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RANDY COMES HOME TO A CHRISTMAS STORY HOUSE FOR THE SUMMER

CLEVELAND – May 20, 2010 – A Christmas Story House will have a special guest this summer.  Actor Ian Petrella, who played Ralphie’s little brother Randy in the holiday classic A Christmas Story, will “come home” to live in A Christmas Story House and serve as its tour guide.  Ian’s “homecoming” will be during the months of July and August.  Ian will serve as a special tour guide interacting with visitors and recounting his firsthand experiences at the house during the filming of the movie in 1983.

Fans of the movie will remember little brother Randy for his I-can’t-put-my-arms-down snowsuit, his role as Mommy’s little piggy and his hiding place under the sink when “Daddy’s going to kill Ralphie!”

“I am really looking forward to meeting and interacting with the fans,” Petrella said.  “I hope that by being there I can make their trip to the house more memorable and special, even if that means crawling back under the kitchen sink to help them relive the movie.”

Petrella, 35, of Los Angeles, was only eight during the filming of the movie but remembers the experience vividly.  After acting, Petrella transitioned to a career in puppetry and animation.  An early supporter of A Christmas Story House, Petrella was the first to loan items to the museum, participated in the grand opening of the house and has returned to Cleveland several times to appear at A Christmas Story conventions and other house-related events.

In addition to giving tours, Ian also will write a blog about his experiences living in A Christmas Story House on www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com. Ian is available for interviews both on and off site to discuss his return to A Christmas Story House, memories of making the movie and his endeavors since.

A Christmas Story House & Museum through a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Consumer Products operates both as a venue and retailer of officially licensed merchandise and is located just five minutes from downtown Cleveland at 3159 W. 11^th St. in the Tremont neighborhood. It is open year-round on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Tours of the house run every 30 minutes. Regular admission tickets are $8 for adults, $7 for seniors, $6 for children (ages 7 to 12) and free for children ages 6 and under. For more information or for directions, visit www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com or call 216-298-4919.

Warner Bros. Consumer Products, a Warner Bros. Entertainment Company, is one of the leading licensing and retail merchandising organizations in the world.

CONTACT:
Angela Dickerson
216-255-6651
adickerson@achristmasstoryhouse.com

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“This is by-far my favorite Christmas movie,” says Jeffrey. “I have the leg lamp and I get tons of compliments on it each year when I put it out!” Jeffrey, who will bring along his younger sister and her husband, is excited to re-live all of the classic scenes from his favorite movie in the actual house. In addition, they plan on making this visit their Christmas celebration because work schedules have them apart over the holiday.

All of the proceeds from this ten-day eBay auction, which started at $1.00 and ended with a winning bid of $4,200, are going to the Cleveland Scholarship Programs (CSP). The CSP helps families, children and adults in the Northeast Ohio region return to college by providing access to postsecondary education through scholarships and academic advising. During the 2008-2009 school year the CSP assisted 19,763 students through their advisory services.

WHAT: The winning bidder received:

· 1 Day, 1 Night stay for four (4) in a suite at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

· 2 Day, 2 Night accommodations for four (4) at A Christmas Story House

· Chinese Turkey dinner for four (4)

· Dinner for four (4) at John Q’s Steakhouse

· Guest Appearance on the Lanigan and Malone Show

· Admission for four (4) to “Holly”wood Christmas Movieland

· Admission for four (4) to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

· Admission for four (4) to The Cleveland Bontanical Garden

· $200 shopping spree in A Christmas Story House Gift Shop

WHEN: Please contact Jodi O’Neill or Jill Wallenstein to schedule media interviews. Billy Jeffrey will be in   town from Sunday, December 21^st – Wednesday, December 23^rd, 2009.

