FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 29, 2016

Contacts:

Joe Bell Alyson Moliterno-Carson Director of Corporate Communications Marketing Director CAFARO Eastwood Mall Complex [email protected] [email protected] 330-743-7688 330-652-6980 ext. 31508 724-730-4532 (Mobile)

Taking a stand against childhood bullying

Tammin Sursok, one of the stars of on the Freeform network, will visit Eastwood Mall on Saturday, October 8, to meet her fans and champion the fight against childhood bullying. She will sign autographs and pose for pictures in Center Court, 1 – 4PM. While this event is FREE, fans are asked to limit themselves to one autograph and photo each. For fans who want to shorten their time waiting line, a Fast Pass is available. Here’s how it works: If purchases at any combination of Eastwood Mall stores total $100 or more, take the receipts to the Customer Service Center. The customer will receive a Fast Pass, which enables them to enter a shorter “express” line to meet Tammin. (One Fast Pass per customer, while supplies last.) Tammin, who plays the part of Jenna Marshall, was bullied herself as a teenager. Now she is appearing as an Ambassador for Malls and Retailers Unite Against Bullying. This campaign takes place during the month of October, which has been designated National Bullying Prevention Month. Every year one in every four school students report being bullied. These victims are at greater risk for poor school adjustment, sleep difficulties, anxiety and depression. Those victimized by their peers are 3.3 times more likely to report suicide attempts than children who are not bullied. The campaign to stop childhood bullying is supported by Captain McFinn and Friends and the PACER National Bullying Prevention Center. Captain McFinn and Friends is an organization that emerged from a popular children’s book series with an anti-bullying message. This message is promoted through the Club McFinn Virtual Aquarium at Eastwood Mall. Captain McFinn also offers a free Swim & Play app for mobile devices that engages children in games and activities to promote healthy social behavior. PACER is an organization that was initially founded to promote acceptance of children with disabilities. In 2006 it branched out, establishing its National Bullying Prevention Center. The Eastwood Mall Complex is located at the intersection of Youngstown-Warren Road (US Route 422), in Niles, and SR 46 in Howland Township, Ohio. It is one of America’s largest shopping complexes, with more than 200 occupants, including department stores, specialty shops, restaurants, hotels and entertainment options. The Eastwood Mall Complex is owned and managed in association with Cafaro-affiliated companies, based in Youngstown, Ohio. For more information, visit online at www.eastwoodmall.com and www.cafarocompany.com.

(NOTE: Tammin Sursok is available for interviews in advance, as well as the day of the event. To schedule an advance interview, please contact Sean McEwen at: [email protected] or at 310-435-7630)