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Rise In Peace Society strives to enrich children in need.

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 22:13:27 +0000

Today we are highlighting an inspirational organization by the name of Rise and Peace Society, which provides children with a free education that they would otherwise not have access to due to economic hardship.

This beautiful organization is run by Noel Abraham Barber, with the help of an amazing group of people who are dedicated to enriching these childrens' lives. Their basic aim is to help develop street roaming children through different educational activites. Their vision is that all of their children grow in this world with a healthier and positive mind, so they can progress in every field and face all challenges in order to complete their goals in life.

Their mission is not only to help the children with their studies but assist them with other social skills with a large emphasis on enhancing the inner quality of each individual. Even though they are bsed out of Pakistan, they are a worldwide organization that is open to any and all donors and are grateful for all financial support and acknowledgement.

To reach them to get involved or to donate, visit them online by CLICKING HERE.

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The biker community rallies together to support My Sister's House on June 23rd

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 02:45:40 +0000

The biker community is rallying together to support My Sister's House on June 23rd for a seven stop motorcycle ride. With the help from Old Coots on Scoots, Charleston Chapter 70, local bars and businesses, attendance for the ride is anticipated to be over 300 riders. There will also be an after party event at Main Street Bar & Grill in Summerville featuring food & live music, prize drawings, silent auction, bike Wash, and bike show. Registration starts at Low Country Harley Davidson on Dorchester Rd. in N. Charleston at 10:30am with last bike out by 12:30pm. Price for ride: $15 per rider, $10 per passenger or $10 for non riders at the door and includes dinner and live music. All proceeds from the ride will be donated to My Sister's House, Inc.

Established in 1980, My Sister's House is a 501-3c non-profit organization that provides services to women and children courageously dealing with domestic violence in order to prosper past their abuse. A temporary shelter is operated by the organization that houses up to 36 women and children who suffer abuse in the Charleston, Berkeley, and Dorchester counties in South Carolina. As South Carolina currently ranks #2 in the nation for the number of women murdered by men (95% of those are domestic violence related homicides), My Sister's House, Inc.'s services are greatly needed in our community.

For more information about the ride, how to volunteer or become a sponsor please visit www.brothershelpingsisters.com. For additional information about My Sister's House, visit www.mysistershouse.org.

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Chase After a Cure Donates $150,000 to MUSC Children's Hospital

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Thu, 09 May 2013 10:14:57 +0000

Chase After a Cure presented Dr. Jacqueline Kraveka at MUSC Children's Hospital with its annual donation. This year’s donation was $150,000. Representatives from the Medical University of South Carolina and supporters and volunteers with Chase After a Cure gathered to celebrate the donation that will support pediatric cancer research at MUSC, specifically Dr. Kraveka’s work on finding new and better treatments for neuroblastoma, which has one of the lowest survival rates. Dr. Kraveka's research laboratory, housed in the Darby Children's Research Institute, is the only laboratory in the state of South Carolina dedicated to translational pediatric cancer research.

Pictured, from left, are Adam White, Chase After a Cure executive director; pediatric oncologist Dr. Jacqueline Kraveka; and Whitney Ringler, president and founder of Chase After a Cure. Photo/Chase After a Cure

Pictured, in the front row, are Adam White, Chase After a Cure executive director; pediatric oncologist Dr. Jacqueline Kraveka; and Whitney Ringler, president and founder of Chase After a Cure. Additional Chase After a Cure supporters, from left in the second row, are Tom Orth, Lisa Cates, Amy Hungerford, Aparna Choudhury, Julia Evans and Debbie Rupert. Photo/Tony Ciuffo

About Chase After a Cure

Chase After a Cure was started in 2009 by Summerville, S.C., resident Whitney Ringler and her family after her son, Chase, was given a 30 percent chance of survival after being diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma. Chase survived this aggressive form of cancer. Chase After a Cure supports families of childhood cancer patients, raises awareness about childhood cancer, specifically neuroblastoma, and funds childhood cancer research at the Medical University of South Carolina Children’s Hospital. For more information, visit www.chaseafteracure.com.

