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As Seen on KNBC-TV Community Rallies to Help Local Woman Fight Lyme Disease
As Seen on KNBC-TV Community Rallies to Help Local Woman Fight Lyme Disease
The Friends of Renee Fundraising Committee bring you the 2013 Booze-N-Clues 1st Annual Bar & Beach Scavenger Hunt to Combat Lyme Disease
Our close friend Renee Avis of Redondo Beach has been battling Lyme disease diagnosed in 2011, yet suffered with it as an undiagnosed condition since 2008. Her health insurance does not cover the $3,000 monthly costs for medical treatments. The Friends of Renee Fundraising Committee organize several fundraisers a year to help cover those costs. Renee has made progress, but she still has a long road of recovery ahead of her. We hope you participate in our latest fundraiser that combines fun with Lyme disease awareness.
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WHAT: 2013 Booze-N-Clues
1st Annual Bar & Beach Scavenger Hunt to Combat Lyme Disease
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The event includes beach athletics, timed contests, scavenger hunt, bar crawl, and landmarks of the Hermosa Pier area
WHO: The Friends of Renee Fundraising Committee have organized this event to raise awareness about Lyme disease and to fund the medical bills of our friend Renee Avis who has been stricken with chronic Lyme disease. (For more on Renee’s story go to www.reneeavisstory.webstarts.com).
WHY: -An estimated 300,000 people are infected with Lyme disease annually in the US compared to approximately 33,000 new cases of HI according to the CDC
-Lyme disease can be contracted while hiking, golfing, or even sitting in your back yard
-South Bay residents need to learn how to avoid contracting Lyme disease, as well as how to properly test for and treat it
-Insurance carriers do not cover the medical costs of chronic Lyme disease treatments
WHEN: Saturday, September 28 from 11am-5pm
WHERE: 15th & Strand (Starts at the beach!), Hermosa Beach
HOW: Form a team of 4-6 members and scour the beach, pier, and bars for clues to earn the most points to win prizes. Prize packages are worth $1,500, $1,000, and $500 for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place teams!
REGISTRATION: Participation is $30 per person. T-Shirts included for first 100 registrants. Sign up at www.booze-n-clueshermosa.eventbrite.com. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Eric R. Foster Andrea N. Giancoli
2013 Chairman, Friends of Renee Fundraising Committee
310-877-3822 310 344-6548
