RVers KICK OFF THE NATION’S LARGEST RV RALLY

Posted by Peter St. Cyr • April 14, 2009 • Printer-friendly

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MEDIA ADVISORY
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RVers KICK OFF THE NATION'S LARGEST RV RALLY BY GIVING BACK TO THE ALBUQUERQUE COMMUNITY
Volunteers Lend a Hand at the Rio Grande Community Farm.

WHAT/WHO:
Rally Participants Volunteer at the Rio Grande Community Farm
In an effort to give back to The Rally's host community, more than 70 RVers will donate their time to the Rio Grande Community Farm in Albuquerque on April 15. Rally volunteers will plant, weed, or perform similar tasks at the farm as part of The Rally's sponsorship day

For more than 11 years, the not-for-profit Rio Grande Community Farm has partnered with the City of Albuquerque to offer community-based agricultural programs at Los Poblanos Fields, the 138 acres of historic farmland located in Albuquerque's North Valley. The farm offers community members of all ages the chance to tour acres of farmland and grow and harvest food that is distributed to community food banks and shelters.

Additional Charity Events:
The Rally's official charity is the Association of Hole in the Wall Camps (http://www.holeinthewallcamps.org/), and many activities are planned to raise funds for the charity throughout the weekend, including a morning walk and participation in arts and crafts activities.

On April 18 and 19, The Rally will also host dog and cat adoptions courtesy of Albuquerque Mayor, Martin Chavez.

WHEN/WHERE:
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
** Media and photo opportunities available

Rio Grande Community Farm
1701 Montano Road NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107
*Public access to Los Poblanos Fields Open Space, including the Maize Maze, is from Montano Road, 1.1 miles west of Fourth Street. Turn north on Tierra Viva, and park in the gravel lot to your left.

The Rally opens Fri., April 17, with Early Bird Days April 15-16
Day Admission: $10; camp sites start at $169
For detailed information and an events schedule for The Rally, visit www.therally.com.

BACKGROUND:
Affinity is the nation's largest provider of outdoor recreation clubs, services, media and events.
The Rally is hosted by Affinity-affiliated Good Sam Club, Camping World President's Club, Camp Club USA, Coast to Coast Resorts, Woodall's, and Trailer Life and MotorHome magazines

A plethora of live entertainment, family-friendly activities and educational seminars will be going on throughout The Rally. More than 1,000 new, unique and personalized RVs are on display, including multi-million dollar luxury motor coaches, equipped with the finest accessories and toys to help RVers enjoy the great outdoors in style.

MEDIA CONTACTS:
Peter St. Cyr / Joan Griffin               Sara Wacker, APR
Griffin & Associates                         Allison & Partners
Office: 505-319-3237                       Office: 619/533-7975
Cell: 505/319-3237                          Cell: 858/945-1104 - ON-SITE
E-mail: pstcyr@griffinassoc.com E-mail: sara@allisonpr.com