Contact:
Christine Lessard, Executive Director
Arizona Institute for Breast Health
480-477-5264
Chris@aibh.org

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Phoenix, ARIZ - June 30, 2006 - A local women's motorcycle club, the Gypsy Riders, is hosting its 2nd Annual Gypsy Riders Ball on September 30, 2006 with proceeds benefiting the Arizona Institute for Breast Health (AIBH).

Held at the Monterra at West World in Scottsdale, Arizona, this eclectic affair is fast becoming the state's premier event for free spirits. The evening features dinner and cocktails, dancing, casino-style gaming, custom motorcycles on display, and both live and silent auctions. Musical entertainment is provided by the popular band Combo Deluxe.

"The Gypsy Rider Ball is a diverse gathering of people who are out to have an outrageous time and contribute to a worthy cause," said Shirley Mattson, chairperson for the Ball. "We're pleased to help fight the effects of breast cancer right here in our own community."

The pink and black themed event benefits AIBH, a non-profit group dedicated to improving treatment outcomes for breast cancer patients. In the past year, the Gypsy Riders have raised nearly $40,000 in donations for AIBH. The Scottsdale-based group offers free second opinions and programs that address all of the issues involved with breast cancer - education, specific treatment options and support.

"The Gypsy Riders is an organization of free spirits," said AIBH Executive Director Chris Lessard, "and its members have demonstrated their generous spirits too. We appreciate their commitment to helping women with breast cancer get the information they need to make the best possible treatment choices."

The evening's fun begins at 6:00 p.m. Tickets for the event are $65 per person. To learn more about the services AIBH provides to the women of Arizona, visit their website at www.aibh.org. For ticket information and ordering, visit the Gypsy Riders website at www.azgypsyriders.org. For sponsorship opportunities or if you would like to make a donation, please contact Shirley Mattson or Penney Chou.

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