Patient Services, Inc. Joins the National #GivingTuesday Movement To Encourage Spending With A Purpose

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Dec 01, 2014, 09:00 ET

MIDLOTHIAN, Va., Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Patient Services, Inc. (PSI) has joined #GivingTuesday, a first of its kind effort that will harness the collective power of a unique blend of partners- charities, families, businesses and individuals- to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. Coinciding with the Thanksgiving Holiday and the kickoff of the holiday shopping season, #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they support and help create a better world. Taking place December 2, 2014- the Tuesday after Thanksgiving- #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create a national moment around the holidays dedicated to giving, similar to how Black Friday and Cyber Monday have become days that are, today, synonymous with holiday shopping.

PSI joined #GivingTuesday because we believe in the power of giving back to your community and sharing your passion with others. At PSI we are passionate about restoring hope in the chronic ill community by making life-saving treatments affordable and attainable. We urge you to join the movement at www.givingtuesday.org and also consider making a donation to Patient Services, Inc. (www.patientservicesinc.org).

"You have the power to change lives and make a positive impact this holiday season. Please consider supporting #GivingTuesday, its partners, and Patient Services, Inc.," said Mandy Herbert, PSI Director of Marketing and Public Relations.

Seeing an opportunity to channel the generous spirit of the holiday season to inspire action around charitable giving, a group of friends and partners, led by the 92^nd Street Y (92Y), came together to find ways to promote and celebrate the great American tradition of giving. Thought leaders in philanthropy, social media and grassroots organizing joined with 92Y to explore what is working in modern philanthropy and how to expand these innovations throughout the philanthropic sector. The concept gained steam, and with the help of the United Nations Foundation and other founding partners, more than 10,000 organizations have joined the movement and are providing creative ways people can embrace #GivingTuesday and collaborate in their giving efforts to create more meaningful results.

For more details about the #GivingTuesday movement, visit #GivingTuesday website (www.givingtuesday.org), Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday) or follow #GivingTuesday (https://twitter.com/GivingTues) and the #GivingTuesday hashtag on Twitter.

About Patient Services, Inc.
PSI (http://www.patientservicesinc.org) is the "ground breaking" 501(c)(3) non-profit, charitable organization of its kind. Founded in 1989 by Dana Kuhn, Ph.D., the Midlothian, Virginia based company has helped people who live with specific chronic illnesses or conditions locate suitable health insurance coverage and access ways to satisfy expensive co-payments. PSI provides assistance with the cost of health insurance premiums associated with COBRAs, State High Risk Pools, Open enrollment, Guaranteed Issue policies, HIPAA conversion policies; and prescriptions co-payments associated with private insurance as well as with Medicare Parts B and D.

About #GivingTuesday
#GivingTuesday is a movement to celebrate and provide incentives to give. It will culminate with a global day of giving on December 2, 2014. This effort harnesses the collective power of a unique blend of partners- charities, families, businesses and individuals- to transform how people think about, talk about and participate in the giving season. #GivingTuesday will inspire people to take a collaborative action to improve their local communities, give back in better, smarter ways to the charities and causes they celebrate and help create a better world. #GivingTuesday will harness the power of social media to create a global moment that is dedicated to giving around the world.

To learn more about #GivingTuesday participants and activities or to join the celebration of giving, please visit:
Website: www.givingtuesday.org
Facebook: www.facebook.com/GivingTuesday

Media Contact:
Mandy Herbert
PSI Director of Marketing and Public Relations
Phone Number: 804-521-7916
Email: [email protected] | Company Website: www.patientservicesinc.org

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