Easter Seals, HBO and Comcast Celebrate Chicago Premiere of the HBO Documentary Film "MISS YOU CAN DO IT"

Easter Seals, HBO and Comcast Celebrate Chicago Premiere of the HBO Documentary Film "MISS YOU CAN DO IT"

Documentary Chronicles Beauty Pageant For Young Girls with Disabilities

--Kewanee, IL resident and Pageant Founder Abbey Curran will attend--

Who: Easter Seals friends and families, HBO, Comcast, local Chicago media personalities along with the girls featured in the documentary celebrate the premiere of "MISS YOU CAN DO IT," a film that highlights a wonderful event where inner beauty reigns. Filmmaker Ron Davis and "Miss You Can Do It" Pageant Founder, Abbey Curran are the special guests. Curran was Miss Iowa USA 2008, a former long-time Easter Seals client and the first woman with a disability to compete at the Miss USA Pageant.

(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110401/MM76153LOGO)

What: A premiere screening of an inspiring film about a pageant that takes place one weekend each year when young girls, along with family and friends, spend time in an oasis of fun, femininity and celebration. No one leaves the pageant empty-handed, with each girl receiving a special award. "MISS YOU CAN DO IT" also celebrates the heroism of their parents and families, who openly describe how the heartbreak of learning that their child was different quickly gave way to loving patience, dedication and a new appreciation for the joys and challenges of raising a child with special needs. Directed and produced by Ron Davis, "MISS YOU CAN DO IT" debuts MONDAY, JUNE 24 exclusively on HBO.

Where: VENUE SIX10
610 S. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL

When: Tuesday, June 18(th)
12-1 p.m. - Lunch
1-2:15 p.m. - Documentary screening
2:15-4 p.m "Glam Girl" activities for attendees

Visuals: More than 100 girls and young women, both typically-developing and those living with disabilities being treated to a Hollywood-style movie premiere complete with a "pink" carpet and "paparazzi." Girls will also enjoy planned activities including: face painting station, hair styling, nail salon and crafts area.

Interview Opportunities: Abbey Curran, founder, Miss You Can Do It Pageant
Ron Davis, Filmmaker, "MISS YOU CAN DO IT"

Easter Seals disability experts: Patricia Wright, National Director of Autism Services and Katy Neas, Senior Vice President of Government Relations

Families featured in the film living with disabilities

Media RSVP: Please contact Rachel Talen at rtalen@easterseals.com/ (312)551-7246 or Becky Offill at beckyoffill@gmail.com/ (708)253-7436.

/PRNewswire-USNewswire -- June 18, 2013/

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