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On July 18, 2008, the Power of Pain Foundation is hosting the second annual charity benefit at Wiseacres Comedy Club in Tyson's Corner from 6-10pm. Tickets are on sale now.

The event is "Comic Pain Relief 08 - Virginia" and proceeds from the event go to help raise awareness, patient supports and educate patients, caretakers, healthcare professionals and the public about RSD and other neuropathy pain conditions. The comedians include Big Al (Allan Goodwin), Jasper Reed from comedy central and Virginia native Marby Ingle. Marby also serves as a board member for the foundation. The ticket price includes dinner, silent auction and the show. Tickets are $75 ($25 is tax deductable).

In conjunction with the comedy show, there will be a free public awareness event for patients and caretakers earlier in the day (10am to noon).

For show tickets and more information on the events, the foundation or RSD go to powerofpain.org Donations are is 100 % tax deductible. They are also looking for donations for the silent auction and event sponsors for Comic Pain Relief.

Contact Information:
Ken Taylor, Treasurer
Power of Pain Foundation, 480-502-5818.
38556 N. Dave Street, Queen Creek, AZ 85240,
powerofpainfoundation@gmail.com
powerofpain.org, FIN# 65-1298571

FYI:

1. Comic Pain Relief 08- Arizona is going to be held on December 4th, 2008 in Tempe AZ.
2. Faces of Motivation~ is looking to add pictures for the 2008 video pre-event presentations.
3. McDowell Pain Advocacy Award~ We will be presenting this to a chronic pain advocate at Comic Pain Relief 08. We are now taking nominations. For more details go to powerofpain.org

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What: Awareness & Advocacy Presentation
When: Friday, July 18, 2008, 10am - Noon
Where: Fairfax Regional Library, Fairfax, VA
Tickets: FREE to Attend
Website: powerofpain.org
Details: (804) 526-1912/ powerofpainfoundation @gmail.com

Discription: Since its inception in January of 2007, the POPF is dedicated to increase the number of patients receiving effective pain relief. The Chronic Pain Awareness and Advocacy Program seeks to accomplish this outcome by arming pain patients, their caretakers, family and healthcare professionals with practical information. This includes the patient's ability to understand healthcare communication including prescription instructions, test results, insurance forms, what to expect as a patient when receiving healthcare and what caretakers can do to assist the pain patient they are working with. We are working to empower patients to be self-advocates, improving pain care, and positioning pain management as a major healthcare priority.