WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., May 27, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- TMPG, Inc., the award-winning media promotion company, announced plans to support the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's (MMRF) fifth annual Tri-State Race for Research by donating time in its state of the art sound studio to record a series of radio Public Service Announcements.
The company recently completed a major upgrade of its in-house audio production facilities.
"It has always been part of our plan to invite not-for-profit organizations to use this capability on a pro bono basis," according to TMPG CEO Michael Valentino. "Our NFP focus is on health and education, and we are delighted to name MMRF as our first guest."
Founded in 1991, the firm has a solid niche in developing and implementing non-traditional radio campaigns for clients that include Kraft, BMW, Sara Lee, American Express and others.
About The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
The Norwalk-based Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation will host "Race for Research," the fifth annual Tri-State 5 K Run/Walk Race to fight multiple myeloma, a deadly cancer of the blood on Sunday, June 8th, starting at the New Canaan High School at 9 a.m.
Chris "Mad Dog" Russo, WFAN-AM radio sportscaster and Co-Chair of the Tri-State Race, said, "We encourage all area families to come and join us for a wonderful family event and support the Foundation's efforts in finding a cure for Multiple Myeloma. Whether you run or walk the 5 K, your participation as a fundraiser is important and critical to finding a cure for this blood cancer."
Participants can pre-register online for $25 at http://www.mmrfrace.org/tri-state or on-site at the race for $30.