WHERE: Interviews to take place at A Christmas Story House & Museum 3159 W 11th Street Cleveland, OH 44109

CONTACT: Jodi O’Neill

Landau Public Relations

216.912.2855

joneill@landaupr.com

Jill Wallenstein

Landau Public Relations

216.912.2847

jwallenstein@landaupr.com

WIN A CHANCE TO LIVE OUT A HOLIDAY FANTASY

A Christmas Story Experience Charity Auction

A Christmas Story House & Museum

Cleveland Scholarships Programs

http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/index.php/ebay-auction/

WHO:

“A Tribute to the Original, Traditional, One-Hundred-Percent, Red-Blooded, Two-Fisted, All-American Christmas…” is now yours for the bidding. A Christmas Story House & Museum (www.achristmasstoryhouse.com), in partnership with Jimmy Malone of Cleveland’s “Lanigan and Malone Show” on Majic 105.7, invite the winning bidder and three guests to spend two days reliving their favorite moments from the cult classic A Christmas Story at the original A Christmas Story House in Cleveland, Ohio! This special once in-a-lifetime experience is being offered exclusively through this auction, with all proceeds from the charity auction going to the Cleveland Scholarship Programs.

The Cleveland Scholarship is Northeast Ohio’s only regional resource promoting educational awareness and opportunity to enrich our community and prepare the workforce of tomorrow. Cleveland Scholarship Programs has a vital role in transforming Northeast Ohio from a manufacturing-based to a knowledge-based economy.

WHAT:

1 Day, 1 Night stay for four (4) in a suite at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

2 Day, 2 Night accommodations for four (4) at A Christmas Story House

Chinese Turkey dinner for four (4)

Dinner for four (4) at John Q’s Steakhouse

Guest Appearance on the Lanigan and Malone Show

Admission for four (4) to “Holly”wood Christmas Movieland

Admission for four (4) to The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Admission for four (4) to the Cleveland Botanical Garden

$200 shopping spree in A Christmas Story House Gift Shop

WHEN:

Charity auction begins: Tuesday, December 1^st, 2009

Charity auction ends: Friday, December 11^th, 2009

Winners visit runs: Sunday, December 20^th – Wednesday, December 23^rd, 2009

WHERE:

Place your bids at http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/index.php/ebay-auction/

CONTACTS:

Jill Wallenstein
Landau Public Relations
216.912.2847
jwallenstein@landaupr.com
http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com

Christine Jindra
Cleveland Scholarship Fund
>216.241.5587 ext. 127
216.870.8577 (cell)
cjindra@cspohio.org
www.cspohio.org

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Plug-in 25,000 Twinkle Lights at A Christmas Story House & Museum

Send a photo of your Clark Griswold-like decorating skills, and win a trip to light the home used in filming A Christmas Story, celebrating two Christmas classics at once.

CLEVELAND (October 26, 2009) – “Is your house on fire, Clark?“ “No, Aunt Bethany, those are Christmas lights.”

Everyone knows someone like Clark Griswold, the goofy-but-lovable dad, played by Chevy Chase, in the 1989 movie, National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation. Clark’s mission to create a memorable family Christmas, which included stapling his home with 25,000 twinkle lights, became a pop-culture symbol for the friend, family member or neighbor who decorates in over-the-top Clark Griswold fashion each year.

This holiday season marks the 20^th anniversary of the quirky Christmas classic and to commemorate, the actual house used in the filming of another favorite holiday movie, A Christmas Story, will be decorated with 25,000 twinkle lights. The person who most represents the Clark Griswold approach to Christmas can win a chance to ceremoniously plug-in the lights. Brian Jones, owner of the Cleveland-located A Christmas Story House & Museum (www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com), said, “It’s classics like Christmas Vacation and A Christmas Story that everyone loves most, because it reminds them of the less-than-perfect, but still endearing, people in their lives who will do anything to make the holidays special for those they love.” He added, “In this spirit, we want to celebrate the people out there who strive each year to go big for the love of the holiday season.”

The Griswold Contest

From now until November 13, 2009, contestants can email photos or a YouTube video link of a home that they have decorated in true Griswold fashion to griswoldcontest@achristmasstoryhouse.com along with a description, in 200 words or less, of how they feel they reflect the spirit of Clark Griswold at Christmas. One lucky winner will win the opportunity to come to A Christmas Story House & Museum in Cleveland to officially plug-in the lights on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Included for the winner and a guest are: $1000 in travel expense; a 2-night stay at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel; an exclusive, guided tour of the Museum, by owner Brian Jones including a close-up look at the items in a special “Ralphie and Randy” collection; and dinner at the Pearl of the Orient while in town. The winner will also receive a “major award” leg lamp, a set of moose mugs and $200 shopping spree in the gift shop. Photos will be displayed on www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com so that people can see the Clark Griswold-inspired decorating that goes on around the country! The winner will be announced the week of November 16, 2009. (For official rules, go to www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com/index.php/Griswold-Contest.)

