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For the 16th year the Lakota West athletic boosters will host a pig roast this September directly preceding a high school football game. This year’s roast will take place at Lakota West High School in the auxiliary gym between 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Friday.

The event will feature pork, “cool” drinks, desserts and raffles.

Presale tickets are $10 and are available at the Lakota West athletic office or at any Lakota West feeder school. Limited tickets, which will be $12, will be available on the night of the event.

For more information, call Kris Addington at 513-309-5988.

After the pig roast, the Lakota West Firebirds football team will face the Anderson Redskins at 7:30 p.m. It is Lakota West’s first home football game of the 2012 season.

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Alicia Lang with her parents Jim and Mary Kay Lang and her brother Nick at a fundraiser in January of 2011 at Lakota West High School. Photo taken by Adam Kiefaber.

The National Foundation for Transplants (NFT) is trying to raise money for a local cystic fibrosis patient, who is currently on waiting lists for a double-lung transplant.

Lakota West grad Alicia Lang, 20, was five years old when she was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis. Semiyearly visits to the hospital continued until her freshman year at Lakota West when the oxygen level in her lungs started falling.

The lower oxygen levels caused Lang to miss more school and make more trips to the doctor’s office, where she was eventually told she needed a double-lung transplant.

Lang was been on multiple waiting lists for the transplant since January of 2011. According to NFT, a double-lung transplant costs $800,000.

There will be other expenses related to the transplant. Lang will also need follow-up care and daily anti-rejection medications, according to the NFT.

• Alicia’s Blog: On the lung transplant process

“It breaks my heart to see someone so young and vibrant battling such a debilitating illness,” said Claire Prince, NFT fundraising consultant, “I hate that Alicia’s family has the added stress of mounting medical bills. At NFT, we’re dedicated to helping them fundraise so they can concentrate on Alicia’s health, not the expenses.”

To help raise funds, NFT volunteers are planning “Zumba for Alicia” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at Dare to Dance, 11256 Cornell Park Dr. in Blue Ash, July 21.

The cost to dance is $15. Children more than 10 years old can participate with an adult present. Door prizes will include an hour with a personal trainer and a hair and make-up session with a cosmetologist. Refreshments will be available for all participants and vendors selling jewelry, make-up and other items will be attendance.

For tickets or more information, please contact Dare to Dance at 513-407-8633, Richele Nold at richele@drdcincinnati.com or Judy Ebbing at 513-460-7479 or aliciaslungs@gmail.com.

To make a donation in honor of Lang, please mail a tax-deductible gift to the NFT Ohio Transplant Fund, 5350 Poplar Ave., Suite 430, Memphis, TN 38119. Please be sure to write “in honor of Alicia Lang” in the memo line. Secure donations also can be made online at www.transplants.org. Donors should click on “Find an NFT Patient” to locate Lang.

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The Back Porch Saloon, 9626 Princeton Glendale Road, will host a fundraiser for the 3 Little Halos fund this Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.

The 3 little Halos fund is one of many funds within the Community Foundation. It was created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The fund is used to assist local organizations to ensure a safe environment for children. Photo provided.

The event, Party on the Patio, will feature music by the Sunburners Island Band, BBQ, cash bar, silent auctions, raffles, split the pots, games and a sand volleyball competition between the West Chester and Liberty Township fire departments.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

Tickets to the event at the Back Porch Saloon are $10.

If you would like to make a donation or reserve your table, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund, or use your credit card thru the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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The Back Porch Saloon, 9626 Princeton Glendale Road, will host a fundraiser for the 3 Little Halos fund next Sunday, June 10.

The 3 little Halos fund is one of many funds within the Community Foundation. It was created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The fund is used to assist local organizations to ensure a safe environment for children. Photo provided.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

Tickets to the event at the Back Porch Saloon are $10.

If you would like to make a donation or reserve your table, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund, or use your credit card thru the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center presented Alicia and Jim Lang of West Chester with its 2012 Making a Difference Award in April.

Alicia and Jim Lang recently received the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center’s Making a Difference Award. Jim works at the medical center and Alicia has been a long time patient at the medical center. Photo provided.

Alicia Lang, who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis 15 years ago and began treatment at Cincinnati Children’s at the age of 5, leads a patient advisory group at the medical center. She also stays personally involved with patients by speaking to them about self-management of the disease and sharing her personal stories to help staff understand the human side of patient care.

Lang continues to volunteer her time at the hospital despite the decline in her own health, as she continues to wait for a double-lung transplant.

Meanwhile, Jim Lang has been involved for more than a decade at the medical center in helping drive quality improvement initiatives in the treatment and care of patients with cystic fibrosis.

“Alicia and Jim have given staff an unvarnished view of what it’s like to be on the other side of the stethoscope in dealing with this disease,” said Kay Fricke, patient coordinator in Access Services at Cincinnati Children’s. “And, they’ve done it with humor and grace.”

