L.A. DERBY DOLLS AND ERIC GARCETTI OFFER FREE HEALTHCARE AUGUST 21

Southern California Roller Derby League and City of L.A. Council District 13 Host Their Second Free Health Fair to Help Foster a Healthy Life Style in the Central East Los Angeles Area

Los Angeles- As a part of their ongoing commitment to bettering the L.A. community, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la), in partnership with Los Angeles City Council Member Eric Garcetti’s office (www.ci.la.ca.us/council/cd13), will host their second annual Free Health Fair on Saturday August 21, 2010 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Doll Factory (1910 W. Temple St. Los Angeles, CA 90026).

The fair will provide all local residents with holistic and traditional medical services including free and low cost health screenings, mammograms, Medi-Cal enrollment assistance, massage therapy and alternative health workshops.  Nutrition and disease prevention information will also be available. Healthcare providers include AIDS Project LA, Western Dental, YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry, Planned Parenthood, and more. Free food and refreshments will be provided.

Please email questions@derbydolls.com for more information on providers or to set low-cost or free mammogram appointments.

The success of LADD’s first health fair, which took place October 2008, prompted the development of the upcoming fair. More than 500 residents are expected to be in attendance.

LADD has worked with the Human Rights Campaign, After School All Stars, and Meet Each Need with Dignity (M.E.N.D) to provide with community with services. They were honored in 2009 as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, an honor that puts the LADD in the company of the L.A. Dodgers and Magic Johnson. For more information about the health fair and LADD please visit www.derbydolls.com/la.

About the L.A. Derby Dolls:

Founded in 2003, the L.A. Derby Dolls (www.derbydolls.com/la) are Southern California’s premiere women's banked track, quad skating, roller derby league. Within the league, five fierce teams battle for dominance: Fight Crew, Sirens, Swarm, Tough Cookies and Varsity Brawlers. While their uniforms may be stylish and their names playful, do not be fooled by appearances – the L.A. Derby Dolls are athletes who skate a sport that is unscripted and real. Honored as a Treasure of Los Angeles by the Central City Association, the L.A. Derby Dolls embody the do-it-yourself, “for the skaters, by the skaters” ethos of modern women’s roller derby.