“We promise we won’t staple the winner’s shirt to the house, or ask them to check every bulb!” Brian joked.

About A Christmas Story House & Museum

A Christmas Story House & Museum, located in Cleveland, Ohio’s Tremont neighborhood, is the original Parker family home from the 1983 holiday film in which Ralphie pleads for a Red Ryder BB Gun although everyone assures him he will only shoot his eye out. Visitors to the house take a nostalgic journey through the sights and scenes of the film, including visiting memorable spots such as the backyard where Ralphie battled Black Bart, under the sink where little brother Randy hid because “Daddy’s gonna kill Ralphie!”, and the bathroom where Ralphie’s decoder ring helps him to decipher, “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.” Of course, the front window is graced with “the soft glow of electric sex” from the Old Man’s leg lamp, which he called a “major award.” In addition, the museum contains hundreds of photographs and original props, including the “I can’t put my arms down” snowsuit.

The house was purchased in 2004 by 33-year-old San Diego native Brian Jones, a fan of the movie and founder of www.RedRiderLegLamps.com. Jones saw the house listed on eBay, made an offer of $150,000, spent $240,000 to renovate the outside and make the inside match the movie’s sound stage, and opened it as a tourist destination Thanksgiving weekend 2006. Since that time, A Christmas Story House and Museum has hosted more than 100,000 visitors from all over the world. To further celebrate Christmas Vacation’s 20-year milestone, the gift shop is offering Moose Mugs just like the ones Clark and Cousin Eddie used to toast eggnog.

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A Christmas Story starred the late Darren McGavin as The Old Man and Peter Billingsley as Ralphie who famously pleaded for a Red Ryder BB gun, although everyone assured him he would only shoot his eye out. The film became a holiday favorite years after its theatrical release and is celebrated annually on cable with a daylong marathon.

A Christmas Story House & Museum is located just five minutes from downtown Cleveland at 3159 W. 11^th St. in the Tremont neighborhood. It is open year-round on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Tours of the house run every 30 minutes. Regular admission tickets are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children (ages 7 to 12) and free for children ages 6 and under. For more information or for directions, visit www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com or call 216-298-4919.

CONTACT:

Jodi O’Neill
216-912-2855 or
joneill@landaupr.com

Jill Doherty
216-912-2847 or
jdoherty@landaupr.com

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CONTACT:
Jodi O’neill
Landau Public Relations
216.912.2855
joneill@landaupr.com

August 27, 2009 (Cleveland) – A Christmas Story House & Museum just reached a major milestone with its100,000^th visitor. Brunswick, Maine’s Lee Stanton won the distinction–and a leg lamp–on his stop in Cleveland to visit the pop culture destination where people from around the globe go to celebrate the holiday movie classic, A Christmas Story.

A Christmas Story House & Museum (www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com) located in Cleveland, Ohio’s Tremont neighborhood, is one of the original locations for the 1983 holiday film in which Ralphie Parker pleads for a Red Ryder BB Gun although everyone assures him he will only shoot his eye out. Visitors to the house take a nostalgic journey through the sights and scenes of the film, including visiting memorable spots such as the backyard where Ralphie battled Black Bart, under the sink where little brother Randy hid because “Daddy’s gonna kill Ralphie!”, and the bathroom where Ralphie’s decoder ring helps him to decipher, “Be sure to drink your Ovaltine.” Of course, the front window is graced with “the soft glow of electric sex” from the Old Man’s leg lamp, which he called a “major award.” In addition, the museum contains hundreds of photographs and original props, including the “I can’t put my arms down” snowsuit.

The house was purchased in 2004 by 33-year-old San Diego native Brian Jones, a fan of the movie and founder of www.RedRiderLegLamps.com. Jones saw the house listed on eBay, made an offer of $150,000, spent $247,000 to renovate the outside and make the inside match the movie’s sound stage, and opened it as a tourist destination Thanksgiving weekend 2006.

