 Downtown Districts Join the Team to Support Coaches vs. Cancer On Saturday, February 6th, four local business organizations will join forces with Bruce Weber in the first ever “Downtown Throwdown” in support of the American Cancer Society’s Coaches vs. Cancer fundraising drive. The Urbana Business Association, Krannert Center District, Campustown Business Group, Champaign Downtown Association, The News-Gazette, WDWS and WHMS have all united in an effort to rase funds for this wonderful cause. Also on that date, ESPN’s College GameDay coverage will originate from our area as they follow our community throughout the day in anticipation of their national broadcast of the Fighting Illini’s 8 p.m. game against Michigan State at the Assembly Hall. The Campustown Business Group, the Downtown Champaign Association, the Urbana Business Association and the Krannert Center District are encouraging their members to donate a percentage of their sales on Saturday, February 6th to the cause. Head Coach Bruce Weber said, “February 6 will be a special day for our community, with ESPN GameDay Driven by State Farm in town to broadcast live from the Assembly Hall that morning and televise our game against Michigan State at night.” Weber added, “The Champaign-Urbana business community is heightening anticipation of the event by donating a portion of their sales from February 6 to Coaches vs. Cancer. We appreciate the support and commitment by area businesses to help in the fight against cancer.” With the help of the News-Gazette/WDWS/WHMS, participating businesses will be promoted for the weeks leading up to the big day. “We feel there will be tremendous excitement in the community with the Illini playing the Spartans on Saturday evening. This fundraiser provides an opportunity for the business community to support Coaches vs. Cancer as well as the many visitors to our community for the day. We all know someone who is struggling, who has struggled or who has lost the battle to cancer. This event provides all of us an opportunity to support the American Cancer Society and its fundraising efforts,” stated Jill Guth, JSM Development and chair of the Campustown Business Group. Susan Toalson, President of the Urbana Business Association, added the event is “a fun way to partner with Coaches vs Cancer by simply eating, drinking, and shopping in the heart of our community!” If a business is interested in participating in the event, please contact Jill Guth, Susan Toalson, or Casey Loving. ### More Information on Coaches Vs. Cancer Downtown Throwdown Downtown Throwdown Application Media Sponsors The News-Gazette 
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Participating Businesses Downtown Urbana Xinh Xinh Cafe It's a Vegetarian Pho weekend! Gabe's Place Apartments Sign a New Lease and we will donate $25 to Coaches vs. Cancer this week! Fleurish Check out their special Valentine's Day bouquets! Heartland Gallery 20% off all ceramic pieces, both functional and non-functional (excluding items from Kalarte Gallery collection) Heel to Toe Heel to Toe now has kid's shoes! This is a good time to get those foot and shoe problems taken care of before the nice weather gets here. Birkenstock Concepts We will have a bigger and better Birkenstock collection than we've had in along time. Our brands such as Keen, Rieker, Clarks, Privo, Unstructered, Dansko, Kumfs, and others continue to do well with tons of new spring styles on the way New Balance Urbana The New Balance store has some great new styles in already with more coming every day! Beads N Botanicals Scents & Scentsuality: The art of perfumery entices and delights many people. Learn about its secrets; scents that influence passion, acting as catalysts to amore. Cost: $10 on Saturday at 11:00 am. Basic Wire Working: How to Make Earrings: A great starter class! You'll make two pairs of earrings. Cost: $15 on Saturday at 2:00 pm H2O Salon & Spa Cinema Gallery They are offering an across-the-board 10% discount on ANY item purchased on Saturday. If someone buys a Victor Wang painting for $12,500, Coaches vs. Cancer would get $1250 from that one sale! Madeline's Confectionary Arts Studio & Gallery ArtMart Courier Cafe Silvercreek Restaurant They are pleased to announce the performance of Jim Green, The Wandering Endorphin on February 5, 2010 during Appy Hour. We look forward to seeing you on February 5th at 5:30pm! Don't forget about the GREAT half price appetizers offered during Appy Hour! The Wooden Hanger Score big on Saturday as most merchandise will be marked down to 40% Furniture Lounge Iron Post Friday 5 - 7pm: bluegrass by The Prairie Dogs, Saturday 6 - 9 pm: Cuban acoustic group Sandunga, Sunday 7 - 10 pm: Anericana duo Mean Lids Siam Terrace La Gourmandise Campus District Gameday Spirit Legends Murphy's Pub T.I.S. Bookstore Noodles & Company Kam's Coldstone Creamery Smoothie King Follett's Bookstore Downtown Champaign Circles Boutique Cakes on Walnut Joseph Kuhn & Co. Boltini Lounge Jane Addams Book Shop Conservatory of Central IL Kessler Optical Carmon's Carrie's Fabulous to Funky Champaign Houlihan's Smoothie King Barham Benefit Group
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