NEWS RELEASE Derby for Dollars to Benefit the Shannon Cox

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NEWS RELEASE

Derby for Dollars to Benefit the Shannon Cox Counseling Center

Ginny Henning, Jane Baggett, and Candis Carr model Kentucky Derby hats. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 4, 2013 CONTACT: Julio Galan, 436-9533 LAKE CHARLES –Friends of Shannon Cox are hosting the Derby for Dollars at The Stables of Le Bocage on Saturday, May 4, 2013, to benefit Family & Youth’s Shannon Cox Counseling Center.

The afternoon will begin at 2 p.m. with food from the Lake Area’s finest restaurants, spirits, couchon de lait, live music by Andrew Bateman, televised Kentucky Derby action, equestrian jumping exhibition, and contests for the best ladies’ hat and gent’s best derby duds.

The Shannon Cox Counseling Center provides a wide range of constructive and life-changing services in the form of counseling, consultation an education to benefit individuals and families in Southwest Louisiana. Recognizing a vital need in the community, the center recently

started offering grief counseling services for children who have lost a significant person in their lives. The center provides a safe place for children to express their emotions and learn that their feelings are natural. Children grieve differently than adults, and the center will work with each child individually to help them build a bridge on their road to recovery.

Shannon Cox was a local advocate for underprivileged and exploited. She made it her life’s work to help people who couldn’t help themselves. Shannon was tragically killed in a car accident in 2010. To honor her memory and work, the Shannon Cox Counseling Center was established, which will provide much needed support to grieving children, and their families, in Southwest Louisiana.

Tickets are $75 each, and only 200 are available. Visit www.fyca.org or call Roxanne at 337 436-9533 for tickets.

Family & Youth, a United Way Agency, believes that all individuals possess the ability to solve their own challenges and live full and healthy lives when support is available. It is the mission of Family & Youth to provide affordable and professional support through programs and services dedicated to the advocacy, counseling, and education for the people of Southwest Louisiana. Our effort and commitment to building family values will guarantee a stable and stronger community. For experienced professional assistance, contact Family & Youth at 337436-9533. ### Family & Youth 220 Louie Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-436-9533 www.fyca.org