Team Challenge to Host “Party for a Cure” at America’s Backyard in Ft. Lauderdale on Friday, Nov. 4th
Fort Lauderdale, Fla. (November 2, 2011) – Guests will come together on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 5 p.m. for live music, food, drinks, and a raffle to help raise funds for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s half marathon training program, Team Challenge (www.ccteamchallenge.org). The event will take place at America’s Backyard, 100 SW Third Ave., Fort Lauderdale, Fla. 33312. Monies raised at this event will help go toward research, education and support services through the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation.
For a donation of $20 upon arrival, guests will receive one free premium drink, 2-for-1’s until 9 pm, a complimentary Backyard BBQ until 8:30 pm, an amazing party for a purpose, and a game of spades. Registration is available online at http://bit.ly/partyforacure for a discounted price of $15 until 2 pm on Friday.
“The Team Challenge participants are looking forward to this fun-filled community event to help raise much needed funds for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. It’s also such a great way to raise awareness for Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis,” said Team Challenge Endurance Manager Rachel Kramer.
For more information about the event please e-mail [email protected] or call 561-218-2929 .
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About Team Challenge
Team Challenge is a half marathon training program designed to raise funds to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. A program of the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Team Challenge commits to help the millions of people who suffer from these diseases and to train participants for an exciting endurance event. In exchange for this commitment, the Foundation equips participants with everything they need to cross the finish line, including 16 weeks of training from professional coaches, transportation and lodging during race weekend and the opportunity to share a life-changing experience with a group of caring individuals. To learn more about how you can make a change, help find cures, and run or walk 13.1 miles, visit www.ccteamchallenge.org today.
About the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America
The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s mission is to cure Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. The Foundation ranks third among leading health non-profits in the percentage of expense devoted to research toward a cure, and more than 84 cents of every dollar the Foundation spends goes to mission-critical programs. The Foundation consistently meets the standards of organizations that monitor charities, including the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance (give.org) and the American Institute of Philanthropy (charitywatch.org). For more information, contact the Foundation at 561-218-2929 or visitwww.ccfa.org.
Rachel Kramer
Endurance Manager, Team Challenge
Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America l South Florida
21301 Powerline Road, Suite 301 l Boca Raton, FL 33433
O: 561-218-2929 x 205 l C: 646-491-3354
[email protected] l F: 561-218-2240
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