8.5K in Los Angeles Raises $33,000 for PBTF
Asheville, NC, November 27, 2014 --(PR.com)-- Starry Night, the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation’s new walk/run that shines a light on children with brain tumors, raised $33,000 in Los Angeles on Nov. 22.
The 8.5K event at Griffith Park honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Adam, Bella, Brittney, Caitlyn, Cassie, Chloe, Dylan, Jackie, Jake, Parker, Ryan, Yolanda and Zack.
More than 300 participants lit lanterns at the end of the event to honor children affected by a brain tumor diagnosis, including those who are no longer with us.
“Starry Night was a huge success for Los Angeles. Everyone I’ve spoken to, from hospital support groups to families, is so happy to be here,” said committee chair Kathy Kelley, mother of Star Parker.
Actor Eric Etebari emceed the event and gymnasts from Klub Gymnastics entertained the crowd.
“What a joy it is to see how many people are here today to support the great work of the PBTF,” said Dr. Girish Dhall of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
A portion of Starry Night Los Angeles’s proceeds will be donated to CHLA for a family services program for children with brain tumors. The Starry Night Hero Award went to We Can, a support organization that provides programs to bring together families affected by a childhood brain tumor diagnosis in California.
Read more about Starry Night Los Angeles: bit.ly/1vJBaXb
The event is still collecting donations online at www.mystarrynight.org. Fundraisers will receive incentive credit through Dec. 22.
About Starry Night
Starry Night is an evening 8.5K walk/run that raises awareness and funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of research into one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. The event also funds free educational resources and college scholarships for brain tumor survivors. More than 28,000 children in the United States are living with the diagnosis of a brain tumor, and 13 more cases are identified each day. Starry Night events, which close with a lantern-lighting ceremony, will take place in seven cities in 2014. To help us shine a light on kids with brain tumors, call 800-253-6530 or go to www.mystarrynight.org.
The 8.5K event at Griffith Park honored local children with brain tumors. These Stars were Adam, Bella, Brittney, Caitlyn, Cassie, Chloe, Dylan, Jackie, Jake, Parker, Ryan, Yolanda and Zack.
More than 300 participants lit lanterns at the end of the event to honor children affected by a brain tumor diagnosis, including those who are no longer with us.
“Starry Night was a huge success for Los Angeles. Everyone I’ve spoken to, from hospital support groups to families, is so happy to be here,” said committee chair Kathy Kelley, mother of Star Parker.
Actor Eric Etebari emceed the event and gymnasts from Klub Gymnastics entertained the crowd.
“What a joy it is to see how many people are here today to support the great work of the PBTF,” said Dr. Girish Dhall of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
A portion of Starry Night Los Angeles’s proceeds will be donated to CHLA for a family services program for children with brain tumors. The Starry Night Hero Award went to We Can, a support organization that provides programs to bring together families affected by a childhood brain tumor diagnosis in California.
Read more about Starry Night Los Angeles: bit.ly/1vJBaXb
The event is still collecting donations online at www.mystarrynight.org. Fundraisers will receive incentive credit through Dec. 22.
About Starry Night
Starry Night is an evening 8.5K walk/run that raises awareness and funds for the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation, the world’s largest nonprofit funder of research into one of the deadliest forms of childhood cancer. The event also funds free educational resources and college scholarships for brain tumor survivors. More than 28,000 children in the United States are living with the diagnosis of a brain tumor, and 13 more cases are identified each day. Starry Night events, which close with a lantern-lighting ceremony, will take place in seven cities in 2014. To help us shine a light on kids with brain tumors, call 800-253-6530 or go to www.mystarrynight.org.
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Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Mary O. Ratcliffe
800-253-6530
www.curethekids.org
Mary O. Ratcliffe
800-253-6530
www.curethekids.org
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