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For Immediate Release
ACULIS Inc. Donates U2 Concert Tickets to Ten Amazing Individuals Through Four Extraordinary Organizations
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - December 19, 2005 - In the spirit of the holiday season, and the philanthropic efforts of the rock group U2, ACULIS Inc. donated five pairs of U2 concert tickets to four organizations that provide extraordinary services to the community, and individuals in extraordinary circumstances. ACULIS management respectively, wished to afford the opportunity to attend this sold out U2 concert to those individuals who because of their current life situations do not have the ability to attend themselves. The tickets were presented to ten individuals through the recommendations of the following selected organizations:
Cancer Wellness House - http://www.cancer-wellness.org/
Big Brother / Big Sister - http://www.bbbsa.org/
Ronald McDonald House - http://www.rmhslc.org/
Utah Aids Foundation - http://www.utahaids.org/
"We wanted to give something back to our community, as a gesture to acknowledge and honor the determination and selfless actions of the individuals affiliated with the organizations we chose," said Michele Stone, President of ACULIS.
"It's a little out of the ordinary for something like this to be donated," says James Stone, CEO of ACULIS, "it's truly exciting and inspirational to hear their stories and share their excitement and gratitude."
ACULIS presented a pair of U2 tickets to Elizabeth Pueschel and her husband through the Cancer Wellness House. Elizabeth has been diagnosed with Stage 4 Inflammatory Breast Cancer, which is not curable. She is determined to make the most of her time she has left because of their beautiful, 18 month old daughter McKenzie.
"I think personally, she is my own angel, who has come to help me through this journey of cancer treatment," Elizabeth said of her daughter. "She makes me forget what I am dealing with. She makes me realize that life is worth living...everyday is a good day," she added. Elizabeth is described as a "daily inspiration" to all that know her and everyone she touches.
In addition to the tickets to the sold out U2 concert, each recipient was picked up for the concert in a limousine, treated to dinner at Stoneground Restaurant, and given a U2 concert t-shirt.
ACULIS employees, wish to thank and acknowledge, the hard work and ongoing efforts of everyone at the Cancer Wellness House, The Ronald McDonald House, the Big Brother Big Sister Organization, and the Utah Aids Foundation.
"The evening was amazing. It was truly an honor to share in the lives of the incredible individuals who attended the U2 concert with us," says Matt Aaron (VP of Globalization).
About Aculis
In business since 2002, Aculis, Inc. is emerging as a leading IT
services and consulting firm within the western United States.
Aculis delivers software testing, software globalization, and IT
staffing services that help clients transform their software
development process into a sustainable, measurable business advantage.
Information on Aculis is available on the Internet at
www.aculis.com.
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