The Anita Kaufmann Foundation Hosts Pedal for Purple Day® 5K Bike Ride and Festival in Glendale, California

LOS ANGELES, March 5, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- As the global sponsor for Purple Day®- World Epilepsy Day™, The Anita Kaufmann Foundation is committed to partnering with individuals and organizations around the world to promote epilepsy awareness. The Anita Kaufmann Foundation is hosting Pedal for Purple Day® on Sunday, March 29, 2015 from 10am to 3pm in Pacific Community Park located at 501 S. Pacific Avenue in Glendale, California.  The event will consist of pre-ride festivities, a 5K bike ride and a post-ride expo with music, vendors and some of L.A.'s best food trucks including Coolhaus, Dogtown Dogs, Let's Thai and Rice Balls of Fire.  The 5K bike ride will begin at 11am and helmets are required.

Advance registration is $20 per person or $40 per family (2 adults and children 16 and under.) The day of, registration prices will be $40 per person and $60 per family. All riders will receive an event t-shirt and goody bag. The event entrance, car and bike parking are off of South Kenilworth Avenue.

"People living with the consequences of epilepsy every single day are asking us for help," explains The Anita Kaufmann Foundation's Executive Director Debra Josephs.  "And, they believe that educating one community at a time will make the difference between acceptance and isolation. That is why the proceeds of Pedal for Purple Day will go directly to continuing our mission of educating the public to not fear people with epilepsy or brain trauma."

To register, visit: http://purpledayeveryday.org/get-involved/pedal/

About The Anita Kaufmann Foundation

The Anita Kaufmann Foundation (AKF) is a 501c3 public charity.  Their mission is to educate the public not to fear people with epilepsy, seizures and brain trauma.  All of their programs are designed to eliminate stigma and increase awareness of these conditions and their impact on families and entire communities.   As the only foundation in the world that focuses solely on educating the public about epilepsy and seizures, they offer free Fifth Grade Education Programs, Community Education Programs, and assistance to US Veterans. They also provide free Educational Materials, "Purple Day" Programs and Projects, and support volunteer opportunities to continue to grow individual grassroots initiatives.

SOURCE The Anita Kaufmann Foundation

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