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The Bottoms Up Bash Friday, March 6, 2015 Louisville, Kentucky
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Thursday, Oct. 30, 8-9 a.m., Louisville, Ky. Free. Learn how you can make a difference in the fight to end colon cancer in Kentucky and Southern Indiana! RSVP by Oct. 20 to ashepherd@c2p2ky. org or (502) 290-0288.
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Join other football fans and support the fight to end colon cancer by participating in our 1-week fantasy game on FantasyHub.com. Participants compete for a grand prize of $100 cash and are entered to win a package including tickets to the UofL vs. Florida State game on Oct. 30. Fantasy Game day is Oct. 26th. Sign up today and learn more at FantasyHub/ccpp. TEAM CAPTAIN: KELLY POTTS
Friday, March 6 7 p.m. to midnight, Louisville, Ky. Join us for the Bash of the year! Celebrate Dress in Blue day with drinks, appetizers, a dessert bar, silent auction, and hoppin’ dance floor. Tickets available at ColonCancerPreventionProject.org.
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