Derby for Dollars to Benefit the Shannon Cox Counseling Center

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Derby for Dollars to Benefit the Shannon Cox Counseling Center

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 2, 2015 CONTACT: Julio Galan, 436-9533 LAKE CHARLES- Friends of Shannon Cox are hosting the Derby for Dollars at The Stables at Le Bocage on Saturday, May 2, 2015, to benefit Family & Youth’s Shannon Cox Counseling Center. The afternoon will begin at 3:30 pm with food from the Lake Area’s finest restaurants, spirits, music, televised Kentucky Derby action, equestrian jumping exhibition, and contests for the best ladies’ hat and gent’s best derby duds. The Shannon Cox Counseling Center provides a wide range of constructive and lifechanging services in the form of counseling, consultation, and education to benefit individuals and families in Southwest Louisiana. The center offers grief counseling services for children who have last a significant person in their lives; and provides a safe place for children to express their emotions and learn that their feelings are natural. Children grieve differently than adults, and the center works with each child individually to help them build a bridge on their road to recovery.

Proceeds from Derby for Dollars will benefit the children participating in programs at the Shannon Cox Counseling Center, a division of Family & Youth. Tickets are $100 each, limited tickets available. Visit www.fyca.org or contact Roxanne at 337-436-9533 for tickets or information.

Family & Youth believes that all individuals possess the ability to solve their own challenges and live full and healthy lives when support is available. It is the mission of Family & Youth to provide affordable and professional support through programs and services dedicated to the advocacy, counseling, and education for the people of Southwest Louisiana. Our effort and

commitment to building family values will guarantee a stable and stronger community. For experienced professional assistance, contact Family & Youth at 337-436-9533. ### Family & Youth 220 Louie Street, Lake Charles, LA 337-436-9533 www.fyca.org