Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund

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MEMORIAL FUND TO CO-SPONSOR EVENT

Jul 21, 2010

The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund  which was founded in  September 2005 to fight Domestic Violence and Eating Disorders will be co-sponsor of screening on America the Beautiful in Pittsburgh August 19th 2010. Mary Anne Mackey- Wisor founder of this website and Vice President of the Memorial Fund will be a panelist.

For Immediate Release Contact: Mary Anne Morrow Tel: 602-332-9026 prmaryanne@earthlink.net   Special Free Screening of Film "America The Beautiful" to Commemorate the 20th Anniversary of Nation's Leading Eating Disorder Treatment Center, Remuda Ranch Special Guest Director Darryl Roberts, to Hold Panel Discussion About Film and Eating Disorders in Pittsburgh, August 19 Phoenix, July 19, 2010 -- Since 1990, Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders <http://www.remudaranch.com/> , has treated more than 10,000 patients suffering from anorexia, bulimia, anxiety and related issues.  On Thursday, August 19, Remuda Ranch will celebrate its 20th anniversary with a special free screening of the documentary, "America The Beautiful" (www.americathebeautifuldoc.com), at the Melwood Screening Room, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, 477 Melwood Ave. in Pittsburgh.  Remuda Ranch is the sponsor of the film's new PG-13 version.  The documentary examines the question "Is America Obsessed with Beauty?" Darryl Roberts, the film's director, and Dr. Deborah Russo, staff psychologist at Remuda Ranch, will be holding a panel discussion after the screening to discuss the film and related topics.   -more- Come and Experience "America The Beautiful" When:        Thursday, August 19, 6:30 p.m. Reception 7:30 p.m. Film Screening   Where:       Melwood Screening Room, Pittsburgh Filmmakers 477 Melwood Ave. Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Tel: 412-681-5449  To RSVP, please e-mail Nancy Berry at nancy.berry@remudaranch.com by August 13, 2010.   Refreshments and appetizers will be provided.

About Remuda Ranch Programs for Eating and Anxiety Disorders Remuda Ranch <http://www.remudaranch.com/> offers inpatient and residential programs for individuals of all faiths suffering from eating or anxiety disorders.  Each patient is treated by a multi-disciplinary team including a Psychiatric and a Primary Care Provider, Registered Dietitian, Masters Level therapist, Psychologist and Registered Nurse. The professional staff equips each patient with the right tools to live a healthy, productive life.  For more information, call 1-800-445-1900 or visit www.remudaranch.com  . ###   
  CO-SPONSOR OF THE EVENT
The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund  which was founded in  September 2005 to fight Domestic Violence and Eating Disorders will be co sponsor of screening on Ameriuca the beautiful.The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund is dedicated to raising community awareness concerning domestic violence, sexual abuse, sexual assault and their connection to eating disorders. This awareness can be achieved through educating individuals, families, schools, universities, civic organizations and communities on local, regional and national levels. By promoting, organizing and financially supporting forums, lectures, workshops and other community projects and programs we believe that a deeper consciousness can be gained on all levels, attitudes can be enlightened, healthier choices can be made and lives can be changed.Changing lives one day at a time.
As an outreach from our first magazine The one I started a section entitled Picking up the pieces for women and professionals to write about Domestic Violence and Eating Disorders. There are several contributions from Remuda Ranch which can be seen on our website launched April 30 2009 www.aroseforsharon.org   You may contact us through the website or by email mbkaminski@tds.net   MaryAnne@aroseforsharon.org 570-356-2962 or 570-594-7504
Mike Kaminski Founder
Mary Anne Mackey-Wisor Vice President

Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund
320 North Third Street
Catawissa, PA 17820
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The Sharon Fisher Bassett Memorial Fund is an organization created to assist victims of domestic abuse and eating disorders.

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