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Press release

From: Loonees Comedy Corner
Date: Monday, November 26, 2012
Where: Colorado Springs, Co


Comedy Benefit slated for Fonseca's Daughter

Father of teen hospitalized for 8 days, worried about medical bills

For Immediate ReleaseLegendary comedian Chris “Crazy Legs” Fonseca, who is a Colorado native, needs our help.The 48-year-old Fonseca is trying to cover medical expenses related to his 18-year-old daughter's recent hospital stay.Coral Fonseca, spent 8 days in Penrose Hospital in Colorado Springs, due to a virus, which onset diabetes.Loonees Comedy Corner, has graciously offered to host a benefit show.Chris, who has Cerebral Palsy and uses a wheelchair, is internationally renown.In three decades of comedy, he has over 50 national TV appearances and countless accolades.World Cerebral Palsy Day, earlier this year, designated him as an ambassador for awareness of the condition.He has performed with/or for Presidents Carter, Bush Sr., Clinton and Bush Jr. As well as sharing the stage with Stevie Wonder, David Letterman and Robin Williams to name a few.Joining Fonseca on stage, as the night's headliner is, “Baglady Sue” Austin.Bags, as her adoring fans know her, is a cult favorite among the biker circuit, and Vegas showrooms.Denver-based comedian, Vincent Vigil, will do a special guest appearance.The night will be hosted by Lloyd Woodby, a frequent opening act for rock and roll royalty, Stevie Nicks.Showtime is 7 PM, November 28, at Loonees, 1405 N. Academy Boulevard in Colorado Springs.Suggested donation is $10 and up.For more more info, call 719-591-0707 or visit WWW.LOONEES.COM



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