Fast-forward to summer 2009, and 26-year-old physical therapist Lee Stanton insists on a stop to the house on his drive from Maine to compete in an Ironman competition in Louisville, Kentucky. “I have probably watched the movie 25 times since I was 10 years old; it is one of my favorites. We got lucky!” Traveling with his mother, Sally Stanton of Fair Haven, Vermont, the pair decided to stay an extra day in Cleveland just to see the movie lovers’ mecca. She said, “It couldn’t have happened to a better person. He really loves the movie!”

The Stantons are taking home the same “major award” as the Old Man, a leg lamp, as well as other A Christmas Story House memorabilia, including an actual piece of the house, framed along with a commemorative ticket. About the house Lee Staton says, “They haven’t missed a detail.”

Since opening, the house has hosted three weddings, one renewal of vows and two proposals. Visitors have come from all 50 states and many countries, including Germany, England, China, Switzerland, Australia, Sweden, Netherlands, Ireland, Mexico and Thailand.

Brian Jones says, “We knew this milestone was approaching, but anticipated reaching 100,000 visitors in late October. People from all over the country and all over the world who love the movie have been coming in record numbers to join in the fun. It’s a great honor to share my tribute to one of the most memorable movies of our time with everyone, and especially today with Lee Stanton.”

What’s next? This season, two holiday classic movies will collide: A Christmas Story House & Museum will “go Griswold” and bedeck in 25,000 twinkle lights to celebrate the 20^th anniversary of National Lampoon’s® Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase. To commemorate, A Christmas Story House gift shop will sell replica moose mugs, just like the ones that Clark and Cousin Eddie toasted.

ABOUT THE HOUSE & MOVIE:

A Christmas Story starred the late Darren McGavin as The Old Man and Peter Billingsley as Ralphie. The film became a holiday favorite years after its theatrical release and is celebrated annually on cable with a daylong marathon.

A Christmas Story House & Museum is located just five minutes from downtown Cleveland at 3159 W. 11^th St. in Cleveland’s Tremont neighborhood. It is open year-round on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Tours of the house run every 30 minutes. Regular admission tickets are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children (ages 7 to 12) and free for children ages 6 and under. For more information or for directions, visit www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com or call 216-298-4919. You can also purchase leg lamps and other items online, including this year’s new Pink Nightmare Bunny Suit, just like the one from Aunt Clara.

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FOR NOV. 28 & 29

WHAT:       “A Christmas Story” 25^th Anniversary Celebration & Convention

WHEN:       Friday, Nov. 28 @ 12 p.m. – 9 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 29 @ 10 a.m. – 11 p.m.

                  MEDIA NOTE: A full schedule of convention activities follows this advisory. It is also posted at www.achristmasstoryhouse.com.

WHERE:     Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

                  24 Public Square

Cleveland, OH  44113

MEDIA NOTE: Additional activities to occur at A Christmas Story House & Museum.

WHY:          The beloved holiday classic and family-favorite film “A Christmas Story” turns 25 this holiday season. To mark this special milestone, “A Christmas Story” 25^th Anniversary Celebration & Convention takes place Nov. 28-29 (Thanksgiving weekend) in Cleveland.

                  “A Christmas Story” 25^th Anniversary Celebration & Convention brings “A Christmas Story” fans (known as Ralphies) to Cleveland where many exterior scenes of the movie were filmed. Cleveland is also the location of A Christmas Story House, the home featured in the film that was restored to its original movie appearance and opened to visitors Thanksgiving weekend two years ago.

                  Actors from “A Christmas Story” who played Randy, Flick, Scut Farkus, Grover Dill, Miss Shields, Santa’s two evil elves and Black Bart will reunite for the 25^th anniversary celebration.

