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Chocolate, Wine & Jazz Experience
04.08.13
Join UCI HD-CARE on Saturday, April 20 from 4 to 7 p.m. for an afternoon of Sounds by the Sea – A Chocolate, Wine & Jazz Experience at the historic Hotel Laguna. All proceeds from the event will benefit go toward Dr. Thompson’s HD research and Dr. Hermanowicz’ HD clinic at UC Irvine to treat and cure Huntington’s Disease.
A UCI Irvine research team is bringing much hope to the Huntington’s Disease Community since its found that pharmaceuticals currently used to treat cancer and other diseases can be successful for treating Huntington's Disease. The relaxing afternoon will include sipping wine, enjoying delicious small bites, listening to great live jazz music and the sounds of the sea.
Tickets cost $75 per person. For tickets and more information, contact Frances Saldaña at saldanaf@uci.edu or 949.824.3061.
Hotel Laguna is at 425 South Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.
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Day of Hope and Health at Knott’s
04.08.13
If you’re touched by type 1 diabetes in your life, why not come out to a free, informative and fun event on Sunday, April 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for the 5th annual Day of Hope and Health at Knott’s Berry Farm Hotel in Buena Park?
The program from JDRF includes diabetes education and information sessions; Dr. Francine Kaufman speaking on "The Common Bond of Diabetes Around the World”, T1D research updates, sports/exercise and T1D panel, pumps, CGMs and new technology; and much more.
You can also attend Knott's Berry Amusement Park after the event by purchasing tickets discounted to just $15 per person (*ticket orders must be placed by noon on April 19th.)
To RSVP, contact Michelle Popoff via email or call at 949.553.0363.
Parking at the Knott's Hotel costs $5 per car. If you go to the amusement park after the program, you can leave your car parked in the hotel lot (which saves you the $15 charge for parking in the Knott's Berry Farm main lot).
Knott's Berry Farm Hotel and Amusement Park is at 7675 Crescent Ave. in Buena Park.
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