HUMAN GROWTH FOUNDATION HOSTS 3RD ANNUAL WALK FOR KIDS GROWTH-LA ON DECEMBER 5TH

Human Growth Foundation (HGF) today announced its 3^rd Annual Walk for Kids Growth-LA community event will be held on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 at Griffith Park, in Los Angeles. The event aims to increase the awareness of growth disorders and the critical importance of early diagnosis and treatment, together with helping raise funds for research, education, patient support and advocacy. 

“This event will provide a great opportunity to engage the entire community and healthcare professionals and educate them on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment," says HGF executive director Patricia Costa. “Walk for Kids Growth-LA is an event for all ages and will feature family families activities.”

Actor Mark Christopher Lawrence (“Chuck”, “Glee”) will serve as the master of ceremony. Walk for Kids Growth Participants will enjoy a 3-mile scenic fun walk, live entertainment, food, and a celebrity meet and greet. Participants will also have the opportunity to get giveaways.

Sponsor and donor opportunities are available. Contact daphne@hgfound.org for complete details.

To register for the 3^rd Annual Walk for Kids Growth-LA charitable event, please visit www.walkforkidsgrowth.org If you are interested, join us!

About Human Growth Foundation

Human Growth Foundation is a national, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide research, education, patient support and advocacy to children with disorders of growth and adults with growth hormone deficiency. For more information, visit www.hgfound.org.

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LILLY SPONSORS HUMAN GROWTH FOUNDATION’S 2015 FAMILY DAY

Human Growth Foundation (HGF) today announced that Eli Lilly and Company is the lead sponsor of its HGF Family Day, an event that aims to increase the awareness of growth disorders and the critical importance of early diagnosis and treatment. HGF Family Day will be held on Sunday, September 20, 2015 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm at SeaWorld in Orlando, Florida.

“We are grateful to have Lilly’s support. This event will provide a great opportunity to engage the community and healthcare professionals as well as educate them on the importance of early diagnosis and treatment," says HGF executive director Patricia Costa. 

Research shows that growth hormone deficiency has been identified in approximately 1 in every 3,800 children. 

HGF Family Day kicks off National Growth Awareness Week and will feature morning workshops, including: how to obtain medical insurance reimbursement, coping with short stature, and the latest developments in growth disorders. Families will then enjoy catered lunch, followed by SeaWorld park activities. HGF Family Day tickets can be purchased online at www.HGFFamilyDay.net.  

About Human Growth Foundation Human Growth Foundation is a national, 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide research, education, patient support and advocacy to children with disorders of growth and adults with growth hormone deficiency. For more information, visit www.hgfound.org.