Corey Perlman

Royal Oak, Mich. -- Gilda's Club Metro Detroit recently launched a new Young Adult Council, a network of young adult professionals who will help raise awareness and funds for the cancer support organization.

The Young Adult Council (YAC) kicks off fundraising efforts on Tuesday, April 15 from 6-9pm at Goodnight Gracie's in Royal Oak. A portion of the bar and food proceeds from Goodnight Gracie's and D'Amato's will benefit Gilda's Club. Local businesses have donated great raffle items, including gift certificates from The Yoga Shelter, Hanson's Running Shop, Creatopia Pottery, Shiraz restaurant and more.

Targeting ages 18-40, the Young Adult Council will focus on reaching out to young adults in Metro Detroit to promote the programs and services available at Gilda's Club for this population. The YAC also will encourage greater involvement in volunteerism and philanthropy through networking and fundraising events, special educational programs and other opportunities. Gilda's Club currently includes 89 young adult cancer survivors and 146 young adult family members in its 3,000-plus membership.

"We want to spread the word to all young adults who are battling cancer that they are not alone in their fight," said Corey Perlman, a Gilda's Club Young Adult's Council member. "This networking event will include some of metro Detroit's brightest and finest -- all getting together to create awareness for a great organization."

Membership to the Young Adult Council is open to any person ages 18-40 interested in supporting Gilda's Club. Members must commit to one year of volunteer service on the council. While two of the executive committee members are cancer survivors and members of Gilda's Club, it is not a requirement.

Gilda's Club Metro Detroit is a free, non-residential cancer support community for men,

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women and children affected by cancer. The organization offers emotional and social support through programs such as support groups, educational programs, yoga, music and many other activities. Celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2008, Gilda's Club was named in honor of the late comedian and former Detroiter, Gilda Radner. Visit www.gildasclubdetroit.org for more information.

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Plymouth, Michigan Downtown Development Authority to Host Internet Marketing Expert, Corey Perlman, on February 12^th, 2008.

Plymouth, MI - Residents of Plymouth, Michigan and Small Business Owners will get an opportunity to meet Corey Perlman, in person, at his upcoming seminar on February 12, 2008, 6:00-8:30pm (Networking begins at 5:30pm)

Corey will discuss strategies such as how to utilize eMarketing and ePR to attract traffic to your site, tips to winning the search engine game, and creating a powerful sales-driven website. All in a simple, easy-to-understand presentation that he promises to be fun and entertaining.

Before creating the Small Business eBoot Camp, Corey spent three years with the e-Commerce division of General Motors where he visited 37 cities throughout the country providing one-day seminars to GM dealership personnel. He left GM in 2002 to help build an internet start-up, InfoAlly.com, which was recently acquired in 2005.

"The advice given by Corey Perlman is phenomenal and makes a huge difference in the effectiveness of my websites," said Mark Maupin, one of the founders of the National Real Estate Investors Network. "We were thrilled to have him at our event."

One of the eBoot Camp Graduates said, "This workshop was absolutely incredible! I personally gained knowledge that will help grow my business. Getting the info on sending out articles, wow! Well worth the price. All I need now is to apply!"

If you are interested in learning more about the upcoming workshop, contact Sherrie Pryor from the Downtown Development Authority at 734-455-1453.

Location: Plymouth Public Library

Contact: Sherrie Pryor
Tel: 734-455-1453