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		<title>THE AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH  NOODLES &amp; COMPANY FOR HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[THE AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH NOODLES &#038; COMPANY FOR HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE Portland Area Restaurants and Celebrity Charity Foundation to Collect Toys for Less Fortunate Families November 22-December 4 Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA (November 16, 2010) — Amy Roloff, star of TLC’s hit show “Little People Big World” and celebrated author, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>THE AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH<br />
NOODLES &#038; COMPANY FOR HOLIDAY TOY DRIVE</p>
<p>Portland Area Restaurants and Celebrity Charity Foundation to Collect Toys for Less Fortunate Families November 22-December 4</p>
<p>Portland, OR and Los Angeles, CA (November 16, 2010) — Amy Roloff, star of TLC’s hit show “Little People Big World” and celebrated author, and the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (Tax ID 27-0288736) joins with Noodles &#038; Company, the family-friendly restaurant that serves noodles, salads and sandwiches from around the world to collect toys for less fortunate families this holiday season from November 22, 2010-December 4, 2010. More information can be found at http://www.amyroloffcharityfoundation.org</p>
<p>People can donate new and unwrapped children’s toys to any of the four (4) Noodles &#038; Company Portland-area restaurants and receive a free dessert.</p>
<p>“Working with Noodles &#038; Company this holiday season is truly a blessing,” states reality television star Amy Roloff founder of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation, “People can donate toys to all four Oregon Noodle &#038; Company restaurants, have a wonderful meal, and receive a free dessert while helping bring holiday cheer to those less fortunate.”</p>
<p>“We’re honored to be partnering with the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation this holiday season,” said Kevin Reddy, Noodles &#038; Company president and CEO. “The work that Amy and the Foundation have done to support families is truly admirable and inspirational. We hope everyone can stop by a nearby Noodles &#038; Company during the next two weeks to donate a toy. It’s a simple way to bring joy and a smile to a child’s face.”   </p>
<p>Ms. Roloff will be appearing at the Clackamas Noodles &#038; Company restaurant (12190 SE 82nd Ave.; Clackamas, OR 97086) greeting guests and collecting toys on Saturday, Dec. 4, 2010 from noon to 6:00 pm.</p>
<p>About Amy Roloff Charity Foundation<br />
Founded in 2009, by reality television celebrity and celebrated author Amy Roloff (TLC’s “Little People Big World”), the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation serves to advocate, support, enrich, impact, inspire and assist individuals in reaching their greatest potential in their overall life experience including children, at risk youth and kids with disabilities and other challenges (they are recognized as the “heart” of ARCF) via fundraising, corporate partnerships and collaboration with other charities in which new opportunities are created.  Fundraising events include national speaking engagements, Amy Roloff Charity Foundation Celebrity Tee Off Dinner, the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation Celebrity Golf Tournament and more.  More information can be found at www.amyroloffcharityfoundation.org </p>
<p>About Noodles &#038; Company<br />
Noodles &#038; Company is about serving real food, real quick. The menu features made-to-order noodles, salads and sandwiches inspired from around the world that make everyone happy from kids to adults. Think Mac &#038; Cheese, Pad Thai, Chinese Chop Salad, Pesto Cavatappi, and a Wisconsin Cheesesteak Sandwich all under one roof. Within five minutes of ordering, a customized dish with only 100% fresh ingredients will be delivered to the table on real china with real silverware. Nothing fake here. You also don’t have to clear your table or leave a tip. We just aim to please. Noodles &#038; Company is a collection of more than 245 neighborhood restaurants in 18 states and growing. Please visit noodles.com to find a restaurant near you.</p>
<p>The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are &#8220;forward-looking statements.&#8221; These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Amy Roloff Charity Foundation’s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company&#8217;s assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events. </p>
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		<title>ARCF Articles &#8211; See the links</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 07:45:46 +0000</pubDate>
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<p><a href="http://www.usatoday.com/travel/cruises/item.aspx?type=blog&amp;ak=77699.blog" target="_blank">http://www.usatoday.com/travel/cruises/item.aspx?type=blog&amp;ak=77699.blog</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mediafiends.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=7855&amp;Itemid=44" target="_blank">http://www.mediafiends.com/index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=7855&amp;It<br />
