For Immediate Release

Marketing Images' Maystache Raises Money for Charities in Poor Economy
Wisconsin Marketing Agency Grows Mustaches for Good Cause

Waukesha, Wis. – (May 21, 2009) – Maystache, a fundraiser for various local and national charities, is being conducted by Marketing Images (MI). In this struggling economy, it is important not to forget those who are most in need in these rough times. Throughout the month of May, MI employees are encouraging donors to help support their selected charities by putting “cash in the ‘stache” and watching their whisker growth online.

Many charities see their needs increasing and their resources diminishing as more people are approaching non-profit groups for help. In addition to increased need, donating is down because many people are financially strapped and do not have extra resources to contribute.
 
“Maystache was a completely employee-generated idea,” remarks Sandi Wietzel, company founder and president. “We wanted to do something to raise money in a way that would not burden anyone. You can donate as much as you can afford.” She continues, “Being an advertising agency, our staff used their creativity to promote the idea and have some fun along the way.”

Maystache, an equal opportunity program, is made of up one female and six male employees at Marketing Images. The participating MI “growers” have a goal of raising $1,000 for each of the following charities: Girl Scouts of Wisconsin Southeast, Locks of Love, Boys and Girls Club, Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Ronald McDonald House Charities, Rolland Nelson Crossroads Home Hospice, and Wounded Warrior Project.

The participating employees are documenting the progress for their charities on a daily basis on the campaign’s website www.maystache.org. On June 1, the charitable organizations will be presented with the ‘staches of cash that were grown throughout the month.

If you'd like to support one of our featured charities or want to check out our mustache growth, visit www.maystache.org.

About Marketing Images
Marketing Images, located in Waukesha, Wis., is a full-service interactive and marketing communications company focused on integrated advertising, public relations, and results-driven web applications for Business-to-Business and Business-to-Consumer clients. The agency provides cost-effective, progressive solutions through strategic planning, creative design, innovative technology solutions, and decades of marketing expertise. Marketing Images is a certified Women's Business Enterprise. For more information, visit www.marketingimages.com.

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Contacts:

Name: Casey McCallum
Company: Marketing Images
Phone: (262) 523-3940 Ext: 110
Email: cmccallum@marketingimages.com