For Immediate Release

MEDIA ADVISORY

Volunteers at thrift store feted for $170,000 worth of honesty

Background
This event is a "feel-good" follow-up to a recent news story about a volunteer at a thrift store finding – and returning – $170,000 cash hidden in the discarded clothing of a recently deceased lower mainland man. The man’s estate was not even aware of the money.

The executor offered the woman all of fifty dollars as a reward from of the estate. Management at OPUS Hotel and Elixir Bistro at OPUS wanted to do more to celebrate this woman’s honesty. "She is a role model," said Elixir Manager Katherine Evans. "Her honesty should get some public recognition." As a result, tonight Elixir at OPUS is hosting a group of eleven volunteers from the thrift store for a three-course dinner.

Media availability and photo-ops
OPUS has arranged with the group to be photographed/or filmed while eating. Elixir manager Katherine Evans is also available for comment. The guests are available for interviews at the beginning of dinner service. (Times, dates and locations below.)