.

Norwegian Cruise Lines:
Norwegian Cruise Lines is offering a seven-day cruise for two on any Norwegian Cruise Line ship. The winner will receive an oceanview cabin on any of the following itineraries: Caribbean, Bermuda, Mediterranean, Mexican Riviera, Alaska, Hawaii, Bahamas/Florida or Canada/New England. For more information, visit www.ncl.com/nclweb/home.html.

Carolina Hurricanes Package:
Four tickets to the Carolina Hurricane Game on March 25th located at Center Ice with a parking pass. Bring your friends or family to watch the 2006 Stanley Cup Champions take on the Ottawa Senators while sitting in some of the best seats in the house.

Synergy Spa:
This year Synergy Spa offers their Relax and Renew Package. This three-hour session consists of an Advanced Facial, a 45-minute customized massage, and a Synergy Manicure/Pedicure combination. For more information, visit www.feelsynergy.com.

Flight Wood Grill, Flat Rock Playhouse, Claddagh Inn:
Flight Wood Grill, Flat Rock Playhouse, and the Claddagh Inn have teamed up with the Tammy Lynn Center to offer a night out in Hendersonville, NC. The night will consist of a dinner for two, a show, and one night's stay in the most historic bed and breakfast in Hendersonville. For more information, visit www.flightwoodgrill.com, www.flatrockplayhouse.org and www.claddaghinn.com.

Bailey’s Fine Jewelry:
Bailey's Fine Jewelry will be partnering with the Tammy Lynn Center once again to raffle off a beautiful piece of jewelry. The winner will choose from one of the following four pieces: David Yurman sterling silver earrings with pink tourmaline stone surrounded by diamonds; 18K white gold diamond bangle bracelet; Ebel Lady Beluga stainless steel watch; a platinum diamond cross necklace. All jewelry is valued between $2,300 and $3,000. Tickets are $100 each, with only 100 tickets being sold.

Quotes:
“We are excited to be able to offer such great prizes in our 2009 Toast raffle,” said Freeman. “And to have Bailey’s Fine Jewelry involved again in such a significant way is truly wonderful.”

About the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc.:
The Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc., founded in 1969, supports the following programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities: Early Intervention, Respite Care and non-Medicaid Day Services. For more information, please visit www.tammylynncenter.org.

About the Tammy Lynn Center:
Located on a nine-acre campus near North Carolina State University in Raleigh, the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities (TLCDD) offers educational, residential and family support services to children and adults with special needs. Founded in 1969, the center remains committed to providing the individuals it serves with the opportunity to maximize their abilities and potential in a loving, nurturing environment. TLCDD is owned by the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc. and is independently operated by TLC Operations, Inc. Both corporations are under the parent company Tammy Lynn Center, Inc. All organizations are nonprofit entities (510(c)(3)), and contributions are tax deductible. For more information, please visit www.tammylynncenter.org.

About A Toast to the Triangle:
A Toast to the Triangle was first held on April 6, 1986 at Carolina Place. Approximately $6,000 was raised to build residential facilities at the Tammy Lynn Center. Since then, the event has been held annually to raise funds for the Tammy Lynn Memorial Foundation, Inc., which in turn supports programs and services of the Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities. The event offers an astonishing array of culinary splendor from nearly 50 of the Triangle’s finest restaurants, caterers and purveyors of fine wines and specialty beers. Attracting more than 1,200 people, last year’s event raised more than $212,000 for the center’s programs and services. To learn more about this event, please visit www.atoasttothetriangle.org.

Maria I. Hernandez
Director of Development
Tammy Lynn Center for Development Disorders
(919) 755-2667
(919) 755-7421 (fax)
mhernandez@tammylynncenter.org

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