The Life Group LA - Because It's Your Life

press release

For Immediate Release
Los Angeles
June 5, 2010
www.SaddleUpLA.org

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 10, 2010

The Life Group LA is honored to present its award winning, 5th annual "Saddle Up LA" AIDS Benefit Horseback Trail Ride, held Saturday, July 10th In the Majestic Griffith Park Mountains. 
 
Please join us in welcoming our wonderful Honorary Trail Guides, Stephanie Pratt, Ben Pauley and Ongina!!!! “These amazing, generous and sincere individuals will be leading us up the mountain in a continued effort to help raise awareness of the AIDS pandemic and help raise funds for The Life Group’s invaluable HIV Educational Programs!
 
Stephanie Pratt, as an avid equestrian herself, will “Saddle Up” as one of the supporters and Honorary Trail Guides of our award-winning event!  Stephanie's most recent work includes "MTV's "The Hills", Maxim's Top she is also a Fashion Designer, Style Icon and Activist! Stephanie is an avid animal lover who spends a great deal of her time volunteering and speaking out for those whose voices cannot be heard. She also dedicates her time by volunteering regularly at the LA Mission, PETA and has taken a stand against teen homelessness.  Now, she joins us in the fight for continued HIV/AIDS Services and the fight against AIDS!
 
Ben Pauley, also an avid equestrian, has had a very diverse career starting on Australian TV at the age of 9. He has lived and worked around the world starring on the stage, film and TV from Europe to Bollywood, and most recently Hollywood.  He is the current host of "Reel" and can be seen in films such as Frost Nixon, Kiss The Bride, CJ Cox and KANK. Ben has worked along side some of the industries biggest stars, such as Cameron Diaz, Hugh Jackman, Kylie & Dannii Minogue, Fergie, Elle McPherson and Cate Blanchett, to name just a few.  Join us at the BBQ as he performs his latest single, "Electronic Lover". Since moving to the US, Ben continues to pursue a diverse career in entertainment, and is delighted to be an ‘Honorary Trail Guide’ for the 5th Annual Saddle Up LA 2010. Ben is thrilled to be able to combine his love for Horses and Charity into one event, and looks forward to building a strong relationship with The Life Group LA and Saddle Up LA.
 
Ongina, of RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 1 and starring in the new show Drag U on LOGO!  Ongina was Voted Most Addictive Reality Star on the “New Now Next Awards”! She is the spokes model for MAC cosmetics Viva Glam campaign where all the proceeds are donated to the fight of HIV/AIDS. Ongina, since appearing on Drag Race has been busy hosting events and touring the country. His signature and personal designs have become popular, trendy and well recognized! Ongina brings a show stealing appearance and is always delighting audiences as she is bold beautiful and energetic! Her charity work is endless and is always here to lend a hand… or little hat!
 
The BBQ this year will once again have an array of entertainment; Hosting again this year is Mystery Mike Hennessey and performances by Ben Pauley, Rob Rasner, The LA Wranglers, Line Dance Lessons, Airbrushing Body Art by Marky MakeUp and some special surprises!
 
We also have an exciting Silent Auction that includes a number of amazing gifts and vacation packages!!  Jewelry,  sports and music memorabilia, electric bicycle’s…Just a few of the trips include… 2011 Kentucky Derby First Floor Clubhouse Package includes 3-Night Stay and Airfare for 2, Churchill Downs (Kentucky) VIP Experience including a Private Suite, Race Named in Highest Bidder’s Honor, Trophy Presentation, 3-Night Stay and Airfare for (2),   Indy-Style Open-wheel Racing Experience for (1) with a 3-Night Stay and Airfare for (2), Napa Valley Wine Country Experience Features Chauffeur, Wine Train, and Marriott Napa Valley 5-Night Stay for (2), New York Amazing Long Weekend (3-Night) Package with Airfare for (2) and two show tickets for (2), 2010 American Music Awards Seats in Los Angeles with VIP After Party, and 3-Night Stay for (2), Carnival 7-Night Alaska or Caribbean Cruise or 8-Night Caribbean Cruise from New York in a Balcony Stateroom with Airfare for (2) and a handful more to Bahamas, Cabo San Luca’s, Lake Tahoe, Paris,  Prague and Ireland!
 