                  Members of the media will have the opportunity to:

·         Interview cast members, A Christmas Story House & Museum owner Brian Jones and executive director Steve Siedlecki

·         Talk to “A Christmas Story” fans who came near and far for the 25^th anniversary

·         Witness the world premiere of “ClarkWORLD,” a film on the life, works and tragic death of “A Christmas Story” director Bob Clark (proceeds of screening to benefit Mothers Against Drunk Driving)

·         Ride in the original fire truck used in the movie from Flick’s famous tongue-on-the-flagpole scene

·         See newly acquired costumes from the film and a special preview of Broadway’s upcoming “A Christmas Story – The Musical”

CONTACTS:      Emily Vincent                          Jill Doherty

                         Landau Public Relations           Landau Public Relations

                         216-912-2848 (office)                216-912-2847 (office)

                         216-832-4491 (cell)                  720-273-6330 (cell)

                         evincent@landaupr.com       jdoherty@landaupr.com

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CONTACTS:

Emily Vincent                            Annette Martin

Landau Public Relations          Lenzi Martin Communications

216-912-2848                           312-587-3781

evincent@landaupr.com             alenzi@attglobal.net

Screening of film about the life, works and tragic death of “A Christmas Story” director Bob Clark

to benefit the Cleveland chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving

CLEVELAND – Nov. 19, 2008 – “A Christmas Story” 25^th Anniversary Celebration & Convention that takes place Nov. 28-29 at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel in Cleveland is filled with many events and activities related to the holiday classic film. Held in the city where many memorable parts of the movie were filmed, the pinnacle event of the two-day convention is the world premiere of “ClarkWORLD,” a documentary about the life, works and tragic death of Bob Clark. The screening will take place Saturday, Nov. 29, at 8 p.m. in the Grand Ballroom of the hotel.

Clark was an American actor, director, screenwriter and producer. He was best known for directing and writing the script with Jean Shepherd to “A Christmas Story.” He even made an appearance in the film as Swede, the neighbor who asks The Old Man about the proudly displayed leg lamp in the window. He and his 22-year-old son, Ariel, died April 4, 2007, when Clark’s car was hit head-on by a drunk driver.

“Cleveland is really where it all began,” said Deren Abram, who wrote, directed and produced the documentary. “And now, 25 years later with the 25^th anniversary celebration of ‘A Christmas Story’ and the fans that are more like an extended family, there’s no other place we’d rather premiere ‘ClarkWORLD.’ In essence, it’s like coming home.”

Following Clark’s death, a nonprofit production company called ClarkWORLD Films was formed by Abram and Lyne Leavy, both friends and associates of Clark who wished to keep his spirit and vision alive. Its mission is to create films that positively impact the world and to raise money for social needs. “ClarkWORLD” is the company’s first film, and it aims to help educate and promote awareness of drunk driving. Proceeds from the documentary’s premiere screening will go to the Cleveland chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

“ClarkWORLD” features many of the people who worked closely with Clark, including Kim Cattrall, Jon Voight, Denise Richards, Scott Baio and Peter Billingsley (who played Ralphie in “A Christmas Story”). The documentary covers how Clark would effortlessly switch genres, studios and even countries – anything to continue making movies – when success was met with high-profile box office failures. But as Clark continued to struggle against a series of flops, he was simultaneously being heralded as an inspiration to a new breed of filmmakers like Quentin Tarantino, John Carpenter and many others, citing their influence from his iconic films such as “Porky’s,” “Murder by Decree,” “Turk 182,” “Black Christmas,” and the legendary film “A Christmas Story” (which is on more than 100 critics’ lists of top 50 movies of all time and the best Christmas movie of all time). As the film weaves between various anecdotes told by some very famous people, viewers discover insight to Clark’s quirky and unpredictable personality as well as his integrity and genius. “ClarkWORLD” is a riveting, hilarious, edgy and poignant film that takes us on a whimsical journey inside the world of Bob Clark.

“This is more than a biography – this is a celebration of a life’s work that continues to entertain so many people, especially at this time of year,” Abram said.

“This is about Bob,” Leavy added, who serves as executive producer of the film. “I think we got it right.”

In celebration of Clark’s long-standing commitment to Toys for Toys, ClarkWORLD Films and A Christmas Story House & Museum will host a toy drive during both days of the 25^th anniversary convention at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel. This will serve as the local kick-off event for the Marine’s ’08 Toys for Tots campaign. Convention attendees are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy to the hotel. Those who donate will receive a voucher for free popcorn, which is good with any ticket purchased for the ClarkWORLD premiere.

