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Quotes add validity and make articles more interesting. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor example, \u2018Event organiser, Sam Jones, explained why the event was important to them: \u201CEver since my grandma was diagnosed, I\u2019ve wanted to organise something that would raise awareness and give people in the community to meet people with dementia. It\u2019s great to see everyone here today.\u201D Anika Smith, Community Outreach Officer from Beyond Dementia, said the event was \u201Ca breath of fresh air, and a great chance for people to learn more about dementia and how it affects individuals and their families.\u201D\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/aside\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00226\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EEveryone should finish the main body of their press release with a closing paragraph. This isn\u2019t the place to introduce any important information (as it\u2019s likely to be overlooked), but it\u2019s great to summarise any ways the reader could get involved. Will there be another event in the same series? How could people find out more about the people involved in the event? \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor example, \u2018After their success, 66th Chingford Scout Group plan to continue holding these events on the last Saturday of every month. If you\u2019d like to find out more about future events or getting involved with Scouts (as a young person or adult volunteer), get in touch using the contact form on their website: 66ChingfordScouts.org.uk.\u2019\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/aside\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00227\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EAt the bottom of the press release, everyone should add some notes for the editors they\u2019ll send the release to. It\u2019s useful to add the names of organisations or initiatives, a quick description, and even some contact details. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Caside\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFor example, a sentence or two of background information about 66th Chingford Scouts as well as contact details, and information and contact details about Beyond Dementia. \u003C/span\u003E\u003C/aside\u003E\n\u003Col start=\u00228\u0022\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EFinally, everyone should think about any photos they may be able to send to show the action. They should make sure that they have any consent and permissions they need before they share photos anywhere.\u003C/span\u003E\u003C/li\u003E\n\u003C/ol\u003E\n\u003Ch3\u003ESend it out\u003C/h3\u003E\n\u003Col\u003E\n\u003Cli\u003E\u003Cspan\u003EThe person leading the activity should reach out to their Media Development Manager, if they have one. 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