Thursday, March 1, 2007

Yakety Yak and Play N Trade Make Major Donation

Funds Will Support Inaugural Primary Care Services in Ghana


PHOENIX, Ariz., March 1, 2007 – Yakety Yak Wireless, Inc. and Play N Trade Franchise, Inc., have made a major donation to the non-profit Peacework Medical Projects to assist in funding the organization’s first trip to Ghana, West Africa, to provide primary care medical services.

Peacework volunteers include physicians, physician assistants (PA), registered nurses, paramedics, emergency medical technicians and other medical professionals. From March 2-18, 2007, the group will perform basic physical examinations and medical screenings, administer treatment, dispense medicine and conduct health education classes for the local indigent population. The volunteers will spend one week in Accra, the capital of Ghana, and five days in a rural village, where they will see patients from several villages in the area.

“This is the largest donation we have received to date and it will go a long way in making our first trip to Ghana possible. As we have done for the past seven years in Central America, we will return to Ghana for two weeks every year to provide basic medical services. Our strength is in our consistency and commitment to the places we serve,” said Pam Burwell, PA, and founder of Peacework. “We extend our sincere thanks to Yakety Yak and Play N Trade for believing in our small, grassroots organization and our philosophy of humanitarian efforts.”

Peacework began in 2001, when a group of nine Phoenix-based medical professionals established a two week primary care clinic in the mountains of Honduras, and treated 1,200 patients, many who would never have received medical attention otherwise. The clinic in Honduras is held each January.

“Volunteers must pay their own personal and travel costs to participate in the Peacework clinics, and we are pleased to be able to support those who take the time to help people who are in real need of medical care,” said Yuvi Shmul, CEO of Play N Trade, whose wife, Kari, PA, is one of the medical professional making the trip to Ghana.

For more information about Peacework, please visit www.peaceworkmedical.com. To make a donation, please send check or money order to: Peacework Medical Projects; 1046 E. Clarendon Avenue; Phoenix, AZ 85014.


About Yakety Yak
Yakety Yak Wireless is one of the largest wireless franchises in the nation, offering a unique shopping experience from leading brands such as Sprint®, Nextel®, T-Mobile®, Verizon®, Amp’d Mobile®, Alltel®, Cricket®, Motorola® and Bluetooth®. Rather than limiting our customers to a single product or service, we assist customers in choosing the wireless products and services that best fit their needs. Our innovative system and customer-centric approach have revolutionized the way people buy wireless communication solutions, and made Yakety Yak the one-stop shop for the consumer looking to get new or upgraded phone service or the latest wireless accessories. For more information on where to find the nearest Yakety Yak or open your own store, please visit www.yakitup.com or call 1.888.YAK.IT.UP.


About Play N Trade
Play N Trade Franchise, Inc. is the fastest-growing video game retailer in the U.S. Our stores define the “ultimate gaming experience” by providing exceptional customer service and an engaging community atmosphere that is inviting to everyone from the amateur gamer to the hard core gaming enthusiast. We offer one of the widest selections of new and used video games, accessories and consoles from leading manufacturers, as well as in-house tournaments, a “try before you buy” policy and console repair service. Whether you are a hard core gamer salivating for the latest titles, a parent looking for sound advice, or you simply want to “get in the game” by opening your own Play N Trade, we have a solution for you. Please visit www.playntrade.com or call 888.PNT.GAME for more information.


About Peacework Medical Projects
Peacework Medical Projects is a small, grassroots non-profit organization based in Phoenix, Ariz. Since 2001, Peacework Medical Projects has conducted 13 two-week-long primary care clinics in Central America. Peacework is a secular organization, and bears no political agenda, other than simply existing to help and hope for those in need. For more information, please visit www.peaceworkmedical.com.

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