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10th Annual 2013 Moms’ Run & Family Fun Day Celebrates Mothers, Families

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 17:55:12 +0000

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. – On Mother’s Day weekend, honor moms everywhere by supporting a cause that helps women and their families suffering from postpartum depression in the Lowcountry and beyond. Postpartum Support Charleston, formerly known as the Ruth Rhoden Craven Foundation, is hosting the 10th annual 5K Moms’ Run at 8 a.m. Saturday, May 11 at Blackbaud Stadium on Daniel Island.

A Family Fun Day will immediately follow the run. Participants can enjoy music, free food and plenty of children’s activities, including a jump castle, putt-putt golf, face painting, crafts and games. Family Fun Day lasts until noon and is free to registered race participants and a suggested $10 donation per family for non-race participants.

This annual certified 5K Moms’ Run is Postpartum Support Charleston’s largest fundraiser and furthers its efforts of educating, supporting and healing women suffering from postpartum depression. The volunteer-run nonprofit offers support groups, resources, education and grants for women who may need financial assistance getting treatment for postpartum depression.

Race registration is $25; $30 for stroller registration (includes child T-shirt); $15 for children 10 and under. Prices increase May 1. Those who register by April 30 will receive a T-shirt, printed bib and race bag. Ladies fit T-shirts are available this year. Discounts are available for groups of 10 or more. Online registration is not available for groups. To register a group, please email contact@ppdsupport.org.

For more information and registration details, visit www.ppdsupport.org/moms-run. Registration forms and checks can be mailed to Postpartum Support Charleston, 636 Long Point Road, Unit G #51, Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464.

Fleet Feet Sports Mount Pleasant will host packet pickup 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, May 10 and will donate 10% of all sales that day to the Moms' Run.

Race day registration and packet pickup is 6:30-7:45 a.m. Saturday, May 11. The race starts promptly at 8 a.m. at Blackbaud Stadium and continues through the scenic Etiwan Park neighborhood before ending back inside Blackbaud Stadium for the awards presentation and Family Fun Day.

For more information or to register for the Moms’ Run, visit www.PPDSupport.org. For questions, contact Holly Fisher at contact@ppdsupport.org or 843-410-3585.

About Postpartum Support Charleston
Postpartum Support Charleston is dedicated to educating and supporting mothers and their families, the medical community and the general public about the signs and symptoms of postpartum depression, available treatment options and community resources. We strive to increase awareness, inspire support and break the stigma of this widespread and often misunderstood illness both in our local community and across the country. For more information, visit www.PPDSupport.org.

For more information:

Holly Fisher
hollyannfisher@gmail.com
843-991-1689

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Needtobreathe Classic Presented by Commonwealth Cares Foundation Raises $80,000 for Charleston Nonprofit

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 22:34:59 +0000

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. – The 2013 Needtobreathe Classic presented by Commonwealth Cares Foundation raised $80,000 for Palmetto Medical Initiative, a Charleston-based nonprofit committed to providing sustainable, quality health care to those in need while increasing accessibility to global medical missions. That’s twice what the golf tournament raised last year.

PMI has built a medical clinic in Masindi, Uganda, and last year launched a new initiative in Nicaragua. The money raised from the golf tournament will go toward construction and equipment for the new clinic in Viejo, Nicaragua.

Founded in 2007, Commonwealth Cares Foundation is the charitable arm of Commonwealth Financial Group, a Daniel Island-based financial services firm with a division focused on providing financial planning services to physicians and the medical community.

Britt Gilbert, president of Commonwealth Financial Group, went on a medical mission trip to Nicaragua last December so saw first-hand the impact the money from the tournament will have.

“Our mission at Commonwealth is to help people live a life of significance,” Gilbert said. “We work with our clients to identify what matters to them and how they can use their financial goals to have an impact. So it’s incredible for us as a company to live that out in real time.

“We had a beautiful day playing golf at the Daniel Island Club and a great time listening to musicians that night, but we never lost sight of the fact we were spending one day raising money for people in need,” Gilbert added. “That one day of golf will have a lasting impact on the people of Viejo, Nicaragua, for years to come. We will save lives with the money raised from the Needtobreathe Classic.”

This is the fifth year Commonwealth as sponsored the golf tournament, but this year Needtobreathe, a band with South Carolina roots, decide to put its name on the tournament. Other musicians along with athletes, former coaches and actors played in the tournament. Needtobreathe performed an after-party concert along with Tenth Avenue North, John Mark McMillan, Drew Holcomb and Ed Roland of Collective Soul.

