The Alzheimer's Association is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. The organization seeks to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Don't miss the heart-pounding action as the Manic Attackers fight for honor and the opportunity to contribute to this important cause on Saturday, January 28 at the UIC Pavilion. Doors open at 5pm, the mini-tournament begins at 6pm.

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The Avon Walk for Breast Cancer is a national series of 39-mile weekend fundraising events launched in 2003 by the Avon Foundation. Thanks to millions of Avon Walk participants, more than $740 million has been raised and donated to breast cancer programs around the world since 2003, supporting research to find a cure or prevention, as well as programs that enable all patients to access quality care. Support for the medically underserved is a key priority—including low-income, elderly and minority individuals, and those who are under-insured.

Come to the UIC Pavilion this Saturday, January 28, and cheer on The Fury as they battle the 3 other home teams for the chance to contribute to this worthy cause. Doors open at 5pm, the mini-tournament begins at 6pm.

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For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. Big Brothers/Big Sisters pairs a child with a role model, we start something incredible: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential.

Don't miss the chance to cheer on the Hell's Belles on Saturday, January 28, as they take on the other WCR home teams and hope to award their winnings to this great cause.

Doors open at 5pm, the mini-tournament begins at 6pm.

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Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago’s mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people with a safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone, with a chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.

Come down to the UIC Pavilion to support your Double Crossers as they challenge the other home teams for the chance to take home the top prize for this inspirational organization. Doors open at 5pm, the mini-tournament begins at 6pm.

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Derby fever is in the air, and before you place your bets on the 2012 Ivy King Cup winner, come check out the competition at the Pre-Season Charity Bout on Saturday, January 28th.

The Windy City Rollers are switching things up this year with a Pre-Season Charity Bout to benefit select charities. On January 28, the 4 home teams will host a single elimination tournament with four 30-minute mini-bouts. First, The Fury will face the Hell's Belles. Directly following, the Manic Attackers will take on the Double Crossers. The losing teams will compete for 3rd place, and then the winners of the first two bouts will  fight for the opportunity to award their charity of choice prize money in the last bout of the night.

The Fury has selected the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer as their charity partner for the 2012 season. The organization is a national series of 39-mile weekend fundraising events launched in 2003 by the Avon Foundation supporting research to find a cure or prevention, as well as programs that enable all patients to access quality care.

The Hell's Belles have partnered with Big Brothers Big Sisters. For over a century, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been helping change kids’ perspectives and giving them the opportunity to reach their potential. Big Brothers/Big Sisters pairs a child with a role model to start something incredible: a one-to-one relationship built on trust and friendship that can blossom into a future of unlimited potential.

The Double Crossers will be playing for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America, whose mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs provide young people with a safe place to spend time during non-school hours and the summer as an alternative to the streets or being home alone, with a chance to play, have fun, laugh and learn.

Finally, the Manic Attackers will proudly support the Alzheimer's Association, which is the leading, global voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's care and support, and the largest private, nonprofit funder of Alzheimer's research. The organization's mission is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research; to provide and enhance care and support for all affected; and to reduce the risk of dementia through the promotion of brain health.

Wicker Park Choral Singers kick off the evening with their vocal stylings of the National Anthem.

Don't miss out on a single hit during this must-see event. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster, the UIC box office, or from any WCR skater or official. Contact groups@windycityrollers.com to receive 40% off of groups of 25 or more.

The Windy City Rollers are proud to skate at the UIC Pavilion located in downtown Chicago at 525 S Racine Ave, easily accessible from I-290, I-94, and the Blue Line.

Over the years, CPTT has developed multiple partnerships with other arts education organizations to bring enhanced arts curricula to schools and communities throughout the United States.  To date, CPTT has reached over 4 million children, educators and adults through workshops, residencies, after school programs, and summer camps, and have performed the original works of over 15,000 young writers.

The Windy City Rollers are proud to support CPTT in achieving their dreams of reaching an even greater audience through the website, increased international touring, an educational television program and production, and the publication of their vast repertory in CD, video, and anthology form.

