22nd Annual Ultimate Summertime Party Aboard the Intrepid SeaAir Space Museum



The Manhattan Society, the junior committee at the New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Society, will host their Ultimate Summertime Party, 's8220;Caribbean Nights on Thursday, July 27, 7:30-11:30 p.m., aboard the Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum.    

More than 2,000 young professionals are expected to sample great food provided by local establishments, as well as enjoy live music, dancing and raffle prizes. Tickets for the event are $75 in advance up until July 25. After July 25, tickets are $85 and must be purchased at the event (pending availability). VIP tickets are also available for $100 and can only be purchased in advance. Tickets are available by accessing the Chapter'ss website at www.msnyc.org or by calling the Chapter at (212) 463-7787.

One of the most successful young professional organizations in New York, The Manhattan Society hopes the event will raise more than $200,000 to fund direct service programs for thousands of New Yorkers with MS and their families and support critical MS-related research.

Since its creation in 1985, The Manhattan Society has raised more than $6 million through fun, high-profile events such as the Ultimate Summertime Party. The group supports a variety of different MS-related programs such as: support for MS specialty nurses, educational scholarships, sports and wellness programs and local research grants. There are currently more than 200 active Manhattan Society members.

Sponsors already aboard for Caribbean Nights include: Time Out New York is the exclusive print media sponsor of the event, WB-11 is the exclusive television sponsor of the event, and WKTU 103.5 FM is the exclusive radio sponsor of the event. Other sponsors include American Airlines, Saloon, The Copper Door Tavern, Kanvas, Latitude, Social, Boru Vodka, Dewars, Jagermeister, Twisted Tea, Samuel Adams, Riptide Market, Cosi, Ciao Bella, McCormick & Schmicks, Bice Coors Light, Charmer, Chipotle, Mustang Harry's8217;s, Blondies, Pro Con Marketing, Kettle Corn NYC, Walters Bar, Why Not, Opici Wine group, Hypnotiq, GuS and more.

WHAT: The Ultimate Summertime Party aboard the Intrepid, A benefit event hosted by The Manhattan Society of the NYC Chapter of the National MS Society.
WHEN: Thursday, July 27, 2006, 7:30 's8211; 11:30 p.m.
WHERE: The Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, located at 46th Street and 12th Avenue
FOR TICKETS: visit www.msnyc.org or call 212-463-7787; tickets are $75 from June 1 to July 25th at 5:00pm, and $85 at the door on July 27.    
WHY: Proceeds raised will benefit the New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

MEDIA INTERESTED IN COVERING MUST RSVP TO: Annette Powers at 212-453-3214

The mission of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating effects of MS. The Society supports more MS research, offers more services for people with MS, provides more professional education programs and furthers more MS advocacy efforts than any other MS organization in the world. The New York City Chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society provides hundreds of direct service programs for the thousands of New Yorkers with MS and their families within the five boroughs and funds critical research looking for the cause and cure of this chronic disease of the central nervous system. For more information, visit www.msnyc.org or call (212) 463-7787.

Contact:    
Annette Powers
(212) 453-3214
Day of event: 917-225-4857





22nd Annual Ultimate Summertime Party Aboard the Intrepid SeaAir Space Museum