Annual Musical Fundraiser Raises $111,000
DENVER, CO - December 8, 2003
Demonstrating the generosity of the local cable community, the Denver Chapter of Cable Positive announced that its annual fundraising event raised a grand total of $111,000, a new record for the chapter. “Positively Cable 2003: Beach Blanket Broadband” played to a sold-out house at the Cable Center auditorium in Denver on November 13, with cast and audience members dancing in the aisles before the evening was over. Money was raised through ticket sales, event sponsorships, and a unique, online silent auction.
The ninth annual musical satire, presented by Scripps Networks, benefits Cable Positive, the national non-profit organization that galvanizes the cable industry’s resources, access and influence in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and Rainbow House, which provides care for Denver children whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS.
“The success of this year’s show is a testament to the community spirit and generosity of Denver’s cable industry professionals,” said Event Co-chair Zelda Martens of Adelphia Communications. “It’s also a strong indication that our industry is staging a comeback in Colorado. We’re already hearing from people who want to be involved in next year’s event.”
“The Denver chapter is an inspiration to everyone involved in Cable Positive,” said Steve Villano, President & CEO of Cable Positive. “They’re a remarkably talented and dedicated group of volunteers – we’re lucky to have their support.”
Committee members for Positively Cable 2003 were:
Debbie Barackman, iN DEMAND
Paul Braun, Time Warner Cable
Phyllis Brennan, AlphaGraphics
Lisza Gulyas, The Cable Center
Jody Haas, Sullivan Direct
Rebecca Lim, Starz Encore Group
Zelda Martens, Adelphia Communications
Jane Shanley, Mentis Broadband Solutions
Sabrina Steeves, Adelphia Communications
Erica Stull, Adelphia Communications
Rod Veatch, iN DEMAND
Steve Zeiden, WOW! Internet and Cable
In addition to Scripps Networks, major sponsors of Positively Cable ’03 were: Eagle Direct, iN DEMAND, Time Warner National Division, Universal TV, Charter Communications, Yia Yia’s Restaurant, Rave Reviews, Cable Networkz, Event Rents, Game Show Network, DST Innovis, New Line Cinema, Comcast Media Center, Discovery, Comcast Mountain Division, PAX, Fox Cable Networks, Multichannel News, TV Guide, and Rainbow Media Group.
ABOUT CABLE POSITIVE
Cable Positive is a national non-profit organization that was founded in February 1992 by three concerned cable executives with the mission of organizing cable’s resources in the fight against AIDS. Cable Positive will mobilize the talents, resources, access and influence of the cable and telecommunications industry to raise HIV/AIDS awareness; support HIV/AIDS education, prevention and care; and strive to end stigma by creating a more compassionate climate for people whose lives have been affected by HIV or AIDS. Cable Positive has grown to include supporters from every major cable network, multiple system operator, cable system, hardware manufacturer, trade association, media publication, and affiliated industry vendors and suppliers. Since 1992, Cable Positive has raised more than $10 million in the fight against AIDS. For more information about Cable Positive, call 212-459-1502 or log on to www.cablepositive.org.
