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>August 27, 2006
Corporate Winners at the Ice Cream Adventure Fundraiser
PITTSBURGH—The Pressley Ridge Wild and Roaring Ice Cream Adventure fundraiser was held last evening at the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium. Hagan Premium Ice Cream provided more than 1,500 gallons of ice cream and 20,000 cookies were baked for the overflowing crowd. Ten corporate teams competed for coveted awards for their participation of developing a unique and delicious ice cream and cookie combination. All proceeds benefited the Pressley Ridge Opportunity Fund.
Winners for 2006 Pressley Ridge Wild and Roaring Ice Cream Adventure are:
Silver Scoop Trophy--- for the
most creative pairing of ice cream and cookie selected
by local celebrity guest judges
Mellon Financial Corporation - “Sweet Safari Surprise”
Orange cream flavored cups swirled in a blend of orange
sherbet and vanilla ice cream
Shortbread cooking with honey and orange zest
People’s Choice Award --- the
choice of the 18+ crowd
Federal Home Loan Bank Pittsburgh
“Simba’s Rainbow Pride”
Cotton candy flavored ice cream with rainbow-colored
chocolate chips
Sugar cookie with vanilla extract and M&Ms
Kids’ Choice Award---the
choice of guests under 18 years old
Sky Insurance/Sky Bank
“Sky’s Morning Delight”
Creamy coffee ice cream with real coffee concentrate
added
Chocolate sugar cookie with almond and vanilla extracts,
almonds and white chocolate chunks
Other corporate sponsors:
Duquesne Light Company presented Raspberry Hearts Aglow
First Commonwealth Bank presented Cherry Vanilla Commonwealth
Forest
H.B. Maynard and Company, Inc., presented Lions and
Tigers and Bears, Fudge Pie!
Kolbrener, Inc., presented Kolbrener Koncoction
Presenting Sponsor National City presented National
City Dream Team
Reed Smith, LLP, presented Lion Tamer
Trib Total Media, presented Strawberry Safari
For more information or photos, please contact Yvonne English Roebuck at 412.442.4612 or yroebuck@pressleyridge.org