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PCRM's Food Fighters Challenge Harlem Wizards in Celebrity Basketball Game

The nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's Food Fighters will play basketball against the Harlem Wizards, a team that combines talent with hilarious comedy, on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012, in Los Angeles.

The game begins at 7:00pm, doors open at 6:00pm.

This lighthearted, family-centered fundraiser will bring attention to PCRM’s Healthy School Lunches campaign.

PCRM’s Food Fighters team includes celebrities, PCRM members, and Los Angeles Unified School District students and faculty.
Team Captain: Neal Barnard, M.D.
Head Coach: John Salley
Featured Players: Reality TV star Steve-O, actor Edwin Hodge, and other special guests!

Ticket options range from low-cost ($10-15) tickets for students and families to VIP tickets with premium seating and other benefits. To find out how you can become a member of the team as a player, sponsor the Food Fighters, volutneer, or advertise in the program booklet, please contact Debbi Miller at dmiller@pcrm.org or 202-527-7340.

Los Angeles Unified was the 2011 winner of the prestigious PCRM Golden Carrot Award, which recognizes food service professionals doing an exceptional job of improving the healthfulness of school lunches.

Help the Food Fighters make Healthy School Lunches a reality for all kids!

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