Allied Wire & Cable Donates Proceeds from 2009 Charity Week to The Make-A-Wish Foundation

Allied Wire & Cable's 2009 Charity Week was a success, having raised $9223.31. Seven charities benefitted from this year's Charity Week. The Make-A-Wish Foundation received $7727.31 and the six other charities featured in their website vote each received $250. End Quote

Dennis Heron and Karen Traten of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia and Susquehanna Valley were presented with a check for $7727.31 on Jan 5th

(1888PressRelease) January 26, 2010 - Allied Wire & Cable is proud to announce the success of their 4th Annual Charity Week, which ran from December 14 to December 18 2009. Each year, Allied sets aside a portion of sales for a full week in December to donate to their charity of choice. This year's benefactor was the Make-A-Wish Foundation, chosen by Allied's customers in the first month-long poll held on their website. Allied has proudly supported Make-A-Wish for several years, including previous charity weeks, and were excited to have the opportunity to do so again.

The Make-A-Wish Foundation aims to grant the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions and the average wish can cost upwards of $7000. Allied raised a total of $9223.31 that will be split between Make-A-Wish and the other charities featured in the vote. Dennis Heron, President and CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Philadelphia & Susquehanna Valley, and Karen Traten, Director of Development, visited Allied on January 5th and were presented with a check for $7727.31.

The remaining $1500 will be donated to the other charities, each receiving a $250 donation. These charities include: American Farmland Trust, ASPCA, Autism Speaks, Coalition to Support America's Heroes, Meals on Wheels Association of America and Susan G. Komen for the Cure.

Allied has always found it important to give back to those who are less fortunate, and greatly appreciates all the support it has received from customers that made this Charity Week a success.

About Allied Wire & Cable, Supplier of Electrical Wire
Allied Wire & Cable is one of the largest privately owned value-added manufacturers and distributors of electrical wire and cable products in the United States. Family owned and operated since 1988, Allied services many of the largest industries in the country, from the government and the military to aerospace, automotive and telecommunications. Allied supplies all the wire, cable, tubing and accessory needs of these industries and more everyday. Headquartered in Collegeville, PA, Allied has offices in Florida, New Hampshire, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and Wisconsin, along with several warehouses across the country.

For more information on Allied Wire & Cable, please visit www.awcwire.com.

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