PHF WALK 2009 RAISES OVER $30,000 AS OVER 300 PEOPLE WALK TO “FUND A CURE” FOR HYDROCEPHALUS

Woodbridge, NJ – Over 300 people took part in the 2009 PHF WALK & Family Fun Day yesterday, as the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation, Inc. raised over $30,000 in their signature event. After stormy weather on both Friday & Saturday, the 2009 PHF WALK Honorary Chairman, Bill Evans from Channel 7 Eyewitness News, predicted clear and sunny skies and he was correct, as the day couldn’t have been any nicer.

United States Congressman Leonard Lance, (NJ-7th), gave an uplifting and emotional speech as the WALK’S Keynote Speaker, and was also the recipient of everyone’s gratitude for his work and leadership on the passage of H. Res. 373 this past July, which designates the month of September as “National Hydrocephalus Awareness Month.”

In addition to the 2 mile WALK around Roosevelt Park, guests were entertained by a live DJ, kids had their faces painted courtesy of Izzy Entertainment and everyone was treated to visits by the Professional Wrestlers from the Independent Wrestling Federation and the New Jersey Devils Dancers.

Kimberly Illions, the President of the PHF, Inc. said, “I am completely overwhelmed with the turnout of attendees at yesterday’s PHF WALK. In just 8 short months, the PHF has accomplished so much. We had record breaking attendance and raised over $30,000 in our first major event. I’m so proud of the Board of Directors and the many volunteers who helped make the PHF WALK 2009 a reality and success.”

The next event for the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation, Inc. will be the “Westdyke Family Spaghetti Dinner”, held on Sunday, November 1st at the Elks Lodge #2487 of Edison. The event is hosted by PHF Board Members Jennifer and Jeff Westdyke, who have a 3 1/2 year-old son, Jeffrey, with Hydrocephalus.

To view photos of the PHF WALK or for information for all future events, please go to: www.HydrocephalusKids.org.

All proceeds will benefit the Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation, Inc., the nation’s largest organization dealing solely with the support, education, advocacy and funding for research of Pediatric Hydrocephalus.