Denver-based international cancer organization, the Love Hope Strength Foundation (LHS), which recently set a Guiness record for highest music event held on land, is teaming up with DKMS, Oskar Blues Brewing and The Elm in Denver, Colorado to host the First Annual Bone Marrow Drive and Bicycle Cruise. All who attend are encouraged to dress in their most outrageous “Superhero” costumes to signify their willingness to join The Love Hope Strength Foundation in the battle against cancer. To participate, registrants are required to do nothing more than get a cheek swab and donate $25 to the Love Hope Strength Foundation. Those who partake in the comedic escapade will help lead the way towards finding bone marrow matches for the more than 27,000 Americans that go without a donor match each year. Out of the 30,000 in need last year only 3,000 people found a match.
Registration for the event takes place Saturday, August 23rd at 10:00 AM at The Elm on 5001 East Colfax Ave. Following registration, participants will begin their superhero bike cruise to Crestmoor Park (intersection of Cedar and Locust St) where they will battle head to head in competitive lawn games. The day will conclude with a cruise back to the Elm at 2:00 PM where registrants will be treated to costume prizes, drink specials, and the famous Oskar Blues “Beer Can Chicken BBQ”.
For more information about the First Annual Bone Marrow Drive and Bicycle Cruise, contact Jason Damata at 917-279-8706 jason@fabricmedia.net, or call Matt at 303-336-5763 mattnad21@yahoo.com.
Mission of LHS:
The Denver based Love Hope Strength Foundation (LHSF) is an international charity with chapters in the US, UK and Australia. The Love Hope Strength Foundation raises funds and awareness for international cancer centers and networks through music-related events and promotions. LHS believes that all people should have the opportunity to be screened and treated for cancer in their country. To accomplish this, LHS supports one cancer center in every country, one concert at a time.
Love Hope Strength has teamed up with the world’s largest marrow donor center, DKMS, and Driving for Donors to build the bone marrow database and dispel the myths that bone marrow donation, if matched, is risky and painful. LAST YEAR 30,000 PEOPLE NEEDED BONE MARROW DONORS AND ONLY 3,000 FOUND A MATCH. Become a superhero for a day by registering to become a marrow donor. Registration requires only a cheek swab, and completion of a donor consent form. All registration fees are being paid for by our sponsors The Elm, Oskar Blues, Jim Beam, DKMS, and Otherside Creative.
