WHAT: PAWS for a CAUSE at the Plaza

WHEN: Friday, April 4, 2008  10am - 4pm
             Saturday, April 5, 2008 10am – 3pm
                              
WHERE: South Concourse, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY

AUDIENCE: Approximately 20,000 visitors are expected to attend the two day event.
                            
ADMISSION: FREE
                            
EVENT: PAWS for a CAUSE is the largest event, about pets, in the greaterCapital Region of upstate New York presented by The Mental Health Foundation.

PUBLICITY: Sponsors will be acknowledged in print, TV, radio and website.

 
EXHIBITOR CATEGORIES:
SPONSOR   COMMERCIAL VENDOR   NOT-FOR-PROFIT
For booth description and fees visit www.pawsforacause.net
                                                         
PARKING: Reserved parking will be available on Friday only. On Saturday, parking is free in East Garage on a first come, first served basis. Additional parking in V-Lot is $2. 
                            
PRESENTING ORGANIZATION: The Mental Health Foundation encourages, develops and supports educational campaigns and other initiatives to improve understanding of mental illness and ensure access to quality care.  The Foundation is particularly concerned with efforts to reduce the stigma of mental illness and encouraging individuals to seek early diagnosis.          
                
LIABILTY: Due to liability concerns, only animals allowed at the event will be service dogs and those pets pre-approved to appear in educational and entertainment demonstrations.  Unfortunately, we will not be allowed to make any exceptions.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Event details, sponsor information, and registration application may be found by visiting our website at www.pawsforacause.net

CONTACT: Event Coordinator: 
Judy Burgess -  Phone:  518-426-7252  jburgess@nycap.rr.com