FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, July 31st, 2008 CONTACT: Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Rachel Wiley, Media Relations rachel@freshstart.org 760.448.2025 (direct) Encinitas Grand Prix Chris Evertsen, Event Director chris@encinitasgrandprix.com 310.864.2115 (direct)

Encinitas Grand Prix Helps Raise Awareness for Children with Physical Deformities

Encinitas, CA – Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and the Encinitas Grand Prix join forces to help provide fresh starts for disadvantaged children with physical deformities. As a charity partner of the Encinitas Grand Prix, several events throughout the weekend will benefit Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.  Fresh Start is a local nonprofit organization that provides free reconstructive surgeries to disadvantaged children with physical deformities.  Since incorporation in 1991, Fresh Start has provided services to over 4,000 children from the U.S. and abroad. “Fresh Start is committed to seeing that every child with a physical deformity is given the opportunity to have a positive self-image, especially here at home in San Diego County.  Partnering with the Encinitas Grand Prix introduces Fresh Start’s mission to areas of the community that may not know about what we do, helping to provide  local patient outreach and awareness for children with physical deformities.”  -Shari Brasher, Fresh Start CEO & Executive Director The Inaugural Encinitas Grand Prix is bicycle racing at its finest.  Set on the historic Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas, the event combines the excitement and thrills of NASCAR with the Tour de France.  The Encinitas Grand Prix is an incredible weekend of bicycle racing and festivities. Professional races will highlight a full weekend of amateur and community events, lifestyles expo and kid's activities.

Beach Cruiser Community Ride benefiting Fresh Start Kids Race and Activity Center Movie Fest Raffles & Much More

FRESH START INVITES YOU TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ENCINITAS GRAND PRIX MAY 9, 2009!

About Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Fresh Start is a 501(c)3 nonprofit based in Carlsbad, California, that provides free reconstructive surgery, laser treatments, speech therapy and dental procedures for disadvantaged children with physical deformities.  All services are provided in San Diego by a team of more than 600 local volunteers.  Since incorporation in 1991, Fresh Start has provided over $15,000,000 worth of free medical services.  For more information please visit www.freshstart.org. About Encinitas Grand Prix The Encinitas Grand Prix is bicycle racing at its finest, set on the historic Coast Highway 101 in downtown Encinitas.  Races take place on a closed 1-mile street circuit and guarantee spectacular action.  Races are approximately 45 laps, with the fastest riders reaching speeds in excess of 40mph.  Racers are categorized by gender, age, and skill level.  The action is always tight, fast and furious.  For more information please visit www.encinitasgrandprix.com. ###