emid=44</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.travelpulse.com/Resources/Editorial.aspx?n=67101" target="_blank">http://www.travelpulse.com/Resources/Editorial.aspx?n=67101</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.vacationagentmagazine.com/Editorial.aspx?n=67101" target="_blank">http://www.vacationagentmagazine.com/Editorial.aspx?n=67101</a></p>
<p><a href="http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2010/02/10/cruisin-with-amy-roloff" target="_blank">http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/2010/02/10/cruisin-<br />
with-amy-roloff</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.mahalo.com/amy-roloff" target="_blank">http://www.mahalo.com/amy-roloff</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.latimes.com/hc-catlin-blog,0,7161226.xmlfeed" target="_blank">http://www.latimes.com/hc-catlin-blog,0,7161226.xmlfeed</a></p>
<p><a href="http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_eye/2010/02/a-little-help-for-haiti.html" target="_blank">http://blogs.courant.com/roger_catlin_tv_eye/2010/02/a-little-help-for-haiti<br />
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<p><a href="http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/tv/" target="_blank">http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/BlogtownPDX/archives/tv/</a></p>
<p><a href="http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Places,+Geography/Towns,+Cities,+Counties/Fort+Lauderdale" target="_blank">http://content.usatoday.com/topics/topic/Places,+Geography/Towns,+Cities,+Co<br />
unties/Fort+Lauderdale</a></p>
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		<title>Amy Roloff Charity Foundation donates to local and national charities</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:58:35 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For Immediate release — The Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (ARCF) presented a check to Bridge Meadows, a local charity, on Friday, October 16th at the Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Funds donated were raised during a two day golf tournament and dinner event by ARCF at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course in North Plains, OR, and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p>For Immediate release —<br />
The Amy Roloff Charity Foundation (ARCF) presented a check to <a href="http://www.bridgemeadows.org/">Bridge Meadows</a>, a local charity, on Friday, October 16th at the Benson Hotel in Portland, Oregon. Funds donated were raised during a two day golf tournament and dinner event by ARCF at Pumpkin Ridge Golf Course in North Plains, OR, and the Roloff Farm in Helvetia, OR on September 13th and 14th. Both events were sold out. The entire two day event was called the First Annual Amy Roloff &#038; Michael Harper Charity Golf Benefit, and was the brainchild of Amy Roloff, best known for her television series on TLC called Little People Big World.</p>
<p>Amy partnered with former NBA Trailblazer, Michael Harper, for her debut event that included celebrities Marty Klebba of Pirates of the Caribbean, the captain and crew of Time Bandit from Discovery Channel’s World’s Deadliest Catch, and more. A musical performance by the Concrete Cowboys entertained a total of over 400 guests and volunteers who turned out for the cause that raised a total net profit of $37,500. </p>
<p>The Amy Roloff Charity Foundation will also be donating proceeds from the event to the national charity called<a target="_blank" href="http://www.daaa.org/"> Dwarf Athletics Association of America </a>(DAAA). Amy also serves on the board of directors for the DAAA. A 2nd annual Golf Tournament &#038; Dinner is slated for 2010.</p>
<p>The <a href="http://www.AmyRoloffCharityFoundation.org">ARCF foundation</a> is moving forward with its next event and fundraiser which is a <a href="http://amyroloffcharityfoundation.org/royal-caribbean-cruise">Celebrity Fan Cruise</a> with Amy Roloff through Royal Caribbean International in June of 2010. Reservations and deposits are taking place now to secure limited space. A donation will be made by Royal Caribbean International to the ARCF Foundation for each ticket sold. It will be an interactive cruise with Amy featuring a welcome reception, and other activities that Amy will host to meet and visit with her guests.</p>
<p>Amy will be appearing this weekend and available for photo opportunities for charity at the Women’s Show at the Convention Center in Portland, Friday October 30th, at 3pm, booth<br />
#850. The Women’s Show runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday.</p>
<p>Mitch Ward<br />
Publisher/Editor<br />
The Beacon Newspaper<br />
Lisa R. Dixon<br />
Vice President<br />
<a href="http://www.AmyRoloffCharityFoundation.org">Amy Roloff Charity Foundation</a></p>
