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February 1, 2007 - The National Kidney Foundation of Southern
California (NKFSC) has
joined ION® Fest and the ION® Bridge to Breakwater® race on
the Los Angeles Waterfront in a heightened effort to fight an
increasingly alarming epidemic.
Millions of people in Southern California are affected by kidney and
urologic diseases annually.
The NKFSC helps to bring hope and care through patient and community
services and advocacy, public and professional education and research,
and organ donation programs.
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"We believe that
spreading awareness about the devastating effects of kidney disease and
the great need for organ transplantation through events such as the
popular ION® Bridge to Breakwater® race is the first step to a
cure," said NKFSC Development Director Stephanie Twerdahl.
Portions of the entry fee for those that sign up through the NKFSC will
be donated to the NKFSC.
"All participants in the Labor Day Weekend race will also be able to
donate directly to the NKFSC 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.
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