CAR SHOW TO BENEFIT DIABETES PREVENTION.Byline: Daily News The Valencia AutoSpa will host a fund-raiser tonight for the Santa Clarita Valley The Santa Clarita Valley is the valley of the Santa Clara River in Southern California. It stretches through Los Angeles County and Ventura County. Its main population center is the city of Santa Clarita. The valley was part of the 48,612-acre (19,672. Chapter of the American Diabetes Association The American Diabetes Association, or the ADA, is an American health organization providing diabetes research, information and advocacy. Founded in 1940, the American Diabetes Association conducts programs in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, reaching hundreds of . Festivities fes·tiv·i·ty n. pl. fes·tiv·i·ties 1. A joyous feast, holiday, or celebration; a festival. 2. The pleasure, joy, and gaiety of a festival or celebration. 3. are scheduled to begin at 7 p.m., when 100 late-model and classic cars will be showcased. A $5 entry fee will raise money for health education and research for prevention and cure of the diabetes, which affects nearly 16 million people in the United States. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin, a hormone needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy. ``Diabetes is a silent killer silent killer Silent lesion Medtalk Popular for a condition that may progress to very advanced stages before manifesting itself clinically and many become aware that they have diabetes when they develop one of its life-threatening complications such as blindness, kidney disease Kidney Disease Definition Kidney disease is a general term for any damage that reduces the functioning of the kidney. Kidney disease is also called renal disease. and nerve damage,'' said Dave Wilke of the Santa Clarita Chapter of the American Diabetes Association and co-owner of the Valencia AutoSpa. According to Valencia AutoSpa manager Sonny Knight, the company has raised more than $7,000 for local charities since holding its first community event last year. ``We are excited to support the community that so graciously supports our business endeavors,'' Knight said. ``Our monthly Cruise Nights features a different charity each month and is our way of giving back to those in need in our community.'' While the event is subject to weather conditions, Knight said the AutoSpa donates a minimum of $100 per event whether or not there is a rainout rain·out n. An event, such as an athletic contest, that has been rained out. Radioactive material in the atmosphere brought down by precipitation. . Knight said participants at Cruise Night not only have the opportunity to show off their restored vehicles, but earn a chance to win a trophy in a number of categories, including best of show, best stock car, and best engine and paint. Open to the public, Cruise Night features vintage cars from the 1920s through the '60s. For tickets and information, contact the AutoSpa at (805) 254-2000. |
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