Media advisory, Oct. 13, 2009

STATE OF GEORGIA OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

Sonny Perdue GOVERNOR

Media Advisory

For Planning Purposes Only Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Contact: Office of Communications (404) 651- 7774

Governor, First Lady Perdue to Launch Raise Me Up Campaign

ATLANTA Governor Sonny Perdue and First Lady Mary Perdue will help launch the Raise Me Up Campaign TOMORROW, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 10 a.m. The campaign is a collaborative effort between Casey Family Programs, the Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) and a host of local community partners to raise awareness for foster care in Georgia.

WHO:

Governor Sonny Perdue First Lady Mary Perdue

Cari Desantis, Executive Vice President, Casey Family Programs

Services

B.J. Walker, Commissioner, Department of Human

WHEN:

Wednesday, October 14, 2009 10 a.m.

WHERE: South Wing State Capitol Atlanta

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