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2nd Annual Bite Nite At Westin La Paloma Benefits ALS Association

2nd Annual Bite Nite At Westin La Paloma Benefits ALS Association

Aug 27, 20152 min read
What
ALS Bite Nite
When
Sept. 5, 2015
Where
Westin La Paloma
3800 E Sunrise Dr
More info.
bitenite.org/tucson

After a monumental first year with over 400 guests and $65,000 raised, the Arizona Chapter of the ALS Association is hosting the second annual Bite Nite September 5.

From 6 to 10pm at the Westin La Paloma Resort and Spa in the Catalina Foothills, guests are invited to an evening of delectable tastings from local restaurants, wine and craft beer tastings, live musical entertainment, as well as auctions featuring restaurant certificates and wine dinners, special mystery boxes and more.

“The patients and families living with ALS need your help to put an end to this devastating disease,” commented ALS Arizona Chapter Executive Director Taryn Norley. “Funds raised at Bite Nite help provide services and resource for approximately 75 patients in Tucson and Southern Arizona. We look forward to another wonderful event filled with awareness and funds raised.”

Bite Nite 2015 Participating Restaurants

  • Azul
  • Ermanos
  • Boca Tacos & Tequila
  • Hub/Playground
  • Agustin Kitchen
  • Penca Restaurante
  • Gourmet Girls Gluten Free Bistro
  • Mama Louisa’s

Event sponsors include Quantum Rehab, Rainbow Jewelers, Tiffany & Co. Numotion, Permobil, Ability Center, National Bank of Arizona, and BeachFleishman.

Though ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, was brought to the forefront of the social consciousness with the “Ice Bucket Challenge”, many are still unaware of just how devastating the disease is for those diagnosed and their families. ALS, a 100% fatal disease with no known cause, cure, or effective treatment, gives patients only 2-5 years to live. In that short time, living expenses for anyone with ALS average $200,000 annually. The Arizona chapter of the ALS Association currently serves 350 patients annually throughout the state.

Tickets to attend the event are $100/person (or $1000 for a table of 10 with guaranteed seating) and can be purchased online at bitenite.org/tucson.

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