9 The Life Group LA - Press Release

press release

For Immediate Release

Los Angeles
December 19, 2006

AIDS Horseback Trail Ride Honored as 2006 WeHo Outstanding Event of the Year

Sunnie Rose and Ric Parish at the 2006 Weho awards
Sunnie Rose and Ric Parish at
the 2006 WeHo awards.

West Hollywood, CA, December 18, 2006 - An AIDS benefit horseback trail ride that raised more than $50,000 was awarded the Outstanding Community Event of the Year at the 6th Annual WeHo Awards Ceremony on Dec. 12.

More than 200 supporters and 75 riders participated in Saddle Up LA, a two-hour guided horseback trail ride on June 2 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, CA. Some of the riders withstood physical hardships to participate.

"The ride was an affirmation of the power of compassion and a demonstration that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things. Not only did it raise money and awareness, it raised people's spirits," said Ric Parish, Associate Director of The Life Group LA.

Saddle Up LA was organized by The Life Group LA, which educates, empowers and provides emotional support to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

"We must continue to educate the community and support those affected by HIV and AIDS. Being honored by the WeHo Awards proves that our community is listening," said Sunnie Rose, executive director of The Life Group LA.

The WeHo Awards honor outstanding achievement in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

About The Life Group LA
Founded in 2005, The Life Group LA is a coalition of people dedicated to the education, empowerment and emotional support of people both infected and affected by HIV/AIDS so that they may make informed choices and decisions regarding their healthcare and personal well being. The Life Group LA provides free information and emotional support through medical forums, emotional support groups and weekend seminars.

About The WeHo Awards
The WeHo Awards are designed to empower individuals by encouraging outstanding achievements in the development of charities, business and events that serve the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community in the Greater Los Angeles Area.

CONTACT:
Sunnie Rose
Executive Director
The Life Group LA
888-208-8081
sunnie@thelifegroupla.org
www.TheLifeGroupLA.org
www.SaddleUpLA.org

For More information about The Life Group LA please
visit our website at: www.TheLifeGroupLA.org

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