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Press Release: Angel Ball CDH ANGELES Angeles real life needs

LOS ANGELES, a local charity based here in the Triangle almost 15 years is the oldest and largest one in the world for families affected by congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH). HDC is a congenital anomaly devastating that occurs when the membrane is not formed completely, which allows the abdominal organs in the chest cavity and preventing the growth of lung cancer. This is a very common birth defect, affecting 1 in 2,500 babies. 50% of babies born with CDH do not survive. Those who survive often suffer long-term hospital stays. The cause of congenital diaphragmatic hernia is unknown.

"It is virtually impossible to raise funds for a cause that almost nobody ever heard of, "says the president, Dawn Williamson, who has offered to LA since he founded in 1995." Committee Human rights as common as cystic fibrosis and spina bifida, and yet we have no national telethon, no celebrity spokesperson, unless they have been affected personally by you, you've never heard of before today. "More than half a million babies were affected by the HRC since 2000 – half a million Baby! It's a terrible number, and that the world needs to know what is happening so that more emphasis is placed on research. But because the public have no idea what is HRC, asking for donations for it so often seems strange to us, instead of funds. And in this economy, it became even more difficult "

LOS ANGELES is an international organization that supports families, offering dozens of services offered by another organization. With over 3,000 members and a meager budget of only $ 15 000 ANGELES running on a wing and prayer.

The Angel Ball began last year as a way to educate the local population of the CHR and to raise funds to finance the services of the organization. It was very good last year with chips community services such as event planning, auctions, food, photography and floral arrangements. The men arrived in tuxedos and women dressed in white, bringing the total wedding dresses back to the event. A local radio DJ and have been on site to publicize the music and fun at the formal event. Organizer raised $ 6000 in its first year through ticket sales, auction and raffle items. The response was so positive and the venue is flooded with applications Tickets for the event this year. LOS ANGELES expect some 200 participants at the event this year.

"We hoped they could raise $ 25.000 this year. We had a lot interest in ticket sales, there is simply nothing in the sponsorship. With our gifts so low this year due to the economy, our Angel Ball hopes that it would be something I could count on every year to help these families throughout the year. It is devastating and frustrating it can be to cancel this event, but without the $ 10,000 in sponsorship money that we are organizing events for event expenses, will be canceled. At this point, the Angel Ball needs an angel to get there. "

For more information on the Angel Ball, you can visit the event website http://www.cherubangelball.org

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