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		<title>Press Release 08-07-09</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2009 23:29:16 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: THE AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF BENEFIT AT ROLOFF FARMS AND PUMPKIN RIDGE Amy Roloff along with Former NBA Portland Trail Blazer Michael Harper take the competition to the course, in support of benefiting Dwarf Athletic Association of America and local organization Bridge Meadows Special Attendees Include:  [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: center;">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:</p>
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<p align="center"><strong>THE AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF BENEFIT AT ROLOFF FARMS AND PUMPKIN RIDGE</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Amy Roloff along with Former NBA Portland Trail Blazer Michael Harper take the competition to the course, in support of benefiting Dwarf Athletic Association of America and local organization Bridge Meadows</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong>Special Attendees Include:  Time Bandit Celebrities of Discovery Channel’s <em>Deadliest Catch, </em>AC Green (3x NBA Champion), JM Browning and Crew of History Channel Ax Men, Alex Eusebio (Top Chef Contestant), The Roloff Family, Michael Harper, and more! </strong></p>
<p>July 28, 2009 (Hillsboro, Oregon) – Amy Roloff (TLC’s <em>Little People, Big World</em>) and Michael Harper (Portland Trail Blazer alum) will be hosting a golf benefit on behalf of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation to support the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA), and local organization Bridge Meadows. The event includes a Golf Tournament Tee-off Dinner and Auction on September 13<sup>th</sup> at the Roloff Farms, as well as a Golf Tournament on September 14<sup>th</sup> at Pumpkin Ridge Ghost Creek Golf Club.</p>
<p>Entertainment will be provided at the Roloff Farms on Sunday, September 13<sup>th</sup> by local country band, Concrete Cowboys – the Northwest’s hottest Country music, six-person band lead by Chad Kessner.  Silent Auction items will be displayed throughout the Farm’s Western Town, and Johnna Wells will host the Oral Auction.  Amazing auction items include: Celebrity hosted dinners, AC Green mini Basketball camp, Jamaican getaway, Tuscan Italian Villa, Rockstar mini motorcycle, autographed memorabilia – including autographed fishing gear from the Deadliest catch, local business supported fun baskets and much more.</p>
<p>The Golf scramble will be held at Pumpkin Ridge’s Ghost Creek Golf Club on September 14th, featuring an 18-hole course of perfect greens and gently rolling terrain. Special prizes will be awarded for first through fourth team gross, first through forth team net, long drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one.</p>
<p>All proceeds will help support the DAAA and Bridge Meadows. Formed in 1985, the DAAA encourages people with dwarfism to participate in athletics to facilitate the development of personal character while building self-confidence. The DAAA provides support to dwarf athletes by providing opportunities to participate in regional and national athletic competitions, by supporting Paralympics and World Dwarf Games as well has acting as advocates for dwarf athletes. Visit: www.daaa.org for more information.  Bridge Meadows located in Portland Oregon develops intergenerational neighbors to provide support and stability to adoptive families and foster children, through the revolving door of our foster care system at an alarming rate. Visit: www.bridgemeadows.org for more information.</p>
<p>For more information regarding pricing and sponsorship opportunities please visit <a href="http://www.amyroloffcharityfoundation.org/">www.amyroloffcharityfoundation.org</a></p>
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<p><strong>ABOUT AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION:</strong></p>
<p>Amy Roloff is an active citizen, wife, busy mother of four, television celebrity, farmer and founder of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation. The focus this year of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation, founded in 2009, is to raise funds for the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA) which Roloff has been involved since it’s opening in 1985 and currently resides on the board.  Bridge Meadows is a local charity and was introduced to the Foundation by Michael Harper.  “My Goal has always been to raise the expectation of all I am involved with and maintain a spirit of giving back” Michael’s goal and warm spirit add a great finishing touch to the overall philosophy for this years events theme.</p>
<p>In its first season, 1.3 million viewers tuned in each week to see new episodes of the series. During the second, third, and now fourth seasons, ratings continue to grow, with as many as 2 million viewers tuning in each week. In fact, the final episode of the first half of season four aired on December 22<sup>nd</sup> with 2.23 million people tuning in.</p>
