CreateAthon® was created by RIGGS advertising agency out of Columbia, South Carolina in 1997. Since the program’s expansion from a single market to an international effort in 2002, 73 agencies have joined the CreateAthon® network, holding CreateAthon® events in their cities. This effort has benefited more than 1,100 nonprofit organizations with approximately 2,500 projects valued at $11 million.

"Everyone at Trio has a strong desire to give back to the community and CreateAthon gives us the perfect opportunity to utilize our time and talents to do so,” says Jennifer Cherock, vice president of marketing for Trio Solutions. “Nonprofits are struggling now more than ever to obtain funding and money for marketing is often mistakenly the first to go. We’re happy to offer our services and to lend a helping hand to these organizations that make such a difference throughout the Lowcountry.”

The round-the-clock creative work will begin at 8 a.m. on Thursday. Work will be presented to the nonprofits on Friday at 8 a.m. The deadline for CreateAthon® 2010 applications is Friday, July 30. Trio Solutions will select five organizations to receive CreateAthon® 2010 services and will announce the winners on August 31. Please visit www.trio-solutions.com for more information or to download an application. Trio Solutions Inc. is a full-service marketing communications consulting firm with a philosophy to work hard, enjoy life and make a difference. Trio specializes in marketing and public relations, event planning, and Web solutions that increase awareness and strengthen brands. Trio is a creative, customer-focused company and serves nonprofit and health care organizations in the Carolinas and the local community.