|
 |
February 15, 2007 - Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern
California (RMHCSC) have joined ION® Fest and the ION® Bridge
to Breakwater® race on the Los Angeles Waterfront to help make a
difference in the lives of seriously ill children and their families.
Some children must travel long distances to receive medical attention,
and treatment can take a year or longer. Their families are often
forced to stay at costly hotels, causing financial strain on the family.
|
|
The RMHCSC serves as a
temporary residence near the hospital where family members can enjoy a
comfortable and supportive environment.
“For 30 years, Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern
California has committed itself to assisting families by offering a
“home away from home” during their child’s hospitalization and by
creating a true camp experience for children,” said RHMCSC CEO Nicole
Rubin.
"We are very pleased to be a beneficiary of this year's ION® Bridge
to Breakwater race," continued Rubin.
Portions of the entry fee for those that sign up through the RMHCSC
will be donated to the RHMCSC.
"All participants in the Labor Day Weekend race will also be able to
donate directly to the RHMCSC and the numerous other non-profit
organizations and charities affiliated with the ION® Bridge to
Breakwater® race," stated Dave Behar, Event Founder and Executive
Director.
Likened to San Francisco's famous Bay to Breakers race, the unique
12K/5K races are held along the Los Angeles Harbor in San Pedro,
starting at the Vincent Thomas Bridge, venturing along the Waterfront,
around the Federal Breakwater at Cabrillo Beach and back to the Cruise
Ship Promenade.
Races include Running, Walking, Inline Skating, Skateboarding, and a
Bike Tour of the revitalizing Waterfront and downtown. A 1K "SPeedash"
is also held for kids 10 and under.
About ION® Bridge to
Breakwater®
Inspired by Los Angeles City officials and dozens of fellow San Pedro
community members, the ION® Bridge to Breakwater® race is a
"Celebration of LAbor" and "Active Participat.ion" – a homegrown,
original, one-of-a-kind event series, founded by San Pedro's visionary
native son, Dave Behar. Participants from all over the country include
competitive and recreational athletes with prizes awarded to division
winners, centipedes and those donning the most creative costumes.
|
© Copyright
2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Positive Ions, Inc. All rights reserved.
ION, IONS, ionFest, ionAwards, ION® Bridge to Breakwater®,
BridgetoBreakwater.com, ION® Bridge to Breakwater® Run,
ION® Bridge to
Breakwater®
Ride, Bridge to Breakwater® Skate, Bridge to Breakwater® Row,
Bridge to
Breakwater® Paddle, B2B RUN, B2B WALK, B2B RIDE, B2B SKATE, Ride to
the
Tide, Six on the Beach, Fiesta San Pedro, San Pedro Salsa Festival,
Salsa Championchips, San Pedro Shrimp Festival, Shrimp Shindig, Sea.
Real. Life., are all trade or service marks of Positive Ions, Inc.
All other logos, wordmarks, sponsor reference etc. used under
permission by their respective owners.
|
|