<p>The more upscale audience consistently beats the cable average for income at $68,817 per household and an average viewing age of 41.2 years. In addition, the series has been featured in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>The New York Post</em> and <em>People </em>Magazine, among many others and the family has also appeared on <em>The Today Show</em>, <em>Good Morning America</em>, <em>The View</em> and <em>The Oprah Winfrey Show </em>while garnering multiple awards.</p>
<p>Visit: www.amroloffcharityfoundation.org</p>
<p>Twitter: www.twitter.com/amyroloffcf</p>
<p>Face book: www.facebook.com/pages/Amy-Roloff-Charity-Foundation/107803066221</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>ABOUT MICHAEL HARPER:</strong></p>
<p>Michael Harper played on 3 National Championship Basketball teams at North Park University before joining the Portland Trail Blazers in 1980.  During his time with the Trail Blazers, he incorporated excellent play with a commitment to family and community.</p>
<p>After completing 2 seasons with the Trail Blazers, he opted to join the European Basketball League playing for 6 more years.  Two years each in Italy, France and Spain.</p>
<p>Upon his return to Portland, Michael joined the Portland Trail Blazer staff and participated on the Trail Blazer Alumni charity basketball team.  Along with some dedicated former Trail Blazers, Michael helped community organizations throughout the State of Oregon and SW Washington raise over $2,000,000 playing FUND RAISING Basketball.</p>
<p>Michael is currently a member of the State of Oregon’s Commission on Children and Families, a Royal Rosarian’s, a High School Basketball Coach, Auctioneer and motivational speaker.  He resides in West Linn, Oregon with his wife of over 25 years and has successfully raised 3 wonderful children.  He has accomplished all this, while maintaining a full time career as an agent for State Farm Insurance.</p>
<p><strong>CONTACT:</strong></p>
<p>Mai Tran</p>
<p>(503) 747-3681</p>
<p>Mai@AmyRoloffCharityFoundation.org</p>
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		<title>Updated Press Release 08-05-2009</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 15:14:36 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>THE AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF BENEFIT AT ROLOFF FARMS AND PUMPKIN RIDGE</strong></p>
<p align="center"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Amy Roloff along with Former NBA Portland Trail Blazer Michael Harper take the competition to the course, in support of benefiting Dwarf Athletic Association of America and local organization Bridge Meadows</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong> </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>Special Attendees Include:  Time Bandit Celebrities of Discovery Channel’s <em>Deadliest Catch, </em>AC Green (3x NBA Champion), JM Browning and Crew of History Channel Ax Men, Alex Eusebio (Top Chef Contestant), The Roloff Family, Michael Harper, and more! </strong></p>
<p>July 28, 2009 (Hillsboro, Oregon) – Amy Roloff (TLC’s <em>Little People, Big World</em>) and Michael Harper (Portland Trail Blazer alum) will be hosting a golf benefit on behalf of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation to support the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA), and local organization Bridge Meadows. The event includes a Golf Tournament Tee-off Dinner and Auction on September 13<sup>th</sup> at the Roloff Farms, as well as a Golf Tournament on September 14<sup>th</sup> at Pumpkin Ridge Ghost Creek Golf Club.</p>
<p>Entertainment will be provided at the Roloff Farms on Sunday, September 13<sup>th</sup> by local country band, Concrete Cowboys – the Northwest’s hottest Country music, six-person band lead by Chad Kessner.  Silent Auction items will be displayed throughout the Farm’s Western Town, and Johnna Wells will host the Oral Auction.  Amazing auction items include: Celebrity hosted dinners, AC Green mini Basketball camp, Jamaican getaway, Tuscan Italian Villa, Rockstar mini motorcycle, autographed memorabilia – including autographed fishing gear from the Deadliest catch, local business supported fun baskets and much more.</p>
<p>The Golf scramble will be held at Pumpkin Ridge’s Ghost Creek Golf Club on September 14th, featuring an 18-hole course of perfect greens and gently rolling terrain. Special prizes will be awarded for first through fourth team gross, first through forth team net, long drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one.</p>
<p>All proceeds will help support the DAAA and Bridge Meadows. Formed in 1985, the DAAA encourages people with dwarfism to participate in athletics to facilitate the development of personal character while building self-confidence. The DAAA provides support to dwarf athletes by providing opportunities to participate in regional and national athletic competitions, by supporting Paralympics and World Dwarf Games as well has acting as advocates for dwarf athletes. Visit: www.daaa.org for more information.  Bridge Meadows located in Portland Oregon develops intergenerational neighbors to provide support and stability to adoptive families and foster children, through the revolving door of our foster care system at an alarming rate. Visit: www.bridgemeadows.org for more information.</p>
