OCT 4 - L.A. DERBY DOLLS PARTNERS WITH ST.VINCENT MEDICAL CENTER AND THE MEXICAN CONSULATE TO PROVIDE FREE HEALTHCARE AND EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES FOR LOCAL RESIDENTS

July 24, 2014 – Los Angeles – On Saturday, October 4th, from 10am – 2pm, the L.A. Derby Dolls, in partnership with the Mexican Consulate and St. Vincent Medical Center and support from Los Angeles Council Member Michael O’Farrell, will host their 6th Annual Health Fair at 1910 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 for Angelenos in the Central East Los Angeles Area.

This free community event will feature health services such as ear and eye exams, cholesterol testing, dental exams, and many other healthcare resources. Featured healthcare service providers will include Eisner Pediatric & Family Medical Clinic, Lions Club of Pasadena, Southern California Health Institute, Asian Pacific Health Corps, and many more. Additional services offered include self-esteem classes along with yoga and self-defense workshops.  Representatives from Planned Parenthood and the Department of Public Social Services will be on hand to provide information and answer questions. Activity for children and refreshments will be provided.

The Health & Job Fair reinforces the L.A. Derby Dolls’ commitment to provide comprehensive services tailored to the needs of its community. More than 500 residents are expected to attend. The event is free and open to all ages and is located at The Doll Factory, 1910 Temple St., Los Angeles, CA 90026 (between Alvarado and Union). Free parking is available at Silver Lake Medical Center, 1711 West Temple (near the intersection of Temple and Union) one block east of the Doll Factory. For more information about the Health & Job Fair and the L.A. Derby Dolls please visit www.derbydolls.com/la.

About the L.A. Derby Dolls:

After skating, community service is the most important thing that the L.A. Derby Dolls do. In the spirit of giving back to those around them, especially the community that has welcomed them with such support and friendship, the L.A. Derby Dolls are always on the lookout for opportunities to repay the good fortune they’ve been granted. As such, the L.A. Derby Dolls have worked with the Human Rights Campaign, Children of the Night, Big Sunday, AIDS Project LA, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and the American Diabetes Association. The L.A. Derby Dolls have also partnered with Twentywonder for 5 years in a row to host their annual fundraiser for Down Syndrome Association of Los Angeles (DSALA).

Health & Job Fair Contact: communityservice@derbydolls.com

Media Contact: pr@derbydolls.com