California State Senate Commendation

California State Senate Commendation awarded to getavision at the West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce 2010 Creative City Awards.  getavision nominee for Creative Community Service Award.

getavision Nominated for 2010 West Hollywood Creative City Award

getavision To Be Honored for Innovation and Creativty at 2010 West Hollywood Creative City Awards

West Hollywood Chamber's biggest event of the year.  Now in it's 27th year, this event has established itself as one of the premiere events in West Hollywood.   

The Creative City Awards: Innovation in Business is honoring these businesses for their innovation and creativity.  

Creative Start Up:
food + lab / Senior Concierge / Plaisir

John Chase Art & Design Award:
Johnson Favaro / Sierra Bonita Project / Andaz West Hollywood

Corporate Innovation:
SoHo House, LLC / Mani Brothers / Tender Greens

Creative Communications:
Patch Media / MultiBrain / Frontiers Magazine

WeHo Beacon:
The Roxy / Corniche Travel / Petit Ermitage

Creative Community Service:
getavision / Penny Lane / Christopher Street West

Thomas Crail Lifetime Achievement Award:
Hillary Levin (National Council of Jewish Women Los Angeles)

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Awards Event Location/Date: The London West Hollywood, November 10, 2010

DETAILS HERE

LIVESTRONG DAY 2010 STAR RIDE Calls for Global Action

Multi-city Motorcycle Ride Tackles Global Cancer Crisis

LIVESTRONG DAY 2010 STAR RIDE Calls for Global Action

Hollywood, CA - The first multi-city motorcycle ride to celebrate international LIVESTRONG DAY is attracting riders, celebrities and cancer survivors in the global battle against cancer with a series of STAR RIDE 2010 events slated for Southern California and Atlanta, along with other participants in cities, towns and villages around the world.

In association with the Lance Armstrong Foundation, the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and other organizations, Los Angeles-based Metropolitan Community Charities is producing the inaugural STAR RIDE as one of an anticipated 1,000+ events to be held in more than 50 countries on seven continents around the world.

Raising awareness of the global cancer crisis is the goal of the 2010 LIVESTRONG Day events, as cancer has now eclipsed heart disease as the most deadly and expensive disease in the world.  

A focus on the increased risk of cancer in the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community is intended to elevate awareness of this group as being one of the six most at-risk populations.  “We’re both raising awareness and financial support for programs in this community and are reaching out to people around the world to participate,” said John Boswell, program director, recent cancer survivor, and 2010 Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Man of the Year candidate.

Organizers in Southern California and Atlanta are preparing for regional STAR RIDE events, including motorcycle rides from West Hollywood, Long Beach, Orange County and San Diego to Palm Springs, as well as riders converging in Atlanta from surrounding states in the southeast USA for community-wide events.  Individuals in cities, towns and villages around the world are being encouraged to join in their own solo rides and share their experiences online through the official STAR RIDE website: www.StarRide.net.

For more information contact:
John Boswell
Email: boz@getavision.org
Ph: 310.766.5868

getavision @ metropolitan community charities
4953 Franklin Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027

Website: http://StarRide.net

International Union Against Cancer / Geneva, Switzerland
Website: http://uicc.org

STAR RIDE Kicks Off in West Hollywood

> MEDIA ADVISORY: STAR RIDE Launch at The Abbey, West Hollywood

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STAR RIDE 2010 Inaugural Motorcycle Ride

Is One of More Than 1,000 Global Events
Supporting Cancer Survivors on Oct 2, LIVESTRONG™ DAY

getavision Kicks Off the LA STAR RIDE from The Abbey West Hollywood
to the Ace Hotel & Swim Club in Palm Springs

WHAT:
The getavision STAR RIDE 2010 is the first multi-city motorcycle ride to celebrate international LIVESTRONG DAY and is attracting riders, celebrities and cancer survivors in the global battle against cancer with a series of STAR RIDE 2010 events slated for Southern California and Atlanta, along with other participants in cities, towns and villages around the world.

The getavision STAR RIDE will support LIVESTRONG Day, a one-day initiative to unite people affected by cancer and raise awareness and funds for the cancer fight.

On October 2, more than 1,000 LIVESTRONG Day events will take place in more than 50 countries around the world in an effort to raise awareness and funds to support the fight against cancer 

To learn more about LIVESTRONG DAY the getavision events visit: WWW.STARRIDE.NET

Photo opportunity: Hollywood Kickoff Party, STAR RIDE Launch, Palm Springs Party and Palm Springs Walk of Stars Carol Channing Tribute

WHERE / WHEN:
Oct 1: Hollywood Kickoff Party, Citizen Smith, Hollywood 8pm - 2am
Oct 2: LA STAR RIDE Launch, The Abbey, West Hollywood 8am - 9am
Oct 2: Palm Springs Party, The Ace Hotel & Swim Club, Palm Springs 1pm - 5pm

WHY:
Cancer kills more people globally than AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined and will become the leading cause of death in 2010. Together, we will make cancer a global priority and end needless death and suffering from the disease. We can find innovative ways to raise awareness, support people affected by cancer and end the stigma that many survivors face. 

About LIVESTRONG:
Founded in 1997 by cancer survivor and champion cyclist Lance Armstrong and based in Austin, Texas, LIVESTRONG fights for the 28 million people around the world living with cancer today. LIVESTRONG connects individuals to the support they need, leverages funding and resources to spur innovation and engages communities and leaders to drive social change. Known for the iconic yellow wristband, LIVESTRONG's mission is to inspire and empower anyone affected by cancer. For more information, visit LIVESTRONG.org.

About getavision:
Founded in 2009, getavision is a part of the Los Angeles-based 501(c) Metropolitan Community Charities and is dedicated to providing inspiration, motivation and support to individuals facing critical health challenges, with a focus on cancer and HIV/AIDS-related illnesses. getavision.org

For interviews or additional information, contact:
John Boswell
Ph: 310.766.5868
Email: boz@getavision.org

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