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Fort Wayne, IN. | February 19, 2010

Fort Wayne Derby Girls to Host Charity Bout to Benefit Hoosier Burn Camp

The hard hitting, charity driven Fort Wayne Derby Girls are hosting a charity bout on Sunday, February 28, at Bell's Skating Rink, located at 7009 US Highway 30. A portion of the proceeds from the bout will be donated to the Hoosier Burn Camp. Doors open to the public at 5:00 pm and the Fort Wayne Derby Brats will bout first at 5:30 pm. Immediately following the Derby Brats bout, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls will take the floor.

Doors Open: 5pm
Derby Brats Bout: 5:30pm
FWDG Bout: 6:15pm
Admission: $5

Other charitable Work this month:
February 15-19: Fort Wayne Derby Girls take part in Emphasis on Reading Week at Coesse Elementary as guest readers.
February 18 & 19: The Fort Wayne Derby Girls join K105's Radio-a-thon for St. Jude's Children's Hospital by answering phones.

For more information, visit www.fwderbygirls.com or email fwderbygirls@gmail.com.

About Fort Wayne Derby Girls Inc.

Fort Wayne is at the pinnacle of Indiana's roller derby resurgence. Since October 2005, the Fort Wayne Derby Girls, a non-profit, volunteer-run organization, has raised $47,000 for local women's and children's charities. Charities benefiting from its efforts include: SCAN, Erin's House, Charis House, Sexual Assault Treatment Center, Hoosier Burn Camp, Great Lakes Burn Camp, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Habitat for Humanity- Women Build, Easter Seals ARC, Turnstone Center for Disabled Children, Victim's Assistance Program, Make A Wish Foundation, Ft Wayne Women's Bureau and Crossroad Children's Home. The charity based sports league competes both locally and nationally. Its current home season runs from January through April with bouts held at the Coliseum. To find out more about your local derby girls, visit www.fwderbygirls.com.

About the Fort Wayne Derby Brats

Fort Wayne Derby Brats, a division of The Fort Wayne Derby Girls, promotes fun, self-expression, self-confidence and stewardship for girls between the ages of 10 and 17 in the Summit City and surrounding communities through the sport of roller derby and other community activities. The league embodies the strength, courage, and vitality of our area's youth and serves as an athletic outlet for young females in our community. The organization strives to create a safe and positive environment where girls can learn about teamwork, discipline, interaction and competition.

About Hoosier Burn Camp

Hoosier Burn Camp offers a life-enriching, unforgettable summer camp experience for young men and women who have experienced injuries from burns. For more information, visit http://www.hoosierburncamp.org.

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