The Hepatitis B Foundation (www.hepb.org) will sponsor May First Friday Doylestown (www.firstfridaydoylestown.com) in recognition of National Hepatitis Awareness Month. Local establishments will stay open late to showcase local artists and the sights and sounds of performers and musicians. It is a FREE event organized to celebrate life and the arts. Past year’s events drew more than 3,000 people.
Hepatitis B Foundation Sponsors First Friday Doylestown
(in Recognition of National Hepatitis Awareness Month)
WHEN: May 2, 2008 from 6 pm - 9:30 pm rain or shine
WHERE: Hepatitis B Foundation Tent (parking lot at Main and Hamilton Streets), Doylestown, Pa.
WHAT: The Hepatitis B Foundation (www.hepb.org) will sponsor May First Friday Doylestown (www.firstfridaydoylestown.com) in recognition of National Hepatitis Awareness Month. Local establishments will stay open late to showcase local artists and the sights and sounds of performers and musicians. It is a FREE event organized to celebrate life and the arts. Past year’s events drew more than 3,000 people.
ABOUT THE EVENING: Hepatitis B Foundation volunteers will be on hand at First Friday Doylestown to educate local community leaders, educators, business owners and residents that one in 20 individuals in the U.S. has been affected by hepatitis B. That means someone you know and love has been touched by the deadly virus. The evening will include:
• Celebrity guest, Michelle Grossman NBC 10 Weather Plus Meteorologist who will meet with members of the community for photos and to sign autographs from 6:30 pm – 8 pm http://www.weatherplus.com/weathernews/11535688/detail.html
• Photo opportunities with the Foundation’s mascot, O’Liver
• Opening act performance: The Waltons Band (http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=38776927)
• Headline performance: Christy Jefferson & Band http://www.myspace.com/christyjefferson
ABOUT THE HEPATITIS B FOUNDATION: The Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected with hepatitis B worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy. The Foundation is located in the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, which it created to accelerate its research mission. For more information, visit www.hepb.org or call (215) 489-4900.
ABOUT FIRST FRIDAY DOYLESTOWN: First Friday Doylestown was designed to generate excitement for visiting historic Doylestown, build a greater sense of community and foster a better appreciation for local artists and musicians. Each participating venue will display a First Friday Doylestown flag outside their shops, restaurants or business so that visitors know they are open for business and entertainment. Just follow the yellow-and-black flags around town to discover a new side of Doylestown! For more information, visit www.firstfridaydoylestown.com.
Leah Rice
Hepatitis B Foundation
215-340-0480
www.hepb.org
