More than 500 people are expected to turnout for a one of a kind Blondes vs. Brunettes Powder Puff Football Game scheduled to take place this Saturday, May 19 at Noon, at Skip Lee Field (St. John’s School, 2501 Claremont Lane Houston, TX 77019)
In it’s 7th year in Houston, Blondes vs. Brunettes is a volunteer-driven event that raises awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. Two teams of women – divided to reflect the age-old rivalry between blondes and brunettes – compete in a flag football game to help end Alzheimer’s and to increase awareness of Alzheimer’s disease among a new generation. (Note: Redheads are “free agents,” permitted to play for the team of their choice.)
Leading up to game day, the two teams also participate in a series of events to socialize and increase awareness for Alzheimer’s disease and recruit coaches, announcers and other volunteers to build an atmosphere of fierce, friendly competition.
Tickets are just $25 and can be purchased online. This year, the first team to reach a $75k fundraising goal automatically wins the coin toss with kickoff immediately following at noon.
Blondes vs. Brunettes was established by the Alzies, a young professionals group of the Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. To date, the 2012 season has raised over $101,900. Blondes vs. Brunettes has spread to Alzheimer’s Association chapters in many cities nationwide drawing fans, volunteers, supporters and media from all over the country for the big game.
“It is so important that we come together to fight this disease,” said Richard Elbein, Chief Executive Officer of the Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter. “It is good to know we have people in the community willing to support the cause.”
Alzheimer’s disease is a growing epidemic and is now the nation’s sixth leading cause of death. As many as 5.4 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and this number is estimated to grow to as many as 16 million by year 2050. In Texas alone, there are more than 340,000 thousand people living with Alzheimer’s.
For more information, visit www.BVBHouston.org or call 713-314-1313.
(Source: Press Release)