MEDIA ADVISORY
June 11, 2008

Algonquin Studios, Inc. hosts Art Party for cancer patients to pay tribute to a special girl

WHAT:           Jamie Badding, the young cancer patient who inspired thousands of Western New Yorkers by stringing together beaded bracelets to raise money to help other kids facing cancer, sadly left us this past December at age 10. But her legacy will continue tonight thanks to the Badding family, and other courageous pediatric cancer patients. As a way to keep this generous young girl's spirit alive, Algonquin Studio's, Inc., of Buffalo, will host a "Beading Art Party" so that members of The Paint Box Project at Roswell Park can create hundreds of "Jamie's Bracelets" to be sold through Roswell's 2008 Holiday Card and Gift Collection. The collection goes on sale online at www.PaintBoxProject.com, starting September 1, 2008. All funds raised will support the most promising cancer research and patient care programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

WHEN:           Wednesday, June 11, 2008, 4-7 pm

WHERE:         Algonquin Studios, 400 Brisbane Building, 403 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203

INTERVIEWS AVAILABLE:

• Jennifer Bronstein: Chair, Art Committee for The Paint Box Project and member of the Roswell Park Alliance Community Advisory Board
• Robin Badding: Jamie's mom and continued supporter of The Paint Box Project
• Stephen M. Kiernan II: Director, Marketing and Business Development, Algonquin Studios, Inc.

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The Paint Box Project®, a program of the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, uses the healing power of art to help young cancer patients and their families express themselves during and after cancer treatment. Created in 1990 by the volunteers of the Roswell Park Alliance, the Project hosts art parties where children create original designs that are featured on holiday and all-occasion cards and merchandise. All proceeds from the sale of items from The Paint Box Project benefit the most promising cancer research and compassionate patient care programs at Roswell Park Cancer Institute.  For more information, visit www.PaintBoxProject.com or call 716-845-8119.

About Algonquin Studios, Inc.:  Algonquin Studios, Inc. unites the complementary talents of business, creative and technical professionals to help its clients realize their business goals. Algonquin Studios can offer businesses the competitive advantage they need to prosper in today's changing marketplace through: Multilingual Web Content Management Solutions, Custom Enterprise Application Development, Localization Services and Software, Database Design and Development, Web and Print Design Services, Business & Technology Consulting and Technical Project Advising and Training. Founded in March 1998, Algonquin Studios is headquartered in downtown Buffalo, NY. For additional information, please call (716) 842-1439, or visit www.algonquinstudios.com.