Ashley DeRamus Of Ashley By Design Named Spokesperson For Adorn Fashion

DeRamus is the first person with Down syndrome to represent a major fashion line


Birmingham, Ala. (April 28,2015) Ashley DeRamus, founder of The Ashley DeRamus Foundation and Ashley by Design, is pleased to announce her new role as spokesperson for Adorn Fashion, based out of Atlanta. DeRamus continues to make strides in the fashion world, as she is the first person with Down syndrome to represent a major fashion line.

Adorn Fashion is a leading supplier at AmericasMart in Atlanta and known for its superior quality, elegance and sophisticated designs. In partnership with DeRamus, Adorn will manufacture new designs for Ashley by Design, and Adore Kids will launch a clothing line for children with Down syndrome.

"We are excited about partnering with Ashley and her wonderful foundation,” says Hema Pandaya, president of Adorn Fashion. "She is a talented designer with a keen eye for fashion, and we can’t wait to help her expand into children’s clothing.”

Founded by DeRamus and her mother, Connie DeRamus, Ashley by Design specializes in clothing specifically tailored for individuals with Down syndrome – a perfect fit that is hard to achieve off-the-rack. Clothing from the line will be showcased and sold at the Cash & Carry event at AmericasMart Atlanta from May 5 to 7. The showroom will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 5 and Wednesday, May 6, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 7. The designs can also be purchased at www.ashleybydesign.com.

"We came up with the idea for a fashion line for girls with Down syndrome because it has been so hard to find clothes for Ashley over the years, making shopping more of a hassle than an enjoyable experience,” says Connie. "Those with Down syndrome tend to have different body types than most clothing lines are made for, and we wanted them to feel just as confident as anyone else. The partnership with Adorn and Adore Kids will help us expand clothing options to children with Down syndrome.”

If you would like to interview the Ashley contact AG Publicity at infor@agpublicity.com .

You can learn more about Ashley DeRamus and the Ashley DeRamus Foundation by going http://ashleybydesign.com or https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ashley-DeRamus-Foundation .

To contact Ashley for a special appearance E-mail adream.gk@gmail.com .


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About The Ashley DeRamus Foundation

Through the work of the Ashley DeRamus Foundation, the goal is to increase awareness and enlighten others about the positive contributions people with Down syndrome make to society. DeRamus’s goals for the foundation are to be an advocate and support programs for those with disabilities through fundraisers and education. DeRamus was most recently the recipient of the National Down Syndrome Society’s (NDSS) Self-Advocate of the Year Champion of Change Award. Follow the foundation on Facebook for more information about DeRamus and her work. Additional information can be found by visiting AshleyDeRamusFoundation.org or AshleyByDesign.com.

Atlanta Southern gospel promoter brings acoustic and bluegrass sounds to his concert series

Southern Gospel Music promoter Robert York of Georgia is taking a new direction for one of his upcoming shows.

Included among the top promoters in the U.S., York has hosted the top talent in the industry for his North Metro Atlanta Gospel Singings.

“We have decided to add to our concert lineup an evening of acoustic and bluegrass gospel,” York said. “Many people in our area have requested we do some of this type of show.”  

York decided to include artists that enjoy success in several genres – Randall Franks, the Watkins Family and Les Butler.

The music ministries will appear on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2014 at 6 p.m. in the 600-seat Shiloh Hills Baptist Church auditorium at 75 Hawkins Store Road in Kennesaw, Ga.

Franks, a TV/Film star, columnist, musician, and entertainer is well known for his role as “Officer Randy Goode” from TV’s “In the Heat of the Night.”

“Randall is a top-20 selling Christian artist who has acted in several recent films and appeared for the Grand Ole Opry several times,” York said. “He is recognized by the International Bluegrass Music Museum as a Legend for his contributions to bluegrass.”
Adding to the entertainment of the evening will be emcee and musician Les Butler.

“Les is your weekend afternoon host on Solid Gospel radio across the country as well as the host of the popular weekend programs - 'Front Porch Fellowship' (bluegrass gospel) and 'The Old Country Church' (country gospel),” York said. “He is also host of popular TV show Harmony Road.  It's not unusual to find him on stage at any given concert adding his talents from mandolin, piano, guitar, and Dobro to playing the bass. His show won the annual Achievement In Radio Award in 1999.”