<p>For more information regarding pricing and sponsorship opportunities please visit <a href="http://www.amyroloffcharityfoundation.org/">www.amyroloffcharityfoundation.org</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>ABOUT AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION:</strong></p>
<p>Amy Roloff is an active citizen, wife, busy mother of four, television celebrity, farmer and founder of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation. The focus this year of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation, founded in 2009, is to raise funds for the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA) which Roloff has been involved since it’s opening in 1985 and currently resides on the board.  Bridge Meadows is a local charity and was introduced to the Foundation by Michael Harper.  “My Goal has always been to raise the expectation of all I am involved with and maintain a spirit of giving back” Michael’s goal and warm spirit add a great finishing touch to the overall philosophy for this years events theme.</p>
<p>In its first season, 1.3 million viewers tuned in each week to see new episodes of the series. During the second, third, and now fourth seasons, ratings continue to grow, with as many as 2 million viewers tuning in each week. In fact, the final episode of the first half of season four aired on December 22<sup>nd</sup> with 2.23 million people tuning in.</p>
<p>The more upscale audience consistently beats the cable average for income at $68,817 per household and an average viewing age of 41.2 years. In addition, the series has been featured in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>The New York Post</em> and <em>People </em>Magazine, among many others and the family has also appeared on <em>The Today Show</em>, <em>Good Morning America</em>, <em>The View</em> and <em>The Oprah Winfrey Show </em>while garnering multiple awards.</p>
<p>Visit: www.amroloffcharityfoundation.org</p>
<p>Twitter: www.twitter.com/amyroloffcf</p>
<p>Face book: www.facebook.com/pages/Amy-Roloff-Charity-Foundation/107803066221</p>
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<p><strong>ABOUT MICHAEL HARPER:</strong></p>
<p>Michael Harper played on 3 National Championship Basketball teams at North Park University before joining the Portland Trail Blazers in 1980.  During his time with the Trail Blazers, he incorporated excellent play with a commitment to family and community.</p>
<p>After completing 2 seasons with the Trail Blazers, he opted to join the European Basketball League playing for 6 more years.  Two years each in Italy, France and Spain.</p>
<p>Upon his return to Portland, Michael joined the Portland Trail Blazer staff and participated on the Trail Blazer Alumni charity basketball team.  Along with some dedicated former Trail Blazers, Michael helped community organizations throughout the State of Oregon and SW Washington raise over $2,000,000 playing FUND RAISING Basketball.</p>
<p>Michael is currently a member of the State of Oregon’s Commission on Children and Families, a Royal Rosarian’s, a High School Basketball Coach, Auctioneer and motivational speaker.  He resides in West Linn, Oregon with his wife of over 25 years and has successfully raised 3 wonderful children.  He has accomplished all this, while maintaining a full time career as an agent for State Farm Insurance.</p>
<p><strong>CONTACT:</strong></p>
<p>Mai Tran</p>
<p>(503) 747-3681</p>
<p>Mai@AmyRoloffCharityFoundation.org</p>
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		<description><![CDATA[THE AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF BENEFIT AT ROLOFF FARMS AND PUMPKIN RIDGE Amy Roloff along with Former NBA Portland Trail Blazer Michael Harper take the competition to the course, in support of benefiting Dwarf Athletic Association of America and local organization Bridge Meadows Special Attendees Include:  Time Bandit Celebrities [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p></p><p align="center"><strong>THE AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION HOSTS ITS FIRST ANNUAL CHARITY GOLF BENEFIT AT ROLOFF FARMS AND PUMPKIN RIDGE</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Amy Roloff along with Former NBA Portland Trail Blazer Michael Harper take the competition to the course, in support of benefiting Dwarf Athletic Association of America and local organization Bridge Meadows</strong></p>
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<p align="center"><strong>Special Attendees Include:  Time Bandit Celebrities of Discovery Channel’s <em>Deadliest Catch!</em></strong></p>
<p>July 28, 2009 (Hillsboro, Oregon) – Amy Roloff (TLC’s <em>Little People, Big World</em>) and Michael Harper (Portland Trail Blazer alum) will be hosting a golf benefit on behalf of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation to support the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA), and local organization Bridge Meadows. The event includes a Golf Tournament Tee-off Dinner and Auction on September 13<sup>th</sup> at the Roloff Farms, as well as a Golf Tournament on September 14<sup>th</sup> at Pumpkin Ridge Ghost Creek Golf Club.</p>