Founded in 2005, The Life Group LA provides education, empowerment and emotional support to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS that they may make informed choices regarding their healthcare and general well-being.
 
Using a variety of methodologies such as peer groups, public medical forums and the POZ Life Weekend Seminar, The Life Group LA creates educational and empowering experiences in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment.
 
Saddle Up LA 2010 will be a trail ride to remember!  It will honor not only those who have died of AIDS but will honor those of us who live on whether infected or affected by HIV.
 
For details on Saddle Up LA 2010 or to register for the ride, contact Sunnie Rose at 888.208.8081

The Life Group LA “Because it’s Your Life”
www.thelifegroupla.org

Winner of the 2006 and 2009 Weho Awards
for Outstanding Community Event!

For More information about The Life Group LA please
visit our website at: www.TheLifeGroupLA.org

For Immediate Release
Los Angeles
April 10, 2010
www.SaddleUpLA.org

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 10, 2010

The Life Group LA welcomes the first of this year’s "Honorary Trail Guides," MTV's "The Hills" star, Style Icon, Activist and an Avid Equestrian, Stephanie Pratt!

Howdy Folks! It’s time again to dust off your hat, dig up those boots and Saddle Up LA for The Life Group LA's original Horseback Trail Ride Fundraiser for the POZ Life Weekend Seminar!

The Life Group LA’s Award Winning, 5th Annual Saddle Up LA ride is scheduled for July 10th and will prove once again to be an unforgettable and exciting afternoon! No riding experience is needed and with your registration you will get your own horse and a pass to the BBQ at the Pickwick Gardens!

This year's ride early evening will allow you to enjoy the glittering city lights below and an evening of entertainment and great food!

Come enjoy all the fun and laughs on the back trails of the Majestic Griffith Park Mountains, enjoying the grandiose city views and enjoy the live entertainment at the BBQ as well as an amazing line up of great gifts for the silent auction!

If you don't have your own horse, not a problem, 75 horses are being made available on a first come first reserved basis!

The purpose of the ride is to raise awareness of the fact that the AIDS Pandemic is not over and to raise much needed funds for the HIV services provided by The Life Group LA. It is also an affirmation of the power of compassion and a demonstration that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.

This year we are offering a few new exciting twists! You can register for the Trail Ride or Enter our Fun Amateur Horse Show!! (Games on horseback that any level rider can do!)

Awards this year include Custom Trophy Buckles to the Top 3 Fundraisers and a New Rookie Fundraiser Buckle as well as Prizes to 6th Place! For Horse Show contestants, Ribbons to 6th Place!

We are grateful to our Media Partners, “Regent Media”, “Frontier’s IN LA” , "WehoParty.com" and “The Equestrian News” for their endless support in helping us reach out to our mutual communities!

Please join us in welcoming the first of this year’s "Honorary Trail Guides," MTV's "The Hills" star, Style Icon, Activist and an Avid Equestrian, Stephanie Pratt!

Stephanie is an avid animal lover who spends a great deal of her time volunteering and speaking out for those whose voices cannot be heard. She also dedicates her time by volunteering regularly at the LA Mission, and has taken a stand against teen homelessness. Now, she joins us in the fight for continued HIV/AIDS Services and the fight against AIDS!

Stephanie will be leading us up the mountain in an endeavor to help raise money for The Life Group’s invaluable HIV Community Programs.

If you cannot make the ride, please consider sponsoring a registered rider or team, and or purchasing a ticket to the BBQ!

Please take this unique and awesome opportunity to spend a Saturday afternoon and evening with your friends, family and new friends, while helping raise funds for The Life Group LA and the POZ Life Weekend Seminar!

