BlabberMouth PR President Receives American Diabetes Association's Reaching People Award

Market Wire, January, 2007

BlabberMouth L.P., the only PR firm to offer its clients 100% representation by senior-level practitioners, today announced that its President, Dr. Duana C. Welch, has been honored with the American Diabetes Association's coveted Reaching People award. The award, bestowed for outstanding service in publicizing specific ADA initiatives, was given to Welch in recognition of her ongoing PR endeavors that resulted in substantial media attention for the San Antonio ADA chapter's flagship annual fundraiser to find a cure, the America's Walk for Diabetes. Welch assists the ADA year-round on a pro-bono basis to broadcast its mission among all South Texans; namely, to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.

The 2006 America's Walk was attended by more than 5,000 individuals and 200-plus volunteers, many of whom learned about the event through Welch's media relations efforts. Stated Elizabeth Tobias, Senior Executive Director for the South Texas and Central Texas Area of the ADA, "This year, walkers and sponsors raised well over $235,000 for the San Antonio America's Walk event, making it one of the nation's most successful fundraisers to find a cure for this disease. It's crystal clear that our Communications Chair, Dr. Duana Welch, made a huge difference in this event's contributions and attendance with media attention, including securing a 10-page San Antonio Express-News supplement, a live show on KENS 5 Great Day SA, and much more."

Stated Patti Hill, CEO and founder of BlabberMouth PR, "Giving back to the community is a core value in our firm, and we are honored that Duana has received this prestigious award for her devotion and results on behalf of the ADA. Duana's passion for communicating the ADA's commitment to fund research, direct persons to needed services and educational information, and provide legal advocacy for all South Texans affected by this disease arises from San Antonian's urgent need to know about diabetes as well as from personal experience."

Continued Hill, "San Antonians are at more than double the risk of diabetes in a nation where more than 7% of individuals already have the disease. And Duana's own daughter has spent three of her five birthdays with diabetes. So we are immensely pleased that the ADA has acknowledged Duana's diligence with their Reaching People award, and I know Duana anticipates continuing her outstanding service to this vital organization."

Concluded Tobias, "We selected BlabberMouth because we seek to enhance South Texans' awareness of diabetes, its dangers, its manageability, and the fact that monies are needed if a cure is to be found. We host events throughout the year geared towards raising funds for our initiatives, and in San Antonio, for every dollar raised, three dollars return to help fund the $2.5 million in research commitments being conducted locally. Duana's expert representation and steadfast devotion to our cause add up to a public relations campaign that is professional, efficiently run, and best of all, extremely effective in garnering the news coverage we need in order to reach all the region's people who have, and are at risk for, diabetes."

About the American Diabetes Association and the San Antonio Chapter of the ADA

The mission of the American Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes and improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. The Association and its San Antonio Chapter fund research; publish scientific findings; provide information and other services to people with diabetes and their families, health professionals, and the public; and act as a legal advocate for equal rights for persons with diabetes. In San Antonio, for every dollar raised, three dollars return to help fund the $2.5 million in research commitments being conducted locally.

The American Diabetes Association is the nation's leading nonprofit health organization providing diabetes research, information, and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching more than 800 communities. For more information regarding local ADA events, please call 210-829-1765 or visit online at www.diabetes.org

About BlabberMouth PR

BlabberMouth, the only PR firm to offer its clients 100% representation by senior-level practitioners, specializes in high-intensity public relations activities. Focused on complex industries and issues, the firm's team of professionals combines a sophisticated understanding of business and the media environment with proven public relations and business experience. Distinguished by its demonstrated competencies in national and international media positioning in highly dynamic industries, BlabberMouth enables its clients to strategically accelerate the growth and success of their businesses.

For more information, visit BlabberMouth's web site at www.blabbermouthPR.com .

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