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WINDY CITY TIMES
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Alison Krauss headlining 'Belt' gala June 7
2012-06-05
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Women's Health Foundation's (WHF) announced that Grammy winner Alison Krauss and lead singer/guitarist of her Union Station band, Dan Tyminski, will be headlining the fifth annual "Below the Belt Fighting for Women's Pelvic Health" gala Thursday, June 7, 6-11 p.m., at the Ravenswood Event Center, 4011 N. Ravenswood Ave.
During the program, WHF will award one deserving healthcare provider the Medical Activist Award and one patient the Passion Award, which recognizes a pelvic floor champion, a woman willing to inspire others with her story of healing. Nominations are now open and being accepted for the WHF Passion Award through www.belowthebeltgala.org .
For tickets and more information about the event, visit www.womenshealthfoundation.org .
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