Released on = January 3, 2006, 12:49 pm

Press Release Author = MetroShot LLC

Industry = Entertainment

Press Release Summary = The 2005 Sterner Swimsuit Calendar to benefit Arizona animal
shelters and rescues completed its first year. The calendar's website recorded over
8,300 donation and adoption referrals to Arizona animal shelters and rescues.

Press Release Body = According to AZ RESCUE, two-hundred animals are euthanized in
Maricopa County, Arizona every day. Even more animals are euthanized in other
Arizona counties. This number has doubled in the last ten years with the influx of
new residents. The human population in Maricopa County is expected to double by
2025 which will bring more domesticated, and potentially unwanted, pets to the area.
A signification number of animals do not make it to a shelter or rescue, they are
abandoned then die on the street or in the desert. There is a critical need for
more space and funding at Arizona animal shelters and rescues.

The 2005 Sterner Swimsuit Calendar's intention was to attract support and donations
for Arizona no-kill animal shelters and rescues. Website visitors were asked to
make a donation of any amount directly to an Arizona animal shelter or rescue in
exchange for using the computer desktop calendar as their background or wallpaper.
A list of shelters and rescues were provided on the calendar's website,
http://www.SternerSwimsuitCalendar.com/, with web links to the respective
organization's site. Many of the animal shelters and rescues accepted donations
online. The following shelters and rescues were listed on the calendar's website:
AZ RESCUE, Friends for Life Animal Sanctuary, H.A.L.O. Animal Rescue, Brambley Hedge
Rabbit Rescue, Second Chance Center for Animals, Rescued Unwanted Furry Friends
Foundation, Paw Placement, Rescue a Golden of Arizona, 3D Rescue of Arizona and AZ
C.A.R.E.

The calendar ran from June to the end of 2005. Internet users from anywhere in the
world could download the desktop backgrounds which offered professional quality
swimsuit photographs filmed in Arizona. The pictures featured Arizona's most
recognized models posing with their own pets. A calendar graphic with the
respective month was conveniently located in the corner of every background. Three
images of the model and pet co-model were available to download for each month.

The 2005 Sterner Swimsuit Calendar Models were Vanessa Sterner, Amparo Elizabeth,
Amy Wicker, Daynalyn Wain, Erica Sterner, Kellyn Lindemann and Gina Silvestri. This
is an elite group of Arizona models with credits including: two Miss Hawaiian
Tropics, a Miss Hispanic Arizona runner up, Maxim Magazine, Stuff Magazine, Sonik
Magazine, Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Everything But Water, Signature Models and
more. Each model is a pet owner and devotee.

Many of the swimsuits worn by The Sterner Swimsuit Calendar Models were created by
Arizona fashion designers Susan Di Staulo and Sommer Christine. Both artists are
avid animal enthusiasts.

The exclusive photographer for the calendar was Christopher Cashak. Mr. Cashak is a
world famous photographer whose work was shown in over thirty countries. His
projects include fashion, swimwear/bikini, editorial and advertising photography.

The Sterner Swimsuit Calendar was started in the name of Erica Sterner, sister of
Vanessa Sterner, who throughout her life has devoted her time to the care of
animals. Ms. Sterner was a volunteer at Sun City Animal Rescue for two years. As a
child Erica was known for adopting injured animals she found on the street and
nursing them back to health. For her full-time career, Erica is turning her
compassion to people as a paramedic. Erica was featured on the October calendar
background.

The models, fashion designers and photographer were all volunteers. No participant
received monetary compensation for their time or work on the project.

The 2005 Sterner Swimsuit Calendar completed its first year with over 8,300 donation
and adoption referrals to Arizona animal shelters and rescues.

Web Site = http://www.SternerSwimsuitCalendar.com/

Contact Details = Christopher Cashak
Email: press@metroshot.com
Phone: 602-524-9074