LOCAL MARKETING STUDENTS GET CREATIVE FOR CHARITY

The Minnesota Business Academy DECA chapter is selling buttons to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The button will give the holder the right to dress casual on Thursday November 13th, 2003.

Minnesota, October 10 2003--
The Minnesota Business Academy DECA chapter is selling buttons to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The button will give the holder the right to dress casual on Thursday November 13th, 2003.

The DECA chapter at the Minnesota Business Academy in St. Paul will be selling buttons November 3rd -- 5th, 2003 for a $2.00 for more donation. The chapter teamed up with Muscular Dystrophy Association and Dr. Pepper/Seven Up, Inc. for the project. The partnership will strengthen the campaign with all proceeds going to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

The buttons will be sold at various locations in downtown St. Paul including Wells Fargo Place. People can also purchase buttons online at www.MDAbutton.cjb.net

The Muscular Dystrophy Association is a voluntary health agency - a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans.

For over 55 years DECA, the association of marketing students, has been leading talented young people toward real careers and lifetime skills.
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RELEASE CONTACT:

JENNIFER SWENSON
BUSINESS TEACHER/DECA ADVISOR
JSWENSON@MNBA.ORG

MICHAEL DEMOPOULOS
DECA PRESIDENT
DECA@MYREALBOX.COM
   
MINNESOTA BUSINESS ACADEMY
505 WABASHA STREET NORTH
ST. PAUL, MN 55102
651-256-0446