Cox and Gospel Music Channel Partner for "Uplift Someone" Tour

Cox and Gospel Music Channel Partner for "Uplift Someone" Tour

Tour Bus at Hampton Peninsula Town Center Solutions Store on Sat, July 2

CHESAPEAKE, Va., July 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, July 2, 2011, Cox Communications and the Gospel Music Channel will hold an event celebrating the national "Uplift Someone" American tour.

Activities will be held at the Peninsula Town Center Solutions Store, located at 4600 Kilgore Avenue, Hampton, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. There will be live music, face painting for the kids, street performers, children's activities, and much more.

Chris Pantoya, Vice President of Sales for Cox Virginia, said, "This is an exciting opportunity for area residents to come out and win prizes, meet special guests and get involved in the GMC movement. We hope that Hampton Roads residents really enjoy this event and are inspired to support this initiative."

According to the GMC website, the Uplift America Tour program was started to remind Americans of how easy it is to commit to doing kind and positive acts for others. Visit http://www.gmcuplifttour.com/ for more information on the Uplift Someone America Tour; viewers also may post their own personal stories of how the campaign has impacted their lives. The site shares key pointers on how simple observations, actions, or ideas can inspire others to do the same.

For more information contact Felicia Blow at (757) 222-8432 or felicia.blow@cox.com.

About Cox Communications:

Cox Communications is a broadband communications and entertainment company, providing advanced digital video, Internet, telephone and wireless services over its own nationwide IP network. The third-largest U.S. cable TV company, Cox serves more than 6 million residences and businesses. Cox Business is a facilities-based provider of voice, video and data solutions for commercial customers, and Cox Media is a full-service provider of national and local cable spot and new media advertising. Cox is known for its pioneering efforts in cable telephone and commercial services, industry-leading customer care and its outstanding workplaces. For seven years, Cox has been recognized as the top operator for women by Women in Cable Telecommunications; for six years, Cox has ranked among DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity, and the company holds a perfect score in the Human Rights Campaign's Corporate Equality Index. More information about Cox Communications, a wholly owned subsidiary of Cox Enterprises, is available at www.cox.com and www.coxmedia.com.

SOURCE Cox Communications

Cox Communications

CONTACT: Felicia Blow, APR: +1-757-222-8432, felicia.blow@cox.com, or Kathryn Falk, +1-703-480-5248, kathryn.falk@cox.com, both of Cox Communications

Web Site: http://www.cox.com

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