Needtobreathe band members Bear Rinehart and Bo Rinehart, brothers from the Seneca, S.C., area, formed the band and play with bass player Seth Bolt. In 2011, they were part of the Taylor Swift Speak Now North American Tour. They recorded their fourth album “The Reckoning” in Charleston. As part of their new Drive All Night Tour, Needtobreathe will perform along with Drew Holcomb & the Neighbors on May 11 at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center.

The date for the 2014 Needtobreathe Classic will be announced this spring and registration will open in late spring or early summer. For sponsorship opportunities, call 843-884-4545.

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The tournament drew 180 golfers to the Ralston Creek and Beresford Creek courses at the Daniel Island Club.

Taking first place on the Beresford Creek Course: Robb Speer, Brad Blevins, Allen Speer and Bobby Williamson. Second place: Britt Gilbert, Ken Johnson, Ryan Succup and Brian Brown. Third place: Donnie Shaw, Ronnie Shaw, Jack Shaw and Tim Winkler.

Taking first place on the Ralston Creek Course: Wes Koch, Jamie Koch, Patrick Bachrodt and Andy Yingling. Second place: Susan Griffen, Ellen Murray, Bo Rinehart and John Mark McMillan. Third place: Bubba Shirley, Chad Farmer, Kyle Cassidy and Rob Butler.

Bo Rinehart, left, Bear Rinehart and Seth Bolt of Needtobreathe perform at the after-party concert and live auction.

Photo Credit: Paul Kim

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The Harbor City Festival Kicks off on Thursday April 11th at 6:00 pm in Charleston!

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 03:56:32 +0000

What would be a sicker way kick off spring than a full out Festival at The Grove at Patriots Point? Check out the festival our friends at Brightsound Entertainment are throwing!

Harbor City Fest 2013 is an event not to miss! Featuring Alesso, a DJ who at the age of 20 has already been involved with Miami Music week and plays at the world's most influential shows, as well as Kap Slap and DJ E-V both already signed on to spin beats starting at 6 p.m. on April 11th, in Charleston. South Carolina's very own Ben G, North Carolina's Styles&Complete and others round out the line=up for what's set to be the Holy City's most electrifying music festivals! Everything from EDM, house, dubstep, rap and hip-hop will be featured! And of course some refreshing craft brewed beer in a beer garden with food trucks to accompany all of the entertainment.

GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY!

The festival will be the first time Prime Social Group has come to South Carolina, having put on concerts all around the country with acts like Wiz Khalifa, Kid Cudi, Deadmau5, Steve Aoki and tons more. Prime Social has paired up with our local friends at Brightsound Entertainment and will be benefiting the Tanzanian Education Foundation. We'll see you there!

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Needtobreathe Classic Offers Chance to Meet Celebrities, Raise Money for Local Nonprofit

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 17:10:47 +0000

DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. – Musicians, coaches, professional athletes and actors will hit the links next week in the Needtobreathe Classic at the Ralston Creek and Beresford Creek courses at the Daniel Island Club. Presented by Commonwealth Cares Foundation, the tournament benefits Palmetto Medical Initiative.

Registration opens at 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, with a shotgun start at 11 a.m. Lunch will be served on the course.

Band members of Needtobreathe are long-time supporters of PMI and, this year, decided to lend their name to Commonwealth Cares Foundation’s annual golf tournament. Joining Needtobreathe on the golf course are:

· Trevor Bayne – NASCAR driver and 2011 Daytona 500 champion

· Collective Soul – American rock band

· Mason Crosby – NFL place kicker for the Green Bay Packers

· Ray Goff – Former head coach for University of Georgia and assistant coach at the University of South Carolina

· Drew Holcomb - American singer/songwriter

· John Mark McMillan - American singer/songwriter

· Jerry Moore – Former head coach for Appalachian State University

· Dan Reeves – NFL player and coach of the Denver Broncos and Atlanta Falcons

· Bobby Richardson – MLB second baseman for New York Yankees

· Kevin Streelman – Professional golfer

· Ryan Succop – NFL place kicker for Kansas City Chiefs/South Carolina

· Tenth Avenue North - American singers/songwriters

· Justin Wheelon – Actor (Iron Man 3)

Musicians John Mark McMillan and Collective Soul will join with Needtobreathe for an after-party concert for sponsors and players. The concert and live auction is open to golfers with a VIP pass.

