Park West Gallery Founders Raise “Bail” for Muscular Dystrophy Association's Lock-Up Fundraiser

Jan. 24, 2013 - PRLog -- SOUTHFIELD, Mich. – Park West Gallery founders Albert and Mitsie Scaglione have been accused, and are set to be convicted, of having big hearts. In participation with the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s (MDA) annual Lock-Up fundraiser, the Scagliones are raising “bail” in support of the fight against neuromuscular diseases. They hope to inspire others to donate to this worthy cause.

On Wednesday, January 30, Mitsie Scaglione will be handcuffed and “locked up” in MDA’s “Maximum Appreciation” mock jail facility. Family, friends and associates must donate a minimum goal of $2,400 in “bail” money in order to guarantee Mitsie’s release.

Her husband Albert Scaglione, CEO and founder of Park West Gallery, has pledged to match the final dollar amount in donations raised by Mitsie.

“It was an honor to be nominated to participate in such a unique and worthwhile event,” said Mitsie Scaglione. “The annual MDA Lock-Up is just one more way that Albert and I are able to give back to our community and to continue our mission of helping those in need.”

To help raise Mitsie’s “bail” in support of the MDA, please visit www.mdalockup.org/2013southfieldmi, click “Support a Jailbird” and type Mitsie Scaglione in the search fields. All donations are tax deductible.

About MDA Lock-Up

The Lock-Up is the Muscular Dystrophy Association’s premier fundraising program. These high-profile events occur all across the country at various times throughout the year. Business and community leaders agree to be "put behind bars for good," where they utilize use their vendors, co-workers, family and friends to get donations that will go toward their “bail.” Each Jailbird has weeks to raise their donations. That way, on the day of the Lock-Up event, they can enjoy the Lock-Up experience by networking with other business leaders and meeting with the individuals and families that they’re helping in their community. All funds raised by the MDA Lock-Up assist the Association in providing lifesaving research, a nationwide network of medical clinics and accessible summer camp experiences to individuals and families affected by neuromuscular diseases.

For more information, please visit www.mda.org/lockup.

About Park West Gallery

Founded in 1969 by Albert Scaglione, Park West Gallery has brought the experience of collecting fine art to more than 1.4 million customers around the world, through art auctions on cruise ships and in major metropolitan areas, and via gallery locations in Michigan and Florida. Park West Gallery’s mission is to create an entertaining, educational and welcoming environment that ignites a passion for the arts and offers an incomparable collecting experience. Park West Gallery supports a myriad of artistic talent, advocates genuine artistry and maintains the highest of professional standards.

For more information, please visit Park West Gallery at www.parkwestgallery.com, or connect with us on Twitter (http://twitter.com/parkwestgal), Facebook (www.facebook.com/ParkWestGallery) and on our blog (http://parkwestgallery.wordpress.com).

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