Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation to Celebrate Seventh Anniversary of Miracle Rescue
The Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation will hold a seventh anniversary celebration of the miraculous rescue of nine miners in the Quecreek Mine. The celebration includes a press conference.
Pittsburgh, PA, July 26, 2009 --(PR.com)-- The Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation will hold a seventh anniversary celebration of the miraculous rescue of nine miners in the Quecreek Mine.
Nearly seven years ago, nine miners were found alive and pulled safely to the surface after spending three days underground in the Quecreek Mine. With the seventh anniversary of the rescue upcoming, there will be a celebration of the miraculous rescue on Saturday, July 25 at the rescue site in Somerset County.
The celebration event will include a press conference where the Foundation will announce the kickoff of a capital campaign, which will be the core fundraising effort that allows the Foundation to complete the Education and Visitor Center. The Center’s museum will include exhibits featuring actual equipment and other artifacts from the rescue. Bill Arnold, QMRF President, stated, “I am blessed and honored to be a part of something so big that has continued to draw visitors and volunteers to the rescue site over the past seven years. We are eternally grateful and inspired by those who continue to give their time, resources and financial support to make the Education and Visitor Center a reality.”
Bally Design, of Pittsburgh, PA will present conceptual drawings at the anniversary event, and Bally president Randy L. Rossi will speak at the press conference. Following the Foundation’s approval of the concepts, Bally will work with the Foundation to design and create the exhibits that will be located inside the museum. “Bally Design is honored to participate in this project, and we look forward to helping QMRF tell the amazing story of the rescue through the Center’s exhibits,” said Rossi.
Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. Press Begins to Arrive
9:30 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Press Conference Begins
10:30 a.m. Doors open to Visitor Center for tours
Refreshments will be provided
Event Speakers:
Mr. Carl Metzgar, Pennsylvania State Representative, 69th District
Mr. Christopher Grenke, Youth Counselor, Tableland Services
Mr. Joseph Sbaffoni, Bureau Director, Deep Mine Safety, DEP
Mr. Randy L. Rossi, President, Bally Design, Inc.
Mr. Matthew D. McConnell, QMRF Professional Fund Raising Counsel
Individual Q&A with the speakers and Mr. Arnold will be offered after the press conference.
About The Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation – The successful rescue of the nine miners drew international attention and emotion. From July 24 to 28, 2002, the catastrophe and ensuing rescue captured the hearts and hopes of millions of people worldwide. The rescue took place on the 212 year old Dormel Farms, listed on the Pennsylvania Historic Registry. Since the rescue on July 28, tens of thousands of people from around the world have visited the farm, home of William and Lori Arnold and their parents Melvin and Dorcas Arnold, to view the site where the miners were rescued. This tremendous show of public interest and support prompted the Arnold family to explore the vision of developing the site into a permanent monument. To help facilitate this process, the Arnold family has created the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, a non-profit, 501©(3), charitable organization “to establish and maintain a memorial to, and promote tourism/goodwill associated with, the 2002 rescue of the Pennsylvania miners.” Visit them at www.quecreekrescue.org.
About Bally Design – Bally Design is a 37 year-old, award-winning design firm specializing in educational and scientific exhibit design, way-finding signage, graphic design, product branding, corporate identity development, and product development and engineering. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Bally has designed exhibits and way-finding signage for numerous national, state and regional clients including Powdermill Nature Reserve (Rector, PA), The Carnegie Museums, The Great Dismal Swamp State Park Visitor Center (NC), Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Visit them at www.ballyexhibit.com or follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BallyExhibit.
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Nearly seven years ago, nine miners were found alive and pulled safely to the surface after spending three days underground in the Quecreek Mine. With the seventh anniversary of the rescue upcoming, there will be a celebration of the miraculous rescue on Saturday, July 25 at the rescue site in Somerset County.
The celebration event will include a press conference where the Foundation will announce the kickoff of a capital campaign, which will be the core fundraising effort that allows the Foundation to complete the Education and Visitor Center. The Center’s museum will include exhibits featuring actual equipment and other artifacts from the rescue. Bill Arnold, QMRF President, stated, “I am blessed and honored to be a part of something so big that has continued to draw visitors and volunteers to the rescue site over the past seven years. We are eternally grateful and inspired by those who continue to give their time, resources and financial support to make the Education and Visitor Center a reality.”
Bally Design, of Pittsburgh, PA will present conceptual drawings at the anniversary event, and Bally president Randy L. Rossi will speak at the press conference. Following the Foundation’s approval of the concepts, Bally will work with the Foundation to design and create the exhibits that will be located inside the museum. “Bally Design is honored to participate in this project, and we look forward to helping QMRF tell the amazing story of the rescue through the Center’s exhibits,” said Rossi.
Event Schedule:
8:00 a.m. Press Begins to Arrive
9:30 a.m. Flag Raising Ceremony
9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Press Conference Begins
10:30 a.m. Doors open to Visitor Center for tours
Refreshments will be provided
Event Speakers:
Mr. Carl Metzgar, Pennsylvania State Representative, 69th District
Mr. Christopher Grenke, Youth Counselor, Tableland Services
Mr. Joseph Sbaffoni, Bureau Director, Deep Mine Safety, DEP
Mr. Randy L. Rossi, President, Bally Design, Inc.
Mr. Matthew D. McConnell, QMRF Professional Fund Raising Counsel
Individual Q&A with the speakers and Mr. Arnold will be offered after the press conference.
About The Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation – The successful rescue of the nine miners drew international attention and emotion. From July 24 to 28, 2002, the catastrophe and ensuing rescue captured the hearts and hopes of millions of people worldwide. The rescue took place on the 212 year old Dormel Farms, listed on the Pennsylvania Historic Registry. Since the rescue on July 28, tens of thousands of people from around the world have visited the farm, home of William and Lori Arnold and their parents Melvin and Dorcas Arnold, to view the site where the miners were rescued. This tremendous show of public interest and support prompted the Arnold family to explore the vision of developing the site into a permanent monument. To help facilitate this process, the Arnold family has created the Quecreek Mine Rescue Foundation, a non-profit, 501©(3), charitable organization “to establish and maintain a memorial to, and promote tourism/goodwill associated with, the 2002 rescue of the Pennsylvania miners.” Visit them at www.quecreekrescue.org.
About Bally Design – Bally Design is a 37 year-old, award-winning design firm specializing in educational and scientific exhibit design, way-finding signage, graphic design, product branding, corporate identity development, and product development and engineering. Located in Pittsburgh, PA, Bally has designed exhibits and way-finding signage for numerous national, state and regional clients including Powdermill Nature Reserve (Rector, PA), The Carnegie Museums, The Great Dismal Swamp State Park Visitor Center (NC), Rivers of Steel National Heritage Area, and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Visit them at www.ballyexhibit.com or follow them on Twitter at www.twitter.com/BallyExhibit.
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