Needtobreathe is also offering a special for those who want to become tournament hole sponsors. For their $1,000 contribution, they will receive one meet-and-greet at the show of their choice on the upcoming "Drive All Night Tour" with up to five friends along with the official Needtobreathe Classic golf flag signed by all attending celebrities. Sign up athttp://www.commonwealthcares.org/sponsor-registration. Needtobreathe will perform at the North Charleston Performing Arts Center on May 11.

This is the fifth year the Commonwealth Cares Foundation has hosted a charity golf tournament and the third year it will donate the proceeds to Palmetto Medical Initiative, a Charleston-based nonprofit committed to providing sustainable, quality health care to those in need while increasing accessibility to global medical missions. PMI has built a medical clinic in Masindi, Uganda, and last year launched a new initiative in Nicaragua.

Cost for the Needtobreathe Classic is $300 for individual player registration and $1,200 for a team of four. Register at www.needtobreatheclassic.com or call 843-884-4545.

Photo of the band Needtobreathe below (from left, Seth Bolt, Bear Rinehart, Bo Rinehart)

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Join BEAM in Mt Pleasant - TODAY - Wednesday February 20, 2013 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm to learn about stress and how it effects your health.

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:01:44 +0000

Join us for great food and drink and learn about stress and how it effects your health. To learn more about Beam, attend a free information session from 5:30-7:30 p.m. this Wednesday, Feb. 20 at Puree Organic Café, 1034 Chuck Dawley Blvd. in Mount Pleasant.

Doors open at 5:30 with a complimentary drink from Puree. Dr. Jesse Ross will give a brief talk at 6 p.m. about neurological stress associations and their impact on the body. Puree’s full menu will be available for participants to order dinner immediately following the presentation. www.healthbylight.com | 843-766-4444.

NBC News Reports: Feeling Stressed? You're not the only one. http://www.healthbylight.com/news.php?id=45

"It's hard to put into words the amount of happiness and relief I have experienced from my sessions at Beam with Dr Jesse Ross. My stress levels are usually through the roof when it comes to dealing with and managing large groups of people and trying to maintain my overly busy lifestyle. Balance has been difficult and stress has been a large factor in my health over the past 10 years. I've recently been blessed with the expertise of Dr Jesse Ross, which has helped me to perform better in the face of stress through Beam's therapies and lifestyle coaching I have received. My stamina has improved greatly and I feel amazing when I wake in the morning. Dr. Ross has been my go to person for all ailments and has been wonderful with helping me find the root of the problem and figuring out what is causing it as opposed to helping me find a way to mask the pain. I recommend everyone to Beam, and even though it's one of those things that even analytical people, such as myself, have a hard time explaining - it's worth having the faith and giving it a try - you'll thank me later - trust me."

~ Camille Key

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Acclaimed Violinist from Dave Matthews Band Brings Film and Music to Charleston

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 16:17:10 +0000

Boyd Tinsley to screen his film, Faces in the Mirror, at Charleston Music Hall followed by a live performance, benefiting Charleston International Film Festival

Charleston, SC, February 8, 2013 – Charleston movie and music lovers are invited to an exclusive opportunity to enjoy

a screening of the indie film, Faces in the Mirror, created by acclaimed Dave Matthews Band violinist, Boyd Tinsley.

Presented by the Charleston International Film Festival, the screening will take place at 7:30 PM on Thursday, February 21

at Charleston Music Hall. Tinsley, accompanying the film, will follow the screening with a live musical performance.

Tickets are available online at:http://charlestonmusichall.com.

With production partner Filament Productions, Tinsley created the experimental film in an atypical order of production,

composing the score before the cast and crew were gathered. As the film never had a script, the story advances primarily

through music, acting, and stunning cinematography. A oneofakind film experience, Tinsley describes it as a “modern day silent picture,” adding, “It’s almost like the film is the score.” Tinsley and his bandmates from Dave Matthews Band recorded the film’s soundtrack over a fiveday period in Seattle.