The Windy City Rollers invite you to grab your skates and join us for Open Streets on State Street! Meet Windy City Rollers skaters at the skating area, located between Monroe and Adams Streets, from 10:00am-3:00pm this Saturday, October 1st. The Windy City Rollers will be holding demo scrimmages and exhibitions throughout the day, and invite everyone to come and skate with us!

Scheduled appearances, scrimmages and demos:

10:00am - 3:00pm: Haymarket Rioters and All-Stars

10:00am - 12:30pm: Hell’s Belles & The Fury

12:30pm - 3:00pm: Manic Attackers & Double Crossers

You can stay on top of our events at Open Streets on State Street all day Saturday by checking out our Facebook page or via Twitter! Don’t miss a beat – sign up today!

Open Streets on State Street takes place between Lake and Van Buren Streets in downtown Chicago. Visit http://openstreetsonstatestreet.org/ for more event information.

The connection between the Windy City Rollers and these independently strong women business owners proved solid with the fitting WBDC event theme of “Rolling into HERstory.”  The guests at the conference were both surprised and thrilled to see the Windy City Rollers skate into the reception area to the tune of “Sisters Are Doing It For Themselves”. WCR also helped generate excitement by skating around and drawing attention to the bidders as the frenzy of activity culminated during the WBDC auction.

Windy City Rollers drew inspiration from this group of dynamic women while making new connections, and fans, during the evening’s festivities. We are proud to have been asked to participate in this remarkable gathering of incredible women.

The Women’s Business Development Center was created in 1986 and it is currently the leading and most successful women’s business support center in the U.S., assisting over 65,000 women business owners in the greater Chicago area.

For more information, please visit their website at www.wbdc.org

On Saturday, October 1^st , come experience State Street and the Loop in a new and unprecedented way with the Windy City Rollers! The Chicago Loop Alliance and Active Transportation Alliance present Open Streets on State Street, a free event promoting community culture in Chicago.

Following a Ciclovía (which means “bike path”) model, which emerged as a response to the congestion and pollution of city streets, Open Streets on State Street enables families to get out and enjoy healthy recreation in the streets that they call “home,” all in a safe public space on car-free streets.

The public is invited to enjoy an extraordinary opportunity to traverse one of Chicago’s historic streets. Bring your bikes, skates, strollers and sneakers to enjoy a seven-block stretch of State Street, from Lake to Van Buren, free of traffic and full of a variety of healthy and fun activities.

The Windy City Rollers will be there from 10am – 3pm. You have seen us hit the track with determination and hard hits; now is your chance to see us having fun and enjoying the benefits of camaraderie and fitness. Come and watch the Windy City Rollers as we participate in demonstrations and fun activities to help promote health, community and family in our spectacular city of Chicago.

This event is the culmination of Chicago Loop Alliance’s GO DO GOOD campaign, a summer-long, city-wide movement that has worked to inspire the public to “do good,” in tandem with artist Kay Rosen’s six-story GO DO GOOD mural on State Street.

“Open street” events have popped up across the world, and now these exciting events will be coming to Chicago! Don’t miss your chance to celebrate Chicago, and the Windy City Rollers, in an incredible way.

For our updated schedule of our events for Open Streets on State Street, please visit our website at www.windycityrollers.com. For additional event information please visit http://openstreetsonstatestreet.org/.

Last Sunday, the Eastern Region held court as the top 10 teams in the East battled it out for their place in the WFTDA 2011 Championships. For the second year in a row, Gotham Girls Roller Derby took the number one spot and will be heading to the WFTDA 2011 Championships in Denver as the top seed from the East!

The excitement continues this Sunday as the best of the West compete in the Western Region Playoffs in Portland, OR. Billed as the 2011 Bridgetown Brawl, hosted by the Rose City Rollers, these 10 teams will be knocking their competition aside to claim their place at the WFTDA Championships alongside the Gotham Girls.

Watch the final day of Western Region action with the Windy City Rollers this Sunday, September 25^th, at Holiday Club (4000 N. Sheridan Road – a ½ block north of the Sheridan Red line) starting at 6 p.m.