NEWS RELEASE
Contact: Colleen King-Showalter
Phone: 503.223.3177
E-mail: cking@mdausa.org
Muscular Dystrophy Association hosts new NW Ciderfest, Oct. 11
Community is invited to new annual fundraiser in Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square
PORTLAND, ORE. XX Sept., 2014—The Oregon and Southwest Washington Chapter of the
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) is hosting a new annual fundraiser to take place
Saturday, Oct. 11, 2014, from 10am to 8pm in downtown Portland at Pioneer Courthouse
Square. NW Ciderfest will feature 20 Northwest cideries, cider store, food trucks, mixology
showcase, music with headliners 3 Leg Torso and a bevy of family friendly events in the
Umpqua Bank Pioneer Orchard. There will also be a pumpkin arts and crafts center, and a pie
eating.
“This is a new, community wide event that will help us continue to fund healthcare services
and support to more than 2,400 individuals with muscular dystrophy, as well as four local
clinics, support groups and research grants,” said Colleen King-Showalter, Director of Business
Tickets can be purchased online and are available at three levels: the V.I.P. admission is $75
for age 21 and over, and includes 20 cider tasting tickets and admission to V.I.P. area featuring
reserve ciders, cocktails and a souvenir glass; general admission at $25 for age 21 and over,
which includes 10 cider tastings tickets for and a souvenir cup; and $10.00 family fun admission
for 5 events, such as pony rides and carnival games.
Event partners include the Northwest Cider Assocation, Fuller Events, Phototainment, PDX
Pedicabs and the Reverend Nat’s Hard Cider. In addition to Umpqua Bank, major sponsors
include Fred Meyer, Miller Nash, Dreambuilders Custom Homes, Pemco Insurance, Fox12
Oregon and KINK 101.9 Radio. For more event information and a list of all sponsors, visit http://
www.nwciderfest.org and on Facebook at NWCiderfest.
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The Muscular Dystrophy Association is the world’s leading nonprofit health agency dedicated
to saving and improving the lives of anyone with muscle disease, including muscular dystrophy,
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and other neuromuscular diseases. It does so by funding
worldwide research to find treatments and cures; by providing comprehensive health care
services and support to MDA families nationwide; and by rallying communities to fight
back through advocacy, fundraising and local engagement. Visit mda.org and follow us at
facebook.com/MDAnational and @MDAnews.