During the “ClarkWORLD” premiere, representatives from the Marines will be on-hand to man the toy collection bins, and the two Genie Awards (the Canadian equivalent of the Oscars) won by “A Christmas Story” for Best Achievement in Direction and Best Screenplay that are on loan from Clark’s estate will be on display.

Tickets to the premiere screening of ClarkWORLD are $5 for adults and $3 for children under 12. VIP tables also are available for $250 and include eight seats, drinks, snacks, candy and a leg lamp centerpiece to keep as a souvenir. For tickets or more information, call A Christmas Story House & Museum at 216-298-4919 or visit http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com/index.php/convention/clarkworld-premiere/. Tickets also can be purchased the day of the event at the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel.

For more information on “A Christmas Story” 25^th Anniversary Celebration & Convention,” including a schedule of events, hotel packages and convention tickets, visit www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com.

ClarkWORLD Films, Inc., is a nonprofit production company formed in 2007 by a few of the people that worked closely with Clark for many years and wish to keep his spirit and vision alive. Its mission is to create films that positively impact the world and raise money for social needs. For more information on ClarkWORLD Films, visit www.clarkworldfilms.com.

A Christmas Story House & Museum is located just five minutes from downtown Cleveland at 3159 W. 11^th St. in the Tremont neighborhood. It is open year-round on Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. From Nov. 26 through Dec. 31, the house is also open Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tours of the house run every 30 minutes. Regular admission tickets are $7.50 for adults, $6.50 for seniors, $5.50 for children (ages 7 to 12) and free for children ages 6 and under. For more information or for directions, visit www.AChristmasStoryHouse.com or call 216-298-4919. 

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A Christmas Story House & Museum    Wounded Warrior Project

http://www.ebay.com/AChristmasStory

WHO:     

Bid on a chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to spend Christmas reliving your favorite moments from the cult classic “A Christmas Story” at the original A Christmas Story House & Museum in Cleveland. eBay Giving Works, eBay’s program for charity listings, and A Christmas Story House & Museum are helping one lucky winner and three friends experience “A Christmas Story” like never before. All your favorite moments are up for grabs on this, the movie’s 25^th anniversary. From leg lamps to BB guns to bunny suits and a Chinese Christmas dinner, celebrate “A Christmas Story” at Ralphie’s house for a holiday to remember while giving to a great cause.            

The eBay Giving Works A Christmas Story experience charity auction benefits the Wounded Warrior Project (WWP). The charity was selected by Brian Jones, owner of A Christmas Story House & Museum and former Navy intelligence officer. The mission of WWP is to honor and empower wounded warriors. Its goal is to ensure this generation of veterans is the most successful and well-adjusted in our nation’s history. WWP offers services like adaptive sports opportunities, benefits and career counseling and TRACK – the country’s first and only program for veterans that addresses their unique needs and takes an integrated approach to rehabilitating the mind, body and spirit.

WHAT:

·  $1800 in airfare for four (4) from anywhere in the lower 48 states

·  Two (2) Day, two (2) Night suite stay for four (4) provided by the Renaissance Cleveland Hotel

·  Christmas Eve dinner for four (4) provided by Pearl of the Orient Chinese restaurant

·  Christmas Day dinner for four (4) provided by Sans Souci, an award-winning, fine-dining restaurant in the Renaissance Hotel

·  Christmas Eve and Christmas Morning accommodations for four (4) at A Christmas Story House & Museum

·  $200 stipend for food & beverages during stay

WHEN:   Charity auction begins: Thursday, Nov. 17
               Charity auction ends: Saturday, Nov. 26        

WHERE:  Place your bids at http://www.ebay.com/AChristmasStory  

CONTACTS: 
Ryan Wallace
Kaplow for eBay
212.221.1713
rwallace@kaplowpr.com
http://www.ebayholidaymediasource.com

Emily Vincent
Landau Public Relations for A Christmas Story House & Museum
216.912.2848
evincent@landaupr.com
http://www.achristmasstoryhouse.com

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