Hepatitis B Foundation to Host its 20th Anniversary Crystal Ball Fundraiser on May 13th ( 20th anniversary of the HBF)

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Crystal Ball Fundraiser on May 13th

14.03.2011 20:07:59 Hepatitis B Foundation to Host its 20th Anniversary Crystal

Ball Fundraiser on May 13th

(live-PR.com) - DOYLESTOWN, PA (March 2011) – Celebrating its 20th anniversary

as the global authority dedicated to eliminating hepatitis B worldwide, the

Hepatitis B Foundation of Doylestown, Pa., will host its 20th Anniversary

Crystal Ball on Friday, May 13, 2011 at PineCrest Country Club in Lansdale, Pa.

As the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Crystal Ball attracts

hundreds of leaders from the

community, academic institutions, government, and industry and biotech

executives. All proceeds from the event will support the Foundation’s global

research, outreach and patient advocacy programs.

An exclusive Pre Event Sponsors Reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., during which

the Hepatitis B Foundation will award its inaugural Community Commitment Award

to Mr. Brad Segall. Segall is the award-winning Suburban Bureau Chief at KYW

Newsradio 1060 in Philadelphia, who has promoted the important work of the

Foundation on his popular radio show for many years and served as emcee of the

Crystal Ball for the past three years. When he is not breaking suburban

Philadelphia news, Segall enjoys spending time with family and friends, rooting

for the Philadelphia Phillies and supporting his local community and its

nonprofit organizations.

“Reaching our 20th anniversary is a tremendous milestone for the Foundation and

we are looking forward to celebrating our many achievements and supporters,”

said Foundation Executive Director and Co-founder Joan Block. “The Hepatitis B

Foundation started in 1991 as a kitchen grassroots effort in New Hope, Pa., and

thanks to the many dedicated Foundation staff, partners, and friends like Brad

Segall, it has grown into a professional organization with a global reach that

brings hope to the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis B

worldwide.”

Cocktails will be served at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be

provided by local band, Jazz 4 Nothin.’ A silent and live auction will be

offered throughout the evening with a special raffle for a six- day/night Costa

Rica vacation at the premier Arenas del Mar Resort donated by Citrin man &

Company, LLP. The Foundation is still accepting live and silent auction items

and a range of sponsorship opportunities are available. Univest is this year’s

presenting sponsor for the Crystal Ball and Bucks County Herald is the media

sponsor. Additional major sponsors and donors include Allure West Studios, Furia

Rubel Communications, Inc., High Schwartz LLP, Kru Research, Naked Chocolate

Café and Tom Donnelly Post & Animation Digital Media Artistry. Tickets for the

event are $175 individually and $300 per couple. To learn more about the event,

to purchase tickets or to support the Foundation, visit www.hepb.org.

Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection and the major cause of

liver cancer worldwide. In the world, two billion people have been infected with

the hepatitis B virus (one out of three) and 400 million are chronically

infected and live with an increased risk of developing liver cancer. Each year,

one million people die prematurely from hepatitis B-related liver disease and

liver cancer. In the U.S., it is estimated that up to two million are

chronically infected with hepatitis B – that is one in 20 Americans. Hepatitis B

is caused by a virus that attacks liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis, liver

failure, and liver cancer. Like AIDS, the hepatitis B virus is transmitted

through infected blood. However, the hepatitis B virus is 100 times more

infectious than the AIDS virus. The good news is that hepatitis B is preventable

and treatable. However, for the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis

B infections, there is still no complete cure.

About the Hepatitis B Foundation: The Hepatitis B Foundation, celebrating its

20th anniversary as the global authority dedicated to eliminating hepatitis B,

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. It is headquartered in the

Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, which it created to accelerate its research

mission. To learn more, visit www.hepb.org or call (215) 489-4900.

Contact information:

Furia Rubel Communications

Contact Person:

Leah Ludwig

Phone: 2153400480

eMail: eMail

Author:

Leah Ludwig

e-mail

Web: http://www.furiarubel.com

Phone: 215-340-0480

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Crystal Ball Fundraiser on May 13th

14.03.2011 20:07:59 Hepatitis B Foundation to Host its 20th Anniversary Crystal

Ball Fundraiser on May 13th

(live-PR.com) - DOYLESTOWN, PA (March 2011) – Celebrating its 20th anniversary

as the global authority dedicated to eliminating hepatitis B worldwide, the

Hepatitis B Foundation of Doylestown, Pa., will host its 20th Anniversary

Crystal Ball on Friday, May 13, 2011 at PineCrest Country Club in Lansdale, Pa.

As the Foundation’s signature fundraising event, the Crystal Ball attracts

hundreds of leaders from the

community, academic institutions, government, and industry and biotech

executives. All proceeds from the event will support the Foundation’s global

research, outreach and patient advocacy programs.

An exclusive Pre Event Sponsors Reception will begin at 6:30 p.m., during which

the Hepatitis B Foundation will award its inaugural Community Commitment Award

to Mr. Brad Segall. Segall is the award-winning Suburban Bureau Chief at KYW

Newsradio 1060 in Philadelphia, who has promoted the important work of the

Foundation on his popular radio show for many years and served as emcee of the

Crystal Ball for the past three years. When he is not breaking suburban

Philadelphia news, Segall enjoys spending time with family and friends, rooting

for the Philadelphia Phillies and supporting his local community and its

nonprofit organizations.

“Reaching our 20th anniversary is a tremendous milestone for the Foundation and

we are looking forward to celebrating our many achievements and supporters,”

said Foundation Executive Director and Co-founder Joan Block. “The Hepatitis B

Foundation started in 1991 as a kitchen grassroots effort in New Hope, Pa., and

thanks to the many dedicated Foundation staff, partners, and friends like Brad

Segall, it has grown into a professional organization with a global reach that

brings hope to the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis B

worldwide.”

Cocktails will be served at 7 p.m. and dinner at 8 p.m. Entertainment will be

provided by local band, Jazz 4 Nothin.’ A silent and live auction will be

offered throughout the evening with a special raffle for a six- day/night Costa

Rica vacation at the premier Arenas del Mar Resort donated by Citrin man &

Company, LLP. The Foundation is still accepting live and silent auction items

and a range of sponsorship opportunities are available. Univest is this year’s

presenting sponsor for the Crystal Ball and Bucks County Herald is the media

sponsor. Additional major sponsors and donors include Allure West Studios, Furia

Rubel Communications, Inc., High Schwartz LLP, Kru Research, Naked Chocolate

Café and Tom Donnelly Post & Animation Digital Media Artistry. Tickets for the

event are $175 individually and $300 per couple. To learn more about the event,

to purchase tickets or to support the Foundation, visit www.hepb.org.

Hepatitis B is the most common serious liver infection and the major cause of

liver cancer worldwide. In the world, two billion people have been infected with

the hepatitis B virus (one out of three) and 400 million are chronically

infected and live with an increased risk of developing liver cancer. Each year,

one million people die prematurely from hepatitis B-related liver disease and

liver cancer. In the U.S., it is estimated that up to two million are

chronically infected with hepatitis B – that is one in 20 Americans. Hepatitis B

is caused by a virus that attacks liver cells and can lead to cirrhosis, liver

failure, and liver cancer. Like AIDS, the hepatitis B virus is transmitted

through infected blood. However, the hepatitis B virus is 100 times more

infectious than the AIDS virus. The good news is that hepatitis B is preventable

and treatable. However, for the 400 million people living with chronic hepatitis

B infections, there is still no complete cure.

About the Hepatitis B Foundation: The Hepatitis B Foundation, celebrating its

20th anniversary as the global authority dedicated to eliminating hepatitis B,

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. It is headquartered in the

Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, which it created to accelerate its research

mission. To learn more, visit www.hepb.org or call (215) 489-4900.

Contact information:

Furia Rubel Communications

Contact Person:

Leah Ludwig

Phone: 2153400480

eMail: eMail

Author:

Leah Ludwig

e-mail

Web: http://www.furiarubel.com

Phone: 215-340-0480