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For Immediate Release Feb. 26, 2013 For More Information, contact Karoline Dreher (504) 810-7665 karolinedreher@gmail.com

Baton Rouge residents bike for children with asthma

BATON ROUGE, La. (Feb. 26, 2013) Baton Rouge residents participated in a 25-mile bike marathon on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2013, to raise money for Full Circle, a local nonprofit organization that supports children with asthma. The marathon raised $5,000 and will contribute to the medical expenses of 50 children with asthma under age 10 in Louisiana and Mississippi.

The bike marathon was a huge mental and physical challenge that saw everyone struggle at times. Reaching the finish line and raising $5,000 is a huge achievement for the whole of Full Circle, Full Circle Director Andrew Lloyd-Jones said.

Mayor Kip Holden flagged off the 150 participants who biked down River Road in downtown Baton Rouge. A band played along the route to motivate bikers, and volunteers distributed fruit and water at regular intervals along the route. Holden called the event a great idea for combining good health and charity.

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Baton Rouge residents bike for children with asthma, page 2 Award-winning biker, two-time national champion and Baton Rouge resident Edward Murrow founded Full Circle in 1992 in memory of his daughter Maya, who died from asthma. Full Circle works to improve the health and well-being of underprivileged children with asthma, according to Lloyd-Jones.

Full Circle holds annual donation drives to raise money for its projects. Past fundraisers include a mega bake-sale, charity dinner and auction of Murrows biking memorabilia.

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