ADVISORY/Calendar Announcement: K Center.org Presents 1st Annual Fundraiser; Magic for Sight Gala for Progressive Eye Disease; Saturday, Aug. 16th, 2003, 5 p.m.-2 a.m.News Editors/Assignment Desks ADVISORY...for Saturday (Aug. 16) --(BUSINESS WIRE) WHAT: Center for Keratoconus presents first Magic for Sight Gala Fundraiser. Proceeds will help provide surgery for those inflicted with Keratoconus and fund research. The Center hopes to raise awareness and educate the public concerning the causes and possible ways to relieve Keratoconus. Thought to be genetic, Keratoconus is a condition in which the cornea (the clear front window of the eye) becomes thin and protrudes. Keratoconus literally means cone-shaped cornea. This abnormal shape can cause serious distortion of vision and may eventually lead to blindness if not diagnosed and treated properly. WHO: Robert Gavin founded the Center for Keratoconus in 1999. An actor, Gavin starred in the popular ABC television series Land of the Lost as well as guest starring on Baywatch. Gavin himself has Keratoconus. K Center's scientific and medical team includes specialists at: UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX , UCSD UCSD University of California, San Diego (La Jolla, California) UCSD User Centered System Design UCSD Urbana-Champaign Sanitary District (Illinois) UCSD Ultra Cool Sexy Dudes , UCB, Cedars-Sinai, Mount-Sinai, NYU, Johns Hopkins University Johns Hopkins University, mainly at Baltimore, Md. Johns Hopkins in 1867 had a group of his associates incorporated as the trustees of a university and a hospital, endowing each with $3.5 million. Daniel C. , University of Michigan (body, education) University of Michigan - A large cosmopolitan university in the Midwest USA. Over 50000 students are enrolled at the University of Michigan's three campuses. The students come from 50 states and over 100 foreign countries. , Northwestern University, Georgetown University, University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. , and Southern California College of Optometry. WHERE: Magic Castle, 7001 Franklin Ave. (between La Brea and Highland) Hollywood, Calif. The Magic Castle is a world famous private club set amongst the Hollywood Hills. The authentic Victorian mansion was built in 1908 and is home to the Academy of Magical Arts The Academy of Magical Arts is an organization devoted to the promotion and development of the art of magic. It was created by William Larsen, Sr. in 1952, and promoted by his two sons Milt Larsen and Bill Larsen into an international organization whose headquarters is the . The Magic Castle is honoring the Magic for Sight Gala with its entire private venue. Magic Castle phone: 323/851-3313. WHEN: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2003 5 p.m.-2 a.m. TICKETS AND INFORMATION: Tickets are $75 and include dinner, valet parking and entertainment. For reservations, call 866/468-3399 24 hours a day or www.kcenter.org or www.magicforsight.org. |
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