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“An Evening in Shangri-La"

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Contact: Karen Leary

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Liza’s Legacy Foundation, Inc. to hold Gala on Friday, September 29, 2006.

ALBANY, NY, September 20, 2006 – Liza’s Legacy Foundation, Inc., a non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to empowering and educating individuals about domestic violence will hold the 1st annual Gala in the memory of Liza Ellen Warner (May 17, 1975 – October 1, 2004).

“Domestic abuse is society’s best kept secret, but definitely not the best thing to be kept secret. Lives are lost as a result,” said Linda Singer, president of Liza’s Legacy Foundation. “October 1st is the second anniversary of Liza Ellen Warner’s death. The Gala, which is being held on September 29th, is planned as a way to honor Liza’s life and to honor the lives of all victims, survivors and their families.” Singer continued saying, “Working closely with various programs enables us to identify gaps in services to victims and their children. It is our goal to continue filling those gaps and identify ways to strengthen local initiatives so that we can empower victims and their children and help them to move forward in their lives in respectful ways. Proceeds from the Gala and from the silent auction to be held at the event will help our efforts to do all this and more.”

The theme of the Gala is "An Evening in Shangri-La" and is to be held at Michael’s Banquet House in Latham, NY on Friday, September 29, 2006 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. The event will include a Silent Auction and cash bar, with music provided by Vision. The cost is $75.00 per person. Seating is still available. If interested in attending or in making a donation to Liza’s Legacy Foundation, please contact Linda Singer by email at Linda@lizaslegacy.org.

About Liza’s Legacy Foundation, Inc.

Liza’s Legacy was founded in memory of Liza Ellen Warner who was killed by her husband on October 1, 2004. The foundation made headline news in October 2005 with the introduction of their pin design selected from a school-wide contest. Liza’s pin, designed by high school student, Kelly Pane, represents hope and support to survivors of domestic violence. The organization hopes the pin will become a national symbol to represent the fight against violence. Please visit our website at www.lizaslegacy.org.

Domestic violence benefit

capitalnews9

9/30/2006 5:58 AM

By: Staff

It's been almost two years since a Rensselaer County woman was brutally murdered by her estranged husband.

And now family and friends of Liza Warner are looking to keep her memory alive. Hundreds came out for the first annual "An Evening in Shangri-La" gala. The event honors the memory of Liza, as well as others who have fallen victim to domestic violence.

Liza's mother, Martha Lasher-Warner said, "It is so important that women speak out, learn the red flags, learn all the signs and become aware of all the resources available to them."

Liza was a popular stylist at a local salo. She was only 29 years old when her husband killed her in October 2004. Money raised from the event will go to the Liza's Legacy Foundation.