April 26, 2012 Contact: Lynelle Chauncey Zelnar, Executive Director For Immediate Release 561-369-2933 or Cell: 561-248-6064

STORAGE WARS FOR OUR TROOPS HOSTED BY SIGNATURE STORAGE AT MONTEREY– BOYNTON BEACH RAISED OVER $4,500 FOR FORGOTTEN SOLDIERS OUTREACH

Boynton Beach - One of the most popular reality TV shows in America got a real-life dose of reality in Palm Beach County on April 21st at Signature Storage at Monterey in Boynton Beach’s Auction for the Troops to support the work of Forgotten Soldiers Outreach (“FSO”), a non-profit organization which sends thousands of monthly “We Care” packages to our young men and women serving our country around the world. This first time event raised over $4,500 for FSO in less than 3 hours.

Even with the inclement weather forecasted, over 100 people including families, children and “bidders” as well as newbies to this craze showed up to attend, observe and participate in the Storage Wars for the Troops which was patterned after the popular TV show Storage Wars.

The event was kicked off with the pledge of allegiance by 7 year old Bryson Baggett, FSO Executive Director and Founder, Lynelle Zelnar’s son, and followed with introductions of John Oldham, FSO Event Chair, Al Adams, Facility Manager of Signature Storage, Lynelle Zelnar, Executive Director and Founder of FSO, and Bob Nichols, Chairman of the FSO Board and Storage Units Auctioneer with Mahaffey Auctioneers.

Music was provided by DJ Brandon V, along with a vintage car show hosted by Mike and Stephanie, patrons of Signature Storage.

Former TV news Anchor, Bob Nichols, who is today a licensed professional auctioneer specializing in the sale of storage units with Jerry Mahaffey Auctioneers, Inc. served as the auctioneer for the event. Nichols is also the National Chairman of FSO. Unlike a normal “Storage Wars, since it was a charity auction, he was able to tug at the hearts for the cause, and explain that in this case, the bids awarded are considered a tax deductible donation, and sales tax and other applicable taxes and unit deposits were waived.

Not only did the units include high dollar items including furniture, household items and sports equipment, but each unit also included a “Luxury Vacation Package”. These packages included an Islamorada in the Florida Keys, an Antigua package and other Caribbean Island packages. This definitely added to the excitement and the “Bidding Wars”.

“The event gave folks the feeling of a true storage auction, but with the “added” benefit of simultaneously being able to help FSO continue our mission to support our soldiers who put their lives on the line for us to protect our freedom," says Lynelle Zelnar. “A special thank you is extended to Signature Storage, Bob Nichols and all the volunteers who helped put this event together and of course those who attended and participated in this unique fundraiser. Hope to see everyone again in September”, added Zelnar.

“Signature Storage is about the community and what better way than showing our support of our troops, by hosting a fundraiser and having the proceeds go to a great cause. We are honored to be a part of this event, and are so pleased with the results that we are going to hold this event again in September “says Al Adams, Facility Manager.

FSO received 100% of the proceeds from the event, in addition to a portion of proceeds from the food and refreshments.

For more information about Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization registered with the State of Florida, State of Georgia and State of Tennessee, please log on to www.forgottensoldiers.org or call 561-369-2933.

Signature Storage at Monterey (Boynton Beach) mission is to provide our tenants with the cleanest, most secure storage facility while accommodating every customer's moving and storage needs through effective management of a highly motivated and well trained staff and is located at 7960 Venture Center Way, Boynton Beach, (just east of the Boynton Beach exit off of Turnpike) Phone 561-735-9990

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