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June 17, 2012

Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation

Lisa Stege with the Sjögren's Syndrome Foundation discussed the disease and how it is very often misdiagnosed. Sjögren's syndrome affects as many as 4 million Americans, 9 out of 10 of those are women. Most patients are diagnosed in their late 40's and it takes an average of seven years to properly diagnose the disease from the time initial symptoms appear. To learn more about this syndrome please call 1-800-475-6473 or visit www.sjogrens.org.

The Louisville Arts Council and A Theatre of Innocence

Storytelling

Saturday June 23, 2012

2:00pm

In the Centenial Room  

At the Main Branch of the Louisville Free Public Library

A story told live by Nana Yaa and Cinderella

A screenplay by A Theatre of Innocence

Admission is Free!

Nana Yaa with The Louisville Arts Council and Michael Hilsenrad with A Theatre of Innocence discussed the upcoming Storytelling event at the library.

The American Cancer Society

Evening of Hope Gala

Saturday, June 23, 2012

Pre-event reception with open bar, hors d'oeurves, and silent auction begins at 6:00pm

Authentic Cuban dinner at 7:00pm followed by a live auction

The Seelbach Hilton Hotel in Downtown Louisville

Tiffany Hibbs with the American Cancer Society discussed their upcoming fundraiser. The event, sponsored by Norton Healthcare, Amgen, Baptist Hospital East, Yum! Brands, Jewish Hospital & St. Mary's HealthCare and Brown-Forman, will begin at 6:00 p.m. with a pre-event reception including open bar, hors d'oeurves, and silent auction. An authentic Cuban dinner will be served at 7:00 PM, followed by a spectacular live auction as well as a Cancer Survivors Runway Show and live entertainment.

The Evening of Hope Gala is one of Louisville's premier black-tie events, with more than 250 attendees, representing corporate sponsors and the community's business and philanthropic leaders. Tickets to the Evening of Hope Gala are $250 per person or $2,500 per table, and will include dinner and entertainment. A table purchase will provide seating for 10 as well as recognition in the program book. For more information, call the American Cancer Society at 502-560-6006 or visit eveningofhopelouisville.org.

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