Brain tumors are the leading cause of solid tumor cancer death in children under the age of 20, and the second leading cause of cancer death in males under the age of 39.  Nearly the same numbers of people are affected with brain tumors as breast cancer, however, Miles for Hope, a national charity which is located in Clearwater is on a mission to change that.

Miles for Hope was founded by a brain cancer survivor and his wife and currently funds cutting edge research and treatments that provide a better quality of life.  “Sadly, the public remains unaware of the severity and magnitude of this disease”, stated Bob Gibbs, a 6 year survivor of the disease.  “Most people know how many people are touched by breast cancer, but never realized that nearly the same number are diagnosed with brain tumors, and that needs to change, and we can only do that through the help and support of the community”.

Miles for Hope, http://MilesForHope.org  is the benefiting charity for the 4^th Friday on February 26. The event will take place in the 500 Block of Cleveland Street.  For more information on the 4^th Friday event, visit http://www.4thFridayClearwater.com or call 866-550-3472. Beer and wine proceeds at the event will benefit Miles for Hope, a charity dedicated to not only finding a cure for brain cancer, but creating a better quality of life for those suffering with it.  In addition, Miles for Hope has partnered with the Tampa Bay Lightning, and during the event, will raffle off tickets to the March 20, 2010 game against the Washington Capitals.  The tickets will be for a suite and raffled off in a family four pack.  There will be four of these packs raffled off after the 4^th Friday Celebration.  In addition, Miles for Hope is also recycling used cell phones, ink cartridges, toner cartridges, digital cameras and used gaming systems.  Bring your items to 4^th Friday and help Miles for Hope and the environment at the same time!  Raffle tickets for the family four pack are currently available for purchase through Miles for Hope by calling (727) 781-HOPE (4673).

About the Clearwater Downtown Partnership and 4^th Friday Clearwater:
4^th Friday Clearwater is spearheaded by the Clearwater Downtown Partnership.  The Clearwater Downtown Partnership is an independent voice of citizens, business, and property owners who are interested in supporting the economic vitality of Downtown Clearwater.  It brings stakeholders together to develop, advocate and implement policies that build an exciting, vibrant and diverse downtown, and plays an essential role in keeping the business and residential community educated, informed and involved in the continued success of the downtown.  Membership donations will go directly towards projects that will create tangible results.  4^th Friday Clearwater is one of the CDP’s most successful projects bringing “feet on the street” and more awareness for Downtown Clearwater, and consequently more new businesses in the area.  For more information or to become a member, visit http://www.clwdp.org/

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