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Labor Day Weekend "Onarollathon" Radio Event to benefit Literacy Volunteers of America, Inc.

"On A Roll," the weekly syndicated radio program on disability lifestyle issues, (www.onarollradio.com) which is produced by people with disabilities, will raise funds for Literacy Volunteers of America through an on-air event Sunday, September 5. "Onarollathon 99" will air from 9-11 PM Eastern Time on "On A Roll" affiliate radio stations and on the Internet worldwide on Broadcast.com (http://www.broadcast.com/shows/onaroll). The program will feature talent with disabilities, including musical acts, comedians, poetry readings, celebrities and others.

"I know in my heart that our community, people with disabilities, care about important social issues, beyond those that directly impact us," said On A Roll host and founder Greg Smith. "We are a part of a powerful civil rights movement that can create positive change, which is why we are joining forces to help advance another great cause. On this particular weekend when people with disabilities are depicted as helpless objects of pity, we want to deliver the message that we are important builders of this society." Smith, who weighs just 68 pounds, uses a power wheelchair and has muscular dystrophy.

100% of the proceeds from Onarollathon 99 will go directly to LVA. Donations can be made any time prior to the September 5 event. Smith has established a post office box to collect checks made payable to Literacy Volunteers of America. It is Post Office Box 559, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Donations can also be made through the LVA website's donation page.