<p>Entertainment will be provided at the Roloff Farms on Sunday, September 13<sup>th</sup> by local country band, Concrete Cowboys – the Northwest’s hottest Country music, six-person band lead by Chad Kessner.  Silent Auction items will be displayed throughout the Farms’ Western Town, and Johnna Wells will host the Oral Auction.  Amazing auction items include: Celebrity hosted dinners, AC Green mini Basketball camp, Jamaican getaway, Tuscan Italian Villa, Rockstar mini motorcycle, autographed memorabilia, local business supported fun baskets and much more.</p>
<p>The Golf scramble will be held at Pumpkin Ridge’s Ghost Creek Golf Club on September 14th, featuring an 18-hole course of perfect greens and gently rolling terrain. Special prizes will be awarded for first through fourth team gross, first through forth team net, long drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one.</p>
<p>All proceeds will help support the DAAA and Bridge Meadows. Formed in 1985, the DAAA encourages people with dwarfism to participate in athletics to facilitate the development of personal character while building self-confidence. The DAAA provides support to dwarf athletes by providing opportunities to participate in regional and national athletic competitions, by supporting Paralympics and World Dwarf Games as well has acting as advocates for dwarf athletes. Visit: www.daaa.org for more information.  Bridge Meadows located in Portland Oregon develops intergenerational neighbors to provide support and stability to adoptive families and foster children, through the revolving door of our foster care system at an alarming rate. Visit: www.bridgemeadows.org for more information.</p>
<p>For more information regarding pricing and sponsorship opportunities please visit <a href="http://www.amyroloffcharityfoundation.org/">www.amyroloffcharityfoundation.org</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>ABOUT AMY ROLOFF CHARITY FOUNDATION:</strong></p>
<p>Amy Roloff is an active citizen, wife, busy mother of four, television celebrity, farmer and founder of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation. The focus this year of the Amy Roloff Charity Foundation, founded in 2009, is to raise funds for the Dwarf Athletic Association of America (DAAA) which Roloff has been involved since it’s opening in 1985 and currently resides on the board.  Bridge Meadows is a local charity and was introduced to the Foundation by Michael Harper.  “My Goal has always been to raise the expectation of all I am involved with and maintain a spirit of giving back” Michael’s goal and warm spirit add a great finishing touch to the overall philosophy for this years events theme.</p>
<p>In its first season, 1.3 million viewers tuned in each week to see new episodes of the series. During the second, third, and now fourth seasons, ratings continue to grow, with as many as 2 million viewers tuning in each week. In fact, the final episode of the first half of season four aired on December 22<sup>nd</sup> with 2.23 million people tuning in.</p>
<p>The more upscale audience consistently beats the cable average for income at $68,817 per household and an average viewing age of 41.2 years. In addition, the series has been featured in <em>The New York Times</em>, <em>The New York Post</em> and <em>People </em>Magazine, among many others and the family has also appeared on <em>The Today Show</em>, <em>Good Morning America</em>, <em>The View</em> and <em>The Oprah Winfrey Show </em>while garnering multiple awards.</p>
<p>Visit: www.amroloffcharityfoundation.org</p>
<p>Twitter: www.twitter.com/amyroloffcf</p>
<p>Face book: www.facebook.com/pages/Amy-Roloff-Charity-Foundation/107803066221</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>ABOUT MICHAEL HARPER:</strong></p>
<p>Michael Harper played on 3 National Championship Basketball teams at North Park University before joining the Portland Trail Blazers in 1980.  During his time with the Trail Blazers, he incorporated excellent play with a commitment to family and community.</p>
<p>After completing 2 seasons with the Trail Blazers, he opted to join the European Basketball League playing for 6 more years.  Two years each in Italy, France and Spain.</p>
<p>Upon his return to Portland, Michael joined the Portland Trail Blazer staff and participated on the Trail Blazer Alumni charity basketball team.  Along with some dedicated former Trail Blazers, Michael helped community organizations throughout the State of Oregon and SW Washington raise over $2,000,000 playing FUND RAISING Basketball.</p>
<p>Michael is currently a member of the State of Oregon’s Commission on Children and Families, a Royal Rosarian’s, a High School Basketball Coach, Auctioneer and motivational speaker.  He resides in West Linn, Oregon with his wife of over 25 years and has successfully raised 3 wonderful children.  He has accomplished all this, while maintaining a full time career as an agent for State Farm Insurance.</p>
<p><strong>CONTACT:</strong></p>
<p>Mai Tran</p>
<p>(503) 747-3681</p>
<p>Mai@AmyRoloffCharityFoundation.org</p>
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