The film follows the story of a young man, Ben Fisher – played by actor Ryan Orr, who returns home to bury his estranged father. On the day of his father’s funeral, Ben goes on a dreamlike journey as he searches for forgiveness. Orr says, “This film is so strong... because it came from a very deep, emotional place.”

After only a few screenings, the film has received rave reviews. One critic at the Virginia Film Festival said, “Highlighted

by an intoxicating musical score, unforgettable visuals, and visceral emotion, this is a film that is not meant to be merely

seen, but experienced.” Rolling Stone magazine describes it as “riveting” and Vibe considers it “outstanding.”

For more information about Faces in the Mirror, please visit: www.facesinthemirrorfilm.com/synopsis.html. Tickets for the

screening at Charleston Music Hall can be purchased online at: http://charlestonmusichall.com.

Boyd Tinsley is available to come in studio during the day for interviews and to play. Interested media please contact:

Stephen Thomas

StephenThomas@FilamentProd.com

4348256475

About CIFF

Charleston International Film Festival (CIFF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization with the mission to educate, entertain, and inspire through the art and science of film. Cofounded in 2007, by film producer Summer Spooner Peacher and Charleston native Brian Peacher, the festival showcases short films, features and documentaries from the U.S. and around the world. Attendees will gather for five days April 2428, 2013 in downtown Charleston at the Sottile Theatre to attend premieres, panels, special events and the Annual Awards Gala. 2013 Sponsors include: Charitable Cruise Industry Foundation, Southwest Airlines, Charliewood Pictures, Xfinity, College of Charleston, Palmetto Brewery, South Carolina Film Commission, Charleston Magazine, Online Water Products, Rick Hendricks BMW, Technical Event Company, Renaissart, Cru Catering and Snyder Event Rentals. For sponsorship opportunities please contact Summer@CharlestonIFF.org. For more information on the 2013 Charleston International Film Festival, visit CharlestonIFF.org.

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Burwell's Stonefire Grill Shines During Restaurant Week in Charleston

camille@chs365.com (CHS365.com) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:02:45 +0000

I don't dine in Charleston often; I happen to be more of a Midland's boy as opposed to that of the Lowcountry.

This of course isn't to say I haven't had my fair share of experience with some of the major players in the area: just last week I stopped by The Oak Table which is the columbia member of the Indigo Road Restaurant Group family of restaurants that include The Macintosh and Oak Steakhouse, both of Charleston. So when I made my Saturday night trip to Burwell's, I had a solid frame of reference.

From the first impression Burwell's was not a typical steakhouse. One walks in and traverses a long open foyer and is immediately pulled into the luxe and relaxed atmosphere. The tendency is to say swanky, but with that comes connotations of some sort of snobbish effect which just wasn't there.

If anything, the new restaurant, co-owned by Ken Emery, was approachable with it's original restored 1894 wood paneling and barrel halves as makeshift side tables. Even small details, like bar stools, come into play with their wide seats, conducive to comfort. In the ultimate show of approachability, the chef's kitchen is open and seems a centerpiece for the first level, affording an amount of transparency not found in many restaurants.

My visit was one of the last ones of Restaurant Week and so I enjoyed three courses after surveying the the options on the restaurant's iPad's that are brought to every table for wine suggestions and pictures of the dishes - "next generation" indeed. My first course: duck confit and sunflower sprout salad. The verdict: delicious. The salad was the perfect blend of sweet and savory with just the right amount of crisp from the micro greens.

My second course was a Wood Fired House Ribeye Fillet. It was at this point that I started to realize that the presentation aspect of my experience wouldn't falter all night. There was a parsnip mash that started from some where under the filet and looped around and back up to the haricot vert. The mash was perfectly smooth and surprisingly sweet - if only to me - while the haricot vert contained just enough tang to make the dish linger in my mouth.

Though I'm not a chocolate aficionado I did choose the Chocolate Indulgence to finish off my meal. While chocolate mousse has historically been a bit strong for my palette, the play against the white chocolate noodle found favor in this southern eater.

Burwell's definitely has my vote and I would most definitely recommend them as a great new restaurant in downtown Charleston. Stop by and check out this cool new spot sometime at 14 North Market Street.

Blog Credit: Mikelle Street

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