Ashley Russo to Host United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Celebration of Caring

BETHLEHEM, Pa. - April 6, 2015 - PRLog -- Emmy® award winning Executive Producer and President of ASR Media Productions, Ashley Russo, will co-host this year’s United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Celebration of Caring.  On Thursday, April 9, Ms. Russo, along with co-host Eve Tannery from WFMZ-TV 69 News, will honor award recipients for the 2014 - 2015 campaign.  The event will be held 5 - 8 PM at DeSales University Center, Center Valley, PA.

United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley’s Celebration of Caring recognizes individuals and corporations who excel in their contribution to the community through giving, volunteering, and advocating.   2014 - 2015 Award recipients include: PPL Corporation, Pinebrook Family Answers, Victaulic, IBEW Local 375, Follett Corporation, Crayola, and Maura Benner.  The WLC (Women’s Leadership Council) Betsy Torrence Philanthropist of the Year Award will be announced live at the event this year.  Videos produced for the event were created and produced by ASR Media Productions.

United Way’s Celebration of Caring honors and recognizes the generous contributors who support children, families and seniors in the Lehigh Valley through education, healthy aging, food access, and emergency services. Admission is $40 per ticket and is open to the general public. To purchase tickets and reserve a spot online visit United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley website, email milissab@unitedwayglv.org or call 610-807-5700.

About Ashley Russo

Ashley Russo is an Emmy® Award winning Executive Producer and President of ASR Media Productions, creators and producers of meaningful media including The PEAK TV, Roey’s Paintbox, Fireflies Musical Yoga, and Science Time, a co-production with PBS39.  Russo, who also hosts The PEAK TV, was honored as a 2013 "Woman of Style" by Lehigh Valley Style magazine, named one of Lehigh Valley Business magazine's "25 Women of Influence" in 2014, and is a three time Mid-Atlantic Emmy® nominee, receiving a statue in 2013.  A graduate of New York University, Russo worked as a producer on NBC’s TODAY show, Bloomberg L.P. and The Weather Channel.  In addition, she worked as a writer, producer, and media consultant for numerous national publications and experts including Cooks Illustrated, Prevention magazine, Women's Day, Weider Publications and Donna Richardson Fitness.  Russo’s commitment to the community is evidenced by her active involvement as a board member of United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit and Business Partners Council, Wildlands Conservancy, The Auxiliary of St. Luke’s Hospital, One Saturday Program, as well as a committee member for Lehigh Valley Food and Wine Festival benefitting Northampton Community College and Equi-librium Derby Day.

About ASR Media Productions

ASR Media Productions, creators of meaningful media such as Emmy® award winning The PEAK TV, Lehigh Valley’s premier lifestyle program featuring informative and inspiring stories that educate, motivate and encourage viewers to be their best selves.  Additional productions include Roey’s Paintbox – Art is for Everyone, Fireflies Yoga, and Science Time, all airing on PBS39. ASR Media offers a wide variety of video production services including television development and production, website videos, commercials, corporate productions, non-profit event recaps, and media training as well as marketing and social media placement that complement and enhance a company’s existing efforts.   Clients include: St. Luke’s University Health Network, United Way of the Greater Lehigh Valley, PPL Electric, City Center Lehigh Valley, Greater Lehigh Valley  Chamber of Commerce,  and Da Vinci Science Center. http://www.asrmediaproductions.com