Walk for Kids Growth Increases Awareness of Growth Disorders, December 6 in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES - Nov. 7, 2014 - PRLog -- Children's Hospital of Los Angeles Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism together with the Human Growth Foundation will host a 4.8K Walk for Kids Growth community event on Saturday, December 6, 2014 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Griffith Park, in Los Angeles. Walk for Kids Growth will increase awareness of childhood growth disorders, early diagnosis and treatment, and raise funds for research, education, patient support and advocacy. Individuals of all ages and groups can register to participate online at www.WalkForKidsGrowth.org.

Walk for Kids Growth is co-hosted by award-winning TV/film actor/comedian Mark Christopher Lawrence ("GLEE," "Chuck," “Heroes”) and KCAA Radio host Dr. Tony O'Donnell. Live entertainment will be provided by pop sensation Mandy Rain, singer/actor Kenton Duty, and all girl teen pop stars Urban Xtreme. Walk for Kids Growth participants will enjoy a 3-mile, scenic fun walk, take a step into the next galaxy at the Star Wars pavilion, and get a chance to meet some of Hollywood’s brightest stars at the celebrity meet and greet arena. The fun-filled, community event will also feature display booths, refreshments, and giveaways.

Registration fees are $10 for youth under 18 and $15 for adults. Each registered participant will receive an event tee shirt.

Walk for Kids Growth is notable for its unique mission and also for its diversity. People of all ages, races, and backgrounds come together in a massive, powerful and inspiring demonstration of compassion in action.

This year's event sponsors are (as of November 07, 2014): Starbucks®, EMD Serono, Lilly, KCAA 1050 AM, Hudson Audio Works, Kangen Water®, Brentwood Wilshire Chiropractic Center, Endo Pharmaceuticals, Elfenworks, Abbvie, Genentech, Alexion, Dexa Percy, NPS Pharmaceuticals, Pfizer, CVS Caremark, and Tour Vision.

"We need community-wide support to increase awareness of childhood growth disorders so children do not have to suffer from undiagnosed and untreated growth disorders that can last for a lifetime. Children deserve to grow and lead healthy, happy lives," said Dr. Duke Pitukcheewanont, president of Human Growth Foundation and pediatric endocrinologist at Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

For more information about Walk for Kids Growth, to sponsor, donate or talent submissions, contact Daphne Plump at Daphne ( @ ) hgfound dot org .

About the Human Growth Foundation

The Human Growth Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1965 by five families of children with growth disorders.Today, the organization is composed of thousands of parents with children who have various growth disorders, adults who are Adult Growth Hormone Deficient, physicians and other interested healthcare professionals. Their mission is to "help children and adults with disorders related to growth or growth-hormone through education, research, support and advocacy." For almost fifty years they have been the leader in providing information and educational materials to healthcare providers, affected individuals and the general public. HGF's commitment to expanding & accelerating research into growth or growth-hormone disorders has contributed over $1.5 million to young investigators through their "Small Grants Program and the Human Growth Foundation Awards Program." HGF provides two Internet Support Lists-pediatic and adult on their website. For more information about Human Growth Foundation, visit http://www.hgfound.org.

About Children's Hospital Los Angeles' Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Children's Hospital Los Angeles is a private, nonprofit hospital that is ranked among the top hospitals in the nation for endocrinology and diabetes care on the U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals List. One of the three largest endocrine programs in the United States is operated through the hospital's Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism. The Center is pioneering pediatric care through basic and clinical research programs for diabetes, obesity, growth, weight management, bone metabolism and endorcinology. For more information about the Children's Hospital Center for Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism, visit www.chla.org.