One of America’s best loved acoustic music families - the Watkins Family have served as gospel music ambassadors from the state of Georgia to the world for more than three decades,

“Many family groups have made a name for themselves in the fields of gospel, bluegrass and country music but few can claim performance success in all three genres while never veering from their sincere dedication that their music should always reflect the love of Jesus,” York said.

York said whether the Watkins are performing on a grand stage with country stars such as Randy Travis and Diamond Rio, bluegrass festival or National Quartet Convention in front of thousands, or in the pulpit of a small country church, 2008 Impact Award nominee the Watkins Family raise spirits and hopes of the life to be led as servants

of Christ through their harmonies.

“While the musical legacy of the Watkins family reaches back for generations in the mountains of northeast Georgia, their music today reflects the best in harmonies and musical instrumentation that can be heard,” York said.

According to York, if response for the concert is positive, then he will be looking seriously at adding more events that share the music of the mountains with Southern gospel audiences of Atlanta.

Tickets for the event are $20 at the door or $15 in advance by mail to Robert York, 4030 Ebenezer Drive, Marietta, Ga. 30066. 

iGivings' Church App Platform Named 2012 Best New Product

iGIVINGS MOBILE CHURCH APP PLATFORM NAMED ‘BEST OVERALL NEW MEDIA PRODUCT’ BY WFX—WORSHIP FACILITIES EXPO
Groundbreaking App Helps Churches Grow;Also Awarded ‘Best Other New Media Product’

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DALLAS – Sept. 25, 2012 – iGivings—the nation’s largest developer of mobile application platforms for churches—earned the 2012 “Best Overall New Media Product Award” from WFX—Worship Facilities Expo. The award singles out the year’s most noteworthy technology developments for churches and was presented Sept. 19 at the WFX conference in Atlanta. WFX also named iGivings’ app as 2012’s “Best Other New Media Product.”

“The WFX awards recognize the change taking place in churches all over the world,” iGivings founder and CEO Yuri Gorzey said. “Today’s mobile technology allows churches and their members to build community wherever they are in the world. With an iGivings’ app, churches not only grow in numbers, but they see deepening faith and community among members.”

“We're honored to recognize innovative companies who bring important and timely products for churches,” said WFX Managing Director Jim Wagner. “Each year we evaluate over a hundred new products to determine which reflect the quality and applications of most value to churches. iGivings is a worthy recipient of the WFX New Product Award this year.”

At the same time, iGivings makes its basic platform bundle for iPhone, iPads and Android devices available for just $75 a month and without set-up fees—a $3,000 savings. The iGivings basic mobile application platform revolutionizes how churches build community, conduct ministry, communicate among members and facilitate giving. Members have the “church in their pocket” anywhere in the world with their mobile devices as they stream sermons; interactively share prayer requests and answered prayers; enhance Bible study; and donate with just a few “clicks,” among many other functions.

Learn More at iGivings.com/apps

“Our experience with iGivings was efficient, professional and frankly, brilliant,” said Pastor Mark Holcomb of Williamsport, Pa.’s, The Door Fellowship. “ I love the clean lines, user-easy menu and quick access database ‘ready to use’ for my info. In this ‘post-pc’ world we live in, a mobile device is quickly becoming ‘man's best friend’ . . . everything you need is right at your fingertips. Thank you again, iGivings.”

iGivings stands on the leading edge of a change coming to churches worldwide as mobile populations increasingly access the internet through smart devices such as iPhones and iPads and create opportunity for ministry. Within just four months of launching the iGivings Basic Platform, more than 5,000 churches requested the product, including congregations in the United States, Japan, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, Singapore, India, Great Britain and more.

The mobile application platform features include an Interactive Prayer Wall, Sermons, Media galleries, 2-Clicks mobile giving, a full Bible, Sermon Notes, Live Streaming, Calendar, Groups, Teachings and Bible Studies, Devotionals, Blogs, News, Church Store, Ministries, Service Times and Locations, Push Notifications and more.

Visit iGivings.com/apps for:
a complete list of features
frequently asked questions
user testimonials
information on the special pricing for the basic bundle