For more information regarding Saddle Up LA 2010 the Ride, Horse Show, the BBQ or Sponsorship Opportunities, please visit our website @ www.SaddleUpLA.org or contact Sunnie Rose @ 888-208-8081

The Life Group LA “Because it’s Your Life”
www.thelifegroupla.org

Winner of the 2006 and 2009 Weho Awards
for Outstanding Community Event!

For More information about The Life Group LA please
visit our website at: www.TheLifeGroupLA.org

For Immediate Release
Los Angeles
April 01, 2010

The Life Group LA has once again been named the benefitting charity for the annual "Switch Hitters Ball" sponsored by the Greater Los Angeles (Gay) Softball Association!

Last year's event was a huge success with over 600 spectators and was so much fun!! This year's event will take place at the Music Box Theater on April 17th at 3pm and once again brings you softball teams that compete in a fun group drag number! These are guys and gals that don’t do drag… so be prepared to laugh with them, your friends and an auditorium full of guests!

The 2010 Switch Hitters Ball is the Annual GLASA fundraiser for teams who attend the GSWS Finals in Columbus, OH in August.

Proceeds of this event are shared between The Greater Los Angeles Gay Softball Association and The Life Group LA!

Thanks to Jaime Gooch and the rest of the dedicated planning committee for choosing US!

Pre-sale tickets are $15.00 and we have them!! If you would like a ticket, please contact us at 888-208-8081 or by email at sunnie@thelifegroupla.org! There are only a limited number of tickets available! Please don’t wait to buy them at the door as we don’t want to turn anyone away!

Winner of the 2006 and 2009 Weho Awards
for Outstanding Community Event!

For More information about The Life Group LA please
visit our website at: www.TheLifeGroupLA.org

For Immediate Release
Los Angeles
March 12, 2010
www.SaddleUpLA.org

SAVE THE DATE: JULY 10, 2010

The Life Group LA presents its Award Winning, Fifth Annual "Saddle Up LA" An AIDS Benefit Horseback Trail Ride and Country BBQ which will be held Saturday July 10th in the Beautiful and Majestic Griffith Park Mountains.

If you don't have your own horse, not a problem, 75 horses are being made available on a first come first reserved basis!

The purpose of the ride is to raise awareness of the fact that the AIDS Pandemic is not over and to raise much needed funds for the HIV services provided by The Life Group LA. It is also an affirmation of the power of compassion and a demonstration that ordinary people can accomplish extraordinary things.

This year we are offering a few new exciting twists! You can register for the Trail Ride or Enter our Fun Amateur Horse Show!! (Games on horseback that any level rider can do!)

Awards this year include Custom Trophy Buckles to the Top 3 Fundraisers and a New Rookie Fundraiser Buckle as well as Prizes to 6th Place! For Horse Show contestants, Ribbons to 6th Place!

We are grateful to our Media Partners, “here! TV”, “Frontier’s IN LA” and “The Equestrian News” for their endless support in helping us reach out to our mutual communities!

Founded in 2005, The Life Group LA provides education, empowerment and emotional support to persons infected and affected by HIV/AIDS that they may make informed choices regarding their healthcare and general well being.

Using a variety of methodologies such as peer support groups and the POZ Life Weekend Seminar, The Life Group LA creates educational and empowering experiences in a safe, confidential and non-judgmental environment.

Saddle up LA 2010 will be another ride to remember! It will honor not only those who have died of AIDS but will honor those of us who live on whether infected or affected by HIV.

For more information regarding Saddle Up LA 2010 the Ride, Horse Show, the BBQ or Sponsorship Opportunities, please visit our website at www.SaddleUpLA.org or contact Sunnie Rose at 888-208-8081 email at sunnie@thelifegroupla.org

The Life Group LA “Because it’s Your Life”
www.thelifegroupla.org

Winner of the 2006 and 2009 Weho Awards
for Outstanding Community Event!

For More information about The Life Group LA please
visit our website at: www.TheLifeGroupLA.org