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Alicia’s Lungs, a charity raising funds for Lakota West graduate Alicia Lang, who has cystic fibrosis and needs to have a double-lung transplant, will be having a aluminum can drive from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday at Lakota West High School.

The charity group is asking community members to collect and drop off their aluminum cans in the front southwest corner of the high school’s parking lot. The drop-off area is near the corner of Union Centre Blvd. and West Chester Road.

Lang is currently listed for a double-lung transplant at Loyola in Chicago and at the Cleveland Clinic. The transplant will be scheduled when a lung becomes available.

• Alicia’s Blog: On the lung transplant process

The family is anticipating around $350,000 in bills that will not be covered by their insurance, which covers 80 percent of the cost.

For more about Alicia’s story, visit the charity’s Facebook page or WestChesterBuzz.com’s story entitled “Lakota West grad hoping for new lungs.”

People who want to donate, but cannot make to the event, can make their personal pledge to the charity by going to the donation page of AliciasLungs.com.

(Photo of Alicia Lang with family at a fundraiser at Lakota West High School)

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Alicia’s Lungs, a charity raising funds for Lakota West graduate Alicia Lang, who has cystic fibrosis and needs to have a double-lung transplant, will be having a aluminum can drive from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday at Lakota West High School.

The charity group is asking community members to collect and drop off their aluminum cans in the front southwest corner of the high school’s parking lot. The drop-off area is near the corner of Union Centre Blvd. and West Chester Road.

Lang is currently listed for a double-lung transplant at Loyola in Chicago and at the Cleveland Clinic. The transplant will be scheduled when a lung becomes available.

• Alicia’s Blog: On the lung transplant process

The family is anticipating around $350,000 in bills that will not be covered by their insurance, which covers 80 percent of the cost.

For more about Alicia’s story, visit the charity’s Facebook page or WestChesterBuzz.com’s story entitled “Lakota West grad hoping for new lungs.”

People who want to donate, but cannot make to the event, can make their personal pledge to the charity by going to the donation page of AliciasLungs.com.

(Photo of Alicia Lang with family at a fundraiser at Lakota West High School)

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Get your pet’s photo taken with Santa this weekend at the West Chester Petsmart store.

A $9.95 donation will give owners a free photo session and framed photo made on-site of their pet with Santa. Proceeds benefit Pampered Pets Animal Rescue, a nonprofit organization that rescues and finds new homes for endangered and unwanted dogs, cats and rabbits.

Photo session hours are 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. today and Sunday.

“We are receiving more requests for intake due to people losing their jobs and homes,” said Tracy Heinrichs, the rescue’s president. “Our average monthly vet bill is around $860 and that’s with a discount. Fundraisers like this are crucial in enabling us to rescue animals in need.”

The West Chester Petsmart is at 7574 Voice of America Centre Drive. For more information, call the store at 513-779-3159.

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Alicia’s Lungs, a charity raising funds for Lakota graduate Alicia Lang, who has cystic fibrosis and needs to have a double-lung transplant, will be having a aluminum can drive from 8 a.m. to noon this Saturday at Lakota West High School.

The charity group is asking community members to collect and drop off their aluminum cans in the front southwest corner of the high school’s parking lot. The drop-off area is near the corner of Union Centre Blvd. and West Chester Road.

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Lang is currently listed for a double-lung transplant at Loyola in Chicago and at the Cleveland Clinic. The transplant will be scheduled when a lung becomes available.

The family is anticipating around $350,000 in bills that will not be covered by their insurance, which covers 80 percent of the cost.

For more about Alicia’s story, visit the Facebook page or WestChesterBuzz.com’s story entitled “Lakota West grad hoping for new lungs.”

People who want to donate, but cannot make to the event, can make their personal pledge to the charity by going to donate page of AliciasLungs.com.

(Photo of Alicia Lang with family at a fundraiser at Lakota West High School)

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A Cystic Fibrosis poker charity event will take place this Saturday, Oct. 8, from 6 p.m. to midnight at Terry Family Farm in Liberty Township.

The registration/dinner portion of the event will begin at 6 p.m., followed by seat registration at 7 p.m. and the actually tournament will start at 7:30 p.m.

Those interested can register for the event by contacting Lindsay Wiseman or Lisa Terry by this Saturday. The cost to play poker, have dinner and drinks is $50 at the door. People can also buy the meal and drinks for $25.

Poker prizes include a large plasma flat screen television (first place) and four club level tickets with parking pass to the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers game Nov. 13.

DJ KARA will provide music. The event will also have raffle prizes that include additional club level Bengals tickets.

The Terry Family Farm is located at 6312 Princeton-Glendale Road.

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