Streets of New York and Big Surf to Host Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser

Fundraiser to help Mesa man cover the costs of a life saving double lung transplant

PHOENIX – Valley wide Streets of New York restaurants and Big Surf will be hosting a fundraiser to help assist Josh Wills, a Mesa resident, with his quest to raise enough money for a badly needed double lung transplant.

On Friday, June 26, 2009 – Streets of New York will be donating $1.00 to the Wills family for each “16 inch pizza they sell. They will also be donating $1.00 for each new Twitter follower they receive on that day. Streets of New York can be found on Twitter @StreetsofNY – (twitter.com/StreetsofNY)

Saturday, June 27, 2009, 6:30p.m. to 10:30 p.m. – A portion of the proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit the Wills family. Big Surf will also be donating $2.00 from each $7.00 meal sold at the concession stand.

Cost
Streets of New York – Regardless of pizza prices, Streets of New York will donate $1.00 for each “16 pizza sold.  For more information on a location near you, please visit www.streetsofnewyork.com/

Big Surf Water Park, www.golfland.com/tempe  (1500 N. McClintock Rd. Tempe, Ariz. 85281 (480) 947-2477.  Big Surf – Go to https://tickets.golfland.com/default.asp and enter joshwills where it asks for store name to purchase tickets for $15.  Otherwise, tickets are available at the gate on Saturday the 27^th for $20.

Josh Wills was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis (CF) at 6 months old.  CF is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and digestive tract.  Unfortunately, there is no cure so most people who have CF, at some point, will need a double lung transplant due to gradual lung deterioration.  Daily breathing treatments and percussion are required in order to maintain daily activities.  This helps loosen the mucus that builds up in his lungs daily. Josh is 32 years old and for the most part has led a very active life.  The past two years has been a different story.  Josh has been in and out of the hospital for lung infections and now has to be on oxygen all the time.  The family has twin girls that are 2 years old.  They love to help there daddy with his treatments and bring such a bright light to things.  More information about Josh Wills can be found at www.joshandjenwills.com.

Submitted on behalf of Streets of New York and Golfland Entertainment Centers
Streets of New York is a family-owned restaurant group which started with a single Phoenix location in 1976.  Now boasting more than 30 stores throughout Arizona and Nevada, Streets of New York has built its reputation on consistently serving food prepared with the highest quality and freshest ingredients.  Over the years, Streets of New York guests have come to enjoy its authentic New York pizza, pasta, calzones, salads and subs.  For more information visit: www.streetsofnewyork.com/.

Founded in 1953, Golfland Entertainment Centers, Inc. (GEC) owns and operates family entertainment centers and water parks in Arizona and throughout California using the highest standards of customer service and guest safety.  Visit www.golfland.com for more information. For more information, visit: www.golfland.com.

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