The North Carolina
Division of the
Southern States PBA and Outback Steakhouse has combined its efforts to raise
funds for two very worthy causes - The Friedreich's Ataxia Research Alliance
(FARA) and The PBF’s Fallen Officer Fund. Cops and Kids!
The Cops & Kids fundraiser is being conducted on Monday, September 12, 2011
4:30PM-10PM
at Outback Steakhouse at 7500 Creedmoor Road in Raleigh, NC. Thanks to
Outback’s generous support and community investment, the Foundation and FARA
are able to share information about their respective causes, and 100% of the
proceeds raised at this event help to continue the remarkable efforts.
Over the past several years, the Foundation has provided more than $1
million in direct aid and support to the families of officers who have been
killed in the line of duty. These funds have allowed the survivors to resume
their daily lives without having an additional financial burden placed upon
them. The PBF’s Fallen Officer Fund replaces at least one year of the
officer’s annual salary; however, in some cases, local communities have
rallied behind our fundraising efforts and provided funding in excess of the
annual salary. To support our cause, visit www.pbfi.org.
Friedreich’s Ataxia (FA) is a debilitating, life-shortening, degenerative
neuro-muscular disorder. About one in 50,000 people in the United States
have Friedreich's ataxia. Onset of symptoms can vary from childhood to
adulthood. Childhood onset of FA is usually between the ages of 5 and 15 and
tends to be associated with a more rapid progression. Late on-set FA (LOFA)
can occur anytime during adulthood. The Friedreich's Ataxia Research
Alliance (FARA) is a national, public, 501(c)(3), non-profit, tax-exempt
organization dedicated to curing Friedreich’s ataxia (FA) through research.
FARA grants and activities provide support for basic and translational FA
research, pharmaceutical/ biotech drug development, clinical trials, and
scientific conferences. FARA also serves as a catalyst, between the public
and scientific community, to create worldwide exchanges of information that
drive medical advances. For more information, go to www.cureFA.org.
According to NCPBA Division President Randy Byrd, "We are so proud to be
partnering with Outback to create awareness and support for the PBF and FARA.
There has always been a special bond between officers and children and this
event offers a wonderful opportunity to support both through this event. We
hope everyone will take the time to come out and enjoy the evening as we
work to support officers and fight a disease that affects so many children."
The Cops and Kids fundraiser is a night of food, fun, and football that
features a live raffle of: a Dan Marino (autographed) football and a
Carolina Hurricanes (autographed) hockey stick. Together the PBF and FARA
can make a difference. If you want to help the cause, you can text 'COPS
KIDS' to 85944, and a $10 donation will be made in your name and added to
your next